The Italian Football Podcast

Have fans and pundits alike been overhyping Juventus as potential winners of the Serie A going into this season? The Italian Football Podcast patron Nikolaj sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of Juve's failure to be in the title race. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your own questions and support The Italian Football Podcast 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After yet another setback, this time in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal against AC Milan, more and more calls are made about sacking Thiago Motta as Juventus coach.Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese, discuss, debate and analyze Motta's tenure at the Bianconeri so far as well as dig deep into Cristiano Giuntoli and his responsibility in these shortcomings. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify OR YouTube Memberships and sign up.Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Lorenzo Pellegrini heroics and a Claudio Ranieri psychological masterclass as Roma win the Rome derby, Lazio react well but fail to comeback, potential Derby della Capitale Europa League Final, analysis, discussion and debate if Juventus will and should sack Thiago Motta, to David Neres, Scott McTominay and Amir Rrahmani all shine for Napoli, to Fiorentina run out of steam on and off the pitch, and goalless relegation scraps, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 19 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special post match reaction episode, Nima Tavallaey reacts to how a comical owngoal by unlucky Federico Gatti leads AC Milan to play Inter Milan in the final of the 2024 Supercoppa Italiana. - Samuel Mbangula and Kenan Yildiz continue to show the kids are alright at Juventus; - Theo Hernandez abysmal defensively missing a sitter for an AC Milan that looked flatter than a pancake; - Christian Pulisic and Alvaro Morata turn game on it's head albeit with a bit of luck with Federico Gatti unlucky scapegoat; - A festival of missed sitters across both semifinals between Dusan Vlahovic, Theo Hernandez and Lautaro Martinez; - What to expect from AC Milan Vs Inter Milan in 2024 Supercoppa Italiana Final; And much more This is a free extra pod of the Post Match Reaction pods on The Italian Football Podcast, only available to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify (See below) OR soon for members on YouTube (launching soon). To listen to this, send in your questions as well as listen to the Q & A pod & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to an episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions. Topics include: - Did Juventus make a mistake selling Dean Huijsen to Bournemouth? - How well will Empoli's Jacopo Fazzini do at Lazio? - Can Roma finish in the top 6 in the Serie A & win the Europa League? - What is the current status of Inter Milan & AC Milan's project of renovating the San Siro? - Will Ivan Juric fail or manage to save Southampton from relegation in the Premier League? And much, much more. This is a free extra pod of this weeks full Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast, only available to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify (See below) OR soon for members on YouTube (launching soon). To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After AC Milan draw Roma and sack Paulo Fonseca and appoint Sergio Conceicao, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate, analyze and do a full post-mortem on the Fonseca era at the Rossoneri, as well as preview what is to come. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT).Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From a full post mortem on Paulo Fonseca era at AC Milan, what to expect from Sergio Conceicao, Paulo Dybala and Artem Dovbyk linkup for Roma is one of goals of the season, Andrea Cambiaso disasterclass cancels out Khephren Thuram brace for Juventus, Moise Kean continues to impress for Fiorentina, to Atalanta drop points despite second half dominance, Nicolo Rovella stars for Lazio, and scary Inter Milan breeze past Cagliari, Super-Sub Giacomo Raspadori the Napoli hero, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 18 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we approach the end of 2024, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a Serie A 2024/2025 mid-season review, naming their worst teams of the season, worst signings of the season, worst coach, biggest flop and much much more. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we approach the end of 2024, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a Serie A 2024/2025 mid-season review, naming their teams of the season, signings of the season, best coach, best U21 player and much much more. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juventus and Manchester United have been rumored of potentially swapping Dusan Vlahovic and Joshua Zirkzee when the January transfer window opens. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Udinese and Slovenia star defender Jaka Bijol. From seasonal objectives at Udinese, thoughts in Inter Milan and Premier League links, to who he thinks will win the Serie A + Champions League, who he supported as a kid, as well as who the best defender and striker in Italy is and much more. The interview is also available as video format on our YouTube Channel. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After AC Milan drop points following a poor performance against Patrick Vieira and his Genoa, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if the Rossoneri should sack Paolo Fonseca. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Juventus Serie A crisis continues after abysmal draw against Venezia, Dusan Vlahovic vs Juve fans, a perfect storm brewing at AC Milan after poor performance in goalless Genoa draw, Como Hollywood win over Roma, to Vincenzo Italiano controversy with former club Fiorentina after his Bologna win, Romelu Lukaku sends big response as Napoli stage comeback win over Udinese, and Nicolo Zaniolo a scolded hero when Atalanta write history, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 16 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inter Milan and Italy legend Marco Materazzi shares his thoughts on Byron Moreno adding that the Italy squad from FIFA World Cup 2002 was the best he has ever played in. Listen to the full clip on all podcast platforms OR watch it for free on our YouTube page. It's episode 472. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reaction to Juventus 2-0 Man City in the Champions League as Federico Gatti put on a defensive masterclass to shut out Erling Haaland. A former bricklayer, Gatti has had an incredible journey to the top of the game. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Juventus drew again in the Serie A this time against Bologna, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if Juve were better off under Max Allegri than they are under Thiago Motta. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024/25 Champions League matchday six group stage fixture between Juventus and Manchester City takes place on Wednesday 11 December at 21:00 CET in Turin at Allianz Stadium. Carlo Garganese is joined by Manchester City FC presenter and co-host of the nomoretippytappyfootball podcast Natalie Pike to preview the game and offer insight on Juventus’ opponents. Natalie also talks about her work and love for Man City, her podcast and modelling career, and why City are struggling more this season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Lazio defensive masterclass when stunning toothless Napoli, the Atalanta Scudetto dream lives on, AC Milan out of Serie A title race, divine Dimarco when Inter dominate Parma, Juventus or Drawventus all but out of Scudetto race after another poor performance vs Bologna, to Thiago Motta Vs Max Allegri debate, Roma smash Lecce, Fiorentina record 8 straight wins in league, and previewing Match Day 6 in the Champions League where Juve Vs Man City, AC Milan Vs Red Star, Bayer Leverkusen Vs Inter, Atalanta Vs Real Madrid and Benfica Vs Bologna, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 15 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Viktor Gyökeres has been scoring for fun for both Sporting and Sweden this past calendar year prompting many rumors of his future, including several Serie A clubs. The Italian Football Podcast patron Missak sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Swedish star as well as how his name is pronounced properly. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inter Milan and Italy legend Marco Materazzi shares his thoughts on how well Simone Inzaghi would do at a Premier League club like Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United. This is a clip from our recent exclusive interview with Marco Materazzi. Listen to the full clip on all podcast platforms OR watch it for free on our YouTube page. It's episode 472. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mehdi Taremi is yet to score in the Serie A for Inter Milan and so, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese analyze and discuss why that is as well as debate if the former Porto striker has been a flop so far at Inter. The Italian Football Podcast patron Vito C sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of how the Iran star has done so far with the Nerazzurri. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After yet another draw where Juventus failed to create many chances much less score, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a deep-dive on the Juve crisis, discussing, debating and analyzing all aspects of the injuries as well as the goal drought. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Edoardo Bove medical emergency during Fiorentina Vs Inter Milan, Scott McTominay continues to score important goals for Napoli, Torino in relegation form, Juventus crisis deep dive dissecting goal drought to injury situation, Tijjani Reijnders stars again for AC Milan, to Lazio stumble against Parma after dreamgoals, and Patrick Viera off to a flyer in charge of Genoa as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 14 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After their 5th goalless draw in all competitions, this time against Aston Villa in the Champions League, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze who or what is to blame for Juventus goal scoring woes. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlo Garganese reviews another thrilling weekend of Serie A football. Claudio Ranieri shows encouraging signs on his return at Roma despite Romelu Lukaku sealing a big 1-0 win for leaders Napoli. Inter smash Verona for five, while Atalanta, Lazio and Fiorentina all continue their incredible winning runs. Could one of Juventus or Milan miss out on top four after their snoozefest. We detail our second place finish at the Football Content Awards, as well as Nima'a trip to Bedford. The Champions League action is previewed, and we have our usual Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week plus much, much more as Carlo breaks down all the main talking points from Match Day 13 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all.To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Italy finished 2nd in the UEFA Nations League group following a defeat to France at the San Siro, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze which players Luciano Spalletti should axe, keep and call up as the Azzurri gear up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Italy losing to France at the San Siro after Guglielmo Vicario horror-show, review and analysis of Azzurri in Nations League, which players Luciano Spalletti should axe and which players he should call up in 2025 as FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers commence, to Claudio Ranieri returning to Roma, as well as Juventus terminating Paul Pogba contract, Juve lose Juan Cabal to an ACL, preview of Match Day 13 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season including Napoli vs Roma and AC Milan vs Juventus, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from the conclusion of the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League group stage. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After AS Roma decided to appoint Claudio Ranieri as manager of the club for a third time, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, analyze and discuss what the appointment will entail for the Giallorossi this season and beyond. The Italian Football Podcast patron Jonas S sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Portuguese duo's working relationship. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Inter Milan and Azzurri FIFA World Cup Champions Marco Materazzi. From the infamous Zinedine Zidane headbutt in final of FIFA World Cup 2006, Simone Inzaghi as next Arsenal or Man City coach, rivalry with AC Milan legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, THAT hug with José Mourinho after Champions League win in 2010, Byron Moreno refereeing scandal in FIFA World Cup 2002 and much more. Materazzi was speaking on behalf of LuckyBlock.com Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024-25 UEFA Nations League A Group 2 match between Belgium and Italy takes place on Thursday 14 November at 20:45 CET in Brussels at the King Baudouin Stadium. 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. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Hakan Calhanoglu the hero and scapegoat for Inter Milan, Alessandro Buongiorno outstanding for Napoli, insane Scudetto race as top 6 teams separated by 2 points including Atalanta, Fiorentina and Lazio, crisis worsens after Bologna loss as Roma sack Ivan Juric, Tim Weah the hero when Juventus beat Torino, Rafael Leao brace and Gabriel Zappa in insane match as AC Milan and Cagliari draw in 6 goal thriller, to Lecce sack Luca Gotti and appoint Marco Giampaolo, and preview of Belgium vs Italy in UEFA Nations League, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 12 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an impressive performance by Rafael Leao and AC Milan in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, analyze and discuss what the future holds for Leao and Paulo Fonseca.The Italian Football Podcast patron Anthony sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Portuguese duo's working relationship. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Inter Milan beat Arsenal 1-0 in the Champions League at the San Siro in a defensive masterclass, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and debate whether the Nerazzurri can actually go on and win the biggest trophy in European football? This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024/25 Champions League matchday four group stage fixture between Inter Milan and Arsenal takes place on Wednesday 6 November at 21:00 CET at San Siro. Arsenal legend Alan Smith helps preview the big game in an exclusive interview with Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey. Alan breaks down the game tactically and offers his prediction, discusses Riccardo Calafiori, remembers his famous goal in the 1994 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Final against Parma, and much more. Alan was was speaking on behalf of Instant Casino. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all extra interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Gian Piero Gasperini tactical masterclass and Ademola Lookman show for Atalanta, Antonio Conte outclassed tactically as Napoli come crashing down to earth, Inter Milan win again without impressing just like captain and match winner Lautaro Martinez, to Khephren Thuram and Nicolo Savona shine for Juventus in comfortable win over Udinese, AC Milan lucky in win over Monza, Rafael Leao vs Paulo Fonseca war heats up, Roma in complete crisis and preview of all midweek Champions League matches involving the Italian teams including Inter vs Arsenal and Real Madrid vs Milan, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 11 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all.To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Nuno Tavares is statistically the best left back in Europe's top 5 leagues so far, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss whether or not Arsenal have made a mistake by selling him to Lazio. The Italian Football Podcast patron Anthony sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Portuguese wingback. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After yet another shambolic display from the Juventus defence personified by Danilo, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze just how much the injury to Bremer has impacted Thiago Motta and his side both tactically as well as their approach to games. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After going 11 points Napoli in the Serie A following a clear 2-0 defeat at the San Siro, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss whether or not AC Milan scudetto charge ended already in late October. The Italian Football Podcast patron Mikey sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of Milan's title charge. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After getting hammered 5-1 by Fiorentina in the Serie A, Roma are sinking without a trace which leads Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do discuss, analyze and pose the question whether or not the Friedkin family should simply sell the Giallorossi. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Juventus new star boy Kenan Yildiz crowning the craziest Derby D'Italia of all time, Piotr Zielinski penalty brace for Inter Milan, Antonio Conte and Napoli go 4 points clear, Mateo Retegui and Atalanta on FIRE, Fiorentina smash Roma who are in complete free-fall, the flood chaos prompting Bologna vs AC Milan to be postponed, to Nuno Tavares continues to impress for Lazio, and preview of all midweek Serie A matches as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 9 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After nothing short of a disastrous start for Matias Soule and Douglas Luiz at Roma and Juventus respectively, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss why things have gone wrong, and whether or not if either of them can turn it around. The Italian Football Podcast patrons Leo and Igor send in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the two marquee signings who have been underwhelming for respective club so far. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta issued statement ahead of Roma match arguing for reduced number of matches due to the explosion of injuries due to too many matches, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze what can be done to address the injury epidemic plaguing football currently, including if the players should go on strike. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Serie A matchday nine fixture between bitter rivals Inter Milan and Juventus takes place on Sunday 27 October at 18:00 CET at San Siro. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, team news, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Juventus got battered and were lucky to only lose by 1-0 at home to Stuttgart in the Champions League, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss what we can learn from this game. The Italian Football Podcast patron Mr Burns sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of what happened to the Bianconeri against Stuttgart in the Champions League. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey interview Arsenal invincibles and Cameroon legend Lauren who won the Olympics and the AFCON twice. Lauren recalls his memories of losing to Lazio in the 1999 Cup Winners Cup final when playing for Mallorca.Lauren also discusses other topics such as how Hector Cuper was as a coach, how great Cesc Fabregas is a character, an offer to join Roma instead of Arsenal, new Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori and much more. Lauren was speaking on behalf of NewBettingSites.UK Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all extra interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Lautaro Martinez rocket for Inter Milan sends Roma into a full-fledged crisis, Douglas Luiz misses sitter and lucky not to get sent off when Juventus beat unlucky Lazio, AC Milan down to 10-men again but return to winning ways, Napoli win after penalty kick gift, to Mateo Retegui continues to be prolific for Atalanta, to refereeing horror-show in all games mentioned costing Udinese the most, the injury epidemic continues, plus preview of all Serie A clubs matches in Champions League, Europa League and Conference League as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week and much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 8 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the latest Juventus transfer news ahead of the January window? Who will the Bianconeri sign in the winter transfer market? After the ACL injury for Gleison Bremer, Juventus plan to sign a centre back. They are also planning to sign a striker as a backup to Dusan Vlahovic. The Italian Football Podcast patron Gianni sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of Juventus January transfer plans. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After yet another disappointing performance for Italy in 2-2 draw with Belgium where he got himself sent off, Lorenzo Pellegrini is under heavy fire. The Italian Football Podcast patron Anthony sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of Pellegrini's future with both the Azzurri and Roma. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey interview Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson who played in two (in)famous European Cup finals for the club in 1984 against Roma and in 1985 versus Juventus. Mark recalls his memories of beating Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on penalties, and also the horrors of the Heysel Disaster a year later when 39 Juventus fans were killed in one of football’s biggest tragedies. Mark also discusses other topics such as the genius of Liam Brady, an offer to join Juventus, Liverpool’s new signing Federico Chiesa and new Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori. Mark Lawrenson was speaking on behalf of Sports Casting. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all extra interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How good is Nico Paz? After a brilliant start to the Serie A season, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep dive on the Como attacking midfielder, looking at the former Real Madrid star’s profile, stats, age, position as well as the latest transfer news surrounding the player. The Italian Football Podcast patron Anthony sends in a question on the Spanish wonderkid lighting up the Serie A. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices