The Italian Football Podcast
The Italian Football Podcast is your go-to podcast for all things Serie A and Calcio. Italian football broadcasters and journalists Carlo Garganese & Nima Tavallaey host a thrice weekly show to discuss the latest results, transfers, and all the main talking points and hot topics. The Monday episode focuses on reviewing the weekend's Serie A action and is free for all on all podcast platforms. On the Tuesday show we answer all the questions sent in from our patrons, whilst the Thursday show reviews all the midweek action involving the Serie A teams and both of these shows are available for patrons only on Patreon.com/TIFP. Also, every other week we publish a special sit-down interview with a high-profile Calcio guest, which is also free for all to listen to on all podcast platforms.
Episodes
Inter 3-4 Brugge & Villarreal 3-1 Napoli REACTION: CLOWN SHOW 🤡
Breaking down an absolute disaster night for Serie A in Europe as Inter Milan suffer a chaotic 3-4 defeat to Club Brugge at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, while Napoli are brushed aside 3-1 by Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica in Vilarreal!
We pull zero punches on a brutal night of Champions League action. For Inter Milan, a brace from Lautaro Martínez and a late stoppage-time strike from
Mourinho BACK! | Roma vs Real Madrid Champions League Preview! 🟥
🚨 MOURINHO RETURNS TO FACE ROMA!
Nima Tavallaey and Lorenzo Bettoni preview the UEFA Champions League clash Wednesday 14th October, kick-off 21.00 CET at the Stadio Olimpico, covering tactical lineups, team news, odds, and predictions for Roma vs Real Madrid, alongside previews for Napoli, Como, and Inter Milan.
Who do you think wins? Will Roma pull off an upset? Will Mourinho triumph in his re
Lazio SHOCK: Top Of Serie A! 🦅 | Best Inter Marotta Squad? 🔵⚫
Host Nima Tavallaey and guest host Lorenzo Bettoni (Chief News Editor at Football Italia) sit down to break down an explosive, high-stakes Match Day 6 in Serie A that has completely blown the Scudetto race wide open.
📉 THE GROWING JUVENTUS CRISIS
The guys dive straight into the growing crisis in Turin, analyzing the current Juventus crisis under Luciano Spalletti to see why the Bianconeri contin
Was Andrea Pirlo Debacle A Blessing In Disguise For Italy? 🇮🇹🧠
🧠 WAS THE ANDREA PIRLO DEBACLE A BLESSING IN DISGUISE FOR ITALY?
Nima Tavallaey and the returning Sheridan Bird break down a massive historical and tactical debate, analyzing whether Andrea Pirlo being "cancelled" actually saved the Italian national team by forcing the FIGC to look elsewhere and ultimately appoint Roberto Mancini instead!
The guys dive deep into the domino effect behind the sc
Can Chelsea's Palestra Solve Italy's Winger Crisis? 🔵⚡
⚡ CAN CHELSEA'S PALESTRA SOLVE THE AZZURRI WINGER CRISIS?
Nima Tavallaey and the returning Sheridan Bird run a deep tactical analysis on Chelsea's big-money signing Palestra, debating if the teenage sensation is the absolute savior Italy needs to solve their ongoing winger crisis out wide! The guys break down his individual flair, vertical pace, and tactical suitability for the national team.
Is Kayode Good Enough For A Premier League Top 5 Club? 🏴🔥
🏴 IS MICHAEL KAYODE TOP PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB MATERIAL?
Nima Tavallaey and the returning Sheridan Bird break down a massive tactical and transfer debate, focusing on the sensational rise of the Bretford starlet and whether he is already good enough to join a top-5 English Premier League club!
The guys dive deep into Kayode’s defensive ceiling, physical dominance, and technical attributes t
Man City Scandal: Premier League Version Of Calciopoli? 🚨
🚨 THE PREMIER LEAGUE'S CALCIOPOLI?
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese run a deep-dive, explosive tactical and institutional breakdown of the ongoing Manchester City financial investigation, analyzing whether this FFP crisis could completely sink the English top flight the same way Calciopoli altered Italy's Serie A back in 2006.
The guys bust major historical myths, explaining why Calciopoli did
Italy Win EURO 2028? 🏆 | Man City Scandal Sinks Premier League? 🚨
🇮🇹 CAN ITALY WIN EURO 2028?
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese return for a massive weekly flagship review show running a total tactical post-match breakdown of the Azzurri’s dominant 3-1 win over Turkey at the Stadio Renato Dall'ara in Bologna!
