Portugal claimed the gold medal of the 2010 CEV Men’s European League by defeating host Spain in a spectacular Iberian duel 3:1. Turkey took bronze after a five-set win over Romania.

 

 

Portugal won its first European League gold medal in history. “We are very happy”, said Portuguese Captain and best spiker awarded Joao José. “That’s the third time we participated at the Final Four of the European League, after a second and third place we finally made it to the top of the podium. That’s an immense sensation.”

 

Portugal head coach Juan Diaz expressed his feelings in this way: “If your team plays well during the whole European League campaign, you just feel great as coach. I’m proud of my players, they deserve this title.”

The winner of the European League is qualified for the FIVB 2011 World League Qualification

Best players:
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Valdir (POR)
Best Scorer: Serhan (TUR)
Best Spiker: J. José (POR)
Best Server: Subiela (ESP)
Best Blocker: Malveiro (POR)
Best Receiver: André (POR)
Best Setter: Hérnan (ESP)
Best Libero: Llenas (ESP)

from CEV