The current acting coach of the national team, Cristiano Lucchi, reveals that Valentina Diouf has declined the invitation to represent Italy again.
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Diouf’s dream to play in Rio was crushed after Coach Bonitta made a last minute decision to replace her with Alessia Gennari.
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The 36 year old setter, who is the most experienced Italian player at present, has been invited to join the national team for the Olympics.
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Francesca Piccinini Retires From Italy
Joining The Retirement List, which already includes Russia’s Lioubov Sokolova and Ekaterina Gamova, is the Queen of Italian Volleyball, Francesca Piccinini.
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Just 2 days before the World Olympic Qualification Tournament, Italy’s head coach, Marco, Bonitta, reveals that star player Valentina Diouf is NOT on his final roster.
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Coach Marco Bonitta has revealed his preliminary roster for the upcoming European Championship. Noticeably missing is Francesca Piccinini.
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Carolina Costagrande Rejoins Italy
She’s Back! 2011 World Cup MVP and 2012 Olympian Argentinian-turned-Italian Carolina Costagrande has received an invitation to play from Coach Bonitta after the injury of Lucia Bosetti.