The guys dive deep into an optimistic future for Italian football under Roberto Mancini 2.0. They analyze Gianluca Scamacca’s fine opener, Issa Doumbia’
Italy 3-1 Turkey REACTION: Doumbia MOTM + Pio Esposito Goal! 🌟
🇮🇹 ITALY 3-1 TURKEY REACTION!
Nima Tavallaey breaks down all the major tactical fallout from the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna as the Azzurri secure a statement victory on Match Day 5 of League A, Group 1 in the UEFA Nations League!
The high-intensity clash kicked off at 20:45 CET, delivering a massive look into the future of the national team.
We dive deep into a complete post-match break
Dimarco As Winger? 🧠 | Mario Gila Best Defender In Serie A? 🇮🇹
🧠 MANCINI'S TACTICAL MASTERPLAN!
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese break down Roberto Mancini's latest Azzurri blueprints, debating whether Federico Dimarco must be utilized as a winger, and how to maximize Davide Frattesi and Niccolò Pisilli higher up the pitch for Italy!
The guys dive deep into a heavy footballing debate: is an overreliance on data statistics actively ruining individual skil
Man City & PSG UCL Titles Revoked? 🚨 | The Legal Fallout! 🤯
🚨 WILL MAN CITY & PSG LOSE THEIR UCL TITLES?
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese break down the explosive tactical and legal fallout after an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of massive financial rule breaches involving over £900 million in "sham" commercial contracts!
The guys dive deep into the ultimate question: could Man City—and Paris Saint-Germain—face having their hist
Italy vs Turkey Preview! 🇮🇹🇹🇷 | Montella Dead Man Walking? 🚨
🇹🇷 ITALY VS TURKEY PREVIEW!
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese look ahead to the massive upcoming UEFA Nations League clash as Vincenzo Montella faces a major crisis with the media branding him a dead man walking!
The guys run a complete tactical breakdown of the upcoming Italy vs Turkey fixture, analyzing Montella’s defensive headaches and how the Azzurri can expose them.
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France 1 - 1 Italy REACTION: Bastoni Redemption Arc 💎
🇫🇷 FRANCE 1-1 ITALY REACTION!
Italian football journalist Nima Tavallaey breaks down a thrilling, high-intensity tactical battle in Saint-Denis, Paris at the Stade de France as the Azzurri secure a massive point on Match Day 4 of Group A in the UEFA Nations League!
The episode covers a complete post-match tactical breakdown of Roberto Mancini's lineup choices tonight, analyzing how starting Ric
Time To Axe The Veterans? 🛑 | Drop Di Lorenzo & Dimarco? 🤬
🛑 TIME TO AXE THE VETERANS?
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese lock horns in a massive tactical debate following the international fixtures against Turkey and Belgium, questioning which established Italy stars must be ruthlessly dropped from the squad to protect the future of the Azzurri layout!
The guys dive straight into why Giovanni Di Lorenzo MUST be permanently dropped from the starting XI
France vs Italy Preview! 🇫🇷🇮🇹 | Lineups, Odds & Predictions! 🚨
🇫🇷🇮🇹 FRANCE VS ITALY PREVIEW!
Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey break down a massive tactical preview of the high-stakes UEFA Nations League Group A clash as the Azzurri travel to Paris to face Les Bleus!
The Nations League Group A Match Day 3 match between France and Italy takes place on Friday 2nd October at 20.45 CEST at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris.
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New Italy BORN! 🇮🇹 | Kayode Masterclass + France Preview! 🚨
🇮🇹 THE NEW ITALY IS BORN!
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese run a massive tactical review of the international break as Roberto Mancini’s 2.0 Azzurri era kicks into high gear following a dominant dismantling of Vincenzo Montella's Turkey!
The guys dive deep into why Italy is finally enjoyable to watch again, breaking down the perfect tactical blend of immense physicality and technical ability s
Turkey vs Italy 1-4 REACTION: Michael Kayode Dream Debut 🌟
🇹🇷 TURKEY VS ITALY 1-4 REACTION!
Italian football journalist Nima Tavallaey breaks down the tactical fallout from a rainy Centennial Atatürk Stadium in Bursa as goals from Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, Michael Kayode, and Francesco Pio Esposito hand the Azzurri a dominant, statement win over Turkey!
The episode covers Michael Kayode's dream debut performance, the true attacking identity
Ban Influencers From Football? 📱 | De Rossi & Gattuso React! 🚨
📱 SHOULD INFLUENCERS BE BANNED FROM FOOTBALL?
