Episodes
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Episode 9: Christmas Special: Enzo Marino, Champions League Stadium Announcer, Roma
Enzo Marino is a professional language interpreter, a football writer and a stadium announcer at Rome's Olimpico. He joins David to discuss Panettone vs Pandoro at Christmas, plus: Social Football Summit 2023 in Rome,Guinness World Records in Italy,DJ chat, The Pigneto area of Rome, Cheap coffees...
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Episode 8: The Italian Vinnie Jones is...
Dan Cancian of the Daily Mail gives his assessment on Italy's answer to former (bruising, tough nut) defender Vinnie Jones. Find Dan Cancian here on Twitter: @dan_cancian https://www.dailymail.co.uk/profile-155/dan-cancian.html Follow David Ferrini @davidferrini_ on Twitter David also contributes...
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Episode 7: Napoli Melodrama: Walter Mazzarri Appointed by Aurelio De Laurentiis
After 10 seasons, and Rudi Garcia's dismissal, Walter Mazzarri returns to Napoli. Dan Cancian of the Daily Mail joins David to discuss Here's the ForbesSports article :...
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Episode 6: Premier League FFP & Italy's Serie B with Dan Cancian
Dan Cancian of the Daily Mail joins David to discuss the current English Premier League drama, Italians in the EPL, plus Parma and Italy's Serie B Here's the ForbesSports article :...
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Episode 5: Is Scamacca the Answer? Spalletti's Italy In Need of a Goalscorer
On the eve of Italy's Euro 2024 qualifier against North Macedonia, Dan Cancian of the Daily Mail joins David to discuss Luciano Spalletti's national team issues and more. Here's the ForbesSports article :...
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Episode 4: Fiorentina rising! Can La Viola keep it up?
Giancarlo Rinaldi and David Ferrini discuss Vincenzo Italiano's brilliant start to the 2023-24 campaign at Fiorentina. Here's the ForbesSports article : go.forbes.com/c/Afr2 Find Giancarlo here on Twitter: @Ginkers and @RigorePod Follow David Ferrini @davidferrini_ on Twitter David also…
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Episode 3: Serie C Italian Third Division with Andy Wallace
Andy Wallace a.k.a. Chiacchierata Calcistica (Calcio Chat) joins David to discuss the pre-season drama of relegated and promoted clubs from the Italian second, third and fourth divisions. Find Andy here on Twitter: @CCalcistica Here is a link to Andy's All-Time XI of Italian Lower League Cult...
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Episode 2: 2023-24 Season Preview of Serie A (Part Two)
This is the final part of the first episode for 2023-24. David is joined by Jurre, a Dutch freelance football writer, to analyse transfers, coaches and squads for the upcoming Serie A season. You can listen to the first part here:...
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Episode 1: 2023-24 Season Preview of Serie A (part one)
Welcome back! This is the first episode for 2023-24. David is joined by Jurre, a Dutch freelance football writer, to analyse transfers, coaches and squads for the upcoming Serie A season. Follow Jurre van Wanrooij on Twitter @WanrooijJurre and @_GIFN @ForzaNapPress Follow David Ferrini...
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Episode 45: Berlusconi, UCL, Serie A-B-C Playoffs, FIFA u20 WC and more
Emmet Gates writes on Italian football for Forbes Sports. He joins David Ferrini to discuss the legacy of Silvio Berlusconi, the FIFA U20 World Cup Final, Inter's Champions League Final against Manchester City, the Serie A relegation Playoff between Spezia and Verona, the Serie B Promotion…
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Episode 44: Live Comcast: Napoli Lifts Scudetto at the Maradona
4th June, 2023: Enjoy all the audio from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Italian football commentator David Ferrini takes us through Napoli vs Sampdoria on match day 38 of the 2022-23 season. - Tribute to each Napoli player 2022-23 - Fabio Quagliarella retires in his hometown of Naples - Live...
