One more triumph for Iran, coached by Julio Velasco and Molfetta’s Juan Manuel Cichello. Since the two Argentine took over the bench, they have revolutionised the way Iran plays and went just one tiny point for the Olympic Games in London. And now they have qualified for the World Championships thanks to a 3-0 win over Bahrain. In Italy too it’s time for International action as Saitta, Sabbi and MAzzone are all preparing to fly to Denmark and Poland for the European Championships.

Meanwhile, Molfetta will face Avellino in a friendly on Saturday 14 at 5.30pm.