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The Italian Football Podcast
by The Italian Football Podcast
The Italian Football Podcast is your go-to podcast for all things Serie A and Calcio.Italian football broadcasters and journalists Carlo Garganese & Nima Tavallaey host a thrice weekly show to discuss the latest results, transfers, and all the main talking points and hot topics.The Monday episode focuses on reviewing the weekend's Serie A action and is free for all on all podcast platforms.On the Tuesday show we answer all the questions sent in from our patrons, whilst the Thursday show reviews all the midweek action involving the Serie A teams and both of these shows are available for patrons only on Patreon.com/TIFPAlso, every other week we publish a special sit-down interview with a high-profile Calcio guest, which is also free for all to listen to on all podcast platforms.To get ALL of the abov
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Why The HELL Is Sandro Tonali Joining Tottenham?
Is Sandro Tonali's top level career over after signing for Tottenham Hotspur? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Is his career over at the highest level? Will this impact the Azzurri in a negative manner? This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Des Walker Interview: Close To Juventus & Roma Before Sampdoria, Mancini Italy Return, Marking Van Basten & More
Former England, Sampdoria and Nottingham Forest defender Des Walker joins Nima Tavallaey to talk about almost signing for Juventus and Roma, Roberto Mancini returning as coach of Italy, playing in the Serie A, how Italia 90 changed football and much more. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Welcome Des Walker 00:09 How Italia 90 Fundamentally Changed Football Forever 03:37 Close To Joining Both Roma & Juventus Who Turned To Roberto Baggio 05:08 Pride In Playing For England Vs Some Of The Best Players Ever 06:44 The Gary Lineker Toilet Accident Against Ireland 08:24 Backstory Of Signing For Sven-Göran Eriksson's Sampdoria 09:32 Roberto Mancini Was "The Manager At Sampdoria" 10:24 Asprilla & Papin Were Tough But Van Basten The Toughest Opponent 12:28 Roberto Mancini "The Most Talented Teammate" & Return As Italy Coach 14:45 How England Stop Norway's Erling Haaland & Who Wins The 2026 FIFA World Cup 19:51 England Centre Back GOAT - Who Stays On? 21:18 England 1990 Vs England 2026 - Strongest Lineup? Every Monday Serie A review show + ALL exclusive interviews on The Italian Football Podcast are free for all on YouTube as well as on Spotify, iOS/iTunes & all other podcast platforms. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Roma Deep Dive: From Mason Greenwood, Alajbegovic, Garnacho To Dybala, Soulé & More
In the fourth club deep dive of the summer, Nima Tavallaey is joined by Radio Romanista and IlRomanista.eu journalist and Roma insider Andrea Di Carlo for the low down on the Giallorossi's summer transfer window. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome Andrea Di Carlo 01:01 - Backstory Claudio Ranieri Vs Gian Piero Gasperini: What Happened? 04:20 - Tony D'Amico's Importance For The Roma Project 06:20 - State Of Play In Mason Greenwood Talks 09:57 - How Roma View The Mason Greenwood Controversy 13:29 - Greenwood Backups - From Crysencio Summerville, Alejandro Garnacho To Nicolo Tresoldi 17:40 - Kerim Alejbegovic "Was Close" When Frederic Massara At Club 18:39 - Left Back & Other Positions Roma Want To Strengthen 22:11 - Paulo Dybala Contract Extension "Imminent" + Matias Soulé Situation 24:01 - Manue Koné Future "Uncertain" - Could Stay 25:39 - No Decision Made On Morocco Star Neil El Aynaoui 27:20 - Evan Ndicka, Gianluca Mancini, Mario Hermoso & Mile Svilar Likely To Stay If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matt Rizzetta Interview: Napoli Takeover Talks With De Laurentiis, Buying Reggina Rumors, Campobasso Serie B Objective & More
Campobasso President, entrepreneur and CEO of Underdog Global Partners, Matt Rizzetta joins Nima Tavallaey to talk about a wide range of issues from appointment of Giovanni Malago as new FIGC president, the bid to buy Napoli from Aurelio De Laurentiis and much more. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Welcome Matt Rizzetta 01:46 Giovanni Malagó As New FIGC President 04:02 Why Italian Youngsters Do Well At International Tournaments But Don't Take Final Step 06:46 Underdog Global Partners Vision - Napoli Basketball, Donna Roma & Campobasso 08:50 Globalism Of NBA - From Supporting The New York Knicks To Owning Napoli Basketball 12:33 Campobasso Project - Targeting Serie B Promotion 17:25 Napoli Takeover Talks Backstory - How It Began & State of Play 24:38 Buying Reggina - Family Links Reason Behind Interest 28:25 Vision On Future Of Italian Professional Sports Projects In The Modern Era 33:26 The Global Potential Of Napoli 36:00 Italian Football "Needs A Shot In The Arm" 37:46 Who Will Win The FIFA World Cup: Argentina, Spain, France Or Brazil? 40.25 The Donna Roma Women's Football Project Every Monday Serie A review show + ALL exclusive interviews on The Italian Football Podcast are free for all on YouTube as well as on Spotify, iOS/iTunes & all other podcast platforms. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How The Hell Can AC Milan Lose Mattia Liberali To Como?
Have AC Milan made a huge blunder losing Mattia Liberali to Cesc Fabregas Como? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Is this a mistake? Or will he be another Italian talent who never fulfills his potential? This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Are Italy Any Worse Than Flops Germany?
Who are the bigger flops at the FIFA World Cup out of Germany and Italy given the Germans exit against Paraguay? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Who is the bigger flop? Is Germany in a better position than Italy? This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Juventus Deep Dive: From Dibu Martinez, Kolo Muani, Muharemovic To Douglas Luiz & More
In the third club deep dive of the summer, Nima Tavallaey is joined by TuttoJuve.com, Radio Bianconera journalist and Juventus insider Mirko Di Natale for a very revealing interview. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome Mirko Di Natale 01:11 - Backstory How Giovanni Carnevali Was Appointed Juventus CEO 05:28 - Financial Fair Play Forced Sales: Nico Gonzalez & Fabio Miretti 08:11 - Futures Of Bremer & Khephren Thuram + Cambiaso - Frattesi/ Carlos Augusto Swap 11:10 - The Dusan Vlahovic Chapter Is Closed 13:15 - Vincenzo Italiano Wants Arthur Melo & Michele Di Gregorio At Besiktas 16:38 - Vasilije Adzic & Lois Openda To Leave 18:58 - Koopmeiners Situation + Douglas Luiz Could Stay As Luciano Spalletti Rates Him 22:21 - Dibu Martinez Tops Juventus List For Goalkeeping Position 24:38 - Randal Kolo Muani Tops Juventus List For Striker Position 27:18 - Fullbacks In: From Matteo Ruggeri To Emil Holm & Óscar Mingueza 29:52 - Brahim Diaz Difficult But Albert Gudmundsson Or Nicolo Zaniolo Are Targets 32:55 - Tarek Muharemovic Wants Juventus Who Want Him Too With Lucumi Also Linked 36:50 - Atmosphere At Juventus "Much More Positive" If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How Well Would Italy Have Done At The 2026 FIFA World Cup?
