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Simone Giannelli, Alessandro Michieletto, Yuri Romano bid Filipino fans goodbye with gold medal as Italy rules FIVB Worlds anew
Italy successfully defended its FIVB Men's World Championship title, defeating Bulgaria in four sets to win back-to-back crowns.
Team captain Simone Giannelli was named Best Setter for the second consecutive time, while Alessandro Michieletto received the MVP award.
Yuri Romano led all Italian scorers in the finale with 22 points, including five aces in the second set, earning him the Best Opposite award.
Giannelli expressed pride in making history for Italian volleyball and gratitude for the opportunity to play with his teammates, noting the rarity of consecutive championships.
The Italian volleyball stars concluded their visit to the Philippines with a gold medal, appreciating the hospitality they experienced in the country.
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