Bologna, November 26 –
Virtus Bologna and Edizioni Minerva present Virtus Campione, a photographic and narrative volume celebrating one of Virtus Bologna’s most memorable seasons, which saw the club return to the top of the national and European leagues. This book is not just a sports chronicle, but a pictorial account of an identity, a city and a shared passion.
The volume opens with a preface by president Massimo Zanetti, an intense text that conveys the vision, ambition and sense of responsibility that have guided the Virtus project in recent years. His words convey pride in a journey built on investment, daily work and a sporting culture that is not limited to results but aims at the growth of an entire community. It is a statement of intent that perfectly introduces the spirit of the book: to celebrate a season, but above all an idea of teamwork and belonging.
Through a rich selection of images taken by Matteo Marchi, Virtus’ official photographer, and Dario Ronzulli’s match-by-match commentary, the book retraces the decisive moments of the Bianconeri’s run: from the first league challenges to the Euroleague battles, from collective celebrations to the tensions of the last possession, to the final embrace between the team and the fans. Each shot conveys the strength of a group that has been able to transform itself, grow and impose itself with mentality, intensity and teamwork.
The book offers a privileged glimpse into the protagonists: the technical guidance, the leadership of the veterans, the energy of the new additions, the evolution of the young players. Ample space is also dedicated to the “Virtus family”: staff, managers, trainers, doctors and collaborators, the invisible fabric that fuels the Bianconeri machine on a daily basis.
Alongside the team’s story, another major protagonist of the year emerges strongly: the public. The images capture the momentum of the Segafredo Arena, the embrace of the Bianconeri fans, and the excitement of a city rediscovering the taste of victory and renewing its identity with the colours of Virtus.
Elegant in its graphic design and rich in symbolic moments – comebacks, key games, European away games, moments that changed the season – Virtus Campione is a book designed for fans, enthusiasts, collectors and anyone who wants to relive a year that is destined to remain in Bologna’s sporting memory.
WHERE TO BUY IT (from 3 December):
- in all bookshops
- online at the following link
- in Amazon and Ibs online stores
- Casa Virtus (Via dell’Arcoveggio 49/2)
- Virtus Store at Shopville Gran Reno
- Virtus Store at Virtus Arena, during home games