How well would Italy have done had they qualified to the 2026 FIFA World Cup instead of Bosnia? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Would Italy qualify from the group? If so how far would the Azzurri have gone? This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Marco Palestra To Chelsea - Inter Milan Snubbed: Winners & Losers
Who are the winners and losers in the Marco Palestra to Chelsea transfer after Inter Milan failed to complete the signing? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Did Marotta mess this up? Or is it because the EPL clubs are too strong financially? Or a combination of both? This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Story Of Italy’s 2006 FIFA World Cup Victory: From Calciopoli Chaos To Immortality
Summer 2006. Italian football was in crisis. Just weeks before the World Cup began, the Calciopoli scandal exploded, threatening to tear Serie A apart. Juventus would be relegated, titles stripped, and some of Italy’s biggest clubs found themselves at the centre of the biggest scandal in modern Italian football. Many believed the Azzurri were finished before a ball had even been kicked. But what followed was one of the greatest World Cup campaigns ever seen. Led by the brilliance of Andrea Pirlo, the leadership of Fabio Cannavaro and Gianluigi Buffon, and a team spirit forged in adversity, Marcello Lippi’s men would navigate controversy, drama, extra-time heartbreaks, a legendary semi-final against Germany, and one of the most infamous moments in football history. This is the story of Italy’s victory at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Ps. We've had to reschedule our interview with Mirko Di Natale regarding the Juventus deep dive to next Monday due to unforeseen events. So instead we're publishing this historic throwback. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ruben Amorim To AC Milan: What Can We Expect?
Will Ruben Amorim succeed at AC Milan? Does he even stand a chance to or is the dysfunctional state of the Rossoneri to much to overcome? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Is Amorim the right man? If not who is your choice? Or is this another example of RedBird just hoping something works without a plan? This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Roberto Mancini Italy Return: Top Or Flop?
Is Roberto Mancini the right man to take over the Azzurri? Or is he way past his best? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Is Mancini the right man? If not who is your choice? This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Napoli Deep Dive: From De Bruyne, Lukaku, Milinkovic-Savic To Vlahovic & Much More
In the second club deep dive of the summer, Nima Tavallaey is joined by SportItalia journalist and Napoli insider Vincenzo Credendino for a very revealing interview. From Max Allegri thinking Alex Meret is better than Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, why Aurelio De Laurentiis chose Max Allegri over Vincenzo Italiano, MLS linked Kevin De Bruyne vs Antonio Conte, Romelu Lukaku wanting to stay, and the Napoli takeover bid backstory and much, much more. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome Vincenzo Credendino 01:14 - Antonio Conte Departure 12:45 - Kevin De Bruyne Vs Antonio Conte 21:06 - Vincenzo Italiano Snubbed 25:02 - Max Allegri: What To Expect 30:58 - Chicago Fire & NYFC Want Kevin De Bruyne 34:56 - Romelu Lukaku Wants To Stay But Napoli Wants To Sell Him 37:13 - Allegri Prefers Alex Meret Over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic 38:41 - Exit Rumors: From Anguissa, Lucca & Mazzocchi To Vergara & Buongiorno 41:54 - Players In: From Vlahovic To Khalaily, Mario Gila & More 49:53 - Matt Rizzetta Napoli Takeover If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mason Greenwood To Roma: What To Make Of The Rumored Transfer?
Mason Greenwood is being heavily linked with a move to Roma at the express request of Gian Piero Gasperini. Guest co-host Sheridan Bird (UEFA Champions Journal & Milan TV commentator) discuss, debate and analyze how well the former Man Utd star would do in the Serie A as well as the broader implications this has. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Max Allegri At Napoli: A Disaster Waiting To Happen?
Will Max Allegri be able to reignite Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli? Or is Allegri's entire tenure at the Partenopei a disaster waiting to happen? Guest co-host Sheridan Bird (UEFA Champions Journal & commentator on Milan TV) discusses, debates and analyzed the fates of the Belgian superstar and the Tuscan tactician. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is This The WORST FIFA World Cup In History?
