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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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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Antonella Del Core, Marina Guiggi & Italy have qualified to compete at the World Olympic Qualification in Japan after defeating Turkey to keep their Olympic dreams alive.
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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.
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2012 was a tough year for PICCININI like she dealt with some “jealous” teammates & a “terrible” coach. It looks like 2013 is off to a good start for Picci with this honor from her former team.
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UPDATED! Never ever bite the hand that feeds you but Piccinini decided to & now she has started a PUBLIC FEUD against Coach Barbolini & teammates.
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2012 Yeltsin Cup
Full Recap of the 2012 Yeltsin Cup Tournament in Ekaterinburg, Russia with participants from Russia, Poland, Brazil, Cuba and Italia. Check out the PICS & LOTS of MATCH VIDEOS! Click, Share and Enjoy!
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Ortolani Misses London
There’s gotta be a reason why Coach Barbolini decided not to take opposite hitter Serena Ortolani to London. WHYYYYYY COACH? Check out Ital’ys Olympic roster.
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Italy’s 2012 Roster
Yay! Francesca Piccinini is back! After a successful 2011 World Cup campaign which they won, we thought Coach Barbolini would maintain the same roster but apparently NOT! Check it out!
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Piccinini Leaves Italy
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!
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You need to see this gallery! Gorgeous player pics of the Italian volleybelles featuring Queen Piccinini, Anzanello, Gioli, Lo Bianco, Ortolani, Costagrande & many more!
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Francesca Piccinini Injury
Italian beauty and outside hitter Francesca Piccinini is reportedly injured. She’ll skip some matches at the 2010 FIVB Women’s World Championship.