Italy Loses to USA in Nations League

The Italian national volleyball team, the two-time world champions, lost to the United States 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the Nations League. Coach De Giorgi stated that the team needs a month to prepare for the upcoming European Championships after struggling with 15 missed aces throughout the tournament. This defeat eliminates Italy from the Nations League competition.

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