Alan Nine
Italian Transfer News
Myriam Sylla has been linked with a return to Italy at Novara, while Milano are reportedly leading the race for Arina Fedorotseva. The two moves are among a series of early market reports concerning next season, with no deals presented as completed. Sylla could leave Galatasaray, and Novara coach Massimo Barbolini is understood to welcome the prospect of working with her again.
Fedorotseva, who turns 23 in January, is approaching the end of her contract with Fenerbahçe. Milano have also been linked with Brazilian outside hitter Ana Cristina as an alternative. Tatiana Tolok, meanwhile, is reportedly attracting interest from both Conegliano and Fenerbahçe after three seasons with Novara; Conegliano could also enter the Fedorotseva race if they do not sign Tolok. Possible returns to Italy have also been suggested for Alice Degradi and Adhuoljok Malual, while there is currently no indication that Alessia Orro intends to activate the exit clause in her Fenerbahçe contract.
In the men's market, middle blockers Alex Grozdanov and Gianluca Galassi have been linked with Verona. Grozdanov is currently with Lublin and Galassi is in his third season at Piacenza. Trento are also reported to be looking at options at opposite amid the possibility of Theo Faure leaving at the end of the season.
SuperLega
Davide Gardini is undergoing medical monitoring after experiencing an episode of tachyarrhythmia last week. Cucine Lube Civitanova said the outside hitter was left out of Sunday's 3-0 win at Allianz Milano as a precaution. Gardini has since undergone a cardiac MRI scan and is being followed by the club's medical staff in cooperation with the cardiology clinic at Ancona University Hospital. Lube have not set a date for his return and will provide further updates as his condition develops.
A separate case dating back to the 2022 Scudetto play-offs has reached court in Modena. The first hearing in defamation proceedings involving Yoandy Leal and Dragan Travica was held before a justice of the peace on 10 November. The proceedings concern statements in which Leal allegedly attributed a racist insult to Travica. Leal, now with Sada Cruzeiro, was not present and was represented by a lawyer standing in for his defence counsel. The FIPAV Court of Appeal stated in April 2022 that no evidence had emerged to support the alleged racist abuse, and the federal prosecutor later closed the disciplinary case against Travica. Separate proceedings also concern social-media posts by Earvin Ngapeth, although the document available to Volleyball.it did not give a date for the first hearing.
CEV Cup
Valsa Group Modena begin their European season away to OK Napredak Odzak on 11 November at 20.00 in the first leg of the CEV Cup round of 64. Modena entered the competition through a wild card and return to a tournament they won on their most recent appearance in 2022/23. The second leg will be played at the PalaPanini on 17 November at 20.30. Under this season's rule, any tie in matches won will lead to a golden set, regardless of the scores in the two fixtures.
Abroad
Vôlei Renata moved to the top of the Brazilian Men's Superliga after beating Sesi Bauru 26-24, 25-21, 25-22 without Bruninho, who was rested because of a calf problem. Douglas Souza scored 17 points and handed his VivaVôlei award to reserve setter Cris, praising him for stepping in at short notice. Renata, Itambé Minas and Sada Cruzeiro all have eight points from three wins.
Itambé Minas also remained unbeaten, edging Azulim Monte Carmelo 25-18, 30-32, 25-16, 28-30, 15-10. Middle blocker Geovane led Minas with 20 points, including five blocks, and hit at 71 per cent. André scored 23 and Scheffer 20 for Monte Carmelo, who twice won extended sets before Minas took control of the tie-break.
Community
Banca Valsabbina Millenium Brescia have become the public face of a road-safety campaign organised by the Province of Brescia. The initiative, aimed primarily at young people, uses the message "Pass the keys as you pass the ball" to connect teamwork with responsible behaviour on the road. The campaign will also feature at the PalaGeorge on 15 November, when Millenium host San Giovanni in Marignano on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
