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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. 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. This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Carlo Garganese, Nima Tavallaey & Rocket Sports Internet Limited.
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- Today21 min
Dimarco As Winger? 🧠 | Mario Gila Best Defender In Serie A? 🇮🇹
🧠 MANCINI'S TACTICAL MASTERPLAN! Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese break down Roberto Mancini's latest Azzurri blueprints, debating whether Federico Dimarco must be utilized as a winger, and how to maximize Davide Frattesi and Niccolò Pisilli higher up the pitch for Italy! The guys dive deep into a heavy footballing debate: is an overreliance on data statistics actively ruining individual skill and flair in the modern game? 🔴 SUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREE: Join our global community to unlock the FULL 1-hour premium Q&A episode completely ad-free, plus instant post-match reaction pods, and exclusive interviews: Patreon Spotify Premium Feed YouTube Memberships They analyze whether Francesco Pio Esposito should play as a lone striker, question if Mario Gila has evolved into the absolute best defender in Serie A, and figure out what is going on with Dejan Kulusevski's current form. Finally, things get highly personal as Nima and Carlo share their ultimate origin stories, revealing exactly how they first fell in love with Serie A football and became die-hard supporters of Inter Milan and Juventus respectively. Plus, they run through Carlo's brutal "Hell Rankings"—grading everyone from John Elkann to Jonathan David! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS IN THIS EPISODE - Mancini Tactics: Dimarco As Winger, Frattesi & Pisilli Roles 📊 - Is Data Overreliance Ruining Individual Skill In Football? 📉 - Should Pio Esposito Be A Lone Striker + Is Mario Gila Serie A's Best? ⚔️ - What Is Going On With Dejan Kulusevski? 🇸🇪 - Carlo's Hell Rankings: From Elkann To Jonathan David 📋 - Origin Stories: How We Fell In Love With Serie A & Our Clubs ❤️ - Outro: Show Teasers & Sheridan's Return Next Week 📣 The Italian Football Podcast is the official podcast of Football Italia, offering tactical breakdowns, exclusive interviews, analysis, debates, and everything Serie A, Azzurri & Italian football! YOUR support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday24 min
Man City & PSG UCL Titles Revoked? 🚨 | The Legal Fallout! 🤯
🚨 WILL MAN CITY & PSG LOSE THEIR UCL TITLES? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese break down the explosive tactical and legal fallout after an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of massive financial rule breaches involving over £900 million in "sham" commercial contracts! The guys dive deep into the ultimate question: could Man City—and Paris Saint-Germain—face having their historical UEFA Champions League titles completely stripped and revoked? 🔴 SUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREE: Join our global community to unlock the FULL 1-hour premium Q&A episode completely ad-free, plus instant post-match reaction pods, and exclusive interviews: Patreon Spotify Premium Feed YouTube Memberships They analyze the breaking news that Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto has officially lost his protected witness status in Portugal, and dissect UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s controversial comments expressing massive concern that City's Emirati owners could sell the club and leave English football entirely. Plus, the guys shift focus to historical debates, questioning if Sir Alex Ferguson is the undisputed greatest club manager of all time, before tackling a series of brutal "Would You Rather" nightmares and giving their thoughts on the potential Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury clash! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS IN THIS EPISODE - Man City Financial Scandal: Will Man City & PSG Lose UCL Titles? 🚨 - Is Sir Alex Ferguson The Greatest Club Manager Of All Time? 🏆 - "Would You Rather" Nightmares + AJ vs Tyson Fury Thoughts 🥊 The Italian Football Podcast is the official podcast of Football Italia, offering tactical breakdowns, exclusive interviews, analysis, debates, and everything Serie A, Azzurri & Italian football! YOUR support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago26 min
Italy vs Turkey Preview! 🇮🇹🇹🇷 | Montella Dead Man Walking? 🚨
🇹🇷 ITALY VS TURKEY PREVIEW! Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese look ahead to the massive upcoming UEFA Nations League clash as Vincenzo Montella faces a major crisis with the media branding him a dead man walking! The guys run a complete tactical breakdown of the upcoming Italy vs Turkey fixture, analyzing Montella’s defensive headaches and how the Azzurri can expose them. 🔴 SUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREE: Join our global community to unlock the FULL 1-hour premium Q&A episode completely ad-free, plus instant post-match reaction pods, and exclusive interviews: Patreon Spotify Premium Feed YouTube Memberships Plus, they dive into a huge youth development debate, breaking down Rafa Benítez’s viral claim that Spain prioritizes youth talent development over raw results compared to Italy, and analyze the core differences between the two footballing philosophies. Finally, things take a hilarious turn as they look back at some of the funniest and dirtiest translation names in football history, before diving into a rapid-fire question block completely designed to annoy Carlo! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS IN THIS EPISODE - Intro: Nima Joined By Carlo 🎙️ - Italy vs Turkey Preview: Montella Dead Man Walking 📉 - Lecce Rapid-Fire Questions Designed To Annoy Carlo 🛑 - Youth Development Debate: Italy vs Spain Philosophy 🧠 - The Funniest & Dirtiest Names In Football History 🗺️ The Italian Football Podcast is the official podcast of Football Italia, offering tactical breakdowns, exclusive interviews, analysis, debates, and everything Serie A, Azzurri & Italian football! YOUR support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago25 min
France 1 - 1 Italy REACTION: Bastoni Redemption Arc 💎
🇫🇷 FRANCE 1-1 ITALY REACTION! Italian football journalist Nima Tavallaey breaks down a thrilling, high-intensity tactical battle in Saint-Denis, Paris at the Stade de France as the Azzurri secure a massive point on Match Day 4 of Group A in the UEFA Nations League! The episode covers a complete post-match tactical breakdown of Roberto Mancini's lineup choices tonight, analyzing how starting Riccardo Calafiori and Moise Kean paid off. We dissect the opening 45 minutes where Italy matched Les Bleus toe-to-toe, Michael Olise's freekick masterclass for France in the 55th minute, and Alessandro Bastoni’s brilliant equalizer in the 68th minute to seal his ultimate redemption arc before Dayot Upamecano's late red card. 🔴 SUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREE: Join our global community! Get every single episode completely AD-FREE, plus exclusive weekly Q&A episodes, post-match reactions, and exclusive interviews: Patreon Spotify Premium Feed YouTube Memberships ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS IN THIS EPISODE - Intro: France 1-1 Italy Reaction 🇫🇷🇮🇹 - Mancini Got Lineup Right: Calafiori & Kean Start 🧠 - Strong First Half: Azzurri Create Major Scoring Chances 📊 - Moise Kean Talents vs Missing Killer Instinct 🎯 - Midfield Masterclass: Frattesi, Fagioli & Tonali Excel Again ⚡ - Did Italy Show Too Much Respect For France in Opening 45? 🛑 - Azzurri Go Toe-to-Toe With Les Bleus & Deserved First-Half Lead 📈 - French Second-Half Gear Shift vs Robust Italian Defense 🧱 - Alessandro Bastoni Redemption Arc: The Ultimate Headline 💎 - Sandro Tonali's Defensive Screening & Michael Kayode Shines 🌟 - Michael Olise Freekick Masterclass Breakdown ⚽ - Azzurri Resilient Reaction to French Pressure 🤝 - High-Intensity & Elite Tactical Quality From Both Sides ⚔️ - Continuous Rebuild Growth Since the Belgium Game 📉 - Math Proof: How the Azzurri Can Now WIN Group 1 League A 🏆 - Defense Tightens Up As Italian Attack Grows Strength to Strength 💪 - Outro: Coming Show Teasers & Weekly Podcast Info 📣 The Italian Football Podcast is the official podcast of Football Italia, offering tactical breakdowns, exclusive interviews, analysis, debates, and everything Serie A, Azzurri & Italian football! YOUR support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 days ago24 min
Time To Axe The Veterans? 🛑 | Drop Di Lorenzo & Dimarco? 🤬
🛑 TIME TO AXE THE VETERANS? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese lock horns in a massive tactical debate following the international fixtures against Turkey and Belgium, questioning which established Italy stars must be ruthlessly dropped from the squad to protect the future of the Azzurri layout! The guys dive straight into why Giovanni Di Lorenzo MUST be permanently dropped from the starting XI. They break down why Bryan Cristante and Gianluca Mancini only seem to look functional within a specific club system, and ask a massive question: should Federico Dimarco be axed from the squad completely if he simply does not suit a back-four layout? 