The Anglo-Italian Pod

In our final episode covering the 25/26 Serie A season we have saved the best to last, welcoming the voice of Serie A Adam Summerton to give us his thoughts on the season that was. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final curtain is almost down on the 2025-26 Serie A season, and the drama has reached a fever pitch! From the collapse in Turin to the last-gasp heroics in the relegation scrap, we’ve got everything covered. Juventus in Chaos: The Post-Mortem of a 0-2 Home Defeat The Fiorentina Reality Check: A dismal 0-2 loss at the Allianz Stadium summed up Juve’s season—fragile, tactically lost, and uninspi...

Inter have officially painted Italy black and blue, but while one half of Milan celebrates a historic double, the other half is descending into absolute anarchy. In this episode, we break down the tactical perfection of Chivu’s Inter, the heartbreaking disconnect at AC Milan, and the scheduling disaster that is the Derby della Capitale. Kings of Italy: Inter secured a clinical 2-0 win over Lazio t...

This week, the colors of Milan are Blue and Black as the title race officially ends. We celebrate the champions, dissect the crisis at the San Siro, and look at the rising stars making waves in the capital. The Coronation: Inter clinical 2-0 victory over Parma officially wraps up the title. We reflect on a season of dominance and the party atmosphere at the San Siro. Chivu’s Tactical Masterclass:...

The drama shifted from the top of the table to the very bottom this week as the trapdoor finally opened for two clubs. In this episode, we unpack a weekend of tears in Pisa and Verona, a star-making performance in Sardinia, and a Scudetto party that’s been put on ice—for now. Official Heartbreak: We bid a somber farewell to Pisa and Hellas Verona. After Pisa's loss to Parma and Verona's stalemate...

The Scudetto race is effectively run, and the fallout in Naples is reaching a fever pitch. This week, we break down a chaotic Gameweek 33, from Napoli’s total system failure to Inter’s victory lap, and a shock result that has the "Manager of the Season" conversation shifting toward Reggio Emilia. Napoli’s Nightmare: Scudetto Hopes Dead and Buried The Conte-ADL Fallout: A 2-0 home loss to Lazio was...

The race for the Scudetto might have just reached its inevitable conclusion. From a heart-stopping comeback in Como to a total collapse for the Rossoneri at the hands of Nicolò Zaniolo, Gameweek 32 was a weekend of definitive statements and massive "what-ifs." Scudetto Sealed? Inter’s Great Escape in Como The Comeback of Champions: We break down Inter’s incredible recovery from 2-0 down. How did C...

The Scudetto race is hitting the home stretch, and while Inter looks like a machine, the drama behind them is reaching a boiling point. From Alisson Santos’s magic in Naples to the high-stakes survival scrap in Verona, we’re breaking down a massive Gameweek 31. Inter’s Statement: Clinical Nerazzurri Crush Roma’s Dreams The Big Three are Back: Barella, Lautaro, and Thuram are clicking at the perfec...

0This is the episode we all hoped we’d never have to record. The unthinkable has happened again, and the scars of Italian football have been ripped wide open. We sit down to dissect the wreckage of Italy’s 4-1 penalty shootout loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina, marking a historic third consecutive World Cup absence. The Nadir of Calcio—Italy’s World Cup Dream Dies in Sarajevo Credit Where It’s Due: Bos...

0This is the episode we all hoped we’d never have to record. The unthinkable has happened again, and the scars of Italian football have been ripped wide open. We sit down to dissect the wreckage of Italy’s 4-1 penalty shootout loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina, marking a historic third consecutive World Cup absence. The Nadir of Calcio—Italy’s World Cup Dream Dies in Sarajevo Credit Where It’s Due: Bos...

Scudetto Race Blown Wide Open! Allegri’s Milan Surge as Inter Stumble in FlorenceInter’s Identity Crisis: A Night to Forget in Florence The Chivu Conundrum: Despite an electric start at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Inter failed to kill the game. We ask: What can Cristian Chivu do to stop this attacking slide before the Scudetto slips away? Vanoli’s Vision: Is Paolo Vanoli finally finding the rhythm...

Gameweek 29 Review: The "Cole" Revolution Ashley Cole’s Italian Job: Cesena’s New Era The Managerial Debut: We break down the shock appointment of Ashley Cole at Cesena. With the playoffs in sight, can the former Roma man translate his legendary playing career into Serie B success? The Mission: Why Cesena’s ownership went for a high-profile gamble and what it means for the promotion race. Milan Mu...

Gameweek 28 Review & European Preview (2025/26 Season) Milan 1-0 Inter – Derby della Madonnina Decider AC Milan win a tense Derby della Madonnina against Inter Milan to keep the Serie A Scudetto race alive. A thunderous long-range strike from Pervis Estupiñán seals the victory. We break down the tactical battle and ask the big questions: What state are Inter in right now? Are Milan actually the be...

