Primavera in US, Photo Diary: Day 2

Marco Tumminello

"Although it was just a friendly, it was a physical match right from the outset. Montverde Academy made life hard for us and we drew 1-1. That shows that the level of football in this country is improving. This picture shows a great example of fair play which sums up our sport. An opponent came over to hug me at the final whistle, having marked me all game long."

Alessandro Bordin

"In true basketball style we made the most of a timeout to have a drink. It's quite warm here in Florida, a lot warmer than Italy anyway! This photo shows the group gathered round the coach as he gives us instructions on how to approach an intense period of play."

Niccolò Tofanari

"This photo shows all the work the staff put in. They're with us on a daily basis and support us whenever an issue crops up. Here's Fabio treating me for a minor big toe injury and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of the other guys."

Antonio D’Alena

"We went to watch an NBA game and, as you can see from the photo, Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-89. What I was most impressed with was the crowd. Here the fans are kept involved throughout the game from every angle. This trip to the United States is becoming more memorable all the time."

Lorenzo Crisanto

"An NBA game is unlike anything else, it's amazing. That was the first time I'd been to one and it was great to experience it alongside my team-mates. We bought loads of souvenirs, as you can see in this photo that I took with Tumminello and Tofanari."