The Italian Football Podcast1004 EpisodesJul 3, 2026
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.
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How The Hell Can AC Milan Lose Mattia Liberali To Como?Jul 3, 20262519Have 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?
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Are Italy Any Worse Than Flops Germany?Jul 2, 20262214Who 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?
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Juventus Deep Dive: From Dibu Martinez, Kolo Muani, Muharemovic To Douglas Luiz & MoreJun 29, 20262714In 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?Jun 26, 20261514How 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?
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Marco Palestra To Chelsea - Inter Milan Snubbed: Winners & LosersJun 25, 20261601Who 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?
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The Story Of Italy’s 2006 FIFA World Cup Victory: From Calciopoli Chaos To ImmortalityJun 22, 20262637Summer 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?Jun 19, 20262074Will 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?Jun 18, 20262281Is 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?
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Napoli Deep Dive: From De Bruyne, Lukaku, Milinkovic-Savic To Vlahovic & Much MoreJun 15, 20263681In 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?Jun 13, 20262343Mason 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.
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Max Allegri At Napoli: A Disaster Waiting To Happen?Jun 12, 20262162Will 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.
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Is This The WORST FIFA World Cup In History?Jun 11, 20264603The 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 StateJun 8, 20262063In 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?May 29, 20263243Should 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.
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AC Milan Revolution! Allegri, Tare, Furlani, Moncada OUT - What Next?May 28, 20262071AC 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.
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Serie A 2025/2026 Team Of The Season AwardsMay 27, 2026987It'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.
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Italy Squad: Samuele Inacio IN, World Cup Flops OUTMay 26, 20261071Silvio 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.
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AC Milan & Juventus OUT Of Champions League, Roma & Como IN | Serie A Awards & Final Day Reaction & Much MoreMay 25, 20267750From 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
Is Pep Guardiola The Greatest Manager Of All Time?May 21, 20262688With 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.
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Italy 2026 FIFA World Cup Dreams OVER After Latest Iran UPDATEMay 20, 20262454The 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.
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Claudio Ranieri To Italy: The Man To Heal A Broken NationMay 19, 20261926Claudio 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.
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Champions League Disaster Causes Juventus Earthquake | Roma Derby Glory | Serie A Reaction & Much MoreMay 18, 20265062From 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 Scude
Roberto Baggio: The Reason For Italy’s Youth Football CRISISMay 14, 20262249Roberto 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.
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Lazio 0-2 Inter Milan - 2026 Coppa Italia Final REACTION: Historic Double Made In RomaniaMay 13, 20261215An 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.
Lazio vs Inter Milan Preview: 2026 Coppa Italia Final Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & MoreMay 12, 2026820The 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?
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Italy WAIT As Iran Make FIFA World Cup ULTIMATUM | AC Milan MELTDOWN | Serie A Reaction & Much MoreMay 11, 20266078From 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 relegatio
Antonio Conte Quits Napoli For Italy National Team?May 9, 20262537Will 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.
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Italy Will Flop AGAIN At World Cup 2030 With Max AllegriMay 8, 2026823AC 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.
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Is Liverpool Legend Alisson Becker Joining Juventus?May 7, 20262455How 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.
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Has FIFA Just Confirmed Iran WILL Play At The World Cup?May 6, 20261027After 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 e
Will Inter Milan Create A DYNASTY? | Juventus BOTTLERS | Allegri OUT? | World Cup Reaction & Much MoreMay 4, 20264042Inter 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
Inter Milan Are Serie A Champions AGAIN: Scudetto REACTIONMay 3, 20261418Inter 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.
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Pep Guardiola To Italy: Probable XI, Tactics, Winners, Losers & MoreMay 1, 2026887Will 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.
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Will UEFA Strip Italy Of EURO 2032 Hosting Rights?Apr 30, 2026643Will 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.
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Should Italy Accept Iran’s World Cup Spot?Apr 29, 20261139Should 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.
