Pitchside Access

This week on Pitchside Access I’m joined by inspiring young Italian goalkeeper Elia Caprile. From the streets of Verona to the highest level of Italian football, Elia Caprile’s rise has been anything but ordinary. In this exclusive sit-down, the young goalkeeper, currently at Cagliari, opens up on his journey through the footballing ranks, his dream to play for his father’s favourite club Napoli a...

Is Serie A set to make football history in 2026? Adriano Del Monte reveals exclusive details about a groundbreaking plan that could see an official Serie A match played in Perth, Australia — the first ever competitive European league match outside of Europe. From behind-the-scenes negotiations, government involvement, and stadium partnerships to the global strategy behind this move, Adriano takes...

This week on Pitchside Access, I’m joined by legendary Aussie coach Joe Montemurro. Fresh off a dramatic UEFA Champions League exit with Lyon, Joe opens up on his raw emotions, next steps, and the future of top Australian coaches on the world stage. From humble beginnings in Northcote to managing Europe’s elite, Joe shares the powerful story behind his incredible rise. Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy!...

European football hits different - and in this episode, we unpack why. Adriano Del Monte and Scott Walton dive deep into the raw emotion, unmatched energy, and cultural depth of European football fandom. The influence that football fandom has on cities and its regions in Europe is unmatched. Fans have a real voice in the club, are capable of influencing key decisions and rely so heavily on the suc...

From dodging traffic in Brazil on scooters to navigating ticket chaos abroad, this episode dives into the raw, real, and often hilarious fan experience around the world. Adriano Del Monte and Scott Walton share wild stories from the stands, compare global football culture to Aussie and American sports, and reveal what it’s truly like to be an away fan — and why the chaos is always worth it. *Youtu...

From World Cup thrillers to Grand Slam epics, join Adriano Del Monte & Alessandro Cracco as they relive their 10 greatest sporting events ever covered live. Who takes top spot? Enjoy the exclusive behind-the-scenes insights & unforgettable moments from these iconic events. Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy! Produced & Edited by: Alessandro Cracco Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriandel...

This week we take you behind the scenes of what it's like to cover the biggest matches in football. From Italy's second division, to my first ever Madrid derby in the Champions League, rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s very best like Ancelotti, Bellingham and Mbappé - it was an insane week in Europe! It’s also a huge week ahead in international football, particularly for the Socceroos wit...

This week on Pitchside Access I’m joined by Socceroos hero, fellow Italian-Australian & great friend John Aloisi. Perfect way to launch this exciting new series, we discuss his move as a teenager from Australia to Europe, in an era where sending letters to loved ones was his main mode of contact. Known for his amazing exploits in an Australia shirt, he shares the unique feeling of growing up an It...

Join Australian-Italian broadcaster Adriano Del Monte as he provides behind the scenes access to some of world football's biggest names, as well as pitch side in Europe covering football's biggest games. ⬇️Follow Adriano Below ⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/adriandelmonte/ Pitchside Access is produced by Mack Kelly. Video and audio production by Producey.