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Episode 43: Stadio Maradona Interviews with Nigerian and Argentinian journalists in the Tribuna Stampa
David Ferrini talks to three international journalists that made their way to see Napoli lift the Scudetto on June 4th at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. - Alvaro Nanton (freelance) and Calatina Sarra (Diario Olé) from Argentina - Lolade Adewuyi (Soccernet.ng) from Nigeria - Stadium ambience...
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Episode 42: FC Bari: Serie B Playoff Focus
Jeremy Bowling joins David Ferrini to discuss: - Bari's best areas for food and drink - Atmosphere at the Stadio San Nicola - Bari's season and playoff plight - Bari's last Serie A season in 2011 - Nostalgia with Cassano, Protti and David Platt Jeremy on Twitter: @FCBariBrit Jeremy with David...
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Episode 41: The Serie B Playoffs Are Here
Giancarlo Rinaldi and Andy Wallace join David Ferrini for a look at Week 1 of the 2022-23 Serie B Playoffs: - Why do we have the Serie B Playoffs and how they work - Cagliari v Venezia with @ginkers from @Rigorepod - Sudtirol v Reggina - Playout: Brescia v Cosenza - Serie C to B promotion Finals...
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Episode 40: Live from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Napoli has beaten every Serie A side and David was there at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to see it. Napoli v Inter on Matchday 36 (2022-23) - stadium ambience, hear what it's like to be there! - Anguissa, Di Lorenzo, Gaetano goals for Napoli - Lukaku goal for Inter - Live Commentary of the...
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Episode 39: Luciano Spalletti: Serie A Coach of the Season
We sing Luciano Spalletti's praises after he took Napoli to unexpected glory in 2022-23. David Ferrini is joined by Emmet Gates, Joe Fischetti and Adriano Del Monte to analyse.... - Spalletti's relationship with the players - how he connected to the city of Naples - Career history - we’ll dive…
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Episode 38: Serie B and Genoa Focus
Genoa Club Toronto's President Fabrizio joins David Ferrini to discuss Serie B in Italy and focus on the Rossoblu. - Genoa's season so far - Serie B chase for promotion - Fairweather fans in football - Genoa player breakdown You can follow Fabrizio @GenoaClubToront Follow @LaLanternaPod for all...
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Episode 37: Adriano Del Monte: Serie A Clubs Can Conquer Europe
Broadcaster and Presenter Adriano Del Monte joins David Ferrini to discuss Italian clubs in European competitions, plus Serie A pedigree and Serie B promotion. . The Italo-Kangaroo duo chat about: - UEFA Champions League: Serie A Clubs Can Reach For Glory - Serie A Clubs: How They Can…
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Episode 36: Adriano Del Monte: Italy Euro 2024
Broadcaster and Presenter Adriano Del Monte joins David Ferrini to discuss Italy's latest ups and downs against England and Malta. The Italo-Kangaroo duo chat about: - Mateo Retegui's impact and record - Roberto Mancini's focus on youth - Italy's last 40 performances - Adriano's career and rise…
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Episode 35: The Inter, Juventus and Milan Predicament (Are they still the Big 3?)
Following the ever-controversial Derby D'Italia, Emmet Gates returns from Argentina and joins David Ferrini to discuss the Big 3 and their respective predicaments moving towards 2023-24. - Derby D'Italia and that Rabiot handball - Juventus vs Inter vs Milan: On a scale of Cremonese to Napoli…
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Episode 34: Napoli Is Flying the Flag for Italian Football
Serie A Broadcaster David Ferrini is joined by Joe Fischetti of @ForzaNapoliPod for an in depth look at Napoli, Spalletti, Osimhen and everything else Partenopei following the demolition of Juventus and the double-defeat of Roma. Is Napoli on course for a historic upset Scudetto shock? How about...
