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The Italian Football Podcast

The Italian Football Podcast

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The Italian Football Podcast is your go-to podcast for all things Serie A and Calcio. Italian football broadcasters and journalists Carlo Garganese & Nima Tavallaey host a thrice/week show to discuss the latest results, transfers, and all the main talking points and hot topics. The Monday focuses on reviewing the weekend's Serie A action and is free for all on all podcast platforms. On the Tuesday show we answer all the questions sent in from our patrons, whilst the Thursday show reviews all ...
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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 th…
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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 …
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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 extend…
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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…
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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 Sp…
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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,…
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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 …
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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 Sca…
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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 mor…
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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…
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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 oppon…
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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 P…
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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 …
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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 t…
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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 …
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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 Ital…
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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 …
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From Max Allegri war with Juventus, Riccardo Calafiori stars in Bologna and Juve 6 goal thriller draw, Suning losing ownership of Inter Milan to Oaktree, Inter lift Serie A trophy in magical day at San Siro, Lazio continue to impress under Igor Tudor, Romelu Lukaku hero for Roma securing 6th, to Gianluca Scamacca stars for Atalanta, great freekicks…
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After Max Allegri had an epic raging striptease meltdown following Juventus winning the Coppa Italia against Atalanta, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss his legacy at Juve as well as analyze why this meltdown happened now and what it means for the future moving on. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Pod…
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After a historic achievement clinching Champions League football for the first time in decades, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss how well Bologna will do in Europe's elite club competition next season given it is likely they would have to do so without coach Thiago Motta as well as Joshua Zirkzee and Riccardo Calafiori who all are destine…
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From Charles De Ketelaere brace when Atalanta beat an exhausted Roma, Thiago Motta historic achievement for Bologna securing Champions League football, Max Allegri's Juventus limp to UCL after last gasp equalizer from Adrien Rabiot against Salernitana, Napoli can't wait for season to end, to Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao show for AC Milan, Nico…
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Carlo reviews the weekend Serie A action. Juventus are close to qualifying for the Champions League as they draw at Roma, who now risk missing out altogether. Bologna are limping over the Champions League line as they draw with draw specialists Torino. Lazio’s Champions League hopes may have ended after an injury time equaliser from Monza. Milan pl…
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After news broke that AC Milan have decided on Julen Lopetegui to replace Stefano Pioli with Rossoneri fans reacting negatively and #NOPEtegui trends on social media, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze what this means going forward. This is an extended clip from this weeks free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podc…
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From Napoli 4 goal draw thriller against Roma, Aurelio De Laurentiis choosing between Antonio Conte and Stefano Pioli, Juventus and AC Milan goalless shocker, #NOPEtegui trends as Rossoneri fans in uproar over Julen Lopetegui rumors, Bologna secure important point in Champions League race, Udinese drop points from leading position again, to 400000 …
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After capping an all-round fantastic performance with an acrobatic wondergoal, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese praise but also discuss and analyze what Atalanta star striker Gianluca Scamacca must do moving forward before posing the question if he can become the Azzurri savior in EURO 2024 in Germany this summer. This is a clip from the weekly T…
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After Stefano Pioli seems to be all but confirmed to leave AC Milan at the end of the season, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate an analyze his legacy at Milan as well as all potential successors, from Antonio Conte to Unai Emery and Manuel Pellegrini. This is an extended clip from this weeks free Monday episode of The Italian Footb…
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From Juventus first half horror-show getting lucky to snatch a draw against a Cagliari who continue to impress against top Serie A teams, Atalanta relentless in race for UCL spot as Charles De Ketelaere redemption season continues, Napoli fans furious demanding Aurelio De Laurentiis sell club, to how 10 Serie A teams could play in Champions League,…
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After his failed bids to buy Manchester United and Inter Milan, Thomas Zilliacus shares his thoughts on the new Man Utd minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe as well as hits back at some in the media whom he believes have smeared him. This is an extended clip from this week's extra free interview episode of The Italian Football Podcast. The full i…
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The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Finnish entrepreneur and businessman Thomas Zilliacus on everything from his failed bids to buy Inter Milan and Manchester United, the Red Notice issued by Interpol for his arrest as well as how he believes football clubs can become financially sustainable and much, much more. Ps. As stated in …
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After yet another dreary performance this time against Torino in the Derby della Mole, Carlo Garganese breaks down statistically how Max Allegri continues to break negative attacking records for Juventus in the Serie A, much to the amusement of Nima Tavallaey. This is an extended clip from this weeks free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podc…
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From Evan Ndicka medical scare as Roma clash with Udinese abandoned, Inter throw away win against Cagliari but can secure the Scudetto in Milan derby, Rafael Leao show against Sassuolo when AC Milan draw as Stefano Pioli under fire again, Torino and Juventus play out bore draw as Max Allegri sets new negative attacking record, Lazio thrash Salernit…
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After yet another Serie A win at the death, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese pay tribute to former Premier League winning manager with Leicester City Claudio Ranieri, who is performing a miracle at Cagliari. This is an extended clip from this weeks free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, …
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From a good first half by Juventus enough to see off Fiorentina, Gianluca Mancini the hero for Roma in derby della Capitale, the honeymoon period for Igor Tudor at Lazio over, USMNT captain Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao fantastic form in 2024 continues for AC Milan, Bologna and Atalanta stumble in Champions League race, Claudio Ranieri working …
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After a breakout season under Thiago Motta at Bologna where he's a shoe-in to be called up to Luciano Spalletti's EURO 2024 Italy squad, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep-dive on Riccardo Calafiori, the Azzurri star who is being linked to Juventus and Tottenham in the Premier League. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episod…
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From calls for Max Allegri being sacked after Juventus lose putting Champions League football next season under real risk, Igor Tudor dream debut for Lazio, Nicolo Barella MOTM as Inter Milan potentially 3 games away from Serie A title, Francesco Acerbi racism row fallout, Roma dominate but drop important points to Lecce, impressive Atalanta smash …
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After the final international break before Euro 2024 in Germany, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and name the 23-man Italy squad they think Luciano Spalletti should name to help the Azzurri defend their European Championship crown this summer. This is an extended clip from this weeks free Monday episode of The Italian Football Po…
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From Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Pellegrini starring, Italy winners and losers from this international break, who Luciano Spalletti should call up to his Azzurri squad for EURO 2024, which starting formation and lineup should he start, to how far can Italy go, and which teams can threaten tournament favorites England and France as well as an Azzurri…
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After a great first season at Torino where he's been awarded with a place in the Italy squad, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep-dive on the former Inter Milan and AC Milan wingback Raoul Bellanova, who is being targeted by Manchester United. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. To NEVER…
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After scoring once again for AC Milan to cement his impressive first season, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and contextualize where USMNT captain Christian Pulisic goes from here next season and beyond. This is an extended clip from this weeks free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, App…
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From Francesco Acerbi allegedly racially abusing Juan Jesus in Inter Milan and Napoli hangover draw at the San Siro, Dusan Vlahovic loses his head when Juventus draw with Genoa, AC Milan and Roma continue to rack up wins, to Atalanta's clash with Fiorentina postponed due to medical emergency of Viola director Joe Barone, to Bologna fairytale contin…
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After a poor performance against Atletico Madrid when Inter Milan were knocked out of the Champions League, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and analyze why Lautaro Martinez seems to struggle in the biggest games at the highest levels of international football. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcas…
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After Juventus record one point less after 28 Serie A matches during this season compared to last season, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if Max Allegri has underperformed this year with the Bianconeri just like he did last year. This is an extended clip from this weeks free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podc…
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From Max Allegri's Juventus having fewer points this season than at same point last season, exhausted Atalanta continue to get a good result, Fiorentina will kick themselves for squandering chances, why Roma should keep Daniele De Rossi, Is Roberto De Zerbi the Italian Zdenek Zeman?, AC Milan jump up to 2nd in Serie A, Inter Milan make it 13/13 in …
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With June 30th quickly approaching, Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey go through the biggest names in Europe's top 5 leagues who are up for grabs on a free transfer, as well discuss and analyze which players could go to which Serie A clubs. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. To NEVER miss an episode of…
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After receiving a four year ban due to doping, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and debate whether the second stint of Paul Pogba at Juventus isn't the worst return of any footballer to a club of all time, whilst analyzing if the career of the France FIFA World Cup Winner isn't over now. This is an extended clip from this weeks free Monda…
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From Napoli star Giacomo Raspadori once again the Juventus killer, Dusan Vlahovic squandering chances as Federico Chiesa impressive, Paul Pogba doping ban, refereeing clownshow as AC Milan beat Lazio who lose their heads, Atalanta come up short in Champions League race to Bologna who make it 6/6 in Serie A, to Paulo Dybala on fire as Lorenzo Pelleg…
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Actor and talk-show host Mark Consuelos reveals the backstory how he got involved with Campobasso. 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. Every extra interview episode + every Monday weeke…
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Campobasso co-owner Mark Consuelos reveals he is open to a friendly with fellow shobiz stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney who co-owns Wrexham. 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. Ev…
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The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to once again welcome back Campobasso owner Matt Rizzetta as well as business partner and fellow Campobasso co-owner, actor and talk show host Mark Consuelos for the first time, for a deep dive on how the Serie D club is progressing as well as on all things Italian football. Every extra interview episode + …
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After a season where Rafael Leao's goal scoring has noticeably gone down, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a statistical and tactical analysis of what has happened before discussing if the AC Milan star really has a goal crisis. This is an extended clip from this weeks free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on S…
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