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Volleyball 26/10/2016

Social media wrap: Sada Cruzeiro celebrate topping the world

Betim, Brazil, October 26, 2016 – Brazil once again showed that it knows how to throw a volleyball party when it welcomed the world’s leading eight teams to the Minas Tenis Clube Arena for six days of incredible volleyball action at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship.

Volleyball 26/10/2016

Sada Cruzeiro train to win and they haven't stopped yet

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 26, 2016 – By winning the FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship for the third time in four years, Sada Cruzeiro have cemented their place in volleyball history, but the journey doesn't stop in Betim. There are still peaks to climb.

Volleyball 25/10/2016

Edgar tops Club World Championship scoring

Betim, Brazil, October 25, 2016 – Thomas Edgar made up for missing out on a medal at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship by finishing as the tournament's leading scorer.

Volleyball 24/10/2016

Volleyball Your Way festival puts children at centre of Men's Club World Championship

Betim, Brazil, October 24, 2016 - During the two final days of action at the FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship in Betim, local children joined in the fun at a two-day Volleyball Your Way festival held alongside the elite tournament.

Volleyball 24/10/2016

Sada Cruzeiro win third Club World Championship in fine style

Betim, Brazil, October 23, 2016 - The FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship had an amazing finale as host team Sada Cruzeiro once again climbed to the top of the world for their third crown at the competition, this time with an unbelievable performance over Zenit Kazan in front of a packed Ginásio Divino Braga in Betim.

Volleyball 24/10/2016

William leads Club World Championship Dream Team

Betim, Brazil, October 23, 2016 - After being crowned Olympic champion at the Rio 2016 Games with Brazil, setter William Arjona wrapped up an amazing year with the Most Valuable Player award earned at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship, after Cruzeiro’s stunning win over Zenit Kazan.

Volleyball 24/10/2016

“It was a perfect match” - Sada Cruzeiro coach Marcelo Méndez

Betim, Brazil, October 23, 2016 - Only one adjective properly fits the performance of Sada Cruzeiro against Zenit Kazan in the gold medal match: perfect. The defending champions had no obstacle on their way to the title and coach Marcelo Méndez used that word to praise his team's match.

Volleyball 23/10/2016

“I’m proud of my team” - Bolívar coach Javier Weber

Betim, Brazil, October 23, 2016 - While the Argentinean coach also stressed “there’s nothing to regret”, Trentino’s Tine Urnaut underlined the good defensive abilities of his team in key moments of the game. That was also pointed out by Weber, who gave credit to the opponent when they had their chances.

Volleyball 23/10/2016

Trentino pick up bronze medal after magnificent battle against Bolívar

Betim, Brazil, October 23, 2016 - Being the first five-setter of the competition, the bronze medal match between Italian Trentino and Argentina’s Bolívar provided a fantastic atmosphere in the beginning of the final day in Betim. The European vice-champions finally prevailed 3-2 (25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 29-31, 17-15) for their sixth World Champs medal.

Volleyball 23/10/2016

Sada Cruzeiro and Zenit Kazan to vie once again for Men’s Club World Champs throne

Betim, Brazil, October 22, 2016 - Both Sada Cruzeiro and Zenit Kazan confirmed this Saturday they are currently the two most powerful teams of the world. In a thrilling semifinals day at FIVB Men’s Club World Championship, first the European champions downed Trentino from Italy in straight sets and then the Brazilian giants rose again to defeat Argentina’s Bolívar in four chapters. This way, 2015 gold medal game will be repeated this Sunday.

Volleyball 23/10/2016

Cruzeiro coach Marcelo Méndez foresees a close final contest

Betim, Brazil, October 22, 2016 - Both coaches and players, at the press conference after the match, agreed on the analysis of the game, praising the performance of Bolívar in the first set and then pointing out Cruzeiro’s upgrade as the decisive game-changing factor. Besides, Marcelo Méndez warned about an equaled match for tomorrow.

Volleyball 23/10/2016

Cruzeiro survive shock from Bolívar and set sights on gold medal match

Betim, Brazil, October 22, 2016 - After a first set completely uphill, defending champions Sada Cruzeiro recovered their best shape and overcame a resilient Bolívar team 3-1 (21-25, 25-15, 25-15, 25-19) to gain access to the most important match of the competition in Betim.

Volleyball 22/10/2016

Seriousness and attitude, the keys of Kazan's win over Trentino

Betim, Brazil, October 22, 2016 - Both captain Andrey Ashchev and coach Vladimir Alekno credited the way Zenit Kazan faced the semifinal match against Trentino: Very seriously and with a thorough preparation.

Volleyball 22/10/2016

Zenit Kazan outserve Trentino to reach another Men’s Club World Champs final

Betim, Brazil, October 22, 2016 - On a stormy day at Betim, Russia’s Zenit Kazan provided the thunders as their massive serves were their weapon of choice to defeat Trentino 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-18) and advance once again to the final match of FIVB Men’s Club World Championship.

Volleyball 22/10/2016

Four marks for the books set by Cruzeiro on their path towards semifinals

Betim, Brazil, October 22, 2016 - Before diving into the two splendid semifinal games of FIVB Men’s Club World Championship, the competition’s archives needs to be rewritten as Sada Cruzeiro delivered two new records and equaled two other previous marks, all of them at the same pool play match against Taichung Bank from Chinese Taipei.

Volleyball 22/10/2016

Zenit Kazan, Trentino and Bolívar join Cruzeiro in Men’s Club World Champs elite four

Betim, Brazil, October 21, 2016 - Semifinals lineup finally became true at FIVB Men’s Club World Championship in Betim. While Sada Cruzeiro were waiting there the last two days, Friday action rocketed fellow South Americans Bolívar and Europeans Zenit Kazan and Trentino straight into the last competition day. Argentina’s UPCN and Taichung Bank from Chinese Taipei were the ones who fell short in their final attempts of advancing.

Volleyball 22/10/2016

First goal achieved for Trentino, says coach Angelo Lorenzetti

Betim, Brazil, October 21, 2016 - While Trentino succeeded on their first objective and moved forward to face well-known European rivals Zenit Kazan, for Argentina’s UPCN it’s time to let go and look forward, according to coach Fabián Armoa.

Volleyball 22/10/2016

Trentino complete semifinals chart ruling out UPCN

Betim, Brazil, October 21, 2016 - A solid display from Italy’s Trentino over UPCN from Argentina solved the final questions about the four teams to battle for the crown of FIVB Men’s Club World Championship. The biggest winners of the competition prevailed 3-0 (26-24, 25-19, 25-23) and will be joined by Bolívar as the two qualified Pool B teams.

Volleyball 21/10/2016

Wilfredo León praises the “step ahead” taken by Zenit Kazan

Betim, Brazil, October 21, 2016 - On his second time at FIVB Men’s Club World Championship, Cuban star Wilfredo León underlined the plan for Russia’s Zenit Kazan is to be progressive, game after game. Nonetheless, he also added they are working to do better than 2015, when they finished as vice-champions.

Volleyball 21/10/2016

Zenit Kazan overpower Taichung Bank to stay in contest until final day

Betim, Brazil, October 21, 2016 - On the final Pool A game at FIVB Men’s Club World Championship, European champions Zenit Kazan stormed past Taichung Bank from Chinese Taipei 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-17) and booked their ticket into semifinals phase.

Volleyball 21/10/2016

A “legacy” left on young host team after Club World Championship

Betim, Brazil, October 21, 2016 - Minas Tenis Clube said goodbye to FIVB Men’s Club World Championship with their best performance of the tournament, proving the experience already earned in these days. Coach Nery Tambeiro underlined once more how good this adventure will be for a young team still building and developing.