The FIFA World Cup is supposed to be football’s greatest celebration - a month where politics takes a back seat, nations come together, and the beautiful game takes centre stage. But as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, many fans are asking a very different question: has this tournament already become the biggest mess in World Cup history? From visa chaos affecting fans, officials and even FIFA-appointed referees, to entire groups of supporters being unable to attend matches, soaring ticket prices, travel nightmares, geopolitical tensions, and growing concerns over FIFA’s leadership, controversy seems to be following this World Cup everywhere it goes. Visa denials are affecting officials and referees, while disputes involving Iranian supporters and travel restrictions have cast a shadow over the tournament before many games have even begun. Nima Tavallaey is invited onto various media platforms (BBC, TalkSport, Al Jazeera, Time Radio etc) to discuss the storm surrounding FIFA 2026: the political battles, the fan backlash, the referee controversies, the travel restrictions, the U.S.–Iran tensions, the questions over fairness and accessibility, and the mounting criticism directed at FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the organization itself. Whether you believe football and politics can never truly be separated or you think FIFA has completely lost control of its flagship competition, one thing is becoming impossible to ignore: before a ball has even been kicked in anger, the 2026 World Cup is already generating headlines for all the wrong reasons. So is this simply a difficult tournament facing extraordinary circumstances, or are we witnessing the most chaotic and politically charged World Cup ever staged? Timestamps: 00:00 Mother Of All Talkshows With George Galloway 17:15 TalkSport With Alan Pardew 24:48 Al Jazeera 25:49 RT India 36:44 Press TV 41:18 Middle East Eye 48:06 Times Radio London (Unedited With Greg Swenson, the Chair of Republicans Overseas) 01:05:54 BBC World Service If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AC Milan Deep Dive: Gerry Cardinale Thinks Italy Is A THIRD WORLD State
In the first club deep dive of the summer, Nima Tavallaey is joined by SportItalia journalist and AC Milan insider Francesco Letizia for an explosive interview. From Gerry Cardinale wanting to "Americanize Milan", thinking "Italy is a third world state in the stoneage" to "Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a shareholder at Milan", "Zlatan at war with Allegri and Furlani", "Zlatan never liked Leao", to Oliver Glasner and Ralf Rangnick joining Milan backstory and much, much more. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Lionel Messi To Como?
Should Como manager Cesc Fabregas try to get former Barcelona and Argentina legend Lionel Messi ahead of their maiden Champions League adventure? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, analyze and debate the possibility of the move as well as if it is a move that should be done. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AC Milan Revolution! Allegri, Tare, Furlani, Moncada OUT - What Next?
AC Milan owners RedBird Capital sacked Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada, Giorgio Furlani and Max Allegri. CEO Gerry Cardinale did not however get rid of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze what the Rossoneri do now. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Serie A 2025/2026 Team Of The Season Awards
It's time for the annual The Italian Football Podcast Serie A awards where we pick our team of the season, MVP, best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, attacker and coach. As well as name the top 10 worst players, signing of the season and much more. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Italy Squad: Samuele Inacio IN, World Cup Flops OUT
Silvio Baldini will call up a young squad for the two June friendlies against Greece and Luxembourg. Borussia Dortmund star Samuele Inacio, Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito as well as Brentford's Michael Kayode are among the young players expected to be called up. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the squad selection. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AC Milan & Juventus OUT Of Champions League, Roma & Como IN | Serie A Awards & Final Day Reaction & Much More
From post mortem deep dive on AC Milan collapse + Juventus disaster completed, after historic failure by both clubs to qualify for the Champions League, Dybala and Malen show as Roma back in UCL after 7 years, Fabregas leads Como to the UCL from Serie B in 3 seasons, Conte & De Laurentiis part ways at Napoli, Sarri + Giuntoli to take over at Atalanta, to Chivu & Marotta's calm and controlled Inter revolution continues, Silvio Baldini to call Samuele Inacio & other kids to the Italy national team, The Italian Football Podcast 2025/2026 Season Serie A Awards, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 38 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 38 Episode Overview + We're Number 1 In 9 (!) Countries 05:57 Disastrous Year For Italian Football - Third Straight FIFA World Cup Missed, No Pathway For Youth, Ancient Stadiums, Juventus & AC Milan Historic Collapse Etc 20:12 AC Milan - Shocking Collapse As Allegri, Furlani, Moncada, Zlatan MUST All Go 40:30 Juventus - Disaster Of A Season But Spalletti Is The Right Man To Continue 49:31 Roma - Amazing Gasperini Performs His Magic To Get Club Back To The UCL 55:33 Como - Historic Achievement By The Club & Outstanding Fabregas 01:03:05 Napoli, Atalanta & Inter - Conte & ADL Final Show, Sarri + Giuntoli Take Over La Dea, Marotta & Chivu Press Forward With Quiet & Calm Revolution 01:10:51 Serie A Coaching Carousel - Who Stays & Who Goes Where? 01:13:00 Relegation Race - Lecce & Di Francesco Pull Of Great Escape As Cremonese Fall Short 01:17:39 The Italian Football Podcast Serie A Awards - Team Of The Season, MVP, Best Goalkeeper, Defender, Midfielder, Striker, Coach + Worst 10 Players & More 01:32:05 The New Italy Era Begins - Silvio Baldini To Call Samuele Inacio & Other Youngsters 01:47:54 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - Alfa + Jovanotti, Vicario Embarrassed Himself, Serie B Play-Off Fight & Much More If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is Pep Guardiola The Greatest Manager Of All Time?
