The Italian Football Podcast

Where would outgoing Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford work out best tactically as well as off the pitch should he move to the Serie A?  

The Italian Football Podcast patron Igor sends in a question wondering where Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think Marcus Rashford would suit best out of Juventus, AC Milan and Napoli.

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

After Juventus snap up Randal Kolo Muani from PSG and Alberto Costa from Guimaraes, Nima Tavallae and Carlo Garganese debate and discuss how these signings will fare as well as analyze Cristiano Giuntoli's work overall at Juve.

This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast.

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

Napoli coach Antonio Conte confirmed this last weekend that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has handed in a transfer request amid strong links to PSG.  

Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese, discuss, debate and analyze what Aurelio De Laurentiis did wrong to get things to this point.

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 YouTube 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

From in-depth analysis, discussion and post-mortem on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia transfer request amid PSG links, Antonio Conte and Napoli Scudetto charge, Inter Milan limp to win over Venezia, to Atalanta lucky not to lose to Udinese, Juventus crisis in attack continues in Torino draw, and Suercoppa hungover AC Milan go full English amid Kyle Walker and Marcus Rashford links, Lazio and Roma drop points to Como and Bologna respectively, 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 20 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

Are Inter Milan in risk of a mental collapse following the heavy defeat against AC Milan in the Milan Derby Supercoppa Italiana final? 

The Italian Football Podcast patron Mike G sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Nerazzurri's remainder of the season.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mario Balotelli is set to join Genoa on a free transfer. Can the ex-Inter Milan, Man City and Italy striker save Genoa from Serie A relegation? 

The Italian Football Podcast patron Anthony sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of Mario Balotelli's chances to save Genoa from relegation.

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

In recent months and years there has been an explosion of ACL injuries which has now reached epidemic proportions, with Gleison Bremer, Dani Carvajal, Duvan Zapata and Rodri the latest starts to tear their anterior cruciate ligament in their knee.

Carlo Garganese interviews top sports physiotherapist Dr Rajpal Brar to discuss a serious issue that is plaguing Italian football and football in general.

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

The 2024-25 UEFA Nations League A Group 2 match between Italy and Belgium takes place on Thursday 10 October at 20:45 CET in Rome at the Stadio Olimpico. 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. Will Luciano Spalletti mastermind a third Azzurri win in a row after the Euro 2024 debacle? Or will Romelu Lukaku spoil the party?

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

From David De Gea Fiorentina heroics as Christian Pulisic scores again for AC Milan in crazy loss, Dusan Vlahovic misses sitter as Douglas Luiz nightmare continues when Juventus fumble away two points in Cagliari draw, impact of Bremer out and Paul Pogba back at Juve, to Artem Dovbyk scores again as Roma fail to make chances pay, Marcus Thuram and Mateo Retegui put on show for Inter and Atalanta respectively, and Antonio Conte beats Cesc Fabregas as Napoli go top of Serie A, plus preview of Italy vs Belgium in UEFA Nations 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 7 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

Scott McTominay has enjoyed a brilliant start to his Napoli career after his €30 million summer transfer from Man Utd. His impressive stats already read one goal, one assist and a number of impressive performances under Antonio Conte. Did Manchester United and Erik ten Hag make a transfer mistake selling McTominay and replacing him with Manuel Ugarte from PSG for €60m?

The Italian Football Podcast patron Jeremy sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the troubles the new Juventus signing is having.

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

According to the latest Man Utd transfer news, former Juventus and AC Milan manager Max Allegri could replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United’s new manager if the Dutchman is sacked. What can we expect from Allegri if he takes over at Old Trafford?

The Italian Football Podcast patron Giuseppe sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the troubles the new Juventus signing is having.

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

AC Milan are joint-bottom of the Champions League league phase table with zero points from two games after losing 1-0 to Bayer Leverkusen. Carlo and Nima react to this result and explain what Milan need in terms of points and performance in order to qualify for the knockout round.

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

Napoli, Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan top the Serie A table after 6 matches with 2 points separating them begs the question which of the top 4 are early Scudetto favorites?