Volleyball 21/10/2016

Pablo Crer heads Bolívar comeback over Minas to keep Top 4 hopes alive

Betim, Brazil, October 21, 2016 - Despite a 3-0 win would have been the best for them, Argentina’s Bolívar regrouped on time to overcome Minas Tenis Clube 3-1 (18-25, 25-29, 25-19, 25-22) and now they remain expectant until the end of Day 4 to see whether they make it into semifinals or not.

Volleyball 21/10/2016

Club World Champs the icing on the cake for Leonardo Patti’s career

Betim, Brazil, October 21, 2016 - At age 38, there are still new thrills for Leonardo Patti. After a long and profitable career with Argentina national team, current Bolívar captain is now living an unexpected experience at FIVB Men’s Club World Championship, probably the only tournament that was lacking on his resume.

Volleyball 21/10/2016

Three semifinal berths still available en route to final pool play day in Betim

Betim, Brazil, October 20, 2016 - Nothing is settled at FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship in Betim, as Day 3 passed by with high-voltage games that left five teams at semifinals range, but only three available spots. Only defending champions Sada Cruzeiro are safe and sound in the Top 4, while Thursday winners Trentino and Taichung Bank will join Zenit Kazan, UPCN and Bolívar at a mouth-watering contest to enter the final phase.

Volleyball 21/10/2016

Coach Méndez satisfied with how the team dealt with the Zenit Kazan test

Betim, Brazil, October 20, 2016 - Against the same opponent they faced in 2015 final and current European champions, Sada Cruzeiro played at a superb level and emerged victorious in an awesome volleyball show. Coach Marcelo Méndez underlined the importance of a match like this ahead of a do-or-die weekend with semifinals and medal games.

Volleyball 21/10/2016

Cruzeiro win fantastic game over Kazan with Leal again in top form

Betim, Brazil, October 20, 2016 - The two most powerful clubs of the world nowadays met at the final game of Day 3 in Betim and home favourites Sada Cruzeiro finished as winners over European champions Zenit Kazan 3-1 (25-20, 20-25, 26-24, 25-20).

Volleyball 21/10/2016

“The game was always in their hands”, admits Bolívar coach Javier Weber

Betim, Brazil, October 20, 2016 - Argentinean coach Weber gave credit to their opponents because of their performance on attacking and serving, while Trentino coach Angelo Lorenzetti, despite being happy for the win, showed some regret on letting go the second set.

Volleyball 21/10/2016

Trial passed for Trentino in clash of winners against Bolívar

Betim, Brazil, October 20, 2016 - Italian Diatec Trentino nailed their second win at FIVB Men’s Club World Championship on Thursday and hence placed atop Pool B, after a well-played match against Argentina’s Bolívar finished 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-17, 25-19) for the current European vice-champions.

Volleyball 20/10/2016

Taichung Bank motivated by a result of decades ago

Betim, Brazil, October 20, 2016 - According to Taichung Bank coach Cheng Ke-Chou, the victory earned in 1991 World Champs by Chinese Taipei’s Taiwan Power over Tunisia’s Africain Tunis was the fuel for the team against Tala’ea El-Geish, as they wanted to emulate that positive and historical output.

Volleyball 20/10/2016

First-ever World Championship win for Taichung Bank over Tala’ea El-Geish

Betim, Brazil, October 20, 2016 - FIVB Men’s Club World Championship debutants Tala’ea El-Geish from Egypt and Chinese Taipei’s Taichung Bank nearly delivered the first five-setter of 2016 edition, but the latter reacted just in time to claim their first historical victory at the tournament by 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-14, 25-23).

Volleyball 20/10/2016

Semifinals taking shape as Sada Cruzeiro lead the way at FIVB Men’s Club World Champs

Betim, Brazil, October 19, 2016 - As the only team with two wins on their back, defending champions Sada Cruzeiro nearly snatched a semifinal berth at FIVB Men’s Club World Championship after Wednesday action. Argentina’s Bolívar and Italy’s Trentino achieved wins on their opening games.

