The words of Ivan Zaytsev

One of the most iconic players in the history of Italian and world volleyball at Massimo Eccheli’s court: Ivan Zaytsev will be part of the setter department of MINT Vero Volley Monza for the 2024/2025 season. Born in Spoleto on October 2, 1988, the “Zar” è ready to live a new experience in the Italian league, after the last 3 seasons played with the jersey of Civitanova. Perugia (2004-2006), Roma (2006-2007 and 2008-2012), Latina (2007-2008), again Civitanova (2012-2014), Sir Safety Perugia (2016-2018) and Modena (2018-2020) Zaytsev’s other experiences in the tricolor championship.

The “Zar”’s formidable palmares include 3 Italian Championships, 1 Italian Cup, 3 Italian Supercups and 1 CEV Cup, among other trophies. Ivan Zaytsev è has long been one of the most representative players of the Italian national team, with which he won – among other achievements – the historic silver medal in Rio 2016.

“I am really happy to be here in this club to give my contribution to the team – Zaytsev –s first words; I enter the gym with the right motivation and due humility – to be ready by coach Eccheli. I greet all Vero Volleyball fans and thank President Marzari from the bottom of my heart for wanting me here! I will giveò everything to enjoy this arena and my last season in Superleague: that is why I am enormously excited but already ready to give my all in every challenge on the 9×9″ court.

The words of Roberto Baggio

The soccer world has been paying tribute since this morning to Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci, who passed away in Palermo at the age of 59. Messages via social media are multiplying and among them è popped up also that of Roberto Baggio.

The “Divin Codino” shared with the Sicilian bomber the Magical Nights of the World Cup in Italy’90, but also two years at Juventus before being sold to Inter.

“Hello my dear friend, once again you wanted to surprise me. Will remain forever etched in my heart the magical nights of ITALY 90 lived together. Fratelli d’Italia forever” wrote Baggio on his Instagram profile commenting a photo regarding the exultation against Czechoslovakia.

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Ruggeri’s words

The qualification to the Davis Cup Finals è also thanks to Samuel Vincent Ruggeri, the 22-year-old from Bergamo who served as sparring partner to the Azzurri in Bologna.

“Volandri sought me out and I certainly could not say no, even though I would have had a Challenger to play. But there are Challengers every week, Davis è unique”, he explained to Supertennis.

“I know Flavio Cobolli well, seeing him win in the blue è it was exciting. The others I met in Bologna. Even Sinner, who amazed me by talking to me about my season: I didn’t think the world number 1 could have any information about me…”, he also revealed.

“Hearing on the ropes Berrettini’s forehand and serve è a nice impact. But also to find on the other side of the net the Bolelli/Vavassori pair. These are priceless experiences, which I will carry with me, also remembering the attitude of all the teammates, always devoted to work”, he concluded.