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FIFA Congress 2026: Will Italy Replace Iran At The World Cup?Apr 28, 2026919Ahead 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.
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Serie A Referee EARTHQUAKE | Inter Scudetto Wait | Milan vs Juventus Reaction | Italy Or Iran Latest & Much MoreApr 27, 20266630From 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 po
“He Scored 200+ Goals… And No One Talks About Him 😳Apr 26, 2026628Antonio 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 foot
How Ultras Are Destroying Italian FootballApr 25, 20262646Are the Ultras doing their part to help destroy Italian football?
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the topic.
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World Cup TWIST: U.S Push To Replace Iran With ItalyApr 24, 20261817U.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.
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How The 3-5-2 Formation Has Destroyed The Italy National TeamApr 22, 2026980Has 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.
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Italy’s World Cup Hopes REOPENED — What’s Happening With Iran?Apr 21, 20261027With 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.
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Italy’s Mama Crisis | Inter Prepare Scudetto Party | Juventus Chase AC Milan & Napoli | Serie A Reaction & Much MoreApr 20, 20267163From 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 +
How Italy REBUILDS After FIFA World Cup DISASTERApr 19, 2026998FIGC 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.
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BAN Federico Chiesa FOREVER After Italy World Cup ActionsApr 18, 20261852Should 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.
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Max Allegri To Italy: Probable XI, Tactics, Winners, Losers & MoreApr 17, 20262130AC 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.
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Who Is Silvio Baldini? Italy’s New A**-KICKING Interim ManagerApr 16, 20261851Italy 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.
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Marcel Desailly Interview: Silencing Cruyff | Leao Critique | Bastoni - Barcelona | CR7 Win World Cup? | & MoreApr 15, 20261054Nima 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 Talki
Antonio Conte To Italy: Probable XI, Tactics, Winners, Losers & MoreApr 14, 2026803Napoli 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.
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Italy’s Health CRISIS | Inter Comeback Of Champions | AC Milan Collapse | Serie A Reaction & Much MoreApr 13, 20265826From 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 Ma
Should Serie A Introduce A Limit On Foreign Players After World Cup Disaster?Apr 11, 20261520After 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.
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The Man To SAVE Italian football: Who Is Giovanni Malago - Italy’s Possible New FIGC president?Apr 10, 20262410Who 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.
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Kayode & Leoni IN, Bastoni & Barella OUT: Italy’s New Euro 2028 SquadApr 9, 20261674After 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.
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From Conte To Guardiola: The Race To Be The New Italy ManagerApr 8, 20262108Rino 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.
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Italian Football’s Corruption Crisis | Napoli END AC Milan Scudetto dream | Serie A Reaction & Much MoreApr 7, 20265487From 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 a
Inter Milan 5-2 AS Roma REACTION: Lautaro Is BACKApr 6, 20261173Goals 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.
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Italy World Cup Disaster: From Bastoni To Gravina - Calcio Needs A RevolutionApr 1, 20264113Despite an early goal from Moise Kean Italy drew 1-1 to Bosnia and lost on a penalty shootout to Bosnia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoff Qualifiers Semifinal Path A match at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica on Tuesday.
Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey do a deep dive post-mortem analyzing, debating and discussing all aspects of the historic Azzurri debacle.
Which players should no longer be
Bosnia 1-1 (4-1 P) Italy REACTION: The Azzurri FIFA World Cup Trauma ContinuesMar 31, 20261422A 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 th
Bosnia vs Italy: The Azzurri’s Most Important Game EVER?Mar 31, 20262313Italy 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?
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Pio Esposito IN, Retegui OUT: Italy Changes vs BosniaMar 30, 20262290Italy 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?
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Bosnia vs Italy Preview: World Cup 2026 Playoff Final Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & MoreMar 27, 20261453The 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?
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Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland REACTION: Azzurri's 2026 FIFA World Cup Dream AliveMar 26, 2026802Goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean in the second half gave Italy a 2-0 win at home over Northern Ireland.
Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoff Qualifiers Semifinal Path A match at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo on Thursday.
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The Craziest Final Day In Football History | Serie A 2001-02 Scudetto DramaMar 25, 2026629On May 5th, 2002, three teams entered the final day of Serie A with a chance to win the title. Inter Milan were top of the table. Juventus FC and AS Roma were chasing.
Some 90 minutes later, one of the most dramatic collapses in football history had unfolded. This is a special throwback clip from The Italian Football Podcast.
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Italy vs Northern Ireland Preview: World Cup 2026 Playoffs Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & MoreMar 24, 20261004The FIFA 2026 World Cup qualification - UEFA second round - playoff match between Italy and Northern Ireland takes place on Thursday 26 March at 2045 CET at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo. 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
Italy’s FIFA World Cup D-Day | Inter Give AC Milan & Napoli Hope | Locatelli HELL | Serie A Reaction & Much MoreMar 23, 20265874From Inter Milan stumble again away to Fiorentina where Fagioli dominated midfield, Pavlovic scores wondergoal, gifts penalty in AC Milan goalfest win over Torino where Vlasic impresses, McTominay back on scoresheet as Napoli win 4th on the trot, to Como open up cushion in Champions League race when Juventus stumble to decimated Sassuolo, Giampaolo debut Cremonese win, and Italy vs Northern Irelan
One More World Cup Failure Will DESTROY Italian FootballMar 20, 2026847🇮🇹 Italy, four-time World Champions, are facing a defining moment. After Euro 2020 glory and shocking failures in 2018 & 2022, the Azzurri now stand on the edge of another potential collapse.
In this episode, we break down:
⚽ The systemic failures of Italian football
⚽ Why the Northern Ireland playoff is more dangerous than it seems
⚽ The cultural and financial stakes if Italy fail
⚽ How this aff
Is Barella FINISHED? | Italy Recall Bernardeschi? | Azzurri Drop Spurs Flop Vicario? & Much MoreMar 19, 20262189Is Nicolo Barella finished as a top player? Should Italy recall Bernardeschi or Berardi? Should Azzurri drop Spurs flop Vicario?
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Will Italy Replace Iran At The 2026 World Cup? FIFA’s Possible Decision ExplainedMar 17, 20261232Could Italy find an unusual path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
With uncertainty surrounding Iran’s participation in the tournament, speculation has begun about what FIFA would do if a qualified team cannot take part.
Recent geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel have raised questions about whether the Iranian national team will participate in the 2026 World Cup, which w
AC Milan BLOW It After Inter CHAOS | Juventus Vs Como For Champions League | Serie A Reaction & Much MoreMar 16, 20266020From AC Milan Scudetto choke job as Rafael Leao loses it, outstanding Mario Gila shines as Sarri outclasses Allegri in Lazio win, scared Chivu costs Inter Milan 2 points in another refereeing scandal, Atalanta react well to Bayern drubbing, Napoli target 2nd spot after Hojlund and Politano keep win streak alive, to Como favorites for top 4 after Roma win, to Boga and Yildiz star for Juventus who e
Inter vs AC Milan Scudetto Predictions | Top 4 Race | Bastoni Boos & MoreMar 13, 20262353Who will win the Serie A this season: Inter or AC Milan? Which two clubs out of Juventus, Roma, Como, Napoli and Atalanta make top 4? Have the Alessandro Bastoni boos gone too far?
Who do you think wins the Scudetto? Which team misses out on top 4?
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Italy 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs Squad Preview: Chiesa IN, Buongiorno OUT & MoreMar 12, 20262052Italy play Northern Ireland and then potentially Wales or Bosnia & Herzegovina in the World Cup 2026 Playoffs on March 26 and March 30.
Carlo and Nima look at the Azzurri’s probable squad and who they would pick.
Who would you pick? Who would you exclude?
