Best Lukaku Podcasts (2025)

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Transfers Podcast Extra | Inside Chelsea’s two Lukaku transfers 36:49

2h ago36:49

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Nizaar Kinsella joins Ronan Murphy for a new episode of Transfers Podcast Extra. + Lukaku’s incredible record-breaking youth performances + How Chelsea fell in love with the striker + How Chelsea fell out of love with the striker + Roman Abramovich’s luxury meetings + Explosive interviews and fallout + Lukaku’s tainted Chelsea legacy Audience Surve…

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PSG almost champions as Mbappe and Lukaku bag big goals in title races 1:18:25

23d ago1:18:25

1:18:25

Jimbo’s joined by Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens, Rory Smith & Seb Stafford-Bloor as the domestic action returns across Europe with the end of the season in sight. Inter remain three points clear at the top of the Serie A table after their 2-1 win over Udinese, while Romelu Lukaku scored the 400th goal of his career in Napoli’s vital victory over strug…

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Can Forest & Palace stun City & Villa at Wembley? Plus Liverpool a point away from the title 1:03:54

2h ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Benji Lanyado for company in the studio ahead of a huge weekend of action. Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Man City secure impressive results in the midweek Premier League action, with Villa on the receiving end at the Etihad. All four clubs meet on a mouthwatering FA Cup semi-final weekend. The E…

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Carlo Ancelotti To Leave Real Madrid: Destination AC Milan, AS Roma Or Brazil? 13:09

14m ago13:09

13:09

With Carlo Ancelotti destined to depart Real Madrid, rumors are rife linking him with a return to AC Milan or Roma as well as taking the Brazil job heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese, discuss, debate and analyze where the legendary Italian tactician should, could and will likely go next at the end of this seaso…

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Inter Milan vs AC Milan Preview: Coppa Italia Lineups, Team News & Predictions 10:59

10h ago10:59

10:59

The 2024-25 Coppa Italia semi-final second leg match between Inter Milan and AC Milan takes place on Wednesday 23 April at 21:00 CET in Milan 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. Listeners in th…

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Barca and Real grab last-gasp winners as Napoli go level with Inter 1:10:44

2d ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and Italian expert Max Callegari alongside him to recap all the latest action from across the continent. Fresh off the back of last week’s thrilling Champions League quarterfinals - it’s back to domestic matters - but with a nod to the small matter of Arsenal v PSG and Barcelona v Inter jus…

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Inter Milan & Napoli LEVEL | Riccardo Orsolini STUNNER | Carlo Ancelotti After Real Madrid: AC Milan, Roma Or Brazil? & Much More 1:52:31

1d ago1:52:31

1:52:31

From exhausted Inter Milan bottle job against Bologna, Riccardo Orsolini wondergoal, Scott McTominay saves Napoli to go equal on points in Scudetto race, Ederson the hero as Atalanta all but secure Champions League football, the AC Milan 3-4-3 experiment falls apart, to Matias Soulé and Eldor Shomurodov heroics keep Roma in top 4 race, what next fo…

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Liverpool relegate Leicester, Chelsea fight back and Villa overwhelm Newcastle 1:06:30

4d ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers into the pod after another pivotal Premier League weekend. Leicester are officially relegated after defeat at home to leaders Liverpool. What awaits the Foxes in the Championship? And does Trent Alexander-Arnold’s celebration mean he’s staying or going? It was nearly another nightmare resul…

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What Were Manchester United Smoking Selling Scott McTominay To Napoli? 12:05

5d ago12:05

12:05

After scoring his 9th goal across all competitions to go with his 4 assists, in the Serie A win over Empoli, Scott McTominay has been a huge success under Antonio Conte at Napoli. The Italian Football Podcast patron CJ Barile sends in a question wondering if Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese agree that Manchester United made a huge mistake selling…

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Are Arsenal now Champions League favourites? And can Villa stop rampant Newcastle? 1:08:45

7d ago1:08:45

1:08:45

It’s Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Liam Tharme in the studio as your Champions League final four are set in stone. Arsenal snuff out any hopes of a Real Madrid remontada and indeed beat Los Blancos again at the Bernabeu. How much credit does Mikel Arteta deserve given their absentees? Aston Villa almost complete an incredible come…

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Saudis approach Ancelotti | Yamal's new deal | Iraola & Tottenham | Simons' next club 1:01:07

7d ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Duncan Castles joins Ronan Murphy for a Transfers Podcast special. + Saudis, Brazil approach Ancelotti + Yamal's July deal; Barca's creative accounting + Iraola unconvinced by Tottenham + Postecoglou perplexes players + Man City, United, Liverpool consider Simons + Huijsen, Kerkez, Semenyo, Zabarnyi + Ekitike the new Isak? + Davide Ancelloti looks …

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Rome Derby Tifo Choreography: Lazio & Roma Fans Put On A Spectacular Show 6:50

6d ago6:50

6:50

Lazio and Roma drew 1-1 in the Rome Derby in the Serie A last Sunday but the biggest talking point has been the breathtakingly spectacular choreographies, or tifos, that the Curva Nord and the Curva Sud showcased before kick-off at the Stadio Olimpico. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese break down what the two tifo's were referring to as well as di…

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Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich Preview: Champions League Lineups, Team News & Predictions 10:27

7d ago10:27

10:27

The 2024-25 Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Inter Milan and Bayern takes place on Wednesday 16 April at 21:00 CET in Milan 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 an…

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Will Arsenal suffer a Real Remontada? And can Bayern best Inter? 59:17

9d ago59:17

59:17

Jimbo assembles his European comrades - Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford-Bloor and special guest Max Callegari - to round up all the latest domestic action and look ahead to the Champions League quarter-final second legs. Can Real overcome a 3-0 deficit and produce another special European night at the Bernabéu to stun Arsenal? Will Raphinh…

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Rome Derby Thriller | Yildiz MAGIC | Leao - Theo Show | Inter Milan Win & Much More 1:58:50

9d ago1:58:50

1:58:50

From breathtaking tifo and choreography in Rome Derby, Lazio fail to make dominance pay, Roma saved by fantastic Mile Svilar, Kenan Yildiz shines as Juventus outstanding first half enough to beat Lecce, Mateo Retegui MOTM when Atalanta end crisis, Bologna defence crumbles, Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez show when AC Milan win, to Fiorentina top 4 d…

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Newcastle take control of top 5 race as Forest and Chelsea make costly slips 1:01:19

11d ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams for company as the race for Champions League football gets very interesting. Newcastle make light work of Man United with a 4-1 victory at St James’s Park. Are they the best team in the country right now. And could they finish 2nd? Chelsea come from 2-0 down to Ipswich to salvage a poi…

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Is AC Milan Star Mike Maignan FINISHED As An Elite Goalkeeper? 11:58

12d ago11:58

11:58

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has been very inconsistent since the Rossoneri won the Serie A which begs the question if his career as an elite goalkeeper is already over. The Italian Football Podcast patron Jack H sends in a question wondering if Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think it's time for the Rossoneri to move away from the French go…

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Arsenal, Barca & PSG put on dazzling Champions League displays 1:01:29

14d ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Jimbo’s joined by Natalie Gedra, Tom Williams and Duncan Alexander to run the rule over a breathtaking midweek of Champions League action. It turns out Declan Rice is a free-kick specialist?! Lamine Yamal is ludicrously good at football and the man old enough to be his dad Robert Lewandowski isn’t too bad either. PSG prove why they’ve been touted a…

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Transfers Podcast EXTRA: Calculating the BEST transfers in world football 44:18

13d ago44:18

44:18

Paul Macdonald joins Ronan Murphy on Transfers Podcast Extra. + Fede Valverde’s incredible 2000% value increase + Was Erling Haaland actually cheap for Man City? + Finding bargains outside the big five like Brighton do + Pep Guardiola’s ones that got away + Hero & Villain celebrates ‘proper’ football Audience Survey http://bit.ly/thetransferspodcas…

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Atalanta In Freefall: NO Champions League Next Season? 12:39

13d ago12:39

12:39

After Atalanta lose their 3rd consecutive Serie A match where they also fail to score a single goal, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze how Gian Piero Gasperini's last season with La Dea could be his worst one to date as well as ask the question if they will miss out on Champions League football next season altogether. T…