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Episode 33: The Hakan Sükür Interview: The Career of a Living Legend
Hakan Sükür is a former Inter Milan, Galatasaray, Parma, Torino, Blackburn Rovers and Turkey striker who scored just under 400 goals for club and country. Sükür joins David for his first English-spoken interview: - THAT RECORD! Turkey vs South Korea 2002, FIFA World Cup Fastest Goal in history. -...
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Episode 32: Serie B Christmas Special
Giancarlo Rinaldi also covers Serie B-especially Venezia with his cousin Marco-on the Rigore Podcast. Accompanied by David Ferrini, @Ginkers explores the Serie B season thus far. In this 2022 Christmas speciale, we focus on the race for Serie A promotion with Venezia and Paolo Vanoli, De...
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Episode 31: Italian Youth Deep Dive, Fiorentina Assessment
Giancarlo Rinaldi joins Lega Football to talk about Roberto Mancini's decision to chase young Italian teenagers. Just who should be stalked? Parliamo: Sofyan Amrabat's stunning World Cup. Will Commisso cash in? - Fiorentina strong points vs downfalls, and the resurgence of one of the Viola's...
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Episode 30: Live Football Stadium | Ambience
De-stress or sleep to the sounds of bliss. It's as though you're at the stadium, so close your eyes and wander off into Football Fantasy. Sound Recorded at Wembley, 2022. Lega Football aims to be a fresh, vibrant approach to the beautiful Italian game from knowledgeable voices in Calcio. Twitter:...
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Episode 29: Diego Maradona
@legafootball This is the show for Match Day 12 of Serie A and Italian football, hosted by @davidferrini_ 1. Diego Maradona tribute 2. Emmet Gates: Six of Maradona's Greatest Napoli Goals...
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Episode 28: Glorious Osimhen, Franck Ribery Farewell
@legafootball This is the review show for Match Day 11 hosted by @davidferrini_ 1. Serie A Matchday 11 (3 points for the Big 3)2. Franck Ribery Retires (Lega Football Substack article)3. Mosconi Moment4. Zvonimir Boban on Milan in Zagreb @footballitalia5. Gianfranco Zola relives Scudetto moment...
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Episode 27: Milan and Roma climb, Gonzalo Higuain
@legafootball This is the show for Match Day 10 of Serie A, Serie B and Lega Pro, hosted by @davidferrini_ with guests @LaLanternaPod and @Ccalcistica 1. Inter, Juve, Roma, Milan, Atalanta and Napoli victorious2. The Maradona Murales of Naples3. Fabrizio and Matt from La Lanterna Podcast, Cosenza…
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Episode 26: Serie A Match Day 9 Review Live from the Artemio Franchi in Florence | Lega Calcio Road Trip
@legafootball This is the show for Match Day 9 of Serie A live from Fiorentina's Stadio Artemio Franchi, hosted by @davidferrini_ and @emmetgates with special guest Andrea 'the Viola jinx'. 1. The ambience pre-match of the Fiorentina Lazio Serie A match on October 10th, 2022.2. Serie A review of...
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Episode 25: Alessandro Circati | Parma and Italy Defender | Feature Interview
This is a Lega Football feature interview with Parma and Italy defender, Alessandro Circati. Alessandro joins David to discuss: - Italy u20 and u21 call-ups - "It Way My Moment": Parma debut under Beppe Iachini - Gialloblu history and expectations moving forward - 2022/23 season under Fabio…
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Episode 24: Festa Milanese, Bari Rules B, Lega Road Trip
@legafootball This is the show for Match Day 8 of Serie A hosted by @davidferrini_ 1. Serie A review of Match Day 8 with @DavidTWindsor as Napoli and Atalanta still lead Udinese 2. Rijkaard, Shevchenko and Silvio celebrations 3. Serie B review of Match Day 7 with Bari, Reggina and Brescia lead 4....
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Episode 23: Lega Pro Dedication with Andy Wallace | Italian Serie C
Andy Wallace joins David Ferrini to dissect the first few rounds of Italian third division football with a focus on all the heavyweights across Group A (North Italy), Group B (Central) and Group C (South). Let's talk Padova, Reggiana, Foggia, Novara, Siena, Avellino, Messina, Pescara and plenty...
