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Will Max Allegri be able to reignite Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli? Or is Allegri's entire tenure at the Partenopei a disaster waiting to happen? Guest co-host Sheridan Bird (UEFA Champions Journal & commentator on Milan TV) discusses, debates and analyzed the fates of the Belgian superstar and the Tuscan tactician. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FIFA World Cup is supposed to be football's greatest celebration - a month where politics takes a back seat, nations come together, and the beautiful game takes centre stage. But as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, many fans are asking a very different question: has this tournament already become the biggest mess in World Cup history? From visa chaos affecting fans, officials and even FIFA-appointed referees, to entire groups of supporters being unable to attend matches, soaring ticket prices, travel nightmares, geopolitical tensions, and growing concerns over FIFA's leadership, controversy seems to be following this World Cup everywhere it goes. Visa denials are affecting officials and referees, while disputes involving Iranian supporters and travel restrictions have cast a shadow over the tournament before many games have even begun. Nima Tavallaey is invited onto various media platforms (BBC, TalkSport, Al Jazeera, Time Radio etc) to discuss the storm surrounding FIFA 2026: the political battles, the fan backlash, the referee controversies, the travel restrictions, the U.S.–Iran tensions, the questions over fairness and accessibility, and the mounting criticism directed at FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the organization itself. Whether you believe football and politics can never truly be separated or you think FIFA has completely lost control of its flagship competition, one thing is becoming impossible to ignore: before a ball has even been kicked in anger, the 2026 World Cup is already generating headlines for all the wrong reasons. So is this simply a difficult tournament facing extraordinary circumstances, or are we witnessing the most chaotic and politically charged World Cup ever staged? Timestamps: 00:00 Mother Of All Talkshows With George Galloway 17:15 TalkSport With Alan Pardew 24:48 Al Jazeera 25:49 RT India 36:44 Press TV 41:18 Middle East Eye 48:06 Times Radio London (Unedited With Greg Swenson, the Chair of Republicans Overseas) 01:05:54 BBC World Service 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the first club deep dive of the summer, Nima Tavallaey is joined by SportItalia journalist and AC Milan insider Francesco Letizia for an explosive interview. From Gerry Cardinale wanting to "Americanize Milan", thinking "Italy is a third world state in the stoneage" to "Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a shareholder at Milan", "Zlatan at war with Allegri and Furlani", "Zlatan never liked Leao", to Oliver Glasner and Ralf Rangnick joining Milan backstory and much, much more. 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should Como manager Cesc Fabregas try to get former Barcelona and Argentina legend Lionel Messi ahead of their maiden Champions League adventure? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, analyze and debate the possibility of the move as well as if it is a move that should be done. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AC Milan owners RedBird Capital sacked Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada, Giorgio Furlani and Max Allegri. CEO Gerry Cardinale did not however get rid of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze what the Rossoneri do now. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time for the annual The Italian Football Podcast Serie A awards where we pick our team of the season, MVP, best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, attacker and coach. As well as name the top 10 worst players, signing of the season and much more. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Silvio Baldini will call up a young squad for the two June friendlies against Greece and Luxembourg. Borussia Dortmund star Samuele Inacio, Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito as well as Brentford's Michael Kayode are among the young players expected to be called up. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the squad selection. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From post mortem deep dive on AC Milan collapse + Juventus disaster completed, after historic failure by both clubs to qualify for the Champions League, Dybala and Malen show as Roma back in UCL after 7 years, Fabregas leads Como to the UCL from Serie B in 3 seasons, Conte & De Laurentiis part ways at Napoli, Sarri + Giuntoli to take over at Atalanta, to Chivu & Marotta's calm and controlled Inter revolution continues, Silvio Baldini to call Samuele Inacio & other kids to the Italy national team, The Italian Football Podcast 2025/2026 Season Serie A Awards, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 38 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 38 Episode Overview + We're Number 1 In 9 (!) Countries 05:57 Disastrous Year For Italian Football - Third Straight FIFA World Cup Missed, No Pathway For Youth, Ancient Stadiums, Juventus & AC Milan Historic Collapse Etc 20:12 AC Milan - Shocking Collapse As Allegri, Furlani, Moncada, Zlatan MUST All Go 40:30 Juventus - Disaster Of A Season But Spalletti Is The Right Man To Continue 49:31 Roma - Amazing Gasperini Performs His Magic To Get Club Back To The UCL 55:33 Como - Historic Achievement By The Club & Outstanding Fabregas 01:03:05 Napoli, Atalanta & Inter - Conte & ADL Final Show, Sarri + Giuntoli Take Over La Dea, Marotta & Chivu Press Forward With Quiet & Calm Revolution 01:10:51 Serie A Coaching Carousel - Who Stays & Who Goes Where? 01:13:00 Relegation Race - Lecce & Di Francesco Pull Of Great Escape As Cremonese Fall Short 01:17:39 The Italian Football Podcast Serie A Awards - Team Of The Season, MVP, Best Goalkeeper, Defender, Midfielder, Striker, Coach + Worst 10 Players & More 01:32:05 The New Italy Era Begins - Silvio Baldini To Call Samuele Inacio & Other Youngsters 01:47:54 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - Alfa + Jovanotti, Vicario Embarrassed Himself, Serie B Play-Off Fight & Much More 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With Pep Guardiola on the brink of departing Manchester City after a historic spell, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the former Barcelona manager's place among the greatest managers of all time. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Azzurri's dreams of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup are over after FIFA and Iran FA met, seemingly agreeing on a path forward for Team Melli to play in this summer's tournament. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the latest update in this saga. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Claudio Ranieri is being rumored to take over either as coach of the Azzurri or the technical director of the new Italy national team project under incoming FIGC President Giovanni Malagó. Nima Tavallaey and Carli Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the potential appointment. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From Juventus financial earthquake after Champions League disaster, Mandragora rocket for Fiorentina, Conte says goodbye (?) as Napoli secure top 4, AC Milan close to UCL football in midst of a civil war, Mancini brace sends Roma within an inch of UCL, Lazio cap off nightmare week in Rome Derby, to Como keep UCL dream alive, Lecce last gasp winner ruins Cremonese Vardy Party, and Inter Milan Scudetto and Coppa Italia domestic double party, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 37 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 37 Episode Overview 02:08 Serie A Top 4 - State Of Play Ahead Of Match Day 38 05:40 Juventus - Champions League Disaster Causes Financial Earthquake 31:48 Fiorentina - Mandragora Rocket One Of Goals Of The Season 33:59 Napoli - UCL Secured As Antonio Conte Suggests Future Could Be Elsewhere 41:58 AC Milan - Important Win Overshadowed By Civil War & Cardinale Car Crash Interview 52:41 Roma - Mancini Derby Heroics All But Secures Impressive Champions League Spot 56:20 Lazio - Terrible Week To Cap Off A Shambolic Season Caused By Lotito 58:30 Como - Another Dominant Win For Fabregas & Co To Keep Top 4 Dream Alive 01:02:10 Best Of The Rest - Inter Milan Scudetto & Coppa Italia Party, Vardy Party At Cremonese, Stulic Lecce Heroics In Five Goal Thriller, Cagliari Secure Serie A Football 01:05:46 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - Pinamonti Backheel Finish, Obrador & Mandragora Screamers, De Siervo Equates Coppa Italia With The Champions League, Juventus Social Media Doing Toddler IQ Tests & Much More 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Roberto Baggio recently outlined the reason for Italian football's crisis in developing top level youth players. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze Baggio's statement. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An owngoal from Adam Marusic and a goal from Lautaro Martinez gave Inter Milan a 2-0 win away to Lazio to secure the Nerazzurri's 10th Coppa Italia title. Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from the 2026 Coppa Italia final match at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, to secure the club's third ever domestic double. This is a post-match reaction from The Italian Football Podcast. If you want to support us and get every episode (with no ad's), 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Italian Cup final between Lazio and Inter Milan takes place on Wednesday 12 May at 2045 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. Who do you think will win? Who will score? This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From AC Milan in crisis on and off the pitch as Champions League spot at risk, Atalanta end bad form led by underrated Zappacosta, Vlahovic scores vital goal for Juventus in top 4 race as Spalletti furious, Malen leads Roma to crazy comeback, Fabregas qualifies Como for European