The Italian Football Podcast

After Theo Hernandez getting a red card against Feyenoord costing AC Milan a spot in the Round of 16 in the Champions League, discussions are rife as to whether or not this is the final nail in the coffin of his Milan career.   The Italian Football Podcast patron Alex send in questions wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think about the Frenchman's future with the Rossoneri. This is...

After 1-1 draw away to Porto in the first leg of the Europa League playoff clash, Roma coach Claudio Ranieri exploded at the referee and UEFA managing director of refereeing Roberto Rosetti, where Nima Tavallaey details the backstory between Roma and Rosetti. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts...

From Chico Conceicao and Randal Kolo Muani gifting Juventus 4th consecutive win in all competitions, Inter Milan fail to make first half dominance count as per usual, Napoli lucky to get a point after comical goal, Boulaye Dia equalizer for Lazio who deserved win, to Santiago Gimenez saving AC Milan, Matias Soule scores beauty for Roma and preview of Europa League and Champions League second leg p...

After Club Brugge 2-1 Atalanta following a scandalous penalty decision by referee  Halil Umut Meler at the death of the Champions League first leg playoff, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese try to make sense of what could be the worst refereeing decision in the UCL since VAR was introduced. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. If you want to support The...

With Mateo Retegui banging in goals for Atalanta and Italy, and Marcus Thuram not as prolific after Christmas, questions are raised if Inter Milan should cash in on the Frenchