After finishing in the Top 3 to qualify for the 2012 Olympics at the recently concluded 2011 FIVB Women’s World Cup, Italy, USA and China were welcomed with a celebration as soon as they returned home.
We totally AGREE with her! “Her attitude is outstanding, she’s a real leader. It’s amazing how the whole team keeps following her, not just because she is the one keeping the ball in play.” according to Maurizia Cacciatori.
Italy will not be the same without her at the 2011 World Cup. After a disastrous performance at the 2011 Grand Prix & 2011 European Champs, one of Italia’s most experienced players has asked to be dismissed from the roster. Read her STATEMENT!
Exclusive First Pictures of Italian setter Eleonora Lo Bianco and Cuban star Rosir Calderon playing for Galatasaray in the Turkish League. We also have pics of Sokolova and Kim Koung. WATCH the MATCH! (Check out Sokolova’s PINK shoes!)
You need to see this gallery! Gorgeous player pics of the Italian volleybelles featuring Queen Piccinini, Anzanello, Gioli, Lo Bianco, Ortolani, Costagrande & many more!
Bergamo (ITA) displayed great volleyball against Mirador from the Dom. Republic. Bergamo’s Queen Piccinini strained a leg muscle so she didn’t play. While Fenerbahce defeats Osasco!