football for first time ever, to Fiorentina stay in Serie A, Cremonese win pushes Lecce to the wire in Serie B relegation race, and Italy wait as Iran issue 10 point ultimatum to participate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 36 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 36 Episode Overview 02:30 AC Milan - Champions League At Risk After Another Loss Despite Late Goals 09:20 RedBird & Cardinale's Mess - Furlani Vs Allegri Vs Tare Vs Milan Fans 25:17 Atalanta - Deserved Win Led By Most Underrated Serie A Player Zappacosta 34:32 Juventus - Vlahovic Heroics Mark Important Win But Spalletti Furious 42:42 Roma - Malen The Architect Behind Insane Comeback Win Over Parma 48:27 Como - Historic Achievement By Fabregas Securing European Football Next Season 53:29 Best Of The Rest - Fiorentina Safe As Cremonese Push Lecce To The Wire In Serie B Relegation Race 55:54 Coppa Italia Final Preview - Lazio Vs Inter Milan Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More 01:07:30 Italy Wait - Iran Issue 10 Point Ultimatum To FIFA For 2026 World Cup Participation 01:24:05 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - Inacio Score For BVB, Mother's Day Campaign, Roberto Baggio "Just Okay", Udinese's Keinan David Vs Cagliari Alberto Dossena Racism Scandal & Much More 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Antonio Conte quit Napoli to take over the vacant Italy National team job? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the reported rumor. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AC Milan coach Max Allegri is being rumored to take over the Italy National team job after Gattuso failed. Carlo Garganese discusses and analyzes why Allegri is not the right man for the Azzurri job. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How close is Liverpool legend Alisson Becker to leaving the Premier League for Juventus in the Serie A? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the reported transfer. This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After Gianni Infantino announced at the FIFA Congress that Iran will definitely play at the 2026 World Cup despite the ongoing war with the United States, does this spell the end to Italy's chances of a backdoor entrance to the finals? Carlo Garganese breaks it all down and explains why Infantino's words mean very little given the situation in the Middle East, especially given the new threat of escalation. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inter Milan were crowned Serie A champions after beating Parma. Juventus risk top four by drawing with Hellas Verona. Como and Napoli have a bore draw. Max Allegri is being questioned after Milan's latest negative result. There is also the latest on Iran and Italy ahead of the World Cup, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week. Carlo breaks down all the main talking points from Match Day 35 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season, and much, much more. Timestamps: 00:03 Intro 01:29 Can Inter create a dynasty? 13:36 Como-Napoli Reaction 15:36 Is Allegri the right man for AC Milan? 27:14 Juventus put top 4 at risk 34:34 Rest of Serie A 36:24 World Cup 2026: Iran-Italy Update 51:14 Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the Week 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inter Milan have won the 2025/2026 Serie A title. The Nerazzurri have secured their third Scudetto in six seasons. Nima Tavallaey reacts, discusses and analyses all aspects of the Scudetto triumph. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Pep Guardiola leave Man City to take the Italy hot seat? Nima Tavallaey and guest host Patrick Kendrick react to a story in the Italian media about the possibility of legendary former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach take over the Azzurri. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will UEFA strip Italy of the rights to host EURO 2032? Nima Tavallaey and guest host Patrick Kendrick react to a story in the Italian media about the possibility of Italy losing the rights to co-host the European Championships with Turkey. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should Italy accept a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if Iran pull out and the Azzurri are officially offered the spot? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and analyze the latest news and developments on this story. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is still very much up in the air. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and analyze the latest news and developments about if Iran will pull out. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From Serie A refereeing scandal broken down and explained, Dimarco breaks assist record in Torino comeback draw, AC Milan and Juventus share the spoils in meaningless game, Lukaku backstabs Conte as McTominay shines for Napoli, Malen cant stop scoring as Gasperini sends Ranieri + Massara packing, to Lecce have upper hand over Cremonese in Serie B relegation dog fight, and latest update on Italy potentially replacing Iran at 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of FIFA Congress as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 34 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 34 Episode Overview 02:40 Serie A Refereeing Scandal & Investigation - The Facts Today 31:02 Inter Milan - Dimarco Breaks Serie A Assist Record As Scudetto Incoming 35:06 AC Milan 0-0 Juventus - Goalless Draw As Both Edge Closer To Ensuring Top 4 43:44 Napoli - Lukaku Backstabs Conte As McTominay Shines Again 48:54 Como - Back To Winning Ways After 3 Match Losing Streak 50:49 Roma - Malen Can't Stop Scoring As Gasperini Wins War With Ranieri & Massara 55:16 Best Of The Rest - Lecce Upper Hand Over Cremonese In Relegations Dog Fight 56:37 FIFA Congress 2026 - Will Italy replace Iran at the World Cup? 01:09:52 Debate - Should Italy Accept Iran's World Cup Spot? 01:26:48 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - Samuele Inacio & Edoardo Motta's emergence, "Lampard Better Than Platini", Inter vs Juve race to the bottom on social media & Much More. 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Antonio Di Natale is one of the greatest — and most underrated — players in Serie A history. From scoring over 200 league goals to winning back-to-back Capocannoniere titles, Di Natale built a legendary career at Udinese without ever chasing the spotlight. In this episode, we break down his incredible journey, his loyalty, his Euro 2012 moment, and why he deserves far more recognition among football's elite. Is he the most underrated striker of his generation? This is a special throwback episode from The Italian Football Podcast. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are the Ultras doing their part to help destroy Italian football? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the topic. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
U.S special envoy Paolo Zampolli has hit the headlines after confirming he has formally requested to both the United States and FIFA presidents for Italy to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey react to the story from the Financial Times and provide a bit of background to Zampolli, as calls for the Azzurri to step in amidst the war in the Middle East grow. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Has the 3-5-2 formation destroyed the Azzurri? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze how much the 3-5-2 is to blame for the Italy national team's demise. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup very much in doubt, as well as Italy being one of the teams that could potentially replace them, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and analyze the latest news and developments. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod available on all podcast platforms + as video on YouTube. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From Sarri & Spalletti back and forth on quality of players produced by Italian mothers (!), Inter Milan prepare Scudetto party + Coppa Italia semifinal, De Bruyne flops again for Napoli, Lazio continue to impress, 'boring' AC Milan all-but secure Champions League football, Gift Orban in street fight with Hellas Verona fan, Juventus in driving seat for top 4, Italiano to leave Bologna (?), Roma + Atalanta draw all but ends their league seasons, to Como shock defeat to Sassuolo, debate on the 3-5-2 formation in Utalian football, and latest update on Italy potentially replacing Iran at 2026 FIFA World Cup as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 33 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 33 Episode Overview 02:57 Mama Gate - Sarri Vs Spalletti On Quality Of Italian Football Players Produced By Mothers 06:24 Inter Milan - Chivu Preparing Scudetto Party & Coppa Italia Semifinal 18:10 Napoli - Poor Performance After Another De Bruyne Flop 24:53 Lazio - Great Form Continues & Could Secure European Football In Coppa Italia 29:09 AC Milan - 'Boring' Allegri Win As Champions League Spot All But Confirmed 37:51 Scandal - Gift Orban On Streetfight With Hellas Verona Fan 43:17 Juventus - Thuram & David Put Spalletti & Co In Top 4 Finish Driving Seat 51:32 Bologna - Season Over After Europe League Battering As Italiano Could Leave 52:39 Roma - Gasperini Vs Ranieri Explodes As One Of Them Set To Leave 56:15 Atalanta - Krstović Great 2026 Continues As La Dea Eye Coppa Italia Semifinal 58:20 Como - Top 4 Finish Looks Unlikely After Sassuolo Loss + Focus On Inter Clash 59:30 Roma - Malen Hattrick Cements Position As Best January Signing 01:01:59 Best Of The Rest - Ekhator & Colombo Shine For Genoa + Lecce Vs Cremonese For Serie B Drop 01:04:21 The 3-5-2 Debate - Has This Formation Destroyed Italian Football? 01:18:36 Italy's World Cup Hopes REOPENED — What's Happening With Iran? 01:32:44 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - RIP Alex Manninger, Dimarco Serie A Assist Confusion, Napoli Japanese Social Media Gaffe, AI In Football Journalism & Much More. 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FIGC released a damning report on the overall health and state of Italian football. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the report as well as look forward at what can be done moving forward. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa be banned from the Azzurri after having declined to play for Italy in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the former Juventus star's behavior. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A pod available in full to Patreons and YouTube Memberships. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AC Milan coach Max Allegri is being linked with the Azzurri job. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze what this would mean for the Italy national team as well as Italian football as a whole. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A pod available in full to Patreons and YouTube Memberships. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Italy U21 manager Silvio Baldini has been named Azzurri caretaker coach over Italy's friendlies in June. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep dive on the former Catania manager most known for booting Domenico De Carlo up the back-side. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nima Tavallaey is joined by legendary former AC Milan, Chelsea, Marseille and France international Marcel Desaiily to discuss a number of Serie A, and FIFA World Cup related topics. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Welcome Marcel Desailly 00:12 "Milan Nothing Special" - Johan Cruyff Silenced In Barcelona Champions League Final Hammering 02:18 Silvio Berlusconi - When Capello Asked Him To Stop Talking 04:52 Rafael Leao Critique - AC Milan Hero Or Overrated? 07:53 "Bastoni Consistent But Is Not Even Half Of Maldini" 09:24 Alessandro Bastoni - Stay At Inter Milan Or Join Barcelona? 10:27 French GOAT - Michel Platini Or Zinedine Zidane? 11:11 The Real GOAT - Diego Maradona Or Pelé? 12:31 Who Will Win The Champions League This Season? 13:49 Can Cristiano Ronaldo Crown His Career By Portugal Winning The FIFA World Cup? Every Monday Serie A review show + ALL exclusive interviews on The Italian Football Podcast are free for all on YouTube as well as on Spotify, iOS/iTunes & all other podcast platforms. 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Napoli coach Antonio Conte is the favorite to take over the Azzurri after Gennaro Gattuso failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze all aspects of what the appointment would mean for Italy. This is a clip from the weekly Monday pod. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From Inter Milan Scudetto worthy winning comeback despite being outplayed by Como, Napoli title defence ends in Parma as Antonio Conte favorite to be the next Azzurri manager, AC Milan collapse of form as Leao booed, Udinese giantkillers do double at San Siro, Boga matchwinner for Juventus again in important Champions League race scalp, Atalanta only have Coppa Italia to contend for, to Donyell Malen hattrick heroics when Roma win as Gasperini and Ranieri clash, Genoa + Cagliari all but secure top flight football as one of Cremonese and Lecce to join Hellas Verona and Pisa in Serie B, and analysis of damning FIGC report on state of health of Italian football, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 32 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 32 Episode Overview 02:18 Inter Milan - A Comeback Worthy Of Scudetto Champions After Dumfries Brace 17:04 Como - Nico Paz Shines As Fabregas Tactically Schools Chivu But Mistakes Costly 25:04 Napoli - Title Defence Ends With Draw Against A An Arteta Inspired Parma 28:03 Antonio Conte To Italy - Probable XI, Tactics, Winners, Losers & More 39:19 AC Milan - Collapse Of Form As Rafael Leao Booed By San Siro Crowd 49:20 Udinese - Another Big Game Scalp By Runjaic Who Does Double At San Siro 52:16 Juventus - Boga Scored Again In Important Scalp In Champions League Race 57:44 Atalanta - Focus Now On Coppa Italia Semifinal After Out Of Top 4 Race 59:30 Roma - Malen Hattrick Cements Position As Best January Signing 01:04:52 Best Of The Rest - Genoa & Cagliari Secure Serie A Football As Lecce Vs Cremonese In Relegation Race To Join Hellas Verona + Pisa In Serie B 01:06:50 FIGC Report On State Of Italian Football - Damning & Grim Reading 01:19:23 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - Gravina Epic Owngoal Brace, Inter Hire Juve Social Media Team?, Crystal Palace Fan Mocking Fiorentina & More 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After failing to qualify for a 3rd consecutive FIFA World Cup, and with only 6 Italian players starting out of 44 in Como 0-0 Udinese & Lecce 0-3 Atalanta on Match Day 31 in the Serie A: is it time to cap number of foreign players in the Serie A? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the hottest topic in Italian football. This is a clip from the free weekly Monday review episode of The Italian Football Podcast. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who is Giovanni Malago, the man tipped to be the next President of the Italian FA - the FIGC? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese do a profile deep dive on the former President of the Italian Olympic Committee. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After Italy's World Cup 2026 qualifying defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the subsequent exits of coach Rino Gattuso and president Gabriele Gravina, what will the new Italy consist of? Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the potential new squad of the Azzurri ahead of Euro 2028, analysing those who could be chopped and could be called up. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rino Gattuso left the Italy manager post after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Who will be the new Italy coach? From Antonio Conte and Max Allegri to Pep Guardiola, Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey look at the options. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From Napoli ending AC Milan Scudetto dreams to push Inter to the wire, Udinese impress again vs a big team, Como draw heats up top 4 race, should Serie A limit number of foreign players debate, Serie A corruption from international TV deals to youth development involving agents and coaches, to Juventus see off Genoa as Spalletti will stay, and Atalanta set up top 4 showdown with Juve, Fiorentina and Sassuolo win makes Serie B relegation race a three horse race between Lecce, Cremonese and Cagliari as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 31 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 31 Episode Overview 01:51 Napoli End AC Milan Scudetto Dream As Conte Shows Interest In Azzurri Job 17:40 Udinese 0-0 Como With 1 Italian Starter: Time To Limit Number Of Foreign Players? 25:50 Italian Youth Development System Corruption: Coaches & Agents Roles 40:01 The Serie A International TV Deal Corruption: BeIn Sport & Abu Dhabi TV Scandal 50:12 Como Off Day Reduces Top 4 Point Lead To 1 Point Ahead Of Inter Clash 51:29 Udinese Big Game Record Under Kosta Runjaic Continues To Impress 53:29 Juventus See Off Genoa As Spalletti Contract Extension Seems Done 59:20 Atalanta Dominant Win Sets Up Top 4 Showdown This Weekend Vs Juve 01:01:11 Best Of The Rest - Sassuolo & Fiorentina Wins Make Relegation Race Between Cremonese, Lecce & Cagliari 01:04:48 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - Gattuso Shows Character, Calhanoglu Rocket, Bosnia Ball Boy Heroics, Gravina "Professional Sports" Gaffe, Azzurri Players FIFA World Cup Bonus Owngoal. 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goals from Lautaro Martinez x 2, Marcus Thuram, Nicolo Barella and a rocket from Hakan Calhanoglu gave Inter Milan a 5-2 win over Roma, for whom Gianluca Mancini and Lorenzo Pellegrini scored. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey analyse and react to the main highlights from the Serie A Match Day 31 clash at the San Siro in Milan on Sunday. This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Members. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Italy play Bosnia & Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying playoff final on Tuesday. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey look at where this game ranks among the Azzurri's biggest and most important ever matches in history? This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Membems. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A goal from Moise Kean in the first half gave Italy a 1-1 draw away after 90 mins and extra time, against Bosnia for whom Haris Tabakovic scored. This after Alessandro Bastoni got himself sent off. Bosnia won the penalty shootout 4-1 after Francesco Pio Esposito and Bryan Cristante missed for Italy, an Italy who now miss their third consecutive World Cup. Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoff Qualifiers Semifinal Path A match at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica on Tuesday. This is a post-match reaction from The Italian Football Podcast. If you want to support us and get every episode (with no ad's), 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Italy play Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday in Zenica in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying Playoff final. What changes will Azzurri manager Gennaro Gattuso make following the semi-final win over Northern Ireland? Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview and discuss the possible line-ups and latest team news ahead of the match. Who do you think should start? This is a clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patrons and YouTube Membems. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FIFA 2026 World Cup qualification - UEFA second round - playoff final between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy takes place on Tuesday 31 March at 2045 CET in Zenica. Carlo Garganese previews the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions. Who do you think will win? Who will score? This is a preview episode of The Italian Football Podcast. If you want to support us and get every episode (with no ad's), 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, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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