Overview

• He announced the decision in an emotional speech to teammates during a post-final dinner in Manila, with the address later shared in a federation video.
• Anzani said he is stepping away for family reasons, emphasizing the need to be present for his daughters.
• He reflected on two difficult years in which he was unsure whether he could continue with the national team.
• The Como-born middle blocker departs with 211 appearances for Italy at the conclusion of a decade-long international tenure.
• His honors include World Championship titles in 2025 and 2022, Euro 2021 gold and VNL 2025 silver, and he was welcomed home with sustained applause at Rome Fiumicino.