🔴 SUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREE: Join our global community to unlock the full 1.5-hour weekly review episode completely ad-free, plus exclusive weekly Q&A episodes, instant post-match reaction pods, and premium interviews: Patreon Spotify Premium Feed YouTube Memberships Plus, they tackle the midfield engine room to debate if Nicolò Barella should be benched, analyze the ongoing Gianluca Scamacca conundrum, and figure out Moise Kean's absolute best position on the pitch. Finally, they look at how a dynamic pairing of Giacomo Raspadori and Kean could completely solve the manager's winger crisis moving forward! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS IN THIS EPISODE - Which Italy Players Should Be Axed After Turkey & Belgium? 🛑 - Giovanni Di Lorenzo MUST Be Dropped From Azzurri Squad 📉 - Cristante & Mancini System Analysis 🐺 - Should Dimarco Be Dropped IF Not Suited Tactically? ❌ - Keep Barella In The Squad But BENCH Him? 🧠 - The Gianluca Scamacca Conundrum 🔍 - What Is Moise Kean's Best Position For Italy? 🎯 - How Raspadori & Kean Could Solve Winger Issue ⚡ 👉 Search "The Italian Football Podcast" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite player to listen to the FULL EPISODE completely free! We review the latest Serie A games, results, and standings in our free weekly show. The Italian Football Podcast is the official podcast of Football Italia, offering raw reaction to all the latest results, highlights, goals, news, and transfers across Italian football. Follow us: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 5 days ago27 min
France vs Italy Preview! 🇫🇷🇮🇹 | Lineups, Odds & Predictions! 🚨
🇫🇷🇮🇹 FRANCE VS ITALY PREVIEW! Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey break down a massive tactical preview of the high-stakes UEFA Nations League Group A clash as the Azzurri travel to Paris to face Les Bleus! The Nations League Group A Match Day 3 match between France and Italy takes place on Friday 2nd October at 20.45 CEST at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris. 🔴 SUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREE: Join our global community to unlock the full 1.5-hour weekly review episode completely ad-free, plus exclusive weekly Q&A episodes, instant post-match reaction pods, and premium interviews: Patreon Spotify Premium Feed YouTube Memberships The guys dive deep into the probable starting lineups (XIs) and tactical adjustments, debating if Riccardo Calafiori must enter the defense and whether to keep the midfield identical or bring back Nicolò Barella. With France missing Kylian Mbappé and many key players, they analyze the massive opportunity for the Azzurri to completely boss the midfield layout. Plus, they break down the selection headaches out wide between Giacomo Raspadori, Moise Kean, and Nicolò Cambiaghi, discuss if Francesco Pio Esposito can realistically evolve into Italy's Harry Kane, and explain why Samuele Inácio MUST be called up immediately for this squad. Finally, they analyze how fatigue from playing on a wet, heavy pitch against Turkey could impact the team before offering their predictions! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS IN THIS CLIP - Preview France Vs Italy: Who Should Start? 🇫🇷🇮🇹 - The Defence - Bring In Calafiori 🧱 - Keep Midfield Same OR Bring In Barella? 🧠 - France Missing Mbappe & MANY Key Players 🛑 - Opportunity For Azzurri To Boss Midfield 📊 - Raspadori, Kean Or Cambiaghi On The Wings? ⚡ - Can Pio Esposito Become Italy's Harry Kane? 🎯 - Inacio MUST Be Called Up For Squad Vs France 💎 - Tiredness After Playing On Wet Heavy Pitch Vs Turkey A Factor 🏃♂️ 👉 Search "The Italian Football Podcast" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite player to listen to the FULL EPISODE completely free! We review the latest Serie A games, results, and standings in our free weekly show. The Italian Football Podcast is the official podcast of Football Italia, offering raw reaction to all the latest results, highlights, goals, news, and transfers across Italian football. Follow us: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago1h 30m
New Italy BORN! 🇮🇹 | Kayode Masterclass + France Preview! 🚨
🇮🇹 THE NEW ITALY IS BORN! Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese run a massive tactical review of the international break as Roberto Mancini’s 2.0 Azzurri era kicks into high gear following a dominant dismantling of Vincenzo Montella's Turkey! The guys dive deep into why Italy is finally enjoyable to watch again, breaking down the perfect tactical blend of immense physicality and technical ability spearheaded by Michael Kayode's dream debut, Giacomo Raspadori's skills, and Sandro Tonali's midfield control. They analyze Alessandro Bastoni’s massive redemption arc alongside Giorgio Scalvini, and ask the ultimate question: is it finally time to move on and permanently axe veterans like Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Bryan Cristante, Gianluca Mancini, Federico Dimarco, and Nicolò Barella? Plus, they look ahead to the high-stakes France vs. Italy Nations League showdown to debate who must start. Finally, they crown the Esposito brothers historic start as the "Baggio of the Week," expose the dumb institutional scandal that could bizarrely lead to Mancini being removed, and destroy John Terry's epic "Premface" failure! 