The Italian Football Podcast

From Napoli Scudetto door open despite Romelu Lukaku and Giacomo Raspadori scoring, Kevin De Bruyne and Jonathan David linked to Napoli, Nicola Zalewski and Mehdi Taremi shine for Inter Milan in a monsoon, Pierre Kalulu stupidity could cost Juventus Champions League, to Lazio poor but win a point, Riccardo Orsolini stunner cancelled out by Santiago Gimenez brace, and preview of the Coppa Italia Final where AC Milan play Bologna, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 36 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:58 Napoli - Giacomo Raspadori & Romelu Lukaku Score But Scudetto Race Wide Open

19.35 Kevin De Bruyne To Napoli: Waste Of Money Or & Smart Signing?

24:09 Inter Milan - Nicola Zalewski Shines In A Monsoon In Turin

31:24 Juventus - Pierre Kalulu Kills Champions League Football For Juve?

44:24 Why Juventus Will Probably SACK Cristiano Giuntoli

58:16 Lazio - Another Poor Performance But Still Managed To Get A Point

01:01:48 AC Milan - Go Down To Riccardo Orsolini Stunner But Santiago Gimenez Inspires Win With A Brace

01.06:44 AC Milan Vs Bologna Coppa Italia Final Preview - Should Sergio Conceicao Stay With A Second Trophy?

01.20:04 Best Of The Rest - Cesc Fabregas's Como 6th Straight Win, Lecce Draw But Need Win, Empoli Fundamental Win Over Parma & Monza Beat Udinese

01:22:57 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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Which footballer has the best hair transplant? From David Beckham, Antonio Conte to Wayne Rooney, Gianfranco Zola and Carlos Augusto and more.

The Italian Football Podcast patron Andrea Moana sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think about the most successful hair transplant by a footballer after Carlo reveals he missed last week's pods because of the procedure.

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After a fantastic season for both Spain and Barcelona, 17 year old wonderkid Lamine Yamal has awed the world of football. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if the youngster is already the best player in the world as well as ask if he is the best ever 17 year old to play the beautiful game?

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Inter Milan beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time in a thrilling Champions League semi final second leg at San Siro to clinch an epic 7-6 aggregate win. Lautaro Martinez, Hakan Calhanoglu (penalty), Francesco Acerbi and Davide Frattesi scored the goals for Inter, while Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo and Raphinha found the net for Barcelona. Carlo Garganese analyses and breaks down the main highlights and talking points from a dramatic semi final and does an early preview of the Champions League final in Munich against PSG or Arsenal.

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The 2024-25 Champions League semi-final second leg match between Barcelona and Inter Milan takes place on Tuesday 6 May at 21:00 CET at San Siro. 

Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.

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From a Giacomo Raspadori freekick rocket sends Napoli closer to the Scudetto, Lecce Ultras vs Antonio Conte origin story, heavily rotated Inter beat Hellas Verona, crazy top 4 race where Lazio, Roma, Juventus and Bologna separated by 1 point, Atalanta thrash Monza who are mathematically relegated to Serie B, to who has higher ceiling out of Khephren Thuram & Marcus Thuram, and preview of the Champions League and Conference League semifinal leg 2 against Barcelona + Real Betis, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 35 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:39 Lecce Ultras Vs Antonio Conte: The Origin Story Of The Beef

09:20 Napoli - Huge Step Towards Scudetto After Giacomo Raspadori Freekick Rocket

20:55 Inter Milan - Rotate 10 Starters As Kristjan Asllani MOTM In Hellas Verona Win

22:41 Inter Milan Vs Barcelona Champions League Semi-Final Leg 2 Preview - Will Lautaro Martinez & Benjamin Pavard Start?

41:29 Lamine Yamal - Is He The Best Player In The World Right Now?

54:05 Atalanta - Charles De Ketelaere & Ademola Lookman Star As Monza Relegated To Serie B

56:37 Crazy Serie A Top 4 Race - Roma, Lazio, Juventus & Bologna Separated By 1 Point

01:05:48 Juventus - Khephren Thuram Vs Marcus Thuram Who Has Higher Ceiling?

01:17:38 Bologna - Need To Win Coppa Italia To Avoid Ending Season With Nothing To Show

01:19:47 Roma - Mile Svilar The Serie A Goalkeeper Of The Season The Hero Once Again

01:21:47 Fiorentina Vs Real Betis Conference League Semi-Final Leg 2 Preview - Make Or Break Time For Raffaele Palladino & Co

01:23:54 Lazio - Poor Performance Once Again But Beat Empoli

01:25:09 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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Napoli are on the verge of securing their 4th ever Scudetto after Scott McTominay scored a brace against Torino to go three points top of the Serie A with 4 matches left of the season. Nima Tavallaey and guest host Patrick Kendrick discuss if the former Manchester United player should be named the MVP or Footballer Of The Year once Antonio Conte & co secure the title.

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The 2024-25 Champions League semi-final first leg match between Barcelona and Inter Milan takes place on Wednesday 30 April at 21:00 CET in Catalunya. 

Nima Tavallaey and guest host Patrick Kendrick preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.

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From Napoli taking a huge step towards Scudetto after MVP candidate Scott McTominay scores a brace against Torino, Inter Milan risk Zeru Tituli, Matias Soulé continues to shine for incredible Roma, backstory of sad passing of Lecce physio, Atalanta closer to securing Champions League amid Gian Piero Gasperini's future unclear, to Kenan Yildiz stupid red card could cost Juventus top 4 spot, and AC Milan cap off wonderful week with win over Venezia and preview of the Champions League and Conference League semifinal leg 1 against Barcelona + Real Betus, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and guest host Patrick Kendrick break down all the main talking points from Match Day 34 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:38 Napoli - Huge Step Towards Scudetto: Is Scott McTominay The League MVP?

21:55 Inter Milan - Is Zeru Tituli A Reality & How Big Of A Failure Is It?

45:44 Roma - Special Matias Soulé The Hero In Top 4 Race: Did Juventus Make A Mistake Selling Him?

56:38 Lecce - The Sad Passing Of Physiotherapist Graziano Fiorita & Backstory Of What Happened

01:05:31 Atalanta - All But Secure Champions League Football As Gian Piero Gasperini's Future Remains Unclear

01:09:27 Juventus - Will Kenan Yildiz Stupid Red Card Cost Juve A Champions League Spot?

01:14:26 Fiorentina - Beat Empoli To Keep Pressure In Top 4 Race Ahead Of Conference League Semi Final Against Real Betis

01:16:15 AC Milan - Good Week Winning Derby & Beating Venezia: How Do We Rate Sergio Conceicao & Rossoneri's Season If They Win Coppa Italia?

01:23:25 Barcelona Vs Inter Milan Champions League Semi-Final Leg 1 Preview - How Do Nerazzurri Stop Lamine Yamal?

01:39:43 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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Newcastle United and Italy star Sandro Tonali is being linked with a return back to Serie A with Juventus seemingly leading the race.

The Italian Football Podcast patron CJ Barile sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think about the rumors as well as how a proposed transfer could look like.

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With Carlo Ancelotti destined to depart Real Madrid, rumors are rife linking him with a return to AC Milan or Roma as well as taking the Brazil job heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese, discuss, debate and analyze where the legendary Italian tactician should, could and will likely go next at the end of this season.

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The 2024-25 Coppa Italia semi-final second leg match between Inter Milan and AC Milan takes place on Wednesday 23 April at 21:00 CET in Milan at San Siro. 

Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.

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From exhausted Inter Milan bottle job against Bologna, Riccardo Orsolini wondergoal, Scott McTominay saves Napoli to go equal on points in Scudetto race, Ederson the hero as Atalanta all but secure Champions League football, the AC Milan 3-4-3 experiment falls apart, to Matias Soulé and Eldor Shomurodov heroics keep Roma in top 4 race, what next for Carlo Ancelotti after Real Madrid, and preview the Coppa Italia semifinal leg 2 Milan Derby where as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 33 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:37 Inter Milan - No Depth + Physical & Mental Exhaustion Cost Nerazzurri

26:40 Bologna - After Riccardo Orsolini Wondergoal: Is He Ready For A Top Club?

36:25 Napoli - Scott McTominay Saves The Day Again When Antonio Conte Hurls Verbal Grenades At Aurelio De Laurentiis

48:48 Scudetto Prediction - Who Wins The Serie A: Inter Or Napoli?

54:42 Atalanta - Ederson MOTM & Ademola Lookman + Raoul Bellanova Star To End Crisis

58:05 AC Milan - Rafael Leao & Theo Hernandez Disappoint As The 3-4-3 Falls Apart

01:10:20 Roma - Matias Soulé Brilliant Form Continues With Magical Assist For Eldor Shomurodov

01:12:25 Carlo Ancelotti After Real Madrid - Future At AC Milan, AS Roma Or Brazil?

01:24:37 Best Of The Rest - Lecce Hammered By Como But Still Winners As Empoli & Venezia Draw After A Four Goal Thriller

01:26:14 Bologna Vs Empoli & Milan Derby Coppa Italia Semifinal Leg 2 Preview - Will Nerazzurri Walk Into Sergio Conceicao's Trap Once More?

01:36:17 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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After scoring his 9th goal across all competitions to go with his 4 assists, in the Serie A win over Empoli, Scott McTominay has been a huge success under Antonio Conte at Napoli.

The Italian Football Podcast patron CJ Barile sends in a question wondering if Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese agree that Manchester United made a huge mistake selling the Scot to the Partenopei.

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Lazio and Roma drew 1-1 in the Rome Derby in the Serie A last Sunday but the biggest talking point has been the breathtakingly spectacular choreographies, or tifos, that the Curva Nord and the Curva Sud showcased before kick-off at the Stadio Olimpico. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese break down what the two tifo's were referring to as well as discuss how this ranks compared to the best tifos throughout Serie A history.

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The 2024-25 Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Inter Milan and Bayern takes place on Wednesday 16 April at 21:00 CET in Milan at San Siro. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.

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From breathtaking tifo and choreography in Rome Derby, Lazio fail to make dominance pay, Roma saved by fantastic Mile Svilar, Kenan Yildiz shines as Juventus outstanding first half enough to beat Lecce, Mateo Retegui MOTM when Atalanta end crisis, Bologna defence crumbles, Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez show when AC Milan win, to Fiorentina top 4 dreams end in Parma draw, Marko Arnautovic renaissance continues as Inter Milan cap off perfect week with win over Cagliari, Venezia refuse to die in relegation battle, and preview of leg 2 of Champions League, Europa League and Conference League where Inter host Bayern Munich, and Lazio + Fiorentina clash with Bodö/Glimt and Celje respectively as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 32 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

04:31 Derby Della Capitale - Breathtaking Tifo From Curva Nord & Curva Sud

10:23 Lazio - Great Performance But Failed To Make it Pay Lacking In Finishing

16:34 Roma - Matias Soulé Stunner & Mile Svilar Heroics Saves Derby Day

41:46 Atalanta - Mateo Retegui MOTM Performance Ends The Crisis

43:44 Bologna - Vincenzo Italiano Returns To Old Defensive Sins By Strange Lineup Choices

49:47 Juventus - Kenan Yildiz Shines As Oustanding First Half Enough To See Off Lecce

01:01:30 AC Milan - Rafael Leao & Theo Hernandez Put On A Show When Sergio Conceicao Changes Formation

01:12:06 Best Of The Rest - Fiorentina Top 4 Dreams Dead In Parma Draw, Venezia Refuse To Die In Relegation Battle, Venezia Refuse To Die In Relegation Battle, Hellas Keep Picking Up Points

01:13:23 Inter Milan - Marko Arnautovic Renaissance Caps Of Perfect Week

01:23:19 Champions League Europa League & Conference League Quarterfinal Leg 2 Preview - Bayern Away To Inter, Lazio + Fiorentina Host Bodo/Glimt & Celje

01:35:08 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has been very inconsistent since the Rossoneri won the Serie A which begs the question if his career as an elite goalkeeper is already over.

The Italian Football Podcast patron Jack H sends in a question wondering if Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think it's time for the Rossoneri to move away from the French goalkeeper.