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‘The Italian Osimhen’ - How Good Can Fiorentina & Italy Star Moise Kean Become? 11:30

15d ago11:30

11:30

After Moise Kean scored his 25th goal this season across all competitions for Fiorentina and Italy, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze how good can the Azzurri star become, as well as addressing the comparisons to Victor Osimhen. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcas…

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European elite await for Arsenal & Villa as quarter-finals commence 1:10:28

17d ago1:10:28

1:10:28

Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and Michael Cox alongside him to get all warmed up for the mouthwatering Champions League quarter-final first legs. Arsenal v Real, Bayern v Inter, Barca v Dortmund & PSG v Villa await in a fascinating midweek of cup action. We look ahead to each of the ties. On the domestic front, the La L…

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Inter Milan Stumble | Atalanta Crumble | Locatelli Juventus SCREAMER | Fiorentina King Moise Kean & Much More 1:46:59

16d ago1:46:59

1:46:59

From Manuel Locatelli Juventus screamer, Eldor Shomurodov keeps Roma unbeaten streak in 2025 alive, Atalanta risk top 4 after another loss, Lazio end bad form with impressive win, AC Milan comeback from two goal deficit yet again, Fiorentina king Moise Kean strikes again, to Inter Milan fail to make dominance pay as Parma stage impressive comeback,…

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Liverpool lose, Saints go marching down - and not even KDB can save dour derby 1:07:38

18d ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Jimbo's got Matt Davies-Adams, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers alongside him for a deep-dive into all the weekend's Premier League action. We struggled to stay awake through a thoroughly underwhelming goalless Manchester derby - but at least there's time to talk about Kevin De Bruyne being special. Liverpool's recent struggles continued as they were b…

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Will Santiago Gimenez Be Another AC Milan FLOP? 11:51

19d ago11:51

11:51

After failing to score a single goal and getting a single in the Serie A assist following a penalty miss away to Napoli last weekend since joining AC Milan in January 2025, Santiago Gimenez is being touted as being another Rossoneri January flop signing. The Italian Football Podcast patron Mike R sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey an…

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Vital wins for Liverpool, Villa and Forest, as the run-in continues this weekend 1:04:57

21d ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Jay Harris into the studio with the Premier League back in full swing. Liverpool maintain their 12 point lead with a Merseyside derby victory, despite the failure of the officials to send off Everton’s James Tarkowski. Do tough guys get an easier time from referees? Bukayo Saka scores on his r…

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Atalanta, Juventus, Bologna, Lazio, AC Milan, Fiorentina & Roma: Who MISSES The Champions League? 10:50

20d ago10:50

10:50

With 8 matches of the 2024/2025 Serie A season left to play, the race for the Champions League spots are really heating up and it's tighter than ever. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze who out of Atalanta, Juventus, Bologna, Lazio, Roma, Fiorentina and AC Milan will miss out on Champions League football next season. Thi…

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AC Milan vs Inter Milan Preview: Coppa Italia Lineups, Team News, Predictions & Much More 13:05

21d ago13:05

13:05

The 2024-25 Coppa Italia semi-final first leg match between AC Milan and InterMilan takes place on Wednesday 2 April at 21:00 CET in Milan 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 an extende…

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Napoli Chase Inter | AC Milan Horror Show | Tudor Juventus Debut Delight | Fiorentina's King Kean & Much More 1:49:21

23d ago1:49:21

1:49:21

From Napoli impressive first half display enough to keep Scudetto race alive, AC Milan second half push not enough after penalty miss, Yann Sommer saves Inter Milan who almost gift Udinese a point, Kenan Yildiz magic enough for Juventus to win without impressing, Atalanta horrible form continues, Fiorentina's king Moise Kean continues to impress, t…

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It’s Man City v Forest and Palace v Villa in the FA Cup semi-finals 56:01

25d ago56:01

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Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers into the studio after FA Cup quarter-final weekend. Man City come from behind to beat Bournemouth and progress to a 7th successive semi-final. Can Pep’s side save this from being a trophyless season? And is Bournemouth’s campaign petering out? City will face Nottingham Forest at Wembley, …

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Do Italy Risk NOT Qualifying For The FIFF World Cup AGAIN? 13:44

