Italy men's volleyball beats Brazil 3-1 in VNL, eyes Slovenia match

On June 26, Italy's men’s volleyball team defeated Brazil 3‑1 (25‑19, 25‑23, 22‑25, 25‑23) at the Stožice Arena in Ljubljana, securing their fourth victory and 13 points in the Volleyball Nations League pool. Mattia Bottolo led with 20 points, while Alessandro Bovolenta added blocks and an ace, contributing to the comeback after Brazil rallied in the third set. The win lifted Italy in the pool standings and was hailed by the squad as a vital morale boost.

The Italians now turn to a home‑court clash against host Slovenia on June 28, also in Ljubljana. The match will be broadcast live on DAZN and VBTV. Bovolenta said, “The victory on Friday was crucial for us – it was an important success for our spirit and the group,” emphasizing the team’s confidence heading into the next encounter.