Italian football journalists Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese bring you the final extended clip from our premium Thursday Q&A show, diving straight into Daniele De Rossi and Gennaro Gattuso’s viral claims that social media influencers are ruining football coverage in the media!
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Turkey vs Italy Preview! 🇹🇷🇮🇹 | Top 3 & Worst 3 Mancini Surprises! 🚨
🇹🇷 TURKEY VS ITALY NATIONS LEAGUE PREVIEW!
Italian football broadcasters Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese bring you an extended clip from our premium Thursday Q&A show, running a complete tactical preview of the massive international clash and what to expect from the Azzurri!
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Italy vs Belgium 0-2 REACTION: Stale Mancini 2.0 Debut! 🇮🇹
🇮🇹 ITALY VS BELGIUM 0-2 REACTION!
Italian football journalist Nima Tavallaey breaks down the tactical fallout from Rome as goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukébakio secured a victory for Belgium in this UEFA Nations League Group A clash.
The episode covers a sluggish first half, an improved second-half display, and tactical takeaways for the team heading into the Turkey match.
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Italy Drop Spurs Flop Tonali? 🛑 | Estupiñán Milan Disaster! 🚨
🏴 DROP TONALI? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese answer a massive wave of fan questions, starting with Sandro Tonali’s nightmare form for Spurs and whether Roberto Mancini must completely drop him from the Azzurri starting lineup!
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Italy Football SCANDAL! 🚨 | FIGC President Malagò To Resign?
🚨 ITALY FOOTBALL SCANDAL! FIGC PRESIDENT TO RESIGN?
Italian football journalists Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese break down an explosive institutional crisis shaking Italian football as Giovanni Malagò faces pressure regarding the FIGC presidency, candidacy regulations, potential federation administration, and risks of FIFA/UEFA suspension.
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Italy vs Belgium Preview: Lineups, Team News & Predictions! ⚔️
🇮🇹 ROBERTO MANCINI IS BACK IN THE AZZURRI DUGOUT!
Italian football journalists Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese bring you an extended clip from our flagship Monday show, diving deep into the massive 34-man Italy squad selected for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.
The guys run a complete tactical breakdown of Mancini's roster, analyzing the surprise call-ups and debating the controve
Inter Comeback KINGS! | Is Roma’s Koné Best CM In Serie A? 🚨
🇮🇹 LAUTARO LEADS INTER COMEBACK!
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese break down all the high-drama, tactical masterclasses, and massive team controversies from a wild Matchday 5 of the Serie A season!
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Where Next For Antonio Conte: Man Utd Or Juventus? 🚨 (Q&A)
🔴 WHERE NEXT FOR ANTONIO CONTE: MAN UTD OR JUVENTUS?
Nima Tavallaey and Sheridan Bird debate the massive managerial rumors surrounding Antonio Conte's next destination!
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Plus, they build a fascinating all-t
Top 7 Best (& 3 WORST) Serie A Goalkeepers RIGHT NOW! 🧤 (Q&A)
🧤 BEST 7 SERIE A GOALKEEPERS RIGHT NOW! Nima Tavallaey and Sheridan Bird count down and rank the top 7 best (and 3 absolute worst) goalkeepers currently playing in Calcio.
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Topics covered also include Thiago Motta
Who Is Alessandro Romano? + Serie A A Feeder League? 🚨 (Q&A)
💎 WHO IS ALESSANDRO ROMANO? Nima Tavallaey and Sheridan Bird run a complete profile deep dive on Cagliari’s sensational starlet, Alessandro Romano! They break down his tactical profile, his massive potential in Calcio, and why top clubs are tracking him.
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Is Como’s Champions League Win BAD For Italian Football? 🚨
🇮🇹 IS COMO’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SQUAD BAD FOR ITALIAN FOOTBALL?
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate a massive tactical and cultural controversy surrounding Cesc Fàbregas’ high-flying Como side!
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Juve DISASTER | Moreira Milan MAGIC | Mastantuono EXPLODES! 🚨 (Ep. 588)
Matchday 4 of the 2026/2027 Serie A season delivered pure chaos! Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese break down all the raw and dramatic talking points from a wild weekend of Italian football.
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Carnesecchi IN Donnarumma OUT? + Why Ausilio Left Inter
With Marco Carnesecchi performing at a fantastic level, we tackle a fascinating question sent in from one of our listeners: is he already good enough to legitimately challenge Gianluigi Donnarumma for Italy's number-one shirt? 🇮🇹
Plus, we break down the massive bombshell out of the San Siro: why did sporting director Piero Ausilio abruptly leave Inter Milan with immediate effect? 🟦⬛🚨
Nima Taval
Palestra - Chelsea: Mistake? Fiorentina = Serie A Tottenham?