🔴 SUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREE: Join our global community! Get every single episode completely AD-FREE, plus exclusive weekly Q&A episodes, post-match reactions, and exclusive interviews: Patreon Spotify Premium Feed YouTube Memberships ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS IN THIS EPISODE - Intro: The Roberto Mancini 2.0 Azzurri Era Starts - Episode Overview 🎙️ - Turkey Dismantled - Enjoyable To Watch Italy AGAIN ⚽ - Physicality Combined With Technical Ability: Kayode, Raspadori, Tonali & More 🧠 - Vincenzo Montella Is A Dead Man Walking 📉 - Michael Kayode Has One Of Best Italy Debuts EVER 🌟 - Bastoni Redemption Arc As Partnership With Scalvini Worked Well 🧱 - Preview France Vs Italy - Who Should Start? 🇫🇷🇮🇹 - Time To Move On - Axe Di Lorenzo, Cristante, Mancini, Dimarco & Barella? 🛑 - Baggio Of The Week: Sebastiano & Francesco Pio Esposito Historic Italy Brothers 💎 - Serie ASS Of The Week: DUMB Scandal Could Lead To Mancini Being Removed 🚨 - Premface Of The Week: John Terry's EPIC Premface Failure 🍕 - Outro - Coming Show Teasers & Weekly Podcast Info 📣 The Italian Football Podcast is the official podcast of Football Italia, offering tactical breakdowns, exclusive interviews, analysis, debates, and everything Serie A, Azzurri & Italian football! YOUR support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago26 min
Turkey vs Italy 1-4 REACTION: Michael Kayode Dream Debut 🌟
🇹🇷 TURKEY VS ITALY 1-4 REACTION! Italian football journalist Nima Tavallaey breaks down the tactical fallout from a rainy Centennial Atatürk Stadium in Bursa as goals from Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, Michael Kayode, and Francesco Pio Esposito hand the Azzurri a dominant, statement win over Turkey! The episode covers Michael Kayode's dream debut performance, the true attacking identity of the Mancini 2.0 era, and tactical takeaways for the team heading into the massive upcoming showdown against France. 🔴 SUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREE: Join our global community! Get every single episode completely AD-FREE, plus exclusive weekly Q&A episodes, post-match reactions, and exclusive interviews: Patreon Spotify Premium Feed YouTube Memberships ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS IN THIS EPISODE - Intro: Turkey 1-4 Italy Reaction 🇹🇷🇮🇹 - Michael Kayode's Dream Debut After FINALLY Starting 🌟 - Outstanding First Half Building On The 2nd Half Belgium Blueprint 📊 - Historic Night: Esposito Brothers First To Start Competitive Azzurri Game 💎 - Montella Defensive Nightmares Continue: Destroyed By Mancini 2.0 📉 - Azzurri Fired Up & Brimming With High Energy ⚡ - Kayode Performance Shows Why I've Banged His Drum For Years 🥁 - The True Attacking Identity Of Roberto Mancini's New System 🧠 - Giacomo Raspadori Masterclass Shows How He Should Be Used 🎯 - Another Highly Positive Performance By Cambiaghi & Romano 👍 - Pio Esposito Undisputed Starter vs Gianluca Scamacca Sub Analysis ⚔️ - Why Defense Needs More Time & Italy Fans Must Be Patient 🏃♂️ - Giorgio Scalvini Solid Defensively But Kayode Is Man Of The Match 🏆 - Proof Mancini Must Play Back 4 Even If Dimarco Is Dropped 🛑 - Tactical Preview: What To Expect From France Vs Italy 🇫🇷🇮🇹 - Outro: Coming Show Teasers & Weekly Podcast Info 📣 The Italian Football Podcast is the official podcast of Football Italia, offering tactical breakdowns, exclusive interviews, analysis, debates, and everything Serie A, Azzurri & Italian football! YOUR support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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About The Italian Football Podcast
The Italian Football Podcast is your go-to podcast for all things Serie A and Calcio. Italian football broadcasters and journalists Carlo Garganese & Nima Tavallaey host a thrice weekly show to discuss the latest results, transfers, and all the main talking points and hot topics. The Monday episode focuses on reviewing the weekend's Serie A action and is free for all on all podcast platforms. On the Tuesday show we answer all the questions sent in from our patrons, whilst the Thursday show reviews all the midweek action involving the Serie A teams and both of these shows are available for patrons only. 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. This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Carlo Garganese, Nima Tavallaey & Rocket Sports Internet Limited.
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