With Pep Guardiola on the brink of departing Manchester City after a historic spell, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the former Barcelona manager's place among the greatest managers of all time. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Italy 2026 FIFA World Cup Dreams OVER After Latest Iran UPDATE
The Azzurri's dreams of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup are over after FIFA and Iran FA met, seemingly agreeing on a path forward for Team Melli to play in this summer's tournament. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the latest update in this saga. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Claudio Ranieri To Italy: The Man To Heal A Broken Nation
Claudio Ranieri is being rumored to take over either as coach of the Azzurri or the technical director of the new Italy national team project under incoming FIGC President Giovanni Malagó. Nima Tavallaey and Carli Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the potential appointment. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Champions League Disaster Causes Juventus Earthquake | Roma Derby Glory | Serie A Reaction & Much More
From Juventus financial earthquake after Champions League disaster, Mandragora rocket for Fiorentina, Conte says goodbye (?) as Napoli secure top 4, AC Milan close to UCL football in midst of a civil war, Mancini brace sends Roma within an inch of UCL, Lazio cap off nightmare week in Rome Derby, to Como keep UCL dream alive, Lecce last gasp winner ruins Cremonese Vardy Party, and Inter Milan Scudetto and Coppa Italia domestic double party, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 37 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 37 Episode Overview 02:08 Serie A Top 4 - State Of Play Ahead Of Match Day 38 05:40 Juventus - Champions League Disaster Causes Financial Earthquake 31:48 Fiorentina - Mandragora Rocket One Of Goals Of The Season 33:59 Napoli - UCL Secured As Antonio Conte Suggests Future Could Be Elsewhere 41:58 AC Milan - Important Win Overshadowed By Civil War & Cardinale Car Crash Interview 52:41 Roma - Mancini Derby Heroics All But Secures Impressive Champions League Spot 56:20 Lazio - Terrible Week To Cap Off A Shambolic Season Caused By Lotito 58:30 Como - Another Dominant Win For Fabregas & Co To Keep Top 4 Dream Alive 01:02:10 Best Of The Rest - Inter Milan Scudetto & Coppa Italia Party, Vardy Party At Cremonese, Stulic Lecce Heroics In Five Goal Thriller, Cagliari Secure Serie A Football 01:05:46 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - Pinamonti Backheel Finish, Obrador & Mandragora Screamers, De Siervo Equates Coppa Italia With The Champions League, Juventus Social Media Doing Toddler IQ Tests & Much More If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Roberto Baggio: The Reason For Italy’s Youth Football CRISIS
Roberto Baggio recently outlined the reason for Italian football's crisis in developing top level youth players. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze Baggio's statement. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Lazio 0-2 Inter Milan - 2026 Coppa Italia Final REACTION: Historic Double Made In Romania
An owngoal from Adam Marusic and a goal from Lautaro Martinez gave Inter Milan a 2-0 win away to Lazio to secure the Nerazzurri's 10th Coppa Italia title. Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from the 2026 Coppa Italia final match at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, to secure the club's third ever domestic double. This is a post-match reaction from The Italian Football Podcast. If you want to support us and get every episode (with no ad's), simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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972
Lazio vs Inter Milan Preview: 2026 Coppa Italia Final Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More
The Italian Cup final between Lazio and Inter Milan takes place on Wednesday 12 May at 2045 CET at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions. Who do you think will win? Who will score? This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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971
Italy WAIT As Iran Make FIFA World Cup ULTIMATUM | AC Milan MELTDOWN | Serie A Reaction & Much More