26d ago13:44

13:44

With Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard's Norway the biggest threat to Italy winning their FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying group, many questions have been raised whether or not Italy risk missing out on another World Cup tournament should they finish second in the group. The Italian Football Podcast patron Michael H sends in a question wondering wha…

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Vinicius vs Mbappe | Madrid want more Alexander-Arnolds | Saudis target Gyokeres | Asensio asking price 1:01:55

28d ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Duncan Castles joins Ronan Murphy for a Transfers Podcast special. + Vinicius vs Mbappe + Madrid's free-transfer strategy + Ancelotti out, Alonso in? + Saudis target Gyokeres + Darwin + Chelsea beat Man Utd to Quenda + Asensio asking price + Europe's Club World Cup pay day + Heroes & Villain Audience Survey http://bit.ly/thetransferspodcast-survey …

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Argentina thrashing Brazil, Trent moving to Madrid (?) and fun FA Cup quarter-finals 59:42

28d ago59:42

59:42

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Michael Cox, Charlie Eccleshare and Benji Lanyado as the international break ends and club football returns. Holders Argentina qualify for the World Cup with a scintillating display as they thrash Brazil 4-1. Hear why they might just be more exciting without Messi. Plus Natalie Gedra joins us to detail the crisis in…

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Italy World Cup 2026 Qualifying Preview: Group, Fixtures, Squad, Predictions 14:41

27d ago14:41

14:41

After getting knocked out by Germany in the Quarterfinal of the UEFA Nations League, Italy are in Group I of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers where they will be up against Erling Haaland's Norway. 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 pod…

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Dusan Vlahovic IN, Chico Conceicao OUT: How Juventus Will Line Up With Igor Tudor 10:23

28d ago10:23

10:23

After Juventus appointed Igor Tudor to replace the sacked Thiago Motta, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the winners and losers in the Juve squad, what the formation will be as well as what to expect these last 9 matches. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast whic…

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Spain, France, Germany & Portugal progress on epic Nations League night 1:04:13

1M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor into the pod after an incredible weekend of international action. Germany throw away a 3-0 lead against Italy but still earn the right to compete in the Nations League finals and indeed to host them. But what happened with the Jamal Musiala goal that embarrassed the Azzurri? Cristian…

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Juventus SACK Thiago Motta, Hire Tudor | Germany 3-3 Italy EPIC | Allegri To AC Milan & Much More 2:01:05

30d ago2:01:05

2:01:05

From a full post-mortem on what went wrong under Thiago Motta at Juventus, what to expect from Igor Tudor, Germany 3-3 Italy thriller, Moise Kean impresses as defence collapse, discussion of if Luciano Spalletti is the right man for the Azzurri, previewing Italy in Group I against Norway, to AC Milan close to appointing Fabio Paratici who could bri…

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Talking Tuchel, defeat for France and a big win for Brazil 55:19

1M ago55:19

55:19

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Tom Williams on that most blessed of occasions - international week. Thomas Tuchel gets ready for his first game as England manager in World Cup qualifying and we’re all very impressed with how he’s handled the media so far. The Nations League quarter-finals see Germany win in Italy a…

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Should Vincenzo Italiano Or Giasperini Gasperini Be The Next Roma Coach? Is Fabio Miretti Good Enough For Juventus? Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic The Best Forward After Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo? & Much ... 1:12:44

1M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Welcome to another episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions. (The Q & A Pods are available weekly only for patrons & YouTube members. This week's pod is free so you can see what you get when you sign up). Topics include: - Should Vincenzo Italiano or Giasperini G…

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EXTRA: Liverpool’s WORST & BEST signings of the 21st Century 43:13

1M ago43:13

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Football journalist & author Bence Bocsak joins Ronan Murphy for a Transfers Podcast Extra. Liverpool’s WORST & BEST signings of the 21st Century Audience Survey http://bit.ly/thetransferspodcast-survey The Transfers Podcast, powered by FootballTransfers.com Join Duncan Castles and insiders from across the game for exclusive news and in-depth analy…

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Italy vs Germany Preview: UEFA Nations League Lineups, Team News, Predictions 13:04