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

From Antonio Conte leading his Napoli to top of the Serie A, Dusan Vlahovic and Lautaro Martinez end goal droughts as Juventus and Inter Milan back to winning ways, Alvaro Morata inspires AC Milan to 5 minute goal explosion at the San Siro, to Lazio new signings continue to impress away to Torino, lucky Roma come back from behind against Venezia, unlucky Atalanta fail to beat Bologna, and preview of all Italian teams matches in the 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 6 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

The 2024/25 Champions League matchday two group stage fixture between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan takes place on Tuesday 1 October at 21:00 CET in Germany at BayArena.  

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 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

Juventus new boy Douglas Luiz move from Aston Villa hasn't started in the best way after making the move from the Premier League to the Serie A, with reports suggesting Thiago Motta sees the player as a back up to Teun Koopmeiners.  

The Italian Football Podcast patron Anthony sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the troubles the new Juventus signing is having.

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

After yet another abysmal Serie A performance by Dusan Vlahovic for Juventus, The Italian Football Podcast discusses and debates if it's time to consider the Serbian star a transfer flop while considering to sell him in the upcoming January transfer window.

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

Carlo and Nima react to a dramatic weekend of Serie A football, as AC Milan stun Inter in the Milan Derby thanks to an 89th minute winner by Matteo Gabbia.

Is this a new beginning for Paulo Fonseca? What went wrong for Inter?

We also analyse the goalless draw between Juventus and Napoli, and look at whether Juve should give up on crisis-hit Dusan Vlahovic.

There is chaos in Rome as Roma sack their manager, appoint a new one, see their CEO resign, their fans launch protests and threats, and their owners buy a Premier League...all in the space of seven days!

Elsewhere, we have a shock leader at the top of Serie A, and first wins of the season for Eusebio Di Francesco, Vincenzo Italiano and Raffaele Palladino.

Plus our usual Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week and much, much more.

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).

AC Milan beat Inter Milan 2-1 in a dramatic Milan Derby as goals from Matteo Gabbia and Christian Pulisic shock Inter, for whom Federico Dimarco scored. Carlo Garganese analyses and breaks down the main highlights from a dramatic Derby della Madonnina as Paulo Fonseca saves his job with a famous victory. Carlo lauds Fonseca’s decision to change to a 4-4-2 formation, and praises the individual performances of the likes of Tijani Reijnders, Theo Hernandez and Gabbia. But what went wrong for Inter after their brilliant performance against Man City in the Champions League?

This is a post-match quickfire reaction to the Milan Derby on the Italian Football Podcast.

To get every full episode + 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

Romelu Lukaku has scored twice in as many games at Napoli under Antonio Conte has The Italian Football Podcast discussing if the duo is the best player + manager duo in football right now.

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

Should AC Milan sack Paulo Fonseca if the Rossoneri lose the Milan derby in the Serie A to Inter Milan?

This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast.

To get the full episode + 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

Today Daniele De Rossi was sacked by Roma and his replacement is reportedly Ivan Juric.

The Italian Football Podcast patron Jonas sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the chaos at the Giallorossi.

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

Carlo is joined by special guest Uncle Sharma as Nima is stuck at the airport. Together they discuss Serie A matchday four as a Romelu Lukaku-inspired Napoli thrash Cagliari 4-0. A sterile Juventus and Inter can only draw, Milan end their crisis, while Ademola Lookman returns with a bang for Atalanta. Roma throw away two points in injury time, and we preview matchday one of the Champions League. We also have our usual Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week and much, much more.

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

The 2024/25 Champions League matchday one group stage fixture between Atalanta and Arsenal takes place on Thursday 19 September at 21:00 CET in Italy at Gewiss 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 a bonus preview 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

The 2024/25 Champions League matchday one group stage fixture between Man City and Inter Milan takes place on Wednesday 18 September at 21:00 CET in Manchester  at the Etihad.

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 a bonus preview 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

The 2024/25 Champions League matchday one group stage fixture between AC Milan and Liverpool takes place on Tuesday 17 September at 21:00 CET in Italy at San Siro.

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 a bonus preview 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

The sad news that Azzurri Italia 90' hero Salvatore Schillaci, who represented Juventus and Inter Milan during his career, has been hospitalized following a bout with cancer, has travelled the world.

The Italian Football Podcast patron Anthony sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese remember the most from the Italy FIFA World Cup legend.

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

How will Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Atalanta and Bologna perform in the 2024/25 Champions League?

Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview and break down the Serie A teams, squads, lineups, group and fixtures.

We explain the new format of the Champions League and how it works. We offer our favourites to win the Champions League with predictions for winners, top scorer, best player and biggest flop.

Will Real Madrid win the title again? What about Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona?

PS. This episode is also available as a video on our YouTube page: Youtube.com/@ItaFootPod

This is a bonus preview 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

How good is Samuele Ricci? After an impressive full international debut for Italy in the 3-1 Nations League win over France, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep dive on the Torino midfielder discussing, detailing and analyzing Ricci's his profile, stats, age, club background, position as well as the latest transfer news surrounding the player.

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

From Italy shock France in Nations League, Sandro Tonali is BACK, profile deep dive on Samuele Ricci who explodes on to the international stage, Riccardo Calafiori + Alessandro Bastoni outstanding, Federico Dimarco wondergoal, to Luciano Spalletti saved, and France need to replace Didier Deschamps with Zinedine Zidane to get best out of Kylian Mbappe and preview of Match Day 4 in the Serie A, 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 1 of the Nations League.

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

Udinese and Nigeria goalkeeper Maduko Okoye praises teammate Lorenzo Lucca tipping him to start for the Azzurri soon as the Italy number 9.

This is an extended clip from this week's extra free interview episode of The Italian Football Podcast. The full interview is available for free in full on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and on YouTube.

To listen to this full interview, 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

Victor Osimhen Vs Aurelio De Laurentiis and Napoli? Who is to blame for the Nigeria international striker not leaving Serie A despite interest from Premier League outfit Chelsea as well as Saudi League.

The Italian Football Podcast patron Nikolaj sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the situation which the duo discuss, debate, analyze and contextualize.

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

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Udinese and Nigeria international goalkeeper Maduka Okoye on playing with Alexis Sanchez, AC Milan legend Nelson Dida being his childhood hero, why Inter Milan will win the Serie A, on representing Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026, how the Super Eagles are spoilt for choice up front between Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Victor Bofiace to Samuel Chukwueze and much, much more.

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

Rafael Leao Vs Paolo Di Canio controversy has been dominating headlines in Italy after the Italian pundit heavily criticized on Sky Sport Italia the AC Milan duo Rafa Leao and Theo Hernandez behavior in a cooling break during 2-2 draw against Lazio in the Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

The Italian Football Podcast patron Ahmed sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the situation whilst criticizing Carlo's tweet on the issue which the duo discuss, debate, analyze and contextualize.

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

The 2024-25 UEFA Nations League A Group 2 match between France and Italy takes place on Friday 6 September at 20:45 CET in Paris at the Parc des Princes.  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

From AC Milan Rafael Leao - Theo Hernandez crisis, Paulo Fonseca under pressure after another two goals conceded, Nuno Tavares MOTM in Lazio excellent 2nd half reaction to 1st half shocker, Juventus stopped by Roma in Thiago Motta vs Daniele De Rossi tactical chess match, Inter Milan demolish Atalanta after Nicolo Barella wondergoal, to Gasperini and La Dea need to snap out of their depression, Big Romelu Lukaku dream Napoli debut, and Victor Osimhen mess, and preview of France Vs Italy in Nations 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 3 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

With Teun Koopmeiners set to join Nico Gonzalez, Francisco Conceicao as well as possibly even Jadon Sancho, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze how Juventus will line-up under Thiago Motta once all these signings have been completed.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

Who were the winners and losers of the summer transfer market patron Anthony asks in this week's Q & A Pod? And Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese answer that plus discuss the latest Serie A transfer news before Dead Line Day, as well as debate, analyze and grade which club in Italy has done the best business this summer.

From Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, AS Roma, Lazio, Fiorentina, Atalanta and Napoli to Teun Koopmeiners, Romelu Lukaku, Mehdi Taremi, Alvaro Morata and more.

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

Sven-Goran Eriksson sadly passed away yesterday on August 26th 2024 after succumbing to pancreatic cancer.
As a tribute to the legendary ex England, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, Roma, Lazio, Benfica and IFK Gothenburg manager, The Italian Football Podcast today republish our two interviews with him, where he graciously takes on a trip down memory lane detailing his extraordinary career. From the highs to the lows and back again.

