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Brazilian star Giba makes plea for volleyball's return to Earl's Court
Brazilian volleyball superstar Giba [Steve Smith]

BRAZILIAN volleyball star Giba has called for volleyball to return to Earl’s Court.

The 42-year-old former Olympic gold medallist, who won silver for Brazil at the former west London venue at the 2012 Games, has come out of retirement to sign for leading English team IBB Polonia London.

He was filmed by the Save Earl’s Court campaign group making a passionate plea to Londoners and mayor Sadiq Khan to help bring back volleyball to Earl’s Court.

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