New Year Same Calcio: Welcome to 2025 (Episode #38)

Vos and Logs return for the first Calcio Culture episode of 2025, diving headfirst into Serie A’s ongoing drama, the January mercato madness, and the moments that made 2024 unforgettable.The episode begins with a heartfelt reflection on 2024 including the start of Calcio Culture. The year left a mark on Italian football, and the hosts spotlight some standout moments: Atalanta’s gleaming new stadium, the resurgence of players like Mateo Retegui and Moise Kean, and the breakout of Nico Paz and Samuele Ricci. They also explore the managerial shifts that defined the year, including Cesc Fabregas stepping into the dugout, Palladino's rise, and Ranieri’s return to rescue Roma.After catching up on the stories missed during the break—like Patrick Vieira firing Genoa up the table and Milan’s SuperCup triumph—the hosts discuss the current table to set the stage for 2025’s action.Then, it’s on to the mercato fireworks! Napoli is lost their key man Kvaratskhelia, with notable replacement lined up such as Pellegrini, and Marcus Rashford. AC Milan hope to strengthen their right side with a possible addition of Kyle Walker from Manchester City while Juventus appears to be on the verge of signing Randal Kolo Muani and stealing Tomori from Milan. The hosts break down all the big links and what they mean for Serie A’s title race.Finally, the Match Week 21 preview serves up a feast of fixtures: Milan heads to Turin to face Juventus in a blockbuster clash, Roma looks to hold firm against Genoa, and Napolitakes on Atalanta in a showdown of title contenders. Logs and Vos wrap up the episode with the first Culpi di Luna of 2025,.Start the year off right with Calcio Culture. Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @calcioculturefc for more content. 2025 is here, and calcio is thriving!