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Episode 22: Historic Day of Pain for Big 3, Celebrations in Udine, Bergamo and Naples
@legafootball This is the show for Match Day 7 of Serie A hosted by @davidferrini_ 1. Serie A review of Match Day 7 2. UEFA Champions League review of MD2 3. UEFA Europa and Conference League MD2 4. Who is Abdelhamid Sabiri? 5. Who is Alessio Zerbin? 6. UEFA Nations League MD5 Preview of Italy vs...
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Episode 21: Serie A MD6 Review with Joe Fischetti, Beach Soccer Euros, Serie B and C plus more
@legafootball This is the show for Match Day 6 of Serie A hosted by @davidferrini_ 1. Serie A review of Match Day 6 2. Joe Fischetti of @ForzaNapoliPod @Joe_Fischetti5 3. Serie B analysis of newly relegated and promoted teams 4. Roberto Donadoni Birthday Shoutout 5. Serie C Lega Pro round up 6....
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Episode 20: Serie A MD5 Breakdown, Calcio Connection, Mihajlovic Sacked, Serie B and Lega Pro Serie C
@legafootball This is the show for Match Day 5 of Serie A hosted by @davidferrini_ 1. Milan Inter 2. Fiorentina Juve 3. @CalcioConPod with @AlexDonno and @JMancini8 4. Lazio Napoli 5. Marko Arnautovic with @DavidTWindsor 6. Serie A RoundUp 7. Serie B News 8. Lega Pro Serie C News Lega Football…
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Episode 19: Deadline Day Transfers, MD4 News, Milan Inter Derby
@legafootball This is the show for Match Day 4 of Serie A hosted by @davidferrini_ 1. Deadline Day Statistics in Italy and figures 2. Serie B Goal of the Week 3. Mosconi Moment 4. MD4 News and Classifica 5. Milan Inter Derby preview Article from @Dunlop85 for @GentlemanUltra 6. Fiorentina…
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Episode 18: Serie A MD3 Breakdown and News, Special Guests and more
@legafootball This is the show for Match Day 3 of Serie A and Serie B 1. David Windsor joins to talk Juventus vs Roma @davidtwindsor 2. Serie A Full Breakdown 3. GianCarlo Rinaldi of @RigorePod talks Fiorentina vs Napoli 4. Matt and Fabrizio from @LaLanternaPod dissect Pisa vs Genoa 5. That Pogba...
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Episode 17: Chievo: The Race to Reincarnation | with Andy Wallace
Andy Wallace joins to explain what's happening on the streets of Verona as Sergio Pellissier (former Chievo star striker) and Luca Campedelli (Ex-Chievo President) deploy their strategies-and a series of rivalrous mind games-to win the race to revive the now-defunct Chievo Verona. Find Andy here…
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Episode 16: Grande Napoli, Demetrio Albertini, Mosconi Moment
@legafootball This is the show for Tuesday, August 23rd 2022 with football broadcaster David Ferrini. 1. Match Day 2 news and breakdown of Serie A games 2. Grande Napoli and Luciano Spalletti with @davidferrini_ https://davidferrini.substack.com/p/napoli-italys-most-potent-attack 3. Mosconi…
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Episode 15: La Gazzetta | MD2 Preview | Serie B Breakdown | Chievo Saga | Serie A Rewind
@legafootball This is the show for August 19th/20th 2022. 1. Richard Hall joins to discuss Venezia vs Genoa @RichHall80 @davidferrini_ 2. Serie A preview to MD2 3. Match Day 1 breakdown of Serie B games 4. ChiacchierataCalcistica joins to chat Pellissier vs Campedelli 5. Serie A Rewind (Lega...