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After Atalanta lose their 3rd consecutive Serie A match where they also fail to score a single goal, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze how Gian Piero Gasperini's last season with La Dea could be his worst one to date as well as ask the question if they will miss out on Champions League football next season altogether.

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After Moise Kean scored his 25th goal this season across all competitions for Fiorentina and Italy, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze how good can the Azzurri star become, as well as addressing the comparisons to Victor Osimhen.

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From Manuel Locatelli Juventus screamer, Eldor Shomurodov keeps Roma unbeaten streak in 2025 alive, Atalanta risk top 4 after another loss, Lazio end bad form with impressive win, AC Milan comeback from two goal deficit yet again, Fiorentina king Moise Kean strikes again, to Inter Milan fail to make dominance pay as Parma stage impressive comeback, Lecce, Venezia, Empoli, Cagliari, Torino and Hellas all draw, and preview of leg 1 of Champions League, Europa League and Conference League where Bayern Munich host Inter, and Lazio + Fiorentina clash with Bodö/Glimt and Celje respectively as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 31 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro - Welcome Alfredo Marabese To The Italian Football Podcast

05:58 Juventus - Manuel Locatelli Screamer Biggest Positive On The Night

17:37 Roma - Winning Run Ends But Eldor Shomurdov Keeps Unbeaten In 2025 Alive

27:06 Atalanta - In Freefall After Another Loss: Miss Out On Top 4?

38:44 Lazio - Important Away Win Relaunches Top 4 Hunt

44:34 AC Milan - FC Groundhog Day: Yet Another Comeback From Goals Down

57:48 Fiorentina - King Moise Kean Continues To Rules Supreme

01:08:21 Best Of The Rest - Lecce, Venezia, Torino, Cagliari, Empoli & Hellas Verona All Draw

01:11:41 Inter Milan - Stumble After Again Failing To Make First Half Dominance Pay

01:17:59 Parma - Refuse To Die Without A Fight After Impressive 2nd Half Comeback

01:22:00 Champions League Europa League & Conference League Quarterfinal Leg 1 Preview - Decimated Bayern Host Inter, Bodø/Glimt & Celje Welcome Lazio + Fiorentina

01:38:15 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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After failing to score a single goal and getting a single in the Serie A assist following a penalty miss away to Napoli last weekend since joining AC Milan in January 2025, Santiago Gimenez is being touted as being another Rossoneri January flop signing.

The Italian Football Podcast patron Mike R sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think about why the Mexican international has failed to make his mark, as well as who is to blame for it.

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With 8 matches of the 2024/2025 Serie A season left to play, the race for the Champions League spots are really heating up and it's tighter than ever.

Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze who out of Atalanta, Juventus, Bologna, Lazio, Roma, Fiorentina and AC Milan will miss out on Champions League football next season.

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The 2024-25 Coppa Italia semi-final first leg match between AC Milan and InterMilan takes place on Wednesday 2 April at 21:00 CET in Milan at San Siro. 

Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.

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From Napoli impressive first half display enough to keep Scudetto race alive, AC Milan second half push not enough after penalty miss, Yann Sommer saves Inter Milan who almost gift Udinese a point, Kenan Yildiz magic enough for Juventus to win without impressing, Atalanta horrible form continues, Fiorentina's king Moise Kean continues to impress, to Bologna make it 5 wins from 5, Roma make it 7 wins in a row, analysis of race for top 4 finish and preview of leg 1 of the Coppa Italia Semifinal Milan Derby as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 30 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:41 Napoli - Two Horse Scudetto Race After Impressive First Half

16:06 AC Milan - Groundhog Day: Awful 1st Half Throw Kitchen Sink In 2nd & Almost Equalize

37:03 Inter Milan - Dominant For 70 Mins But Needed To Be Saved By Yann Sommer

46:52 Juventus - Igor Tudor Era Starts With Kenan Yildiz Magic

59:09 Atalanta - Forget Scudetto: Now Risking Champions League

01:05:27 Fiorentina - Moise Kean Heroics Put Viola Right Back In Top 4 Race

01:09:28 Bologna - Five Wins In A Row After Riccardo Orsolini Heroics

01:14:38 Roma - Seven Wins In A Row In The League After Artem Dovbyk Scores Again

01:15:51 Juventus, Milan, Roma, Lazio, Bologna, Atalanta Or Fiorentina: Who Misses Out On Top 4 & Champions League Football?

01:25:48 Best of The Rest + Preview Milan Derby Coppa Italia Leg 1 Semifinal

01:38:06 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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With Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard's Norway the biggest threat to Italy winning their FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying group, many questions have been raised whether or not Italy risk missing out on another World Cup tournament should they finish second in the group.

The Italian Football Podcast patron Michael H sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think about Azzurri's chances of qualifying for the World Cup under Luciano Spalletti.

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After getting knocked out by Germany in the Quarterfinal of the UEFA Nations League, Italy are in Group I of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers where they will be up against Erling Haaland's Norway.

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After Juventus appointed Igor Tudor to replace the sacked Thiago Motta, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze the winners and losers in the Juve squad, what the formation will be as well as what to expect these last 9 matches.

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From a full post-mortem on what went wrong under Thiago Motta at Juventus, what to expect from Igor Tudor, Germany 3-3 Italy thriller, Moise Kean impresses as defence collapse, discussion of if Luciano Spalletti is the right man for the Azzurri, previewing Italy in Group I against Norway, to AC Milan close to appointing Fabio Paratici who could bring Max Allegri or Antonio Conte and preview of Serie A Match Day 30 including Napoli hosting Milan as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the latest talking points from the mad world of Italian football.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:41 Juventus: Thiago Motta Out - Full Post Mortem

22:40 Juve Conquering Space: Lunar Mission To The Moon (!)

35:54 Igor Tudor: What To Expect - Winners & Losers From Vlahovic To Nico Gonzalez

46:11 UEFA Nations League: Germany & Italy Play 6 Goal Thriller After Defensive Howlers

01:11:16 Luciano Spalletti: Is He The Right Man To Lead The Azzurri?

01:13:31 Preview Group I: Italy FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Against Erling Haaland's Norway

01:28:06 AC Milan: Fabio Paratici Coming In - Max Allegri Or Even Antonio Conte In?