1M ago13:04

13:04

The 2024-25 UEFA Nations League quarter final first leg match between Italy and Germany takes place on Thursday 20 March at 20:45 CET in Milan 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 an ext…

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Barcelona stun Atletico and can PSG win the treble? 1:10:31

1M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Jimbo’s got Julien Laurens, Rory Smith, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Pol Ballús in tow to put all the action from across the continent under the microscope. It’s advantage Inter in Serie A as the Nerazzurri moved three points clear at the top of the table thanks to their 2-0 win over title rivals Atalanta. Napoli lost ground after being held to their sev…

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Inter Milan Scudetto Scalp | Napoli Flop | Motta Sack Calls At Juventus | CRAZY Top 4 Race & Much More 1:36:59

1M ago1:36:59

1:36:59

From Inter Milan Scudetto scalp in Bergamo, Atalanta lose their heads, Napoli flop away to Venezia, calls for Juventus to sack Thiago Motta, Fiorentina impress in Juve demolition job, 5 star Bologna serious Champions League spot contender smashing tired Lazio, to a Tijjani Reijnders and Christian Pulisic led AC Milan stage comeback against Como, Ro…

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Newcastle finally end their trophy drought to add to Liverpool’s miserable week 59:18

1M ago59:18

59:18

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Jay Harris for company on a historic weekend of football. Chris Waugh also joins us from Wembley after Newcastle finally win their first domestic trophy in 70 years, upsetting Premier League leaders Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. All hail Eddie Howe and the job he’s done at St James’s Park. But did Arne …

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Jim Ratcliffe: Truth or Bust? | Man Utd paradox | £2bn+ Circus of Nightmares? | Kings Gianni + Trump 1:20:17

1M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

Philippe Auclair joins Duncan Castles for a Transfers Podcast special. + Jim Ratcliffe: Truth or Bust? + Manchester United's austerity paradox + Cost cutting first, football second + Excusing Amorim + Defending Brailsford - badly... + Marking Ratcliffe's homework + A £2bn+ Circus of Nightmares? + Kings Infantino + Trump: Brothers in autocracy? + Wo…

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Real Madrid & PSG progress on pens - now time for Liverpool v Newcastle at Wembley 1:15:08

1M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams into the studio with high-stakes drama everywhere you look. Real Madrid break Atletico hearts again on penalties in the Champions League, with all the post-match discussion centred on Julian Alvarez’s double-touch penalty disallowed by VAR. PSG are also victorious on penalties at Anfield…

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Fabio Paratici As A Sporting Director AC Milan: Pro’s & Cons? 10:21

1M ago10:21

10:21

Former Juventus and Tottenham Director Fabio Paratici is rumored to take over a senior sporting role at AC Milan. The Italian Football Podcast patron Alex all sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think about Paratici being appointed by the Rossoneri. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Ital…

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Can Inter Milan Win A Serie A, Coppa Italia & Champions League Treble? 11:57

1M ago11:57

11:57

After being top of the Serie A after 28 match days, all but through to the Champions League quarterfinal & with AC Milan coming up in the semifinal of the Coppa Italia, questions are being raised if Inter Milan can win another continental treble. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, analyze and debate if Simone Inzaghi and his Nerazzurri can…

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Atleti and Real go again in Madrid derby as Bayern, Bayer and Dortmund all lose 1:05:16

1M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Jimbo’s joined by Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús and Seb Stafford-Bloor for a deep-dive into domestic and European matters across the continent. Last week’s Champions League first legs left some results more conclusive than others… we’re looking at you, PSV 1-7 Arsenal! But there’s still plenty of intrigue with the ties between Liverpool and PSG, Real …

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Atalanta HUMILIATE Juventus | Crazy Inter & AC Milan Comebacks | Napoli End Winless Streak & Much More 1:58:26

1M ago1:58:26

1:58:26

From Inter Milan dramatic 5-goal thriller comeback to beat Monza, Juventus historic humiliation in Serie A, Atalanta re-ignite their Scudetto ambitions, Napoli end 5 game winless streak, Fiorentina in crisis, to Christian Pulisic brace as AC Milan stage a crazy comeback to beat a Lecce led by Nikola Krstović, Matias Soulé the Roma hero who keep win…

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