Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast

This week we take in Juve's unexpectedly difficult (and controversial) win against Samp, ask if the slip-ups by the European chasers could allow Juve a way back in to Europe, wonder where Fiorentina's great run of form has come from, and look at why Venezia are slipping back into trouble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take in the action in the "binary" derby between 1-0 specialists Roma and Juve, discuss Fiorentina's great win over Milan, look at the most entertaining press conference in history, and discuss when VAR should and shouldn't get involved... Links: Stefano Bandecchi press conference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week off, we catch up on all that we have missed, including a revival for Italian teams in Europe, and ask whether it can last. We also look at Milan's return to form, Paolo Sousa's start at Salernitana, and take in a seven-goal thriller in Frosinone v Parma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we marvel once again at Napoli, take in Empoli's fine young Italians, discuss the odd offsides in the Juve - Fiorentina game, and hear about Venezia's second victory on the bounce (and why Pohjanpalo has become the peoples' player in Venice). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss a rather uninspiring Milan derby, Giancarlo has a right moan about Fiorentina's latest poor result, and Marco celebrates that rarest of things - a Venezia victory! Plus - Vicario's incredible triple save against Roma. See Vicario's incredible save Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss Napoli's brilliant end-to-end game against Roma, look at the amazing Sassuolo and Monza wins over struggling Milan and Juve, and discuss Fiorentina and Venezia's draws and approach to the January transfer window... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode we kick off discussing all things Juve, from their scandals and points deductions off the pitch to their exciting match against a resurgent Atalanta. Plus, we look at Fiorentina and Venezia's struggles, and compare the attitude and buzz around two of Italy's younger players in Gnonto and Zaniolo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It turns out scraping 1-0 wins against the likes of Cremonese isn't the right foundation to challenge the best team in Serie A... We take in Napoli's magnificent win, wonder how to pronounce Osimhen's name, talk about Fiorentina's loss to Roma and applaud Atalanta's huge win v Salernitana. Plus, we look at Ranieri's return to Cagliari over 30 years later, and discuss the coverage of Serie B (or la...

We pay tribute to a true legend of Italian football after the sad passing of Gianluca Vialli, before looking at the latest action from Serie A. We ask if Napoli still have what it takes to win the scudetto, discuss Milan's slip up against Roma, and wonder if any Juventini would be happy to win the league playing the way they currently are... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

This week we pay tribute to the great Sinisa Mihajlovic following his tragic death. We also look at where the two top of the table clashes have left Serie B, and discuss our Christmas wishes for our respective clubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss Vanoli's Venezia turnaround as the Lagunari grab another victory, wonder whether Cannavaro has stabilised Benevento, pay tribute to the new Genoa manager's playing career, and consider Bari's brilliant season so far. Plus, we even chat a bit about the World Cup (thanks to a Fiorentina connection...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marco can't quite believe at as not only do Venezia win, but there seems to be positive movement on the battle with the club's social media. We also look at De Rossi's struggles at SPAL, and find time to discuss Juve's latest scandal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Serie B this week as we look at a clash of 2006 World Cup winners, discuss the competitiveness of the league, and discover the eccentricities of Mola TV's commentary. Plus - Marco breaks down Venezia's first win in over two months! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fighting talk this week as we recap Marco's fallout with Venezia's official social media account (featuring bonus Pete Doherty) and Giancarlo takes aims at VAR and the refs when Fiorentina face Milanese clubs. Plus, we look at the weekend's other big games, give some betting tips, and discuss the madness of a World Cup in November (and without Italy...!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Fagioli's late goal unfortunately gives Giancarlo more scope for bean puns as we take a look back at a big weekend in Serie A, discuss some of the big VAR decisions of the round, and look at the many ways Venezia seem to be able to find to sink to new lows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back after our brief hiatus with a look at Toro's win over Milan, Marco grudgingly praises Salernitana and we both wax lyrical about Napoli's strength-in-depth. Plus, Fiorentina finally win... but Venezia don't. Is it finally the end for Javorcic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we look at those minnows Juventus and discuss whether their narrow derby win means they have turned a corner, before turning out attention to both ends of the table as we consider Napoli and Atalanta's continued run of results and take in a big relegation clash between Spezia and Cremonese. Of course, then we have to discuss Venezia's latest calamity and ask if the solution would be to...

After the unique feeling of a Venezia victory this week, normal service is resumed for Marco this week as he takes in another defeat (and more questionable refereeing decisions), while Giancarlo enjoys Fiorentina's Euro League win over Hearts. We also take in Udinese and Atalanta's exciting clash of the titans, before looking at the lesser Milan - Juve match and discussing Italy's Euro draw... Hos...

We're back after a short hiatus and the tables are turned as Marco is happy after a resounding Venezia victory, while it is Giancarlo's turn to rant about another subpar Fiorentina performance. We also ask if Monza are good or Samp are just bad, take in the madness at the end of Empoli - Milan game, and also find time to discuss Italy's recent Nations League games and what it means for the future....

We take in another exciting weekend in Italy as Napoli beat Milan, Udinese and Atalanta continue their amazing runs and even Monza grab a win against Juve. We also take in a victory for Fiorentina (yay!) and a draw for Venezia (boo!), and look at the rise of Salernitana's Mazzocchi as he receives his first Italy call up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show we discuss the madness of the finale to Juve v Salernitana, we look at Udinese's unexpected and refreshing start to the season, and then it is Giancarlo's turn to rant as we discuss some debatable VAR decisions in Italy this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Marco pulls himself from his sick bed in order to rant about Venezia's woes, while the guys also take time to appreciate Milan and Napoli's wins, and discuss just how much trouble Juve are actually in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's slightly delayed episode, we look at what is already shaping up to be an exciting scudetto race, discuss how far fans can go when booing other teams, wonder whether Ronaldo to Napoli would be good or bad, and Marco has a rant about hipster shirts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's chaos as Marco finally remembers what it is like when his team win a game... Plus, we talk about Napoli's sensational start to the season, with a close look at one new signing in particular. We also talk about an uneventful Tuscan derby and savour a piece of magic from Mimmo Berardi! See Berardi's goal here: https://youtu.be/ub7VskAAyH4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

WE'RE BACK! Yes, if you've been missing Italian football chats with at least one slightly depressed Scottish accent, you're in luck! We return with a look at some calamitous errors from both players and referees in Serie A, ask whether Roma are the real deal this season, and take in another Venezia defeat, this time from the new surroundings of Serie B. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...