01:39:23 Preview Of Serie A Match Day 30 - Big Game Napoli Vs AC Milan

01:41:01 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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Welcome to another episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions.

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The 2024-25 UEFA Nations League quarter final first leg match between Italy and Germany takes place on Thursday 20 March at 20:45 CET in Milan at San Siro. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game.

We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.

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From Inter Milan Scudetto scalp in Bergamo, Atalanta lose their heads, Napoli flop away to Venezia, calls for Juventus to sack Thiago Motta, Fiorentina impress in Juve demolition job, 5 star Bologna serious Champions League spot contender smashing tired Lazio, to a Tijjani Reijnders and Christian Pulisic led AC Milan stage comeback against Como, Roma back in Serie A top 4 race, and preview of Italy Vs Germany first leg UEFA Nations League quarterfinal as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 29 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:22 Inter Milan - Huge Scudetto Scalp & Message Sent Out

17:08 Referee Scandal - Davide Massa's Inconsistency Ruined The Game

19:54 Atalanta - Gian Piero Gasperini Walks Straight Into Simone Inzaghi's Trap Again

27:44 Napoli - Flop Away To Venezia After Dreadful Second Half

35:57 Juventus - Calls To Sack Thiago Motta After Another Complete Shitshow

52:20 Fiorentina - Albert Gudmundsson Shines When Serie A Top 4 Race Tightened

55:54 Bologna - A 5 Star Showing When Lazio Smashed & Right In Champions League Spot

01:00:52 Lazio - Starting To Run Out Of Gas In Both Form & Energy

01:04:10 Roma - Right Back In Serie A Top 4 Race After Another Win

01:08:05 AC Milan - Christian Pulisic & Tijjani Reijnders Mastermind Another Comeback Win

01:12:07 Best Of The Rest: Hellas Verona Pull Off A Win Away To Udinese, Lecce & Empoli Look In Deep Trouble & Genoa Beat Parma

01:14:51 Preview Italy Vs Germany UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg 1: Azzurri & Germany Squad Analysis

01:27:51 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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Former Juventus and Tottenham Director Fabio Paratici is rumored to take over a senior sporting role at AC Milan.

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After being top of the Serie A after 28 match days, all but through to the Champions League quarterfinal & with AC Milan coming up in the semifinal of the Coppa Italia, questions are being raised if Inter Milan can win another continental treble.

Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, analyze and debate if Simone Inzaghi and his Nerazzurri can repeat José Mourinho's historic feat.

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From Inter Milan dramatic 5-goal thriller comeback to beat Monza, Juventus historic humiliation in Serie A, Atalanta re-ignite their Scudetto ambitions, Napoli end 5 game winless streak, Fiorentina in crisis, to Christian Pulisic brace as AC Milan stage a crazy comeback to beat a Lecce led by Nikola Krstović, Matias Soulé the Roma hero who keep winning, and preview of Champions League, Europa League and Conference League Round of Last 16 2nd legs where Fiorentina, Lazio, Roma and Inter are all in action, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 28 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:43 Inter Milan: Dramatic Monza Comeback - Can Nerazzurri Win A Treble?

33:12 Napoli: Back To Winning Ways After Some Good Football

42:44 Fiorentina: Crisis In Form & Performances With Daniel Pradé Causing Chaos

46:06 Juventus: Historic Humiliation - Thiago Motta Project Dead

01:14:24 Atalanta: Dismantle Juve & Scudetto Race BACK On

01:21:56 AC Milan: Christian Pulisic Brace In Insane Comeback Win

01:30:02 Lecce: Nikola Krstovic Stars - Ready For A Bigger Club

01:32:11 Roma: Claudio Ranieri Rotates 7 Players But Matias Soulé Wins It In The 1st Minute

01:35:57 Best Of The Rest: Draws Galore In Relegation Race As Parma, Cagliari & Venezia Held When Bologna Beat Hellas Verona & Very Much In Top 4 Race

01:38:36 Preview Champions League, Europa League & Conference League: Inter Milan Home To Feyenoord, Roma Up Against It Away To Athletic Bilbao, Lazio Favorites At Home To Viktoria Plzen & Fiorentina Uphill Battle At Home To Panathinaikos

01:41:28 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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Should AC Milan star Theo Hernandez having pink hair be allowed in football?

The Italian Football Podcast patrons Lazio T, Nick C, Marty G and Calculator FC all send in questions wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think about the Frenchman's hairstyle and other silly hairstyles in football throughout the years.

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After a humiliating Coppa Italia quarterfinal exit at the hands of Empoli, there is a real risk that Juventus sack Thiago Motta already this season.

Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese detail and list all the things that have gone wrong so far before analyzing and discussing possible replacements ranging from Antonio Conte, Gian Piero Gasperini, Roberto Mancini to Roberto De Zerbi.

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After yet another loss in Serie A following a defensive and individual collapse, voices are being raised if AC Milan will and should Sergio Conceicao before the end of the season.

Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese detail and list all the things that have gone wrong so far before analyzing and discussing how the Rossoneri move on this season as well as further on next season.

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From Philip Billing saving Napoli Scudetto dream, exhausted Inter Milan concede late after Federico Dimarco wondergoal, Atalanta Serie A title dream over, Thiago Motta on Juventus chopping block, AC Milan deep dive as RedBird project in shambles, to excellent Lazio pushing top 4 race to the wire, Roma win as Claudio Ranieri could stay next season, and preview of Champions League, Europa League and Conference League Round of Last 16 1st legs where Fiorentina, Lazio, Roma and Inter all in action, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 27 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:37 Napoli: Philip Billing Keeps Scudetto Dreams Alive

19:32 Inter Milan: Toothless & Depleted But Dimarco Wonder Freekick Saves The Day

43:53 Atalanta: Venezia Blunder Kills Scudetto Dream?

53:15 Juventus: Thiago Motta On Chopping Board

01:11:18 AC Milan: RedBird Project In Shambles - Sergio Conceicao To Be Sacked Now Or In The Summer?

01:56:51 Lazio: Excellent Performance & Position For Top 4 Finish

02:05:08 Roma: Claudio Ranieri Renaissance Continues - Stay As Coach Next Season?

