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Quando la Pallavolo sfida lo Spazio, arriva il fumetto “Ai confini del tempo – ultimo set”
25 September

When Volleyball Challenges Space, the comic "At the Edge of Time - Last Set" arrives.“

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ROME – What if volleyball's next big challenge was played in space, against a team of drones controlled by artificial intelligence? This is the incredible adventure at the heart of "At the Edge of Time - Last Set," the comic book born from a collaboration between the Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV), the Italian Space Agency (ASI), and the European Space Agency (ESA). The comic will be released on September 25 and 26, 2026, during the semifinals and finals of the European Men's Volleyball Championships. An inspiring story that brings the values of sport and space exploration to the field and beyond: the spirit of…
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Le azzurre di Julio Velasco sono d’argento a EuroVolley 2026
06 September

Julio Velasco's Italian team wins silver at EuroVolley 2026

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ISTANBUL - Italy won the silver medal at EuroVolley 2026. At the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall in Istanbul, Julio Velasco's Azzurre lost 3-2 (25-16, 22-25, 25-12, 21-25, 10-15) to Turkey after a hard-fought final played in a fully-staffed arena. The applause from the crowd for the Italian players was a testament to the sheer value of a team that ended its streak of 39 consecutive victories against European opponents in official competitions, but returned to the European podium five years after winning gold in Belgrade 2021 and adding another...
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L’Italia di Velasco in finale ai Campionati Europei, sfida alla Turchia per il titolo
05 September

Velasco's Italy reaches the final of the European Championships, challenging Turkey for the title.

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ISTANBUL - Italy has reached the European Championships final. At the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall in Istanbul, Julio Velasco's Italian team defeated Poland 3-1 (25-19, 25-19, 21-25, 25-16) and earned the right to challenge Turkey for the continental title, which defeated Serbia 3-0 in 86 minutes in the first semifinal of the day. This will be Italy's sixth European final, following appearances in 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2021. Five years after winning gold in Belgrade against Serbia, the national team returns to the continental title, and does so at the end of a journey...
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L’Italia femminile conquista le semifinali di EuroVolley 2026
02 September

Italy's women's team reaches the semifinals of EuroVolley 2026

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BRNO (Czech Republic) - It took Italy four sets to overcome Sweden and earn a spot in the semifinals. The Italian women's volleyball team left the first set to the Scandinavians, but fought back strongly to win 3-1 (21-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-23) in the quarterfinals of the CEV Trendyol EuroVolley 2026. Julio Velasco's Italian team is among the top four in Europe. Forced to play behind, they fought point-for-point, with Egonu, Antropova, and Isabelle Haak proving their worth. After losing the first set, Italy found themselves playing the second set on a tight, tiebreaking play. Having regained parity, the national team took...
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Italia prima e a punteggio primo nella Pool D di EuroVolley 2026
26 Aug

Italy first and with first points in Pool D of EuroVolley 2026

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GOTHENBURG - The women's national team won Pool D and finished first in the group stage of the CEV Trendyol EuroVolley 2026. Against a France team that put the Italians to the test, Julio Velasco's team won 3-1 (25-19, 19-25, 25-23, 25-19) and completed their fifth consecutive victory in Gothenburg. It was a victory unlike any other, built on adversity. France raised the bar, forcing Italy to find new solutions and adapt to the various moments of the match. Coach Velasco fielded Orro…
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Quarto 3-0 dell’Italia femminile a EuroVolley 2026
25 Aug

Italy's women's quarterfinals 3-0 at EuroVolley 2026

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GOTHENBURG – A determined and dominant Italian team defeated Slovakia 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-20) to secure their fourth consecutive victory at the CEV Trendyol EuroVolley 2026, reaching 12 points in the standings and maintaining their lead in Pool D. At the Scandinavium, Julio Velasco's Italian team solidified their victory with a quality performance, built on effective play across all fundamentals and the ability to dictate the pace and solutions, even when Slovakia began to play their best volleyball. Coach Velasco rested Antropova and Fersino and…
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Le azzurre del CT Julio Velasco conquistano il bronzo in VNL 2026
26 Jul

Julio Velasco's Italian team wins bronze at VNL 2026

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Macau (China). The 2026 VNL Women's National Team ended with a bronze medal. Defeated in the semifinals by Brazil in a tiebreak, coach Julio Velasco's Italian team promptly bounced back by defeating host China 3-1 (25-16; 23-25; 25-22; 25-13) at the East Asian Games in Macau. A significant victory for the result and the determined response that followed the first real setback for this exceptional team in the last two years. REPORT – For the final dance of the 2026 VNL, Velasco will use the same starting six that was deployed in Hong Kong and in the matches against the Netherlands and Brazil in…
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Per le azzurre di Julio Velasco sfuma il sogno del tris in Volley Nations League
25 Jul

Julio Velasco's Italian team's dream of a hat-trick in the Volley Nations League fades away.

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The Italian women's volleyball team surrendered its dream of winning the Volleyball Nations League for the third time, losing to a strong Brazil team in the semifinals in Macau. After a tense and intense match, coach Julio Velasco's girls were unable to defeat the Brazilians, led by a remarkable Ana Cristina, who dominated the final 2-3 (25-21; 21-25; 24-26; 25-22; 12-15), and will now compete for the bronze medal. Coach Julio Velasco left Brazil with his usual starting six for this Volleyball Nations League: Orro at setter, Antropova at opposite hitter, Sylla and Nervini at spikers, Fahr and Danesi at middle blockers,…
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Italvolley femminile supera l’Olanda e approda alle semifinali di VNL 2026
22 Jul

The Italian women's volleyball team beats the Netherlands and advances to the 2026 VNL semifinals.

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The Italian women's volleyball team made a sensational debut in the VNL 2026 Finals. In their first single-elimination match of the year, the Italians defeated the Netherlands 3-0 (25-21; 25-16; 25-16) to secure a spot in the semifinals, scheduled for Saturday the 25th against the winner of the other quarterfinal match, Brazil vs. Japan. At the East Asian Games Dome in Macau, captained by Danesi and her teammates, they crushed a Netherlands team that had little to offer against an Italy team that was increasingly at full technical and physical strength. Velasco's Italians are chasing their fourth VNL final in five years and a historic hat-trick of victories, after Bangkok 2024 and Lodz 2025. Against Felix Koslowski's Netherlands,…
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