Volleyball 20/10/2016

“It’s never easy to play against the champion” - Coach Sherif Elshemerly

Betim, Brazil, October 19, 2016 - Although Tala’ea El-Geish could show a better face than Tuesday, they were meant to face defending champions Sada Cruzeiro, which played at their best to grab a semifinals spot. Nevertheless, coach Elshemerly and captain Atia found the bright side of the game.

Volleyball 20/10/2016

Sada Cruzeiro move towards Top 4 with three-set win over Tala'ea El-Geish

Betim, Brazil, October 19, 2016 - Spurred by another noisy crowd at Ginásio Divino Braga, defending champions Sada Cruzeiro from Brazil handled to Egypt's Tala'ea El-Geish a 3-0 defeat (25-18, 25-20, 25-15) while placing their minds on next weekend's semifinals duel.

Volleyball 19/10/2016

Minas showed “positive things” according to coach Nery Tambeiro

Betim, Brazil, October 19, 2016 - It’s never easy to deal with an experienced team as Trentino, but for Minas Tenis Clube head coach the team did a decent job, taking also into consideration the young age of the roster. Meanwhile, Trentino captain Lanza and coach Lorenzetti showed happiness as well as desire to improve.

Volleyball 19/10/2016

Trentino rely on power trio to defeat host Minas Tenis Clube

Betim, Brazil, October 19, 2016 - Combining the efforts of Tine Urnaut, Jan Stokr and captain Filippo Lanza, Italian former champions Trentino enjoyed a positive first match at 2016 FIVB Men’s Club World Championship, downing Minas Tenis Clube 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-23).

Volleyball 19/10/2016

Leonardo Patti: “This was like a gold medal match for us”

Betim, Brazil, October 19, 2016 - While Bolívar captain Leonardo Patti declared to be “ecstatic” about the “superb level” of his side, coach Javier Weber stressed how the team believed on their style of play as the route to the victory over a classic rival from Argentina.

Volleyball 19/10/2016

Electrifying Argentina duel goes to Bolívar over UPCN in four sets

Betim, Brazil, October 19, 2016 - Temperature went through the roof on Day 2 opener at FIVB Men’s Club World Championship in Betim, as a true all-Argentinean classical game went for Bolívar after four sets of close battle against UPCN, 3-1 (33-31, 22-25, 30-28, 27-25).

Volleyball 19/10/2016

Favourites show their might on Day 1 of Men’s Club World Championship in Betim

Betim, Brazil, October 18, 2016 - Tuesday was over in the blink of an eye as all three matches of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship Betim 2016 opening day finished in straight sets, with current medal holders Sada Cruzeiro from Brazil, Russia’s Zenit Kazan and UPCN from Argentina emerging as solid winners.

Volleyball 19/10/2016

Taichung Bank are getting the best out of being on Club World Champs

Betim, Brazil, October 18, 2016 - Despite suffering a wide loss on the hands of Sada Cruzeiro, Taichung Bank representatives stressed how they are enjoying their adventure at FIVB Men’s Club World Championship, facing the world’s best in Betim.

Volleyball 19/10/2016

Yoandy Leal rises above all as Sada Cruzeiro speed past Taichung Bank

Betim, Brazil, October 18, 2016 - In less than one hour of play, FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship defending champions Sada Cruzeiro made the crowd go wild as they breezed past Taichunk Bank 3-0 (25-10, 25-16, 25-13), closing Day 1 action in Betim.

Volleyball 19/10/2016

“We are only thinking about tomorrow” - UPCN’s Fabián Armoa

Betim, Brazil, October 18, 2016 - For Argentina’s UPCN, the win against Minas Tenis Clube was the solid first step they needed to dream with, once more, reach the final competition day at FIVB Men’s Club World Championship. However, coach Fabián Armoa stressed the next obstacle is already on their minds.

Volleyball 18/10/2016

Dynamic duo Uchikov-Ramos stands out for UPCN win over Minas

Betim, Brazil, October 18, 2016 - Six-time Argentinean champions and 2015 World Championship bronze medallists, UPCN San Juan grabbed a key win at the 2016 FIVB Men’s Club World Championship in Betim as they subdued Minas Tenis Clube 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-18).