Following his massive €60m summer move from Atalanta 🟦⬛ to Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea 🔵, and with an injury setback delaying his highly anticipated Premier League debut: did Marco Palestra make a mistake that could stall his development and harm the Azzurri? 🇮🇹
Nima Tavallaey and Sheridan Bird discuss, analyze and debate this question, alongside a deeper look at whether Fiorentina 🟪 are truly the Tott
Should Napoli Sack Allegri? Number 10 Role DEAD? (Q&A) 🚨
After losing 8 of his last 9 Champions League matches, three in a row in all competitions, and 9 of his last 14 matches with both Milan and Napoli: should De Laurentiis sack Allegri?
Nima Tavallaey and Sheridan Bird discuss, analyze and debate this question and other questions sent on from patrons & YouTube Members.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Should Napoli President De Laurentiis Sack
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal REACTION: Ødegaard Rocket Wins 3 Points
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal REACTION: Breaking down Martin Ødegaard's rocket of a goal that made all the difference at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona!
While Napoli defended brilliantly, they ultimately couldn't keep a clean sheet or find an equalizer at home.
Join Nima Tavallaey as he reacts to the main highlights, offers tactical breakdowns of Allegri's low block, and analyzes as well as discusses t
Real Madrid 2-1 Inter REACTION: BRAIN FARTS Gift Mbappe & Co Win
Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde gave Real Madrid a 2-1 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League, for whom Carlos Augusto scored.
Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights, making tactical breakdowns, and discussing the shocking defensive mistakes from this massive Champions League Match Day 1 clash at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, on Tuesday night.
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Napoli Vs Arsenal Preview: Champions League Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More
The 2026/27 Champions League match day one game between Napoli and Arsenal takes place on Wednesday 8 September with kick-off at 20.45 CET at the Stadio Maradona.
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese 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?
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CRAZY Juventus, Inter Milan & Roma Comebacks | Champions League Preview
Gatti rescues Juventus, Milan Cisse mania reaches fever pitch, Captain fantastic Lautaro, Allegri costs Napoli, Dybala + Soulé Roma heroes, Sarri lacks wingers at Atalanta, Nico Paz, Diao & Baturina show, Raimondo shines for Frosinone as Mandragora scores another screamer for Torino, and preview of Match Day 1 in the 2026/2027 Champions League as Napoli host Arsenal, Como at home to RB Leipzig as
Napoli Best XI De Laurentiis Era: From Cavani, Hamsik, Koulibaly & Kvaratskhelia To Lavezzi
What is the best Napoli starting lineup of the Aurelio De Laurentiis era?
Does Gonzalo Higuain get in? Why is Lorenzo Insigne not included?
Nima Tavallaey and Sheridan Bird debate, discuss and pick the best Partenopei XI of the De Laurentiis era.
Do you agree with the picks? Who do you think should have been included? Does Mertens make your team?
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Juventus Vs AC Milan Preview: Serie A Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More
The 2026/2027 Serie A Match Day 3 clash between Juventus and AC Milan takes place on Sunday 6th September with kick-off at 20.45 CET at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Nima Tavallaey and Sheridan Bird 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
Bacary Sagna: Mancini 'Right For Italy' | Spence 'To Do Well At Inter' | Kvaratskhelia To Win Ballon d’or & More
Former Arsenal, Manchester City, Benevento and France international Bacary Sagna joins Nima Tavallaey to discuss a number of Serie A, Azzurri & Champions League related topics.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro - Welcome Bacary Sagna
00:05 - Premier League Inter: John Stones, Curtis Jones, Djed Spence & Manuel Akanji Impact
02:55 - "Djed Spence A Top Player, More Balanced Than Dumfries"
04:14 - "Beau
Serie A, Champions League, Europa League & Conference League PREDICTIONS: Who Wins?
Who will win the Scudetto? Can Inter + Roma reach a Champions League Quarterfinal? How well will AC Milan & Juventus do in the Europa League?
Will Atalanta win the Conference League? Who will be Serie A top goal-scorer? Breakthrough player? MVP? U23 MVP?
Nima Tavallaey and Sheridan Bird discuss, debate, analyze and predict the upcoming season.
