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Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions. A goal from Ferran Torres gave Spain a 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup final. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey analyse and react to the main highlights from the big match in New Jersey on Sunday. This is an extended clip from the weekly free Monday Pod available first 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 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina takes place on Sunday 19 July at 2100 CET in New York. 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 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
Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez gave a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina a 2-1 win over England, for whom Anthony Gordon scored. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey analyse and react to the main highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi final in Atlanta. Do you agree? Do you think Tuchel cost England? Or were Argentina just too good? 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
Inter Milan are closing in on the signing of Israel international Anan Khalaily in a transfer that is causing huge controversy. Some fans and human rights activists believe that Inter are whitewashing both Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people and their apartheid state by buying an Israel international. Nima Tavallaey conducted three important interviews with Dr. Thair Abu Ras of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, Andrew Feinstein who is a former member of the South African parliament for ANC under the leadership of Nelson Mandela, and Palestinian football journalist Bassil Mikdadi from Football Palestine to discuss all aspects of this issue. Timestamps00:00 - Intro: Background - Why We Did This Episode 02:24 - Dr Thair Abu Ras Interview - Who Are The '1948 Palestinians'? 04:38 - "Systemic Discrimination In All Walks Of Life Of Palestinians Who Are Citizens Of Israel" 07:26 - Apartheid In Israel In Practice - The South Africa Comparison09:54 - Relationship Between Palestinian Citizens Of Israel & The State - "Parallel Worlds" 14:47 - How Big Of A Propaganda Win Anan Khalaily Joining Inter Milan Is For Israel 16:34 - The Anan Khalaily Conundrum - The Complexity Involved 22:00 - The Only Way For Israel To Change Its Ways Is Via "External International Pressure" 26:06 - "Inter Milan Fans Should Show Their Disapproval To Anan Khalaily" 29:30 - The Different Forms Of Apartheid In Israel 32:08 - Andrew Feinstein Interview - Why Apartheid South Africa Was Boycotted In Sports 38:06 - "No Normal Sport In An Abnormal Society" 48:40 - How Apartheid South Africa Were Excluded From FIFA & The IOC 52:00 - "FIFA & UEFA Moral Turpitude As Well As Being Materially Corrupt" 55:30 - Bassel Mikdadi Interview - Currently 4-5 Players In Palestine National Team With Israeli Citizenship 59:44 - The Ataa Jaber Situation - From Captaining Israel U21 To Switching To Palestine 01:03:33 - The Lobbying Process Behind Getting Palestinians To Play For Israel 01:07:35 - Israel Interior Minister Called For Ataa Jabeer To Lose Citizenship 01:11:45 - Harassment Of Palestinian Footballers With Israeli Citizenship By Israel 01:14:18 - Why Palestinians 'Choose' To Play For Israel? 01:16:28 - "Mindboggling" How Anan Khalaily Still Plays For Israel 01:18:30 - "Inter Milan Fans Can Support Their Club Without Spending A Red Cent On Them" 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
Is Italy missing the most corrupt FIFA World Cup in history actually a good thing? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Is this the most corrupt World Cup ever? If not which one was? 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
Is Sandro Tonali's top level career over after signing for Tottenham Hotspur? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Is his career over at the highest level? Will this impact the Azzurri in a negative manner? 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
Former England, Sampdoria and Nottingham Forest defender Des Walker joins Nima Tavallaey to talk about almost signing for Juventus and Roma, Roberto Mancini returning as coach of Italy, playing in the Serie A, how Italia 90 changed football and much more. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Welcome Des Walker 00:09 How Italia 90 Fundamentally Changed Football Forever 03:37 Close To Joining Both Roma & Juventus Who Turned To Roberto Baggio 05:08 Pride In Playing For England Vs Some Of The Best Players Ever 06:44 The Gary Lineker Toilet Accident Against Ireland 08:24 Backstory Of Signing For Sven-Göran Eriksson's Sampdoria 09:32 Roberto Mancini Was "The Manager At Sampdoria" 10:24 Asprilla & Papin Were Tough But Van Basten The Toughest Opponent 12:28 Roberto Mancini "The Most Talented Teammate" & Return As Italy Coach 14:45 How England Stop Norway's Erling Haaland & Who Wins The 2026 FIFA World Cup 19:51 England Centre Back GOAT - Who Stays On? 21:18 England 1990 Vs England 2026 - Strongest Lineup? 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
In the fourth club deep dive of the summer, Nima Tavallaey is joined by Radio Romanista and IlRomanista.eu journalist and Roma insider Andrea Di Carlo for the low down on the Giallorossi's summer transfer window. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome Andrea Di Carlo 01:01 - Backstory Claudio Ranieri Vs Gian Piero Gasperini: What Happened? 04:20 - Tony D'Amico's Importance For The Roma Project 06:20 - State Of Play In Mason Greenwood Talks 09:57 - How Roma View The Mason Greenwood Controversy 13:29 - Greenwood Backups - From Crysencio Summerville, Alejandro Garnacho To Nicolo Tresoldi 17:40 - Kerim Alejbegovic "Was Close" When Frederic Massara At Club 18:39 - Left Back & Other Positions Roma Want To Strengthen 22:11 - Paulo Dybala Contract Extension "Imminent" + Matias Soulé Situation 24:01 - Manue Koné Future "Uncertain" - Could Stay 25:39 - No Decision Made On Morocco Star Neil El Aynaoui 27:20 - Evan Ndicka, Gianluca Mancini, Mario Hermoso & Mile Svilar Likely To Stay 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
