The players were greeted at the Essendon Airport by a crowd of journalists and reporters.
Among those representing Italy is Orlando Sirola, who is arguably the country’s most famous player.
The cup’s quarterfinal and semifinal will take place at Kooyong at night, under conditions the Italian stars are not used to playing.
On behalf of the tens of thousands of Italian fans in Australia – particularly those in Melbourne who will have the chance to personally cheer on the players – we say: “Welcome and good luck!”
Pictured in the above photo are the Italian players upon their arrival at the Melbourne airport (left to right): Orlando Sirola, Sergio Jacobini, Sergio Tacchini, Nicola Pietrangeli and Jaroslav Drobný (coach).
