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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 weekly show to discuss the latest results, transfers, and all the main talking points and hot topics. The Monday episode focuses on reviewing the weekend's Serie A action and is free for all on all podcast platforms. On the Tuesday show we answer all the questions sent in from our patrons, whilst the Thursday show r ...
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Welcome to another episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions. (We've made this free for all so non-patrons & YouTube members can see what you get when you sig up on Patreon.com/TIFP or YouTube Memberships) Topics include: - Is Antonio Conte returning to Juventus a…
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The 2024-2025 Serie A season has just ended and it's time for The Italian Football Podcast's Serie A Awards. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese detail the best player in every Serie A team, name the MVP, best youngster, best signing, best coach but also worst signing, Serie Ass, Premface and Baggio of the season and much more. This is an extended c…
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The 2025 Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan takes place on Saturday 31 May at 21:00 CET at the Allianz Arena in Munich in Germany. 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 cli…
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From Juventus beating a heroic Claudio Ranieri led Roma to finish top 4, Lazio epic choke job to fail to qualify for Europe, Fiorentina in the Conference League AGAIN, Bologna Coppa Italia hangover, to Udinese being sold to Americans, AC Milan vs Milan fans, Conte being replaced at Napoli by Allegri, and Lecce stay as Empoli + Venezia to Serie B, o…
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The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Udinese and Italy striker Lorenzo Lucca. From his time at Ajax, how Italy stop Haaland, Azzurri's chances at the FIFA World Cup 2026, to who will win the Scudetto, the Champions League and much, much more. Listeners in the UK & Ireland: Click here to watch Serie A LIVE on OneFootball. If you wa…
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AC Milan are OUT of Europe next season after a horrific week where the Rossoneri lost the Coppa Italia final to Bologna and in the Serie A against Roma. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if this is the worst season for Milan of all time? Listeners in the UK & Ireland: Click here to watch Serie A LIVE on OneFootball. To …
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From Scudetto race going absolute cinema last 10 minutes, Napoli one step away from securing Serie A title despite Parma draw, Inter Milan vs Lazio draw and controversy where Pedro shines, Roma & Juventus last men standing in top 4 race, Antonio Conte to Juve links, to AC Milan disaster season ends with no European football next season, Tijjani Rei…
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After a disastrous two seasons as the Sporting Director of Juventus, Cristiano Giuntoli is rumored to be sacked by the club at the end of this season. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze pro's and cons against sacking him as well as discuss potential replacements. Listeners in the UK & Ireland: Click here to watch Serie A…
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With the summer transfer window fast approaching, the contract's of many players are expiring. The Italian Football Podcast patron CJ Barile sends in a question asking Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese to list the best players in the Serie A who could leave their current clubs on a free transfer. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A epis…
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The 2025 Coppa Italia final between AC Milan and Bologna takes place on Wednesday 13 May at 21:00 CET at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions. Listeners in the UK & Ireland: Click…
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From Napoli Scudetto door open despite Romelu Lukaku and Giacomo Raspadori scoring, Kevin De Bruyne and Jonathan David linked to Napoli, Nicola Zalewski and Mehdi Taremi shine for Inter Milan in a monsoon, Pierre Kalulu stupidity could cost Juventus Champions League, to Lazio poor but win a point, Riccardo Orsolini stunner cancelled out by Santiago…
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Which footballer has the best hair transplant? From David Beckham, Antonio Conte to Wayne Rooney, Gianfranco Zola and Carlos Augusto and more. The Italian Football Podcast patron Andrea Moana sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think about the most successful hair transplant by a footballer after Carlo reveals he m…
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After a fantastic season for both Spain and Barcelona, 17 year old wonderkid Lamine Yamal has awed the world of football. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if the youngster is already the best player in the world as well as ask if he is the best ever 17 year old to play the beautiful game? This is an extended clip from …
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Inter Milan beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time in a thrilling Champions League semi final second leg at San Siro to clinch an epic 7-6 aggregate win. Lautaro Martinez, Hakan Calhanoglu (penalty), Francesco Acerbi and Davide Frattesi scored the goals for Inter, while Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo and Raphinha found the net for Barcelona. Carlo Garganese a…
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The 2024-25 Champions League semi-final second leg match between Barcelona and Inter Milan takes place on Tuesday 6 May at 21:00 CET 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 extended clip…
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From a Giacomo Raspadori freekick rocket sends Napoli closer to the Scudetto, Lecce Ultras vs Antonio Conte origin story, heavily rotated Inter beat Hellas Verona, crazy top 4 race where Lazio, Roma, Juventus and Bologna separated by 1 point, Atalanta thrash Monza who are mathematically relegated to Serie B, to who has higher ceiling out of Khephre…
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Napoli are on the verge of securing their 4th ever Scudetto after Scott McTominay scored a brace against Torino to go three points top of the Serie A with 4 matches left of the season. Nima Tavallaey and guest host Patrick Kendrick discuss if the former Manchester United player should be named the MVP or Footballer Of The Year once Antonio Conte & …
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The 2024-25 Champions League semi-final first leg match between Barcelona and Inter Milan takes place on Wednesday 30 April at 21:00 CET in Catalunya. Nima Tavallaey and guest host Patrick Kendrick 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…
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From Napoli taking a huge step towards Scudetto after MVP candidate Scott McTominay scores a brace against Torino, Inter Milan risk Zeru Tituli, Matias Soulé continues to shine for incredible Roma, backstory of sad passing of Lecce physio, Atalanta closer to securing Champions League amid Gian Piero Gasperini's future unclear, to Kenan Yildiz stupi…
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Newcastle United and Italy star Sandro Tonali is being linked with a return back to Serie A with Juventus seemingly leading the race. The Italian Football Podcast patron CJ Barile sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think about the rumors as well as how a proposed transfer could look like. This is an extended clip …
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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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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. This is an exte…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Should AC Milan star Theo Hernandez having pink hair be allowed in football? The Italian Football Podcast patrons Lazio T, Nick C, Marty G and Calculator FC all send in questions wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think about the Frenchman's hairstyle and other silly hairstyles in football throughout the years. This is an extended cl…
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After a humiliating Coppa Italia quarterfinal exit at the hands of Empoli, there is a real risk that Juventus sack Thiago Motta already this season. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese detail and list all the things that have gone wrong so far before analyzing and discussing possible replacements ranging from Antonio Conte, Gian Piero Gasperini, Rob…
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After yet another loss in Serie A following a defensive and individual collapse, voices are being raised if AC Milan will and should Sergio Conceicao before the end of the season. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese detail and list all the things that have gone wrong so far before analyzing and discussing how the Rossoneri move on this season as wel…
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From Philip Billing saving Napoli Scudetto dream, exhausted Inter Milan concede late after Federico Dimarco wondergoal, Atalanta Serie A title dream over, Thiago Motta on Juventus chopping block, AC Milan deep dive as RedBird project in shambles, to excellent Lazio pushing top 4 race to the wire, Roma win as Claudio Ranieri could stay next season, …
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With Juventus only 8 points off Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A ahead of the Nerazzurri difficult way clash to Napoli, and with Juve playing Atalanta soon, could Thiago Motta lead his men to a shock Serie A title win or at least muster a challenge? The Italian Football Podcast patron James send in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and …
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