Volleyball 18/10/2016

Coach Alekno pleased with using all of his players against Tala’ea El-Geish

Betim, Brazil, October 18, 2016 - After a solid start for his side, Zenit Kazan head coach Vladimir Alekno pointed out the best for the team was to keep on moving all of the players, gaining rhythm for the rest of the competition.

Volleyball 18/10/2016

Blocking machine of Zenit Kazan works at full power to cruise past Tala’ea El-Geish

Betim, Brazil, October 18, 2016 - With a crushing lead of 10-0 in stuff blocks, European champions Zenit Kazan from Russia dealt with debutants Tala’ea El-Geish from Egypt, winning 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-15).

Volleyball 18/10/2016

Medal owners take the floor as FIVB Men’s Club World Championship begins

Belo Horizonte, Brazil, October 17, 2016 - With all three 2015 podium-placed teams scheduled to play, FIVB Men’s Club World Championship 12th edition gets underway in an unmatchable fashion, as Ginásio Poliesportivo Divino Braga in Betim will host on Tuesday the first of six days with the world’s best clashing against each other.

Volleyball 17/10/2016

Watch top men's clubs battle for ultimate prize

Betim, Brazil, October 17, 2016 – The world’s top men’s club teams have arrived in Betim, Brazil and are ready to battle for the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2016 title, with supporters around the world able to watch online via the FIVB’s YouTube channel.

Volleyball 12/10/2016

Filardi talks up UPCN ahead of Men's Club World Championship

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 12, 2016 - UPCN captain Javier Filardi will participate in his fifth FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship when this year's edition kicks off in Betim, Brazil on October 18, but says the challenge is as great as ever. It will be his fourth consecutive participation with UPCN after finishing third in 2014 and 2015 and fourth in 2013. Filardi also played for Drean Bolivar in the 2010 edition, finishing fourth.

Volleyball 08/10/2016

MVPs of the Club Worlds: Where are they now?

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 8, 2016 - The cream of volleyball's stars have passed through the FIVB Volleyball Club World Championships since the competition was inaugurated in 1989 after two years of test events - and the list of MVPs reads like a Who's Who of international volleyball. But where are they now?

Volleyball 06/10/2016

Olympic champions back in action this month at Club Worlds

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 6, 2016 - A host of Rio 2016 Olympic medallists are back in action this month - this time representing their clubs at the 2016 FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship which begins in Betim, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, on October 18.

Volleyball 30/09/2016

Sada Cruzeiro count on fan support at Men's Club World Championship

Betim, Brazil, September 30, 2016 - Sada Cruzeiro players were in Betim on Thursday morning to promote the 2016 edition of the FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship from October 18 to 23. Betim will welcome eight of the best clubs in the world this year when the FIVB's flagship event for men's clubs takes place in the Brazilian city.

Volleyball 28/09/2016

Zenit Kazan claim Russian Super Cup victory

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 28, 2016 - Zenit Kazan are yet to win the FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship, but after finishing second in last year's edition and winning the 2016 edition of the European Champions League, they will be among the favourites to win this year's global competition. Their third consecutive Russian Super Cup victory last night certainly saw them in good form, defeating opponents Dinamo Moscow 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-15).

Volleyball 25/09/2016

Trentino 4th in Italian Supercup ahead of Club Worlds

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 25, 2016 - Azimut Modena won the men's Del Monte Supercup today at home before 5,300 fans, outlasting Sir Safety Conad Perugia 3-2 (25-22, 19-25, 25-222, 24-26, 17-15) in the competition which marks the start of the season in Italy.

Volleyball 20/09/2016

Men's Club World Championship takes on Olympic flavour as rosters are unveiled

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 20, 2016 – The FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2016 in Betim will feature some of the world's top players from October 18 to 23 with the rosters officially unveiled.