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AC Milan Do Derby DOUBLE Over Inter | David’s Juventus Career OVER | Serie A Reaction | UCL Preview & Much MoreMar 9, 20265563From eternal Modric shines when Allegri leads AC Milan to Derby double over Inter where Chivu fails another big match test, Conte transforms Höjlund into new Lukaku when Napoli continue winning streak, Roma have hearts broken by De Rossi, Jonathan David's Juventus career over but Spalletti & Co's top 4 dreams alive, to Atalanta kicking themselves, Como keep winning, Lecce take fundamentally import
Milan Derby Preview: AC Milan vs Inter - Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & MoreMar 5, 2026721The Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter Milan takes place on Sunday 8 March at 2045 CET at San Siro. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game.
We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.
Who do you think will win? Who will score?
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Giuseppe Rossi Interview: Juve Crisis | Leao Critique | Fiorentina Woes | Inter's Bastoni Gate | Azzurri FIFA World Cup Qualifiers & MoreMar 4, 20261256Nima Tavallaey is joined by former Manchester United, Villarreal, Fiorentina, SPAL and Italy international Giuseppe Rossi to discuss a number of Serie A, and World Cup related topics.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro - Welcome Back Giuseppe Rossi
00:12 Juventus Crisis - How Juve Return To Glory?
01:48 Rafael Leao Critique - AC Milan Hero Or Overrated?
03:30 Fiorentina - Will They Be Relegated To Serie
Roma 3-3Juventus EPIC | Dimarco MVP | Lukaku is BACK | Serie A Reaction & Much MoreMar 2, 20264492From Conceicao rocket as Juventus equalize at the death, Roma outstanding for 75 mins but could end up kicking themselves, State of top 4, Como dismiss Lecce, Atalanta Champions League hangover against Sassuolo, Lukaku back for Napoli who target 2nd spot, to Cremonese sinking without a trace, Leao finally scores for AC Milan, Dimarco stunner for Inter, Folorunsho wondergoal for Cagliari, and Previ
THIS Is How Italy Qualify For The 2026 FIFA World CupFeb 26, 20261170After the disappointing Champions League campaign of Napoli and Inter Milan but with the heroic performances of Atalanta and Juventus in mind, what can the Azzurri take on going into the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers?
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Juventus 3-2 Galatasaray & Atalanta 4-1 BVB REACTION: HeroesFeb 25, 20262040Goal from Manuel Locatelli, Federico Gatti and Weston McKennie, gave Juventus a 3-2 win at home to Galatasaray, for whom Victor Osimhen and Baris Alper Yilmaz scored.
Also, goals from Gianluca Scamacca, Davide Zappacosta, Mario Pasalic and Lazar Samardzic, gave Atalanta a 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, for whom Karim Adeyemi scored.
Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from
Inter Milan 1-2 Bodo/Glimt REACTION: Historic DebacleFeb 24, 20261256A goal from Alessandro Bastoni, cartoonish defending and amateurish tactical approach gave Inter a 1-2 loss at home to Bodo/Glimt, for whom Jens Petter Hauge and Håkon Evjen scored.
Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from the Champions League match at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, in Milan's San Siro district on leg 2 of the play-off.
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RIP Juventus | Scudetto Over | Hojlund & Napoli Fury | Serie A Reaction | Champions League Preview & Much MoreFeb 23, 20266271From Juventus in full crisis after Como loss who are REALLY pushing for top 4, Roma pushing Napoli for third spot who are fuming after refereeing controversy, Atalanta right back in top 4 race, Cremonese in trouble, to Inter Milan kill Scudetto race allowing focus on Coppa Italia, Torino and Genoa could be drawn into Serie B relegation race, and preview of Champions League, Europa League and Confe
Serie A Crisis: Italy Are NOT Qualifying For The 2026 FIFA World CupFeb 19, 20262136Will Italy qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup given the state of Serie A & Italian football as a whole both on & off the pitch?
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