02:09:14 Best Of The Rest: Fiorentina Back In UCL Race, Udinese In UECL Race, Monza Freefall & Bologna's Italiano Love Affair Continues

02:10:45 Preview Champions League, Europa League & Conference League: Inter Milan Away To Feyenoord, Roma Up Against It With Athletic Bilbao, Lazio Favorites Away To Viktoria Plzen & Fiorentina Away To Panathinaikos

02:13:50 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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With Juventus only 8 points off Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A ahead of the Nerazzurri difficult way clash to Napoli, and with Juve playing Atalanta soon, could Thiago Motta lead his men to a shock Serie A title win or at least muster a challenge?

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Is it time for AC Milan to part ways with Theo Hernandez, Mike Maignan and Rafael Leao this summer as part of a summer squad overhaul?

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Despite scoring a brace when Atalanta smashed Empoli 5-0 away at the Serie A this weekend, Ademola Lookman and Gian Piero Gasperini seem to have far from buried the hatchet.  

Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese detail what has happened so far before analyzing and discussing how this impacts La Dea moving on this season as well as further on next season.

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From Napoli crumbling defensively to Como, poor Inter beat Genoa to go top of the league, Ademola Lookman scores a brace in the middle of war of words with Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini, Juventus win 4th straight match in league thanks to Dusan Vlahovic, AC Milan nightmare week continues in comical Torino loss, to Vanja Milinkovic-Savic saves another penalty kick, Lazio and Venezia both lose in goalless draw, and Lorenzo Lucca clownshow, Paulo Dybala wondergoals for Roma in Europa League, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 26 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:28 Napoli: Crumble Defensively In Como Loss
19:48 Inter Milan: Poor Performance But Win To Go Top Of Serie A
30:08 Genoa: Patrick Vieira Has Done A Good Job Since Taking Over
31:30 Atalanta: Ademola Lookman Brace In Middle Of War With Gian Piero Gasperini
49:31 Juventus: Dusan Vlahovic Gifts 4th Straight Serie A Win - Scudetto Outsiders?
01:01:34 AC Milan: Nightmare Week Continues In Torino Loss
01:19:18 Torino: Vanja Milinkovic-Savic Saves 4/5 Penalties - Ready For A Big Club?
01:23:16 Lazio: Needless Draw Against Venezia Which Helps Neither Club
01:26:36 Best Of The Rest: Lorenzo Lucca Clownshow When Udinese Beat Lecce, Moise Kean Injury Scare When Fiorentina Lose, Parma Win On Christian Chivu Debut
01:35:14 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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After Atalanta, AC Milan and Juventus were eliminated in the playoff round of the Champions League against Club Brugge, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven respectively, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese analyze, discuss and debate from a birds-eye view all problems plaguing Serie A and Italian football.

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After Theo Hernandez getting a red card against Feyenoord costing AC Milan a spot in the Round of 16 in the Champions League, discussions are rife as to whether or not this is the final nail in the coffin of his Milan career.  

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After 1-1 draw away to Porto in the first leg of the Europa League playoff clash, Roma coach Claudio Ranieri exploded at the referee and UEFA managing director of refereeing Roberto Rosetti, where Nima Tavallaey details the backstory between Roma and Rosetti.

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From Chico Conceicao and Randal Kolo Muani gifting Juventus 4th consecutive win in all competitions, Inter Milan fail to make first half dominance count as per usual, Napoli lucky to get a point after comical goal, Boulaye Dia equalizer for Lazio who deserved win, to Santiago Gimenez saving AC Milan, Matias Soule scores beauty for Roma and preview of Europa League and Champions League second leg playoff rounds as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 25 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:13 Juventus: Hunger & Grit Decisive In Second Half Turnaround
17:01 Inter Milan: Groundhog Day - Cant Make Dominance Pay
42:11 Napoli: Third Draw In A Row After Again Dropping Points When In Lead
57:03 Lazio: Boulaye Dia Equalizes At Death But Deserved To Win
01:03:42 Atalanta: Scudetto Chances Scuffed?
01:09:14 AC Milan: Jimenez & Gimenez Save The Day
01:13:55 Roma: Matias Soule Freekick Stunner Wins Three Points
01:16:23 Best Of The Rest: Bologna Win Despite Eljif Elmas Stunner, Nico Paz Como Show & Udinese Smash Empoli
01:19:07 Champions League & Europa League 2nd Leg Playoff Preview: Atalanta & Milan To Overcome Deficit, Juve Defending Lead & Roma Home To Porto
01:21:33 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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After Club Brugge 2-1 Atalanta following a scandalous penalty decision by referee  Halil Umut Meler at the death of the Champions League first leg playoff, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese try to make sense of what could be the worst refereeing decision in the UCL since VAR was introduced.

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With Mateo Retegui banging in goals for Atalanta and Italy, and Marcus Thuram not as prolific after Christmas, questions are raised if Inter Milan should cash in on the Frenchman in the summer, and replace him with the Azzurri striker.

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After a poor January transfer window where Napoli sold Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but failed to replace him adequately, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze of Antonio Conte would or should leave if they don't win the Serie A title.

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From poor Napoli blowing a golden opportunity to take charge of Scudetto race, discussion of if Antonio Conte could walk in the summer, Mateo Retegui poker for Atalanta, Randal Kolo Muani saves Juventus in Como win, Mexican-American linkup as Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez lead AC Milan to three points, to Lazio dismantle Monza, Roma win again, Parma in trouble, and preview of Europa League and Champions League playoff rounds as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 24 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:09 Napoli: Scudetto Race Blow After Udinese Draw
17:16 Atalanta: Mateo Retegui 4 Goals All But Seals Serie A Top Scorer Crown
25:05 Juventus: Randal Kolo Muani Keeps Top 4 Dreams Alive
39:28 AC Milan: Christian Pulisic & Santiago Gimenez Save AC Milan
49:31 The Italian Football Podcast Is Hiring
52:52 Lazio: Pedro Brace In Monza Demolition Job
59:34 Roma: Second Straight Away Win After Paulo Dybala Heroics
01:01:21 Best Of The Rest: Parma Risk Relegation, Cagliari Impress, Empoli In Freefall & Torino Draw Genoa
01:05:05 Champions League & Europa League Playoff Preview: Feyenoord, PSV Eindhoven, Club Brugge & Porto
01:07:33 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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After AC Milan 3-1 Roma win in the Coppa Italia quarterfinal, where Santiago Gimenez and Joao Felix impressed, questions are being raised as to how well Milan will do this season.