Volleyball 08/09/2016

Pools and schedule outlined for Men's Club World Champs

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8, 2016 – Sada Cruzeiro will begin their defence of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship with an opening-day clash with newcomers Chinese Taipei while 2016 silver medallists Zenit Kazan of Russia will meet Egyptian outfit Tala’ea El Gaish SC in the opening match of the tournament.

Volleyball 08/09/2016

Trentino, UPCN and Bolivar join top teams at Men’s Club World Champs

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8, 2016 – The FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2016 will now feature eight teams with 2016 CEV Champions League runners-up Diatec Trentino and Argentinean clubs UPCN San Juan and Bolivar announced as the three wildcards.

Volleyball 01/09/2016

2016 Men's Club World Championship match schedule confirmed

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 1, 2016 - The pools and match schedule for the FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship Betim 2016 have been confirmed. The tournament, which features clubs representing the five continental confederations, will take place from October 19 to 23 at the Ginásio Divino Braga in Betim, Brazil.

Volleyball 31/08/2016

Sada Cruzeiro and Minas Tênis Clube to host 2016 edition of Men's Club World Championship

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 31, 2016 - A press conference at the Parque Esportivo do Barro Preto in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday brought together the hosts of the 2016 edition of the FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship, Sada Cruzeiro and Minas Tênis Clube.

Volleyball 29/07/2016

Betim to welcome Men's Club World Champs again

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 29, 2016 – The FIVB is pleased to announce that Betim and Belo Horizonte will jointly host the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2016, with the world’s top clubs set to compete in the Brazilian region from October 17-23.

Volleyball 27/05/2016

Champions League set to be pan-European extravaganza

Luxembourg, May 27, 2016 – The 2017 edition of the CEV Volleyball Champions League is set to be a record-breaking, pan-European and historic event with 36 men’s and 30 women’s teams from as many as 29 countries due to feature.

Volleyball 19/04/2016

Sada Cruzeiro signs Cuban star Robertlandy Simon

Contagem, Brazil, April 19, 2016 – Cuban star Robertlandy Simon has signed a three-year contract with 2015 FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship winners Sada Cruzeiro on Tuesday, to provide the Brazilian club an exceptional boost in their 2016/17 campaign.

Volleyball 16/04/2016

Zenit Kazan, Trentino to vie for 2016 Champions League crown

Krakow, Poland, April 16, 2016 – Russia’s Zenit Kazan defeated Poland’s Asseco Resovia Rzeszow 3-1 (22-25, 26-24, 25-18, 25-21), while Italy’s Trentino Diatec trounced arch-rivals Cucine Lube Civitanova 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-18) in the semifinals of the 2016 CEV Volleyball Champions League at Tauron Arena on Saturday.

Volleyball 07/04/2016

Zenit Kazan seize Russian Superleague title

Kazan, Russia, April 7, 2016 – FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship runners-up Dinamo Kazan triumphed in the Russian Championship following their 3-1 (25-9, 26-28, 25-17, 25-21) home win over adversaries Dinamo Moscow on Wednesday.

Volleyball 22/02/2016

Sada Cruzeiro celebrate South American Men's Club Championship victory

Taubaté, Brazil, February 22, 2016 - Sada Cruzeiro defeated hosts Funvic Taubate to claim gold at the 16th edition of the South American Men’s Club Championship and a place at the FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship later this year.

FIVB 29/01/2016

Men’s Club World Championship bid process launched

Lausanne, Switzerland, January 28, 2016 – The FIVB has launched the bid process to select the city that will host the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship in October 2016 and a dedicated webpage with information on future hosting opportunities.

Volleyball 05/01/2016

2016 Preview: Club World Championships complete volleyball calendar

Lausanne, Switzerland, January 5, 2016 - Brazil’s Sada Cruzeiro and Turkey’s Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul will be hoping their golden 2015 will be repeated when the club season climaxes with the FIVB World Club Championship in October.