The first interview was our second ever episode published on September 17th 2020, and the second interview was almost exactly a year later on September 16th 2021.

Timestamps:
00:00 Eulogy RIP.
06:03 First ever interview episode of The Italian Football Podcast with Sven-Göran Eriksson.
46:02 Second interview with Sven-Göran Eriksson.

Every Monday and interview 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

From Roma going from Paulo Dybala euphoria to historic Empoli flop, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia show for Napoli in impressive win over Bologna, Paulo Fonseca under pressure after AC Milan carved open by a Dennis Man led Parma, to Inter Milan record day at the job style win over Lecce, Udinese stun Lazio, Torino shock Atalanta, and preview of Hellas Verona and Como hosting Juventus and Cagliari respectively, 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 2 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

The Italian Football Podcast patron Majin asks a question if the traditional legacy or mainstream football media is dying, which Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze.

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

After the Serie A and their partner InFront Sports & Media fail to sell TV rights for 2024/2025 season to several countries who combined account for over 2 billion of the population of the world, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and criticize how and why it got to this as well as who is responsible.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

With Ademola Lookman handing in a transfer request to force a PSG transfer, Teun Koopmeiners on brink of joining Juventus, plus after Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Scamacca both suffering ACL injuries, Nima Tavallay and Carlo Garganese debate discuss and analyze what impact this has short-term on Atalanta chances of winning the Serie A or long term in their dream to win their first fabled Scudetto.

This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast.

To get the full episode + 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

From Antonio Conte nightmare start when Napoli get rinsed by Hellas Verona, Noah Okafor the hero in AC Milan dramatic comeback against Torino, Marcus Thuram stars as rusty Inter Milan drop points at death to Genoa, to how Roma solve a problem like Paulo Dybala, Valentin Castellanos leads Lazio to win over Venezia, the Serie A TV rights scandal deep dive, Empoli pitch disaster and preview of Atalanta and Como hosting Lecce and Juventus respectively, 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 1 of 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

Ahead of the start of the 2024/2025 Serie A season, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese detail a list of 10 crazy things that could happen in Italian football this season.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

The Italian Football Podcast patron Daniel sends in a question regarding if Juventus should give up on Teun Koopmeiners as well as if Cristiano Giuntoli has failed this summer, which Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze.

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

Fiorentina transfer news deep dive with Niccolo Misúl, broadcaster and journalist at LaViola.it and Radio Bruno Firenze, detailing all the latest transfer rumors from Nico Gonzalez and Albert Gudmundsson to future of Sofyan Amrabat as well as backstory of how and why Raffaele Palladino was appointed to replace Vincenzo Italiano and much more in this special Viola mercato episode of The Italian Football Podcast.

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

The 2024 UEFA Super Cup final between Champions League winners Real Madrid and Europa League winners Atalanta takes place on Wednesday 14 August at 21:00 CET in Warsaw at the National 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.

Will the Real Madrid Galacticos of new transfer signing Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr win another trophy or will Gian Piero Gasperini and Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta produce another shock?

This is an extra bonus episode of The Italian Football Podcast available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts.

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

Ahead of the start of the 2024/2025 Serie A season, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese details six youngsters who they believe could have a breakthrough season in the Italian top flight. Do you agree with the boys? Which one of their picks do you agree/disagree with? Any of your own? Hit us up in the comments below.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

Who will win the 2024/2025 Serie A? Which teams will secure Champions League football? Europa League? Conference League? Which teams will be relegated? Who will become the MVP? Top scorer?  Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey predict, discuss and analyze all these issues and more.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

In this special show, Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey provide an in-depth preview of the Serie A 2024/25 season.  

The duo break down the Scudetto race, the fight for Champions League, Europa League and UEFA Conference League qualification, and the battle against relegation.  

They offer their probable XIs for Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Atalanta, Napoli, Roma and Lazio, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each big team.  

They also pick out the players to watch, the best summer transfers, and the possible breakout stars, as well as running down the coaches in Serie A after so many new appointments this summer.  

We finish off with our Serie A predictions in the most in-depth preview you will find on the new Italian football 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

Roma transfer news deep dive with Andrea Di Carlo, broadcaster and journalist at Il Romanista and Radio Romanista, detailing all the latest transfer rumors from Federico Chiesa and Boubakary Soumare to futures of Tammy Abraham, Eduardo Bove as well as backstory of how Daniele De Rossi managed to convince Artem Dovbyk to sign and much more in this special Giallorossi mercato episode of The Italian Football Podcast.

