A domain interrupted only by a third set played under rhythm. Then the turning point, the strength reaction and a victory that in fact enters the history of world volleyball. Male Italy has conquered its fifth world title by winning 3-1 against Bulgaria (25-21; 25-17; 17-25; 25-10): it was a race managed since the first bars, the blues of Ferdinando De Giorgi repeated the success achieved in 2022 in Katowice triumphed against a promising national team, but often discontinuous during the interpretation of the entire game. And the same blue technical commissioner became the first in history to win 5 world titles, 3 of which are player (1990, 1994, 1998) and 2 as a coach (2022, 2025). Starting with the favor of the predictions after the clear victory in the semifinal against Poland, Italy did not disappoint the expectations: the balance of the first set was broken by a accelerated given by Mattia Bottolo, who closed the partial on 25-21. In the second set, the inertia did not change, the point walls allowed Giannelli and his companions to go to +5, not even the Bulgarian equal knocked down a team capable of dominating without too many worries. To close the practice five consecutive ace of Romanò who opened the way to the victory of the second partial (25-17). In the third set there was a total blackout, the national team led by the former blue coach Blengini raised quality and rhythm, decisive the precision in the beat which allowed the Bulgarians to go to 2-1 (17-25 the partial). But the blue empty transition was canceled by a level reaction, as a united and cohesive team, able to quickly forget what happened: to close the world masterpiece was once again Mattia Bottolo with an infinite round round, and so between Ace and walls Italy closed its world championship on 25-10.
Best Blue Realizer Yuri Romanò with 22 points, the 23 scored were not enough for Bulgaria by Nikolov. On the lowest step of the Impido podium Poland, which in the final for third place beat the Czech Republic 3-1 (25-18; 23-25; 25-22; 25-21). Excited Ferdinando De Giorgi: “I am destroyed, it was a long summer, not very simple – he confessed -, but the happiness of working with these guys is incredible, they are special guys who got there and faced many things to improve. We started working with humility and determination. I am happy to have seen them playing like this, it is not easy to win two consecutive World Cup ». So much emotion also for Simone Anzani, who as well as the whole team immediately dedicated the victory to Daniele Lavia, absent due to a serious injury to the hand immediately a few weeks before the departure for the Philippines. Tears for Simone Giannelli, the national team captain reiterated the difficulties had during the summer: “It was a very difficult period, but we are world champions. We wrote the story, we did something that none of us expected, we are not lumping people, we showed him with many things, we wanted to represent our country ». The compliments for the incredible result also came from the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella: «After seeing the semifinal with Poland I was optimistic about the final success. I wait for you at the Quirinale to thank you ». On Wednesday 8 October at 4 pm the boys of De Giorgi will therefore join the girls of Velasco, already previously invited after the victory centered at the World Cup in Thailand on 7 September. On social media the joy of the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni: «After the extraordinary success of the women’s national team, the blues of volleyball also conquer gold at the World Cup, for the second consecutive time. You are the pride of an Italy that wins! ».