From AC Milan in crisis on and off the pitch as Champions League spot at risk, Atalanta end bad form led by underrated Zappacosta, Vlahovic scores vital goal for Juventus in top 4 race as Spalletti furious, Malen leads Roma to crazy comeback, Fabregas qualifies Como for European football for first time ever, to Fiorentina stay in Serie A, Cremonese win pushes Lecce to the wire in Serie B relegation race, and Italy wait as Iran issue 10 point ultimatum to participate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 36 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 36 Episode Overview 02:30 AC Milan - Champions League At Risk After Another Loss Despite Late Goals 09:20 RedBird & Cardinale's Mess - Furlani Vs Allegri Vs Tare Vs Milan Fans 25:17 Atalanta - Deserved Win Led By Most Underrated Serie A Player Zappacosta 34:32 Juventus - Vlahovic Heroics Mark Important Win But Spalletti Furious 42:42 Roma - Malen The Architect Behind Insane Comeback Win Over Parma 48:27 Como - Historic Achievement By Fabregas Securing European Football Next Season 53:29 Best Of The Rest - Fiorentina Safe As Cremonese Push Lecce To The Wire In Serie B Relegation Race 55:54 Coppa Italia Final Preview - Lazio Vs Inter Milan Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More 01:07:30 Italy Wait - Iran Issue 10 Point Ultimatum To FIFA For 2026 World Cup Participation 01:24:05 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - Inacio Score For BVB, Mother's Day Campaign, Roberto Baggio "Just Okay", Udinese's Keinan David Vs Cagliari Alberto Dossena Racism Scandal & Much More If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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970
Antonio Conte Quits Napoli For Italy National Team?
Will Antonio Conte quit Napoli to take over the vacant Italy National team job? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the reported rumor. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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969
Italy Will Flop AGAIN At World Cup 2030 With Max Allegri
AC Milan coach Max Allegri is being rumored to take over the Italy National team job after Gattuso failed. Carlo Garganese discusses and analyzes why Allegri is not the right man for the Azzurri job. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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968
Is Liverpool Legend Alisson Becker Joining Juventus?
How close is Liverpool legend Alisson Becker to leaving the Premier League for Juventus in the Serie A? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the reported transfer. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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967
Has FIFA Just Confirmed Iran WILL Play At The World Cup?
After Gianni Infantino announced at the FIFA Congress that Iran will definitely play at the 2026 World Cup despite the ongoing war with the United States, does this spell the end to Italy's chances of a backdoor entrance to the finals? Carlo Garganese breaks it all down and explains why Infantino's words mean very little given the situation in the Middle East, especially given the new threat of escalation. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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966
Will Inter Milan Create A DYNASTY? | Juventus BOTTLERS | Allegri OUT? | World Cup Reaction & Much More
Inter Milan were crowned Serie A champions after beating Parma. Juventus risk top four by drawing with Hellas Verona. Como and Napoli have a bore draw. Max Allegri is being questioned after Milan's latest negative result. There is also the latest on Iran and Italy ahead of the World Cup, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week. Carlo breaks down all the main talking points from Match Day 35 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season, and much, much more. Timestamps: 00:03 Intro 01:29 Can Inter create a dynasty? 13:36 Como-Napoli Reaction 15:36 Is Allegri the right man for AC Milan? 27:14 Juventus put top 4 at risk 34:34 Rest of Serie A 36:24 World Cup 2026: Iran-Italy Update 51:14 Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the Week If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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965
Inter Milan Are Serie A Champions AGAIN: Scudetto REACTION
Inter Milan have won the 2025/2026 Serie A title. The Nerazzurri have secured their third Scudetto in six seasons. Nima Tavallaey reacts, discusses and analyses all aspects of the Scudetto triumph. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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964
Pep Guardiola To Italy: Probable XI, Tactics, Winners, Losers & More
Will Pep Guardiola leave Man City to take the Italy hot seat? Nima Tavallaey and guest host Patrick Kendrick react to a story in the Italian media about the possibility of legendary former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach take over the Azzurri. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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963
Will UEFA Strip Italy Of EURO 2032 Hosting Rights?