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From AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli to Inter Milan, Roma, Lazio, Fiorentina and the rest of the Serie A teams, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, analyze and grade the 2025 January transfer window deals of all Serie A clubs.

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From Stefan de Vrij equalizer at the death after frustrating Inter Milan performance, Sergio Conceicao has turned AC Milan into a team, Napoli draw to Roma at the death a missed opportunity or a point won discussion, to Randal Kolo Muani leads Juventus second half comeback after ghosting opening 45, Atalanta continue to drop points in the Serie A after Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic saves a Mateo Retegui penalty, and Moise Kean magic when Fiorentina tight back in top 4 race, Bologna impress, Hellas Verona, Lecce and Udinese record important wins, winners and losers of 2025 January transfer window, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 23 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:04 Inter Milan: Frustrating Performance But Stefan De Vrij Equalizes At The Death
24:54 AC Milan: Sergio Conceicao Has Instilled A Team Spirit
37:59 Napoli: A Missed Opportunity Or A Point Won?
50:27 Juventus: Randal Kolo Muani Leads Second Half Comeback
01:01:00 Atalanta: More Dropped Points & Gianluca Scamacca Injured AGAIN
01:03:34 Torino: Vanja Milinkovic-Savic Penalty Heroics
01:05:34 Fiorentina: Moise Kean Magic Puts Viola Back In Top 4
01:09:13 Best Of The Rest: Fabio Pecchia Parma Crash, Hellas Verona Fundamental Win, Udinese 5 Goal Thriller & Bologna Impress Again
01:12:23 Deadline Day: Transfer Market Winners & Losers January 2025
01:37:12 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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After an emphatic second half performance against Juventus where they once more came back from behind to win, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if Napoli are now favorites to win the Serie A title.

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The Milan Derby between AC Milan and Inter Milan takes place on Sunday 2 February at 18:00 CET San Siro. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game in Serie A.
We look at the probable XIs, team news, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.

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Given the many problems at Juventus, are the Bianconeri headed for a banter era & should John Elkann sell the club?  

The Italian Football Podcast patrons Helge, Daniel and Igor all send in questions wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the situation currently and what can be done looking forward.

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The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview former Sampdoria, Manchester United & England star Lee Sharpe.

From joining Samp thanks to David Platt, working under Luciano Spalletti, to how former club Man Utd made a mistake selling Scott McTominay, Alejandro Garnacho Serie A links, Antonio Conte vs Simone Inzaghi, Napoli's chances to win Scudetto, as well as Inter Milan's chances to win the Champions League and much much more.

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From Romelu Lukaku matchwinner as brilliant Napoli 2nd half performance sending Scudetto message, Juventus collapse after Randal Kolo Muani scored on debut, AC Milan comeback to win at death followed by Sergio Conceicao vs Davide Calabria beef, Inter Milan demolish Lecce after Davide Frattesi quashes transfer rumors, to Mateo Retegui can't stop scoring for Atalanta, Roma win after comeback over Udinese, and Lazio defence crumbles to Fiorentina who are back in top 4 race as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 22 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

Timestamps:
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02:09 Napoli: Romelu Lukaku Matchwinner In Brilliant 2nd Half Comeback
16:57 Juventus: Excellent 1st half followed Up By 2nd Half Collapse
33:46 Inter Milan: Lecce Thrashed In Davide Frattesi Frat Party
45:04 Atalanta: Mateo Retegui Turns On Style In Como Comback
51:16 AC Milan: Dramatic Comeback As Sergio Conceicao Goes To War With Davide Calabria
01:04:05 Lazio Defence Crumbles To Fiorentina Who Are Back In Serie A Top 4 Race In Crazy Ending At Olimpico
01:07:04 Roma Beat Udinese After Two Penalties & Lorenzo Lucca Scores Against Next Club?
01:16:11 Best Of The Rest + Champions League & Europa League Preview: Torino Win After Che Adams Brace, Empoli & Bologna Draw
01:17:52 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week

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After Juventus loan Renato Veiga from Chelsea, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep-dive on the defender.

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After yet another torrid performance and attitude from Douglas Luiz this time in the Champions League, is it fair to bran him as the biggest ever Juventus flop of all time?

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Kyle Walker is on the verge of completing a transfer from Manchester City to AC Milan this January transfer window.  

Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese, discuss, debate and analyze what impact Kyle Walker's transfer to Milan will have.

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From Napoli ending Atalanta Scudetto charge thanks to lethal Romelu Lukaku, Mateo Retegui heroics not enough for Atalanta, Juventus take charge in Serie A top 4 race, AC Milan fall apart again defensively, Andrea Cambiaso - Man City rumours, Kyle Walker close to Milan, to Lautaro Martinez is BACK for Inter, Lazio and Roma both win as Fiorentina gift point to Torino, and preview of Italian teams in Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 21 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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Where would outgoing Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford work out best tactically as well as off the pitch should he move to the Serie A?  

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After Juventus snap up Randal Kolo Muani from PSG and Alberto Costa from Guimaraes, Nima Tavallae and Carlo Garganese debate and discuss how these signings will fare as well as analyze Cristiano Giuntoli's work overall at Juve.

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Napoli coach Antonio Conte confirmed this last weekend that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has handed in a transfer request amid strong links to PSG.  

Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese, discuss, debate and analyze what Aurelio De Laurentiis did wrong to get things to this point.

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From in-depth analysis, discussion and post-mortem on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia transfer request amid PSG links, Antonio Conte and Napoli Scudetto charge, Inter Milan limp to win over Venezia, to Atalanta lucky not to lose to Udinese, Juventus crisis in attack continues in Torino draw, and Suercoppa hungover AC Milan go full English amid Kyle Walker and Marcus Rashford links, Lazio and Roma drop points to Como and Bologna respectively, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 20 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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Are Inter Milan in risk of a mental collapse following the heavy defeat against AC Milan in the Milan Derby Supercoppa Italiana final? 