Gameweek 27 Review & Coppa Italia Preview Roma 3-3 Juventus – Sunday Night Blockbuster at the Olimpico A six-goal thriller between AS Roma and Juventus lights up the Serie A title race. Stunning golazzos, chaotic momentum swings, and elite attacking football in the prime-time slot. But does the contrast in clinical finishing from each side’s strikers explain the gap in their seasons? Are Roma’s fo...

Serie A Gameweek 26 Review & Champions League Comeback Preview | Anglo Italian Podcast The Anglo Italian Podcast breaks down a dramatic Serie A Gameweek 26 (2025/26) featuring managerial sackings, title-race twists, and tightening European battles — before previewing a crucial week of Champions League action for Italian clubs. Torino sack Barone after a directionless campaign ends with a heavy 3–0...

Serie A Gameweek 25 Review, Derby d’Italia Controversy & Champions League Preview | Anglo Italian Podcast The Anglo Italian Podcast breaks down a fiery Serie A Gameweek 25 (2025/26) packed with red cards, refereeing debate, late drama, and title-race tension — before previewing crucial Champions League fixtures and discussing a major managerial move in Europe. The Derby d’Italia is overshadowed by...

The Anglo Italian Podcast dives deep into a dramatic Serie A Gameweek 24 (2025/26), packed with late goals, title-race twists, managerial pressure, and standout individual performances — before turning attention to a big Coppa Italia midweek. Napoli snatch a huge 3–2 win in Genoa, rescued by a very generous late penalty — a result that sparks controversy as Daniele De Rossi fumes post-match and Na...

The Anglo Italian Podcast rounds up all the chaos, goals, sackings, controversy and brilliance from Serie A Round 23 of the 2025/26 season, before turning attention to a busy midweek Coppa Italia. Cagliari continue their excellent form, battering Hellas Verona in a dominant display that leads to Zanetti being sacked — another coaching casualty in Serie A. Pisa lose 3–1 to relegation rivals Sassuol...

The Anglo Italian Podcast recaps a dramatic Serie A Gameweek 22 (23–25 January 2026), packed with Scudetto-defining moments, comebacks, controversies and statement wins — before turning attention to a crucial week of European football for Italy’s top clubs. Juventus demolish Napoli, delivering a potentially season-ending blow to Napoli’s Scudetto hopes, with Khéphren Thuram impressing once again i...

The Anglo Italian Podcast rounds up a decisive midweek stretch in Serie A (16–19 January 2026), where title races shifted, momentum built, and one Scudetto dream officially died — before looking ahead to a huge weekend of European football for Italian clubs. Cagliari shithouse a 1–0 win over Juventus in Sardinia, as we say R.I.P. to Juve’s Scudetto hopes after a brutal night away from home. Fioren...

The Anglo Italian Podcast breaks down a chaotic and dramatic Serie A weekend (10–11 January 2026), featuring title-race tension, late drama, controversy, red cards, and goal-fests — before looking ahead to a crucial midweek round of fixtures. Inter and Napoli share the points at San Siro, with Scott McTominay once again proving decisive and a controversial penalty helping Inter avoid defeat in a h...

The Anglo Italian Podcast breaks down all the key talking points from Serie A Gameweek 18, with title contenders flexing their muscles, relegation drama intensifying, and plenty of controversy — before looking ahead to a crucial Gameweek 19. Inter show their class against Bologna, capitalising on a rotated and tactically confused Rossoblù to underline their Scudetto credentials. Napoli comfortably...

The Anglo Italian Podcast is back to break down a dramatic Serie A Gameweek 15, featuring dropped points in the title race, relegation fears deepening, and statement performances from the league’s biggest stars. Milan drop points vs Sassuolo, with Bartesaghi continuing to impress despite another frustrating result for Pioli’s side. Sassuolo shine again, as Manu Koné delivers a standout performance...

In this week’s episode of the Anglo Italian Podcast, we break down a dramatic Serie A Gameweek 14, packed with statement wins, shock defeats and major storylines at both ends of the table — before previewing a huge midweek of European football featuring Italian clubs. Napoli 2–1 Juventus: Napoli extend their incredible home form with a huge win over Juve, keeping momentum as title contenders. Inte...

Dive into all the biggest stories from Serie A Gameweek 13 as the Anglo Italian Pod breaks down a dramatic weekend at the top of the table and looks ahead to the Coppa Italia Round of 16. In this episode, we discuss: Napoli beat Roma in a huge showdown to go joint-top of Serie A with Milan, with Conte’s side showing title-winning grit. Milan defeat Lazio in a crucial top-four clash as Max Allegri...