Overview

• On October 10, the veteran libero announced she will no longer play for the Azzurre, issuing a public farewell.
• She emphasized gratitude to coaches, teammates and family, and said she will now follow the team as a fan from the stands.
• Her career highlights include Olympic gold at Paris 2024, the 2025 World Championship, the 2011 World Cup, Eurovolley 2021 and VNL titles in 2022, 2024 and 2025.
• She earned rare individual recognition for a libero, being named VNL MVP and best libero at the 2025 World Championship.
• With her on court, Italy set a record 36-match winning streak from June 2, 2024 through the world title in Bangkok on September 7, 2025.