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

The Italian Football Podcast patron Petter sends in a question regarding the declining number of Italian players starting for Serie A teams in the last 24 years which Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze.

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

Atalanta transfer news deep dive with Fabio Gennari, broadcaster, author and journalist at Tuttosport and Radio Dea, detailing all the latest transfer rumors from Matt O'Riley and Kevin Danso to futures of Teun Koopmeiners, Ederson, El Bilai Toure as well as backstory of how Nicolo Zaniolo was signed and much more in this special La Dea episode of The Italian Football Podcast.

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

A breakdown of Serie A pre-season friendly fixtures in the summer of 2024 for Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan and other Italian clubs.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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 Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT).

Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

From Roma €100 million spending spree on Artem Dovbyk, Matias Soulé and others, Juventus fire sale offloading Soulé and Dean Huijsen among others to raise funds for Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta, young Italian players impress for AC Milan in friendly win over Manchester City, to breakdown of all Serie A clubs pre-season friendly fixture calendar, icons David De Gea and Raphael Varane signing for Genoa and Como respectively, Inter Milan Valentin Carboni talks with Marseille dissected, and Scotland conquering Serie A, 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 the last week in the crazy world of Italian football.

Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is 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

Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey tell the exciting story of newly-promoted Serie A club Como 1907. Owned by Indonesian tobacco giants Djarum Group, Como FC have the wealthiest owners in Serie A in brothers Michael Hartono and Robert Budi Hartono. Coached by Cesc Fabregas and with Thierry Henry as a shareholder, Como are having a big transfer market, signing the likes of Raphael Varane, Pau Lopez, Andrea Belotti and more. We tell their story and look at their owners, players, manager, transfers, stadium and plans for the future.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

AC Milan transfer news deep dive with Vito Angele, the Editorial Director of MilanReports.com, detailing all the latest transfer rumors from Niclas Füllkrug and Youssof Fofana to futures of Malick Thiaw, Ismaël Bennacer, Mike Maignan, Theo Hernandez and more in this special Rossoneri episode of The Italian Football Podcast.

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

Fresh off of winning EURO 2024 with Italy U17, the Italian Football Podcast interviews the Azzurrini Match Analyst Andrea Loiacono on everything from how good Francesco Camarda and Mattia Liberali can become, who to watch out for in the Italy U19's including Simone Pafundi, to why the pathway to the Serie A for young Italian players is so hard, what can be done and much much more.

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

From Victor Osimhen to PSG leading to Napoli signing Romelu Lukaku, Matias Soulé choosing Roma over the Premier League as Juventus looking to raise cash to sign Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta, to a deep-dive on Como 1907 returning to Serie A with Cesc Fabregas as head coach signing Raphael Varane as part of many big names, and Mats Hummels close to Bologna, 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 the last week in the crazy world of Italian football.

Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is 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

The Italian Football Podcast interview the person behind the joke that fooled journalists and commentators the world over, into believing that Italian football YouTuber Marco Violi aka Mark Violets was the shooter in the assassination attempt of former US President Donald Trump.

Here is the link to the episode about the Marco Violi origin story referred to in this episode.

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

From state of play regarding Jobe Bellingham and Lazar Samardzic negotiations to the futures of Danilo Cataldi, Real Madrid target Mario Gila and Elseid Hysaj to backstory of Igor Tudor and Daichi Kamada leaving, Gaetano Castrovilli signing, Marco Baroni being appointed as well as Mason Greenwood links and all other Biancocelesti players that could leave as well as join plus much, much more in this 50+ minute long Lazio transfer market deep dive with Il Messaggero journalist and broadcaster Valerio Marcangeli.

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

After an underwhelming EURO 2024 final which saw Spain beat England 2-1, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if the quality of players in football has declined last 20 years.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

From a breakdown of final of EURO 2024 which saw Spain beat England as well as the tournament as a whole, a post mortem and discussion on if quality of players and football has declined, the insane story of Roma YouTuber Marco Violi being wrongly accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump, the legacy of Ciro Immobile at Lazio after move to Besiktas, and AC Milan close to signing Alvaro Morata 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 the crazy world of Italian football.

Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is 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

A profile deep dive on Juventus linked Jean-Clair Todibo with French football expert, journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Johnson discussing and analyzing everything from strengths, weaknesses, personality, how well he'll fit in tactically and much, much more.

This is a clip from a transfer scouting profile deep dive episode of the Italian Football Podcast.

To get the full episode + 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

A profile deep dive on Inter Milan new signing, Iran international striker Mehdi Taremi with Iranian football expert and journalist of Tasnim News Hatam Shiralizadeh discussing and analyzing everything from strengths, weaknesses, personality, how well he'll fit in tactically and much, much more.

This is a clip from a transfer scouting profile deep dive episode of the Italian Football Podcast.

To get the full episode + 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

From state of play regarding Teun Koopmeiners and Jadon Sancho negotiations to the futures of Matias Soule, Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic to rumored links to Albert Gudmundsson as well as Paul Pogba, Manuel Locatelli, Wojciech Szczęsny and all other Bianconeri players and much, much more in this hour long Juventus transfer market deep dive with TuttoJuve.com and Radio Bianconera journalist and broadcaster Mirko Di Natale.

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

A profile deep dive on Juventus new signing Khephren Thuram with French football expert, journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Johnson discussing and analyzing everything from strengths, weaknesses, personality, how well he'll fit in tactically and much, much more.

This is a clip from a transfer scouting profile deep dive episode of the Italian Football Podcast.

To get the full episode + 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

After a fantastic season with Bologna in Serie A, followed by an international breakthrough for Italy at EURO 2024, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep-dive on Riccardo Calafiori who is one step away from signing for Arsenal in the Premier League. 

This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast.

To get the full episode + 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

After Italy crashed out of EURO 2024 at the hand of Switzerland, Nima and Carlo look ahead at to FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers discussing, analyzing and debating what Azzurri coach Luciano Spalletti must do and which players should stay, go and be brought in for Italy to return to greatness.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

A full post-mortem on Italy's abysmal EURO 2024 tournament after crashing out against Switzerland, analyzing the Azzurri debacle from every angle possible from Luciano Spalletti to the players, the FIGC role, but also looking forward to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and beyond, 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 the crazy world of Italian football.

Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is 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

Former boxing welterweight world champion Paulie Malignaggi talks Italy in EURO 2024 as well as how he watches the games with friends and family in New York.

This is an extended clip from this week's extra free interview episode of The Italian Football Podcast. The full interview is available for free in full on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts.

To listen to this full interview, 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

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to sit down and preview the upcoming Last 16 EURO 2024 Switzerland Vs Italy clash with former boxing welterweight world champions Paulie Malignaggi.

Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + 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

After a Mattia Zaccagni equalizer at the death against Croatia books the Azzurri's place in the Last 16 of EURO 2024, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate, analyze and preview Switzerland vs Italy clash on Saturday at 18.00 CET, asking in particular with whom and how does Luciano Spalletti replace Riccardo Calafiori.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

From Mattia Zaccagni Azzurri equalizer, Luciano Spalletti post-match meltdown, Nima vs Carlo big 3-5-2 debate, Gianluigi Donnarumma world class again, Riccardo Calafiori, Nicolo Barella, and Alessandro Bastoni continue to impress where other fail, to preview of Switzerland vs Italy EURO 2024 Round of 16 Preview, Juventus swap + cash deal with Aston Villa involving Douglas Luiz, Samuel Iling-Junior + Enzo Barrenechea, and Hakan Calhanoglu shoots down Bayern Munich links 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 the crazy world of Italian football.

Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is 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

After a good comeback win against Albania where Nicolo Barella, Alessandro Bastoni and Riccardo Calafiori all starred, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese preview the Azzurri's second group stage match of EURO 2024 in Spain Vs Italy.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

From a brilliant Nicolo Barella, Alessandro Bastoni performance, a Federico Dimarco howler as Azzurri react brilliantly to beat Albania, Riccardo Calafiori-mania ensues, preview of EURO 2024 Spain Vs Italy group stage clash, to Germany most impressive so far and England underwhelming despite win, and Douglas Luiz + Alisha Lehmann close to Juventus, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia vs Napoli, and Joshua Zirkzee transfer to AC Milan stalling, 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 the crazy world of Italian football.

Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is 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

Carlo Garganese react to Azzurri's 2-1 win over Albania in the opening group stage game in EURO 2024 thanks to a goal each from Inter Milan duo Nicolo Barella and Alessandro Bastoni.

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

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview former England, Inter Milan, Manchester United and Liverpool midfielder Paul Ince on all things EURO 2024, from England, France and Germany the favorites to Italy's chances as the holders, why he would take Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella for England "without a doubt", to why "Giorgio Scalvini will be a future superstar", Gianluca Scamacca's importance and why he struggled at West Ham and much, much more.

Special thanks to Bet365 for hosting the event for this interview.

To listen to the full interview and 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

From the backstory how Aurelio De Laurentiis ended up getting his "dream coach" Antonio Conte, what led to Giovanni Di Lorenzo asking to be sold to Juventus, and the future of Stanislav Lobotka, Victor Osimhen and Matteo Politano, to Romelu Lukaku and Alessandro Buongiorno links, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia contract extension talks and much, much more in this 65 minute Napoli transfer market deep dive with CalcioNapoli24TV journalist and broadcaster Vincenzo Credendino.

Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + 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

After Italy win the U17 EURO's in emphatic style, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese analyze, discuss and contextualize what this means going forward for youth team football in Italy as well as do a profile on the main stars of the tournament Francesco Camarda, Mattia Liberali and all the other Azzurrini wonderkids.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

From AC Milan close to signing Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee for around €40M, Juventus revolution as Teun Koopmeiner, Michele Di Gregorio all but done with perhaps Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz on the way in as Federico Chiesa could be sold, Inter Milan extending contracts of trio Simone Inzaghi, Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella, the Antonio Conte era begins at Napoli, to complete chaos at Lazio after fans furious following Igor Tudor resignation, and Raffaele Palladino at Fiorentina + all other managerial changes, the Azzurri U17 win EURO's as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the year and much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from the crazy world of Italian football.

Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is 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

In this special preview edition of Italy in EURO 2024, we are joined by broadcaster and journalist Adriano Del Monte for a deep dive analyzing all aspects of Luciano Spalletti and his Azzurri team in the European Championship.

From breakdown of squad, importance of injuries and other players not available, to the draw, analysis of group stage opponents and much, much more when Nima, Carlo and Adrian break down all the Azzurri talking points ahead of EURO 2024.

Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is 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

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview England EURO 92 & EURO 96 legend Stuart Pearce on all things EURO 2024, particularly focusing on Italy's chances to retain their European crown.

Special thanks to BoyleSports for hosting the event for this interview.

To hear the full interview and 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

With the 2023/2024 Serie A season coming to a close, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese announce the Italian Football Podcast Serie A awards. From Goalkeeper and defender of the year to striker, midfielder, signing and flop signing of the year.

This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast.

To get the full episode + 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

After having announced his retirement at the age of 37, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese pay tribute to and analyze the career of Italy and Juventus legend Leonardo Bonucci.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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

From dramatic scenes as Davide Nicola and Fabio Cannavaro save Empoli and Udinese from relegation while heartbreak for Frosinone who go down to Serie B, Roma out of the Champions League after Atalanta dream week continues, Torino hopes of European football live on as Napoli out of Europe for first time in 14 years as Antonio Conte edges closer, to AC Milan 6 goal thriller draw, Federico Chiesa stars for Juventus and Inter Milan draw Hellas Verona as well as Bologna suffer UCL party hangover against Genoa plus previewing Fiorentina clash with Olympiacos in the Conference League final on Wednesday in OPAP Arena in Athens, 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 the an action-packed weekend in Italian football.

Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is 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

After becoming the 6th player ever to score a hattrick in an UEFA European cup final to win the Europa League for Atalanta, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and analyze the historic nature of this achievement as well as debate if he should be on the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or.

This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast.

To get the full episode + 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

After Max Allegri was sacked by Juventus following his public meltdown after winning the Coppa Italia, Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey discuss, debate and analyze if Cristiano Giuntoli and Juve handled this situation badly as well as what this says about the new Bianconeri management moving forward.

This is an extended clip from this weeks 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