Campobasso President, entrepreneur and CEO of Underdog Global Partners, Matt Rizzetta joins Nima Tavallaey to talk about a wide range of issues from appointment of Giovanni Malago as new FIGC president, the bid to buy Napoli from Aurelio De Laurentiis and much more. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Welcome Matt Rizzetta 01:46 Giovanni Malagó As New FIGC President 04:02 Why Italian Youngsters Do Well At International Tournaments But Don't Take Final Step 06:46 Underdog Global Partners Vision - Napoli Basketball, Donna Roma & Campobasso 08:50 Globalism Of NBA - From Supporting The New York Knicks To Owning Napoli Basketball 12:33 Campobasso Project - Targeting Serie B Promotion 17:25 Napoli Takeover Talks Backstory - How It Began & State of Play 24:38 Buying Reggina - Family Links Reason Behind Interest 28:25 Vision On Future Of Italian Professional Sports Projects In The Modern Era 33:26 The Global Potential Of Napoli 36:00 Italian Football "Needs A Shot In The Arm" 37:46 Who Will Win The FIFA World Cup: Argentina, Spain, France Or Brazil? 40.25 The Donna Roma Women's Football Project 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
Have AC Milan made a huge blunder losing Mattia Liberali to Cesc Fabregas Como? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Is this a mistake? Or will he be another Italian talent who never fulfills his potential? 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
Who are the bigger flops at the FIFA World Cup out of Germany and Italy given the Germans exit against Paraguay? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Who is the bigger flop? Is Germany in a better position than Italy? 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
In the third club deep dive of the summer, Nima Tavallaey is joined by TuttoJuve.com, Radio Bianconera journalist and Juventus insider Mirko Di Natale for a very revealing interview. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome Mirko Di Natale 01:11 - Backstory How Giovanni Carnevali Was Appointed Juventus CEO 05:28 - Financial Fair Play Forced Sales: Nico Gonzalez & Fabio Miretti 08:11 - Futures Of Bremer & Khephren Thuram + Cambiaso - Frattesi/ Carlos Augusto Swap 11:10 - The Dusan Vlahovic Chapter Is Closed 13:15 - Vincenzo Italiano Wants Arthur Melo & Michele Di Gregorio At Besiktas 16:38 - Vasilije Adzic & Lois Openda To Leave 18:58 - Koopmeiners Situation + Douglas Luiz Could Stay As Luciano Spalletti Rates Him 22:21 - Dibu Martinez Tops Juventus List For Goalkeeping Position 24:38 - Randal Kolo Muani Tops Juventus List For Striker Position 27:18 - Fullbacks In: From Matteo Ruggeri To Emil Holm & Óscar Mingueza 29:52 - Brahim Diaz Difficult But Albert Gudmundsson Or Nicolo Zaniolo Are Targets 32:55 - Tarek Muharemovic Wants Juventus Who Want Him Too With Lucumi Also Linked 36:50 - Atmosphere At Juventus "Much More Positive" 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
How well would Italy have done had they qualified to the 2026 FIFA World Cup instead of Bosnia? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Would Italy qualify from the group? If so how far would the Azzurri have gone? 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
Who are the winners and losers in the Marco Palestra to Chelsea transfer after Inter Milan failed to complete the signing? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Did Marotta mess this up? Or is it because the EPL clubs are too strong financially? Or a combination of both? 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
Will Ruben Amorim succeed at AC Milan? Does he even stand a chance to or is the dysfunctional state of the Rossoneri to much to overcome? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Is Amorim the right man? If not who is your choice? Or is this another example of RedBird just hoping something works without a plan? 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
Is Roberto Mancini the right man to take over the Azzurri? Or is he way past his best? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the question sent in from an Italian Football Podcast patron and member. What do you think? Is Mancini the right man? If not who is your choice? 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
In the second club deep dive of the summer, Nima Tavallaey is joined by SportItalia journalist and Napoli insider Vincenzo Credendino for a very revealing interview. From Max Allegri thinking Alex Meret is better than Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, why Aurelio De Laurentiis chose Max Allegri over Vincenzo Italiano, MLS linked Kevin De Bruyne vs Antonio Conte, Romelu Lukaku wanting to stay, and the Napoli takeover bid backstory and much, much more. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome Vincenzo Credendino 01:14 - Antonio Conte Departure 12:45 - Kevin De Bruyne Vs Antonio Conte 21:06 - Vincenzo Italiano Snubbed 25:02 - Max Allegri: What To Expect 30:58 - Chicago Fire & NYFC Want Kevin De Bruyne 34:56 - Romelu Lukaku Wants To Stay But Napoli Wants To Sell Him 37:13 - Allegri Prefers Alex Meret Over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic 38:41 - Exit Rumors: From Anguissa, Lucca & Mazzocchi To Vergara & Buongiorno 41:54 - Players In: From Vlahovic To Khalaily, Mario Gila & More 49:53 - Matt Rizzetta Napoli Takeover 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
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 a new series, Dan Bardell takes a look at players Aston Villa should be looking at this summer transfer window in "RECRUITMENT RADAR".Dan is joined by Nima Tavallaey, Italian football journalist & broadcaster, co-host of The Italian Football podcast to run the rule over Udinese's Arthur Atta. Today's video is brought to you by Oxford Natural — Optimum Day & Night. Visit https://oxfordnatural.com/1874 to find out more and get 70% off your subscription.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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