Do you agree that Inter will win the title? How man
From Rafael Leao To Como: Serie A Winners And Losers Of The 2026 Summer Transfer Window
Who are the winners of the 2026 summer transfer window in the Serie A? Who are the losers?
What rating do Inter, AC Milan, Juventus, Roma, Atalanta, Lazio, Fiorentina, etc get for the summer mercato?
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the Italian clubs transfers this summer on deadline day as the window closes.
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Deadline Day Chaos! Inter, AC Milan & Juventus 100% | Como Stun Napoli & More
Wasteful Inter saved by Calhanoglu long distance shot, Como high press crack Napoli, Spalletti saved by Juventus rejects, Milan play for Ramos who secures another win for Amorim, Venezia look destined for bottom of the league, Frosinone destroy Fiorentina 100 year birthday party, Ekkelnkamp rocket for Udinese, to another Lazio Frat party, Berardi + Volpato Sassuolo heroes, 2026/2027 summer transfe
Serie A Kits 2026/27 - Tops & Flops: Best & Worst Jerseys Of The New Season?
Which Serie A team has the best kits? Which team has the worst?
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, rate and debate the best 2026/2027 kits in the Italian top flight.
Which one is your favorite? Which one gives you the creeps?
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Inter vs Liverpool, Napoli vs Arsenal, PSG vs Roma, Como vs Barcelona: Champions League Draw REACTION
The UEFA Champions League league phase draw took place on Thursday’s Thursday, August 27, in Monaco.
There were 36 teams in the draw, including Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma and Como.
Nima Tavallaey reacts to the matches and previews the Serie A teams opponents in the league phase.
The pick of the matches sees Inter Milan play Real Madrid and Liverpool, Napoli play Arsenal and Manchester City, Roma
Italy 1982 Vs Brazil 1970 Vs France 1998: Which Is The Best FIFA World Cup Winning Team EVER?
Which FIFA World Cup Winning team is the best ever? Maradona's Argentina in 1986? Zidane's France in 98? Paolo Rossi's Azzurri in 1982? Pele's Brazil in 1958 or 1970?
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze which team is the best team to ever win the World Cup. Which team is the best? Which team is the worst?
Let us know in the comments below
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Napoli & Genoa Fans: A Lovestory
Why do Genoa and Napoli fans have a friendship pact? How did it start? When did it start?
Nima Tavallaey breaks down the history behind a friendship between two sets of fans which prompted Italian pop stars Alfaa and Gigi D'Alessio to record, release and perform a new song titled "Genova e Napoli" ahead of the opening 2026/2027 Serie A fixture between the two sides at the Marassi.
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Inter, AC Milan, Juventus & Napoli Start New Serie A Season With A BANG!
Pio Esposito backheels Inter to a win, cranky Juric at Monza, Juventus attackers can't score when Bremer leads by example, AC Milan catch Cissé-mania, Allegri era starts with De Bruyne controversial goal, the Genoa ❤️ Napoli lovestory as Alfaa + Gigi D'Alessio song gives goosebumps, to Kosta Runjaic's Udinese keep haunting top teams, Como stumble but Ricci + Kean incoming, Sarri launches Gaetano a
Rodrigo Mora: How Well Will Porto Star Do At Roma?
Roma have signed Porto star Rodrigo Mora and Nima Tavallaey breaks down the financial structure of the deal as well as debates and analyzes how well he'll do under Gian Piero Gasperini in the Italian capital.
How well do you think he will do? Will he be a top signing?
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Andrea Pirlo Italy Scandal: Paolo Maldini To Blame For Azzurri Chaos?
Now that the dust has settled somewhat on the Andrea Pirlo scandal, is Paolo Maldini also to blame for the Azzurri chaos which led to his and Leonardo's resignation?
Nima Tavallaey discusses and analyses several questions sent in on the topic from Patrons and YouTube Members on the topic.
Do you agree with Nima? Did Malago do the right thing?
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Serie A 2026/27 FULL Predictions: Scudetto Winner, Best Player, Biggest Flop, Worst Transfer & More
Will Inter retain the Serie A title? Can Como or Napoli mount a scudetto challenge? Are Juventus & AC Milan good enough to finish in the top 4?
Will Roma repeat last season's Champions League finish heroics? Is Sarri what Atalanta need to return to the top of the Serie A?
We predict the Serie A season. What do you think?
Let us know your thoughts and predictions.
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Serie A 2026/2027 Season Preview: Predictions | Probable XIs | Best Transfers & Much More
Will Inter Milan retain their Scudetto crown? Can Juventus or Napoli challenge for the title? Who out of AC Milan, Como, Roma and Atalanta will make the Champions League? Can Fiorentina return to European football?
Are Lazio doomed for midtable mediocrity with Bologna and Udinese? Will Cagliari join Monza, Venezia, Lecce and Frosinone in the relegation race? Who'll be the Capocannoniere? Breakout
Max Allegri - Napoli: Positives & Negatives? Maurizio Sarri At Atalanta: Top Or Flop? Zeki Celik To Shine At Juventus? & Much More (Q & A Pod)
Welcome to another episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions.
Topics include:
- What Are The Positives And Negatives Of Max Allegri Coaching Napoli
- Have Atalanta Given Maurizio Sarri The Players He Needs To Succeed?
- How Well Will Zeki Celik Do At Juventus?
- Is There Anything For Lazio Fans To Look Forwa
World Cup 2026 Review: Best XI, MVP, Flops, FIFA Boycott, The New Italy & Much More
From Ferran Torres writing history for Spain, the end of the Lionel Messi era at Argentina, what the Azzurri can take away from the tournament, The Italian Football Podcast World Cup Awards, including team of the tournament as well as if FIFA has become so corrupt it should be either boycotted or dissolved plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from the 202
Spain 1-0 Argentina 2026 World Cup Final REACTION: Ferran Torres Writes History
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.
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Spain vs Argentina Preview: FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More
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?
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England 1-2 Argentina FIFA World Cup REACTION: Messi & Lautaro Punish Tuchel Disasterclass
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?
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Anan Khalaily: Are Inter Milan ‘Sportswashing’ Genocide & Apartheid by Signing Israel Star?
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 th
Italy Miss The Most Corrupt FIFA World Cup In History
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?
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Why The HELL Is Sandro Tonali Joining Tottenham?
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?
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Des Walker Interview: Close To Juventus & Roma Before Sampdoria, Mancini Italy Return, Marking Van Basten & More
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 & J
Roma Deep Dive: From Mason Greenwood, Alajbegovic, Garnacho To Dybala, Soulé & More
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 - St
Matt Rizzetta Interview: Napoli Takeover Talks With De Laurentiis, Buying Reggina Rumors, Campobasso Serie B Objective & More
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
How The Hell Can AC Milan Lose Mattia Liberali To Como?
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
FIFA World Cup 2026: Are Italy Any Worse Than Flops Germany?
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
Juventus Deep Dive: From Dibu Martinez, Kolo Muani, Muharemovic To Douglas Luiz & More
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 & K
How Well Would Italy Have Done At The 2026 FIFA World Cup?
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 ful
Marco Palestra To Chelsea - Inter Milan Snubbed: Winners & Losers
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
The Story Of Italy’s 2006 FIFA World Cup Victory: From Calciopoli Chaos To Immortality
Summer 2006. Italian football was in crisis. Just weeks before the World Cup began, the Calciopoli scandal exploded, threatening to tear Serie A apart.
Juventus would be relegated, titles stripped, and some of Italy’s biggest clubs found themselves at the centre of the biggest scandal in modern Italian football.
Many believed the Azzurri were finished before a ball had even been kicked. But what
Ruben Amorim To AC Milan: What Can We Expect?
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 s
Roberto Mancini Italy Return: Top Or Flop?
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 Membe
Napoli Deep Dive: From De Bruyne, Lukaku, Milinkovic-Savic To Vlahovic & Much More
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 Napol
Mason Greenwood To Roma: What To Make Of The Rumored Transfer?
Mason Greenwood is being heavily linked with a move to Roma at the express request of Gian Piero Gasperini.
Guest co-host Sheridan Bird (UEFA Champions Journal & Milan TV commentator) discuss, debate and analyze how well the former Man Utd star would do in the Serie A as well as the broader implications this has.
This is an extended clip from the weekly Q & A Pod available in full for all patro
Max Allegri At Napoli: A Disaster Waiting To Happen?
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 patro
Is This The WORST FIFA World Cup In History?
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 c
AC Milan Deep Dive: Gerry Cardinale Thinks Italy Is A THIRD WORLD State
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
Lionel Messi To Como?
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
AC Milan Revolution! Allegri, Tare, Furlani, Moncada OUT - What Next?
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 Ital
Serie A 2025/2026 Team Of The Season Awards
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 Pod
Italy Squad: Samuele Inacio IN, World Cup Flops OUT
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 a
AC Milan & Juventus OUT Of Champions League, Roma & Como IN | Serie A Awards & Final Day Reaction & Much More
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
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