Will UEFA strip Italy of the rights to host EURO 2032? Nima Tavallaey and guest host Patrick Kendrick react to a story in the Italian media about the possibility of Italy losing the rights to co-host the European Championships with Turkey. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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962
Should Italy Accept Iran’s World Cup Spot?
Should Italy accept a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if Iran pull out and the Azzurri are officially offered the spot? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and analyze the latest news and developments on this story. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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961
FIFA Congress 2026: Will Italy Replace Iran At The World Cup?
Ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is still very much up in the air. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and analyze the latest news and developments about if Iran will pull out. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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960
Serie A Referee EARTHQUAKE | Inter Scudetto Wait | Milan vs Juventus Reaction | Italy Or Iran Latest & Much More
From Serie A refereeing scandal broken down and explained, Dimarco breaks assist record in Torino comeback draw, AC Milan and Juventus share the spoils in meaningless game, Lukaku backstabs Conte as McTominay shines for Napoli, Malen cant stop scoring as Gasperini sends Ranieri + Massara packing, to Lecce have upper hand over Cremonese in Serie B relegation dog fight, and latest update on Italy potentially replacing Iran at 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of FIFA Congress as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 34 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 34 Episode Overview 02:40 Serie A Refereeing Scandal & Investigation - The Facts Today 31:02 Inter Milan - Dimarco Breaks Serie A Assist Record As Scudetto Incoming 35:06 AC Milan 0-0 Juventus - Goalless Draw As Both Edge Closer To Ensuring Top 4 43:44 Napoli - Lukaku Backstabs Conte As McTominay Shines Again 48:54 Como - Back To Winning Ways After 3 Match Losing Streak 50:49 Roma - Malen Can't Stop Scoring As Gasperini Wins War With Ranieri & Massara 55:16 Best Of The Rest - Lecce Upper Hand Over Cremonese In Relegations Dog Fight 56:37 FIFA Congress 2026 - Will Italy replace Iran at the World Cup? 01:09:52 Debate - Should Italy Accept Iran’s World Cup Spot? 01:26:48 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - Samuele Inacio & Edoardo Motta's emergence, "Lampard Better Than Platini", Inter vs Juve race to the bottom on social media & Much More. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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959
“He Scored 200+ Goals… And No One Talks About Him 😳
Antonio Di Natale is one of the greatest — and most underrated — players in Serie A history. From scoring over 200 league goals to winning back-to-back Capocannoniere titles, Di Natale built a legendary career at Udinese without ever chasing the spotlight. In this episode, we break down his incredible journey, his loyalty, his Euro 2012 moment, and why he deserves far more recognition among football’s elite. Is he the most underrated striker of his generation? This is a special throwback episode from The Italian Football Podcast. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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958
How Ultras Are Destroying Italian Football
Are the Ultras doing their part to help destroy Italian football? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the topic. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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957
World Cup TWIST: U.S Push To Replace Iran With Italy
U.S special envoy Paolo Zampolli has hit the headlines after confirming he has formally requested to both the United States and FIFA presidents for Italy to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey react to the story from the Financial Times and provide a bit of background to Zampolli, as calls for the Azzurri to step in amidst the war in the Middle East grow. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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956
How The 3-5-2 Formation Has Destroyed The Italy National Team
Has the 3-5-2 formation destroyed the Azzurri? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze how much the 3-5-2 is to blame for the Italy national team's demise. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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955
Italy’s World Cup Hopes REOPENED — What’s Happening With Iran?
With Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup very much in doubt, as well as Italy being one of the teams that could potentially replace them, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and analyze the latest news and developments. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Italy’s Mama Crisis | Inter Prepare Scudetto Party | Juventus Chase AC Milan & Napoli | Serie A Reaction & Much More
From Sarri & Spalletti back and forth on quality of players produced by Italian mothers (!), Inter Milan prepare Scudetto party + Coppa Italia semifinal, De Bruyne flops again for Napoli, Lazio continue to impress, 'boring' AC Milan all-but secure Champions League football, Gift Orban in street fight with Hellas Verona fan, Juventus in driving seat for top 4, Italiano to leave Bologna (?), Roma + Atalanta draw all but ends their league seasons, to Como shock defeat to Sassuolo, debate on the 3-5-2 formation in Utalian football, and latest update on Italy potentially replacing Iran at 2026 FIFA World Cup as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 33 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 33 Episode Overview 02:57 Mama Gate - Sarri Vs Spalletti On Quality Of Italian Football Players Produced By Mothers 06:24 Inter Milan - Chivu Preparing Scudetto Party & Coppa Italia Semifinal 18:10 Napoli - Poor Performance After Another De Bruyne Flop 24:53 Lazio - Great Form Continues & Could Secure European Football In Coppa Italia 29:09 AC Milan - 'Boring' Allegri Win As Champions League Spot All But Confirmed 37:51 Scandal - Gift Orban On Streetfight With Hellas Verona Fan 43:17 Juventus - Thuram & David Put Spalletti & Co In Top 4 Finish Driving Seat 51:32 Bologna - Season Over After Europe League Battering As Italiano Could Leave 52:39 Roma - Gasperini Vs Ranieri Explodes As One Of Them Set To Leave 56:15 Atalanta - Krstović Great 2026 Continues As La Dea Eye Coppa Italia Semifinal 58:20 Como - Top 4 Finish Looks Unlikely After Sassuolo Loss + Focus On Inter Clash 59:30 Roma - Malen Hattrick Cements Position As Best January Signing 01:01:59 Best Of The Rest - Ekhator & Colombo Shine For Genoa + Lecce Vs Cremonese For Serie B Drop 01:04:21 The 3-5-2 Debate - Has This Formation Destroyed Italian Football? 01:18:36 Italy’s World Cup Hopes REOPENED — What’s Happening With Iran? 01:32:44 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - RIP Alex Manninger, Dimarco Serie A Assist Confusion, Napoli Japanese Social Media Gaffe, AI In Football Journalism & Much More. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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953
How Italy REBUILDS After FIFA World Cup DISASTER
FIGC released a damning report on the overall health and state of Italian football. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the report as well as look forward at what can be done moving forward. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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952
BAN Federico Chiesa FOREVER After Italy World Cup Actions
Should Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa be banned from the Azzurri after having declined to play for Italy in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the former Juventus star's behavior. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A pod available in full to Patreons and YouTube Memberships. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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951
Max Allegri To Italy: Probable XI, Tactics, Winners, Losers & More
AC Milan coach Max Allegri is being linked with the Azzurri job. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze what this would mean for the Italy national team as well as Italian football as a whole. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A pod available in full to Patreons and YouTube Memberships. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Italian Football Podcast is your go-to podcast for all things Serie A and Calcio.Italian football broadcasters and journalists Carlo Garganese & Nima Tavallaey host a thrice weekly show to discuss the latest results, transfers, and all the main talking points and hot topics.The Monday episode focuses on reviewing the weekend's Serie A action and is free for all on all podcast platforms.On the Tuesday show we answer all the questions sent in from our patrons, whilst the Thursday show reviews all the midweek action involving the Serie A teams and both of these shows are available for patrons only on Patreon.com/TIFPAlso, every other week we publish a special sit-down interview with a high-profile Calcio guest, which is also free for all to listen to on all podcast platforms.To get ALL of the abov
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