Italy is now a three-time Volleyball Nations League Women's Champions, tying Team USA for most in VNL history.
Italy extended its dominance on the international volleyball stage with a 22-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-22 victory over Brazil in the 2025 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals, claiming back-to-back titles and a third overall VNL crown.
Ekaterina Antropova anchored the Azzurre with an 18-point performance, delivering 13 attacks, four blocks, and an ace, while Myriam Fatime Sylla added 16 points as Italy continued its winning ways with a 29th consecutive international victory.
Brazil came out firing and took the opening set behind the steady scoring of captain Gabi, who finished with 15 points.
But Italy's poise and depth proved decisive the rest of the way, flipping the script in the second set and never looked back.
With the win, Italy tied the United States for the most VNL titles with three, adding to their 2022 and 2024 championships.
The triumph also continued a remarkable run that includes last year’s VNL title and their Olympic gold medal in Paris.
Brazil, meanwhile, settled for silver once again — their fourth VNL runner-up finish.
Despite being one of the most decorated teams in VNL history in terms of podium appearances, the South American powerhouse remains without a championship in the event.
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