Tokyo, October 31, 2007: In a sensational development ahead of the men’s World Cup, Spain have lost their EuropeanChampionship-winning head coach, Andrea Anastasi.
The Italian technician has been called back to lead the Italian national team following the dismissal of head coach Gian Paolo Montali, according to a report on the FIVB website (www.fivb.org). …More

Tokyo, October 31, 2007: “We are like an ant, but remember - an ant can bite an elephant!”
This is how Thailand team manager Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai describes his team’s chances as they prepare to play in the World Cup. …More

Tokyo, October 31, 2007: The “Surprise Thais” were the first overseas team to check into the official team hotel in downtown Shinjuku on Wednesday morning.
“We are so excited to arrive in Japan because it is the first time for us to compete in the World Cup,” said Thailand head coach Srisamutnak Nataphon.
“It is a wonderful competition because we will be competing against the strongest teams from their own regions from all over the world. …More