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Episode 14: Serie A MD1 breakdown, Claudio Garella, Venezia vs Genoa, Mosconi Moment
@legafootball This is the show for Tuesday, August 16th 2022 with Italian football broadcaster David Ferrini. 1. Match Day 1 full breakdown of Serie A games 2. Richard Hall joins to discuss Lecce vs Inter @RichHall80 @davidferrini_ 3. Mosconi Moment (Germano Mosconi) 4. Claudio Garella 5. Venezia...
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Episode 13: Serie A Kicks Off for 2022-23: Expect Fireworks
This is the show for Friday, August 12th 2022 with Italian football broadcaster David Ferrini. 1. Emmet Gates of Forbes Sports, Guardian and Gentleman Ultra joins to discuss "Expect Fireworks" 2. Milan v Udinese, Serie A preview 3. Monza v Torino, Serie A preview 4. Parma v Bari, Serie B preview…
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Episode 12: Pioli's On Fire, La Gazzetta, Coppa Italia, Milan Best XI
This is the show for Tuesday, August 9th 2022. 1. Pioli's On Fire 2. Milan-Inter-Juve Friendlies 3. La Gazzetta dello Sport and TuttoMercatoWeb Headlines 4. There were some big upsets in the Coppa Italia Second Round Breakdown 5. AC Milan Best XI preview...
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Episode 11: Calcio Billionaires, Serie B & Lega Pro, Scamacca cosa hai detto?
This is the show for Friday, August 5th 2022. 1. Scamacca che c@$$0 hai detto? #WestHam 2. Dries Mertens heartfelt goodbye to Napoli #FootballItalia 3. Serie B and Lega Pro Transfer Markets: An in-depth look at the mercato 4. Calcio Billionaires #TuttoMercatoWeb 5. Serie B Midfielder of the Year...
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Episode 10: The Italian Football Season Has Officially Begun
The Italian football is officially underway with the preliminary round of the Coppa Italia plus some FIFA 2006 "bad blood" is resolved. This is the show for August 2nd, 2022. 1. Coppa Italia results from the weekend 2. Sixteen years later...Pippo Inzaghi and Simone Barone meet again 3. Serie A...
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Episode 9: Adriano Del Monte Feature Interview. The Future Of Italian Football.
This is a Lega Football feature interview with football presenter, Adriano Del Monte. Adrian joins David to discuss: - Adriano’s interview on the Italian Football Podcast. - why Calcio needs to focus on English-speaking territories. - the attraction of Bella Italia and monetising that appeal.…
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Episode 8: Adriano Del Monte, Serie B Defender of the Season, Summer Transfers
This is the show for July 7th, 2022. 1. Adriano Del Monte, Presenter, joins to discuss: Sicily, Lukaku at Inter, European ambitions for Calcio. 2. Serie B Team of the Season - Lega Football's Serie B Defender of the Season - Defenders chosen for Serie B Best XI and U23 team...
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Episode 7: Serie B XI, Sicilian Football, Serie A Calendar, Italians in MLS
Lega Football focuses on many aspects of Calcio, not just Serie A and the national team, but also the lower Leagues. This is the show for July 1st, 2022. 1. Serie B Team of the Season - As voted by fans on social media - Lega Football's Serie B Goalkeeper of the Season...
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Episode 6: Fiorentina with Giancarlo Rinaldi of Football Italia
Giancarlo Rinaldi joins Lega Football to talk about Fiorentina's rollercoaster season that ended successfully with qualification for the 2022/23 UEFA Conference League. We talk about Vincenzo Italiano's performance, La Viola's goalkeeper tussle, Lucas Torreira, the departure of Dusan Vlahovic and...
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Episode 5: Palermo, Fiorentina, Italy and the Inno di Mameli
Lega Football focuses on many aspects of Calcio, not just Serie A and the national team, but also the lower Leagues. This is Show 03 for June 14th, 2022. 1. Palermo and that Serie C PlayOff Final - We talk to Matteo, a Palermo fan from @PalermoSC_UK - Anthony Barbagallo joins us from Sicilian...