The Calcio Guys

Ten days after Italy were crowned champions of Europe, the guys got together for one last episode of Season 3 of The Calcio Guys to chat about the Azzurri with Jerry Mancini from The Calcio Connection Podcast. Plus, we looked at some of the coaching changes in the Serie A and how it impacts the 2021-22 season. Episode 111 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spo...

SIAMO I CAMPIONI D'EUROPA! Unbelievable words we didn't think we'd speak back in November 2017. Italy beat England 3-2 in penalties at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, July 11, 2021 to claim their second European Championship, and first title since 2006. The guys get together for a special live episode to remember the Men in Blue and what this means for the Italian community worldwide. Episode 109 of th...

The Azzurri defeated Spain 4-2 on penalties in the semi-final of EURO 2020 and are going to their first final since 2012, looking for their first trophy in 15 years! The guys were pumped and Richard Kharman from Serie A Sitdown joined us to talk about the win and Italy's chances at winning the European Championship. Episode 109 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTune...

With two days to go until Italy's quarter-final match at EURO 2020 against Belgium, Gianluca (InterPhilly on Twitter) joined the guys to talk about expectations for the Azzurri in the match and how to limit Lukaku's scoring chances. Also, we discussed some of the shocking games from the Round of 16 and how that affects the Italian team. Episode 108 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, G...

Following the Azzurri's 1-0 win vs Wales, Twitter famous NapoliSansone joins Nicholas, Adreano, and Gianni to preview the Round of 16 matchup against Austria. Plus, we look at the rest of the tournament bracket to try to predict who will win the tournament. Episode 107 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Twitter: https:...

After Italy's 3-0 wins against Turkey and Switzerland in the group stage of EURO 2020, Martino Puccio from the State of Play Podcast joined us to chat Azzurri and some expectations for the rest of the tournament. Episode 106 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCalcioGuys Facebook: www.fac...

Just days before Italy kicks off EURO 2020 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome against Turkey, Angelo from Tdot Italians joins us to give us his thoughts on the match and the Azzurri's upcoming major tournament. Episode 105 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCalcioGuys Facebook: www.facebook....

With the kick off to EURO 2020 just a few days away, Danny from 6ixSideCalcio joined us to preview the tournament and give us some predictions on what Italy can do. If Italy won't win, who is our favourite? Episode 104 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCalcioGuys Facebook: www.facebook....

A day after Roberto Mancini announced Italy's squad for Euro 2020, Billy and Moe from Pizza Calcio joined Nicholas and Adreano to break down the roster and rate each position group. There were some surprise omissions, who do you think should have been on the team? Episode 103 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Twitter:...

With the conclusion of the 2020-21 Serie A season, Nicholas, Gianni, and Adreano reviewed the season that was and we gave our Team of the Season. Also, Joe Cappuccino joined us to chat some Juve and Azzurri! Plus, Wednesday was a crazy day in the Serie A with the dismissal of Conte, firing of Paratici, and the Donnarumma news, so we had to talk all about the wild rumours. Episode 102 of the podcas...

After Juventus's 2-1 win in the Coppa Italia, Nicholas, Adreano, and Gianni get together for a post-match recap, and a preview of Serie A Matchday 38. Plus, Roberto Mancini named a 33-man squad ahead of EURO 2020. We look over it and give our thoughts on the preliminary squad! Episode 101 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and m...

To celebrate 100 episodes of The Calcio Guys, Nicholas, Gianni, and Adreano are doing a live broadcast on Spreaker and YouTube. Got any questions or comments? Don't be afraid to drop them in the comments! Episode 100 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCalcioGuys Facebook: www.facebook.co...

The fight for the Champions League spots is already tight enough between Atalanta, Juventus, Milan, and Napoli, but Lazio is right in there too. We spoke to Laziale Nando (@NM_Magnus) about their season and their chances at finishing top 4. Also, Roma stole the spotlight from Inter's Scudetto celebrations after announcing Mourinho as coach for next season. Nicholas and Adreano discussed how he'll...

Inter Milan is just points away from clinching their first Scudetto since 2010. We spoke to Pasquale from Inter Milan Club Montreal about his feelings about the Nerazzurri and what Antonio Conte has brought to the team. Plus, where will Simy end up next season? Will he go down with Crotone or move to another Serie A? Episode 98 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTune...

The biggest news coming out of Europe these past two days is the proposed creation of the 12-team European Super League. Hours after it was announced that the league would be suspended, Steve from the Milan Weekly Podcast joined us to share his thoughts on this whole idea. Plus, we discussed how the Serie A can continue to grow financially and develop in the next few years. Episode 97 of the podca...

After Roma's win over Ajax in the Europa League, friend of the show Mass Riccio joined us to talk about the Giallorossi and previewed their semi-final matchup against Manchester United. Also, Nicholas, Gianni, and Adreano gave each other a virtual hug during the podcast. Listen to find out why! Episode 96 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radi...

Like everything the past year, we decided to change things up with two guests: Raff and Ralph from the Raff and Raff Rant to talk some Napoli. What are their expectations for Napoli's season the rest of the way? Plus, you wouldn't believe what happened to Ralph at halftime at a match at the Stadio San Paolo! Episode 95 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotif...

Following Cesare Prandelli's resignation as Fiorentina head coach, we had Gabe from Il Viola Canadese join us to talk about La Viola and their season so far. What do they need to do to compete with the bigger teams in the Serie A? Additionally, Nicholas and Adreano went over the Azzurri and Azzurrini's matches from the recent international break. Episode 94 of the podcast available on Spreaker, St...

WIth the international break just getting started, it was the perfect time to have Daniel Lucci from World Football Index join us to talk some Azzurri. The senior men's team kick off their World Cup qualifiers while the U-21s play in the U21 Euro 2021 group stage. What's the ideal starting lineup for Italy heading into the Euros? Where does Federico Bernardeschi belong in the team? We answered eve...

A week after Juventus's failure in the Champions League against Porto, Monica Lauriola from the Rejuvenation podcast joined us to talk about what Juve needs to do to fix their problems and create new goals moving towards next season. Gianni and Adreano also looked back on one of The Calcio Guys derbies: Milan-Napoli in Serie A Matchday 27. Episode 92 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher,...

After the Derby della Lanterna last week, Fabrizio from Genoa Club Toronto joined the guys to talk about the Grifone's season and new life under Davide Ballardini. Also, Nicholas had his moment to talk about Juve's failure (again) in the Champions League Round of 16 and what went wrong. Episode 91 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTu...

With Matchday 24 and 25 behind us, Nicholas, Gianni, and Adreano look bad on all the headlines from the latest round of Serie A games. With Inter 6 points up on Milan, is it their Scudetto to lose at this point. Plus, we take a moment to remember Davide Astori on the three-year anniversary of his death. Episode 90 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iH...

After Lazio's 4-1 defeat to Bayern, Steven Moore from The Laziali joined us to talk about the Biancocelesti. How do they rebound after their loss? What do they focus on moving forward? Also, Nicholas, Gianni, and Adreano looked back on some of the refeering controversies in the Champions League, including between Atalanta and Real Madrid. Episode 89 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher,...

Conor Clancy from Forza Italian Football joined us to talk about Atalanta's season, the Gomez dispute with Gasperini, and their Champions League tie with Real Madrid. Can they advance to the quarterfinals? Plus, what's wrong with Juventus? Nicholas breaks down what they can do to improve their goalscoring opportunities. Episode 88 of the podcast available on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iT...

Now that Inter Milan has been eliminated from the Coppa Italia and the Champions League, they can focus fully on the Serie A and the Scudetto race. We talked to Alex Donno from the Calcio Connection podcast about their remainder of the season. Adreano, Gianni, and Nicholas also gave a super early prediction for the Coppa Italia final between Atalanta and Juventus. Episode 87 of the podcast availab...