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Have fans and pundits alike been overhyping Juventus as potential winners of the Serie A going into this season?  

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After yet another setback, this time in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal against AC Milan, more and more calls are made about sacking Thiago Motta as Juventus coach.
Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese, discuss, debate and analyze Motta's tenure at the Bianconeri so far as well as dig deep into Cristiano Giuntoli and his responsibility in these shortcomings.

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From Lorenzo Pellegrini heroics and a Claudio Ranieri psychological masterclass as Roma win the Rome derby, Lazio react well but fail to comeback, potential Derby della Capitale Europa League Final, analysis, discussion and debate if Juventus will and should sack Thiago Motta, to David Neres, Scott McTominay and Amir Rrahmani all shine for Napoli, to Fiorentina run out of steam on and off the pitch, and goalless relegation scraps, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 19 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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In this special post match reaction episode, Nima Tavallaey reacts to how a comical owngoal by unlucky Federico Gatti leads AC Milan to play Inter Milan in the final of the 2024 Supercoppa Italiana.  

- Samuel Mbangula and Kenan Yildiz continue to show the kids are alright at Juventus;  
- Theo Hernandez abysmal defensively missing a sitter for an AC Milan that looked flatter than a pancake;  
- Christian Pulisic and Alvaro Morata turn game on it's head albeit with a bit of luck with Federico Gatti unlucky scapegoat;  
- A festival of missed sitters across both semifinals between Dusan Vlahovic, Theo Hernandez and Lautaro Martinez;  
- What to expect from AC Milan Vs Inter Milan in 2024 Supercoppa Italiana Final;  

And much more  

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Welcome to an episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions.  

Topics include:
- Did Juventus make a mistake selling Dean Huijsen to Bournemouth?
- How well will Empoli's Jacopo Fazzini do at Lazio?
- Can Roma finish in the top 6 in the Serie A & win the Europa League?
- What is the current status of Inter Milan & AC Milan's project of renovating the San Siro?
- Will Ivan Juric fail or manage to save Southampton from relegation in the Premier League?  

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After AC Milan draw Roma and sack Paulo Fonseca and appoint Sergio Conceicao, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate, analyze and do a full post-mortem on the Fonseca era at the Rossoneri, as well as preview what is to come.

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From a full post mortem on Paulo Fonseca era at AC Milan, what to expect from Sergio Conceicao, Paulo Dybala and Artem Dovbyk linkup for Roma is one of goals of the season, Andrea Cambiaso disasterclass cancels out Khephren Thuram brace for Juventus, Moise Kean continues to impress for Fiorentina, to Atalanta drop points despite second half dominance, Nicolo Rovella stars for Lazio, and scary Inter Milan breeze past Cagliari, Super-Sub Giacomo Raspadori the Napoli hero, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 18 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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As we approach the end of 2024, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a Serie A 2024/2025 mid-season review, naming their worst teams of the season, worst signings of the season, worst coach, biggest flop and much much more.

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As we approach the end of 2024, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a Serie A 2024/2025 mid-season review, naming their teams of the season, signings of the season, best coach, best U21 player and much much more.

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Juventus and Manchester United have been rumored of potentially swapping Dusan Vlahovic and Joshua Zirkzee when the January transfer window opens.

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The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Udinese and Slovenia star defender Jaka Bijol.

From seasonal objectives at Udinese, thoughts in Inter Milan and Premier League links, to who he thinks will win the Serie A + Champions League, who he supported as a kid, as well as who the best defender and striker in Italy is and much more.

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After AC Milan drop points following a poor performance against Patrick Vieira and his Genoa, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if the Rossoneri should sack Paolo Fonseca.

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From Juventus Serie A crisis continues after abysmal draw against Venezia, Dusan Vlahovic vs Juve fans, a perfect storm brewing at AC Milan after poor performance in goalless Genoa draw, Como Hollywood win over Roma, to Vincenzo Italiano controversy with former club Fiorentina after his Bologna win, Romelu Lukaku sends big response as Napoli stage comeback win over Udinese, and Nicolo Zaniolo a scolded hero when Atalanta write history, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 16 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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Inter Milan and Italy legend Marco Materazzi shares his thoughts on Byron Moreno adding that the Italy squad from FIFA World Cup 2002 was the best he has ever played in.

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Reaction to Juventus 2-0 Man City in the Champions League as Federico Gatti put on a defensive masterclass to shut out Erling Haaland.
A former bricklayer, Gatti has had an incredible journey to the top of the game.

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After Juventus drew again in the Serie A this time against Bologna, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if Juve were better off under Max Allegri than they are under Thiago Motta.

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The 2024/25 Champions League matchday six group stage fixture between Juventus and Manchester City takes place on Wednesday 11 December at 21:00 CET in Turin at Allianz Stadium.

Carlo Garganese is joined by Manchester City FC presenter and co-host of the nomoretippytappyfootball podcast Natalie Pike to preview the game and offer insight on Juventus’ opponents.

Natalie also talks about her work and love for Man City, her podcast and modelling career, and why City are struggling more this season.

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From Lazio defensive masterclass when stunning toothless Napoli, the Atalanta Scudetto dream lives on, AC Milan out of Serie A title race, divine Dimarco when Inter dominate Parma, Juventus or Drawventus all but out of Scudetto race after another poor performance vs Bologna, to Thiago Motta Vs Max Allegri debate, Roma smash Lecce, Fiorentina record 8 straight wins in league, and previewing Match Day 6 in the Champions League where Juve Vs Man City, AC Milan Vs Red Star, Bayer Leverkusen Vs Inter, Atalanta Vs Real Madrid and Benfica Vs Bologna, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 15 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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Viktor Gyökeres has been scoring for fun for both Sporting and Sweden this past calendar year prompting many rumors of his future, including several Serie A clubs.  

The Italian Football Podcast patron Missak sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Swedish star as well as how his name is pronounced properly.

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Inter Milan and Italy legend Marco Materazzi shares his thoughts on how well Simone Inzaghi would do at a Premier League club like Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United.  This is a clip from our recent exclusive interview with Marco Materazzi.

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Mehdi Taremi is yet to score in the Serie A for Inter Milan and so, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese analyze and discuss why that is as well as debate if the former Porto striker has been a flop so far at Inter.

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After yet another draw where Juventus failed to create many chances much less score, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a deep-dive on the Juve crisis, discussing, debating and analyzing all aspects of the injuries as well as the goal drought.

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From Edoardo Bove medical emergency during Fiorentina Vs Inter Milan, Scott McTominay continues to score important goals for Napoli, Torino in relegation form, Juventus crisis deep dive dissecting goal drought to injury situation, Tijjani Reijnders stars again for AC Milan, to Lazio stumble against Parma after dreamgoals, and Patrick Viera off to a flyer in charge of Genoa as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 14 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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After their 5th goalless draw in all competitions, this time against Aston Villa in the Champions League, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze who or what is to blame for Juventus goal scoring woes.

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Carlo Garganese reviews another thrilling weekend of Serie A football. Claudio Ranieri shows encouraging signs on his return at Roma despite Romelu Lukaku sealing a big 1-0 win for leaders Napoli. Inter smash Verona for five, while Atalanta, Lazio and Fiorentina all continue their incredible winning runs. Could one of Juventus or Milan miss out on top four after their snoozefest. We detail our second place finish at the Football Content Awards, as well as Nima'a trip to Bedford. The Champions League action is previewed, and we have our usual Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week plus much, much more as Carlo breaks down all the main talking points from Match Day 13 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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After Italy finished 2nd in the UEFA Nations League group following a defeat to France at the San Siro, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze which players Luciano Spalletti should axe, keep and call up as the Azzurri gear up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

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From Italy losing to France at the San Siro after Guglielmo Vicario horror-show, review and analysis of Azzurri in Nations League, which players Luciano Spalletti should axe and which players he should call up in 2025 as FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers commence, to Claudio Ranieri returning to Roma, as well as Juventus terminating Paul Pogba contract, Juve lose Juan Cabal to an ACL, preview of Match Day 13 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season including Napoli vs Roma and AC Milan vs Juventus, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from the conclusion of the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League group stage.

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After AS Roma decided to appoint Claudio Ranieri as manager of the club for a third time, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, analyze and discuss what the appointment will entail for the Giallorossi this season and beyond.

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The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Inter Milan and Azzurri FIFA World Cup Champions Marco Materazzi.

From the infamous Zinedine Zidane headbutt in final of FIFA World Cup 2006, Simone Inzaghi as next Arsenal or Man City coach, rivalry with AC Milan legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, THAT hug with José Mourinho after Champions League win in 2010, Byron Moreno refereeing scandal in FIFA World Cup 2002 and much more.

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The 2024-25 UEFA Nations League A Group 2 match between Belgium and Italy takes place on Thursday 14 November at 20:45 CET in Brussels at the King Baudouin Stadium. 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.

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From Hakan Calhanoglu the hero and scapegoat for Inter Milan, Alessandro Buongiorno outstanding for Napoli, insane Scudetto race as top 6 teams separated by 2 points including Atalanta, Fiorentina and Lazio, crisis worsens after Bologna loss as Roma sack Ivan Juric, Tim Weah the hero when Juventus beat Torino, Rafael Leao brace and Gabriel Zappa in insane match as AC Milan and Cagliari draw in 6 goal thriller, to Lecce sack Luca Gotti and appoint Marco Giampaolo, and preview of Belgium vs Italy in UEFA Nations League, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 12 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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After an impressive performance by Rafael Leao and AC Milan in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, analyze and discuss what the future holds for Leao and Paulo Fonseca.
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After Inter Milan beat Arsenal 1-0 in the Champions League at the San Siro in a defensive masterclass, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and debate whether the Nerazzurri can actually go on and win the biggest trophy in European football?

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The 2024/25 Champions League matchday four group stage fixture between Inter Milan and Arsenal takes place on Wednesday 6 November at 21:00 CET at San Siro.

Arsenal legend Alan Smith helps preview the big game in an exclusive interview with Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey.

Alan breaks down the game tactically and offers his prediction, discusses Riccardo Calafiori, remembers his famous goal in the 1994 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Final against Parma, and much more.

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From Gian Piero Gasperini tactical masterclass and Ademola Lookman show for Atalanta, Antonio Conte outclassed tactically as Napoli come crashing down to earth, Inter Milan win again without impressing just like captain and match winner Lautaro Martinez, to Khephren Thuram and Nicolo Savona shine for Juventus in comfortable win over Udinese, AC Milan lucky in win over Monza, Rafael Leao vs Paulo Fonseca war heats up, Roma in complete crisis and preview of all midweek Champions League matches involving the Italian teams including Inter vs Arsenal and Real Madrid vs Milan, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 11 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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After Nuno Tavares is statistically the best left back in Europe's top 5 leagues so far, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss whether or not Arsenal have made a mistake by selling him to Lazio.  
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After yet another shambolic display from the Juventus defence personified by Danilo, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze just how much the injury to Bremer has impacted Thiago Motta and his side both tactically as well as their approach to games.

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After going 11 points Napoli in the Serie A following a clear 2-0 defeat at the San Siro, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss whether or not AC Milan scudetto charge ended already in late October.
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After getting hammered 5-1 by Fiorentina in the Serie A, Roma are sinking without a trace which leads Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do discuss, analyze and pose the question whether or not the Friedkin family should simply sell the Giallorossi.

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From Juventus new star boy Kenan Yildiz crowning the craziest Derby D'Italia of all time, Piotr Zielinski penalty brace for Inter Milan, Antonio Conte and Napoli go 4 points clear, Mateo Retegui and Atalanta on FIRE, Fiorentina smash Roma who are in complete free-fall, the flood chaos prompting Bologna vs AC Milan to be postponed, to Nuno Tavares continues to impress for Lazio, and preview of all midweek Serie A matches as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 9 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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After nothing short of a disastrous start for Matias Soule and Douglas Luiz at Roma and Juventus respectively, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss why things have gone wrong, and whether or not if either of them can turn it around.  

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After Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta issued statement ahead of Roma match arguing for reduced number of matches due to the explosion of injuries due to too many matches, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze what can be done to address the injury epidemic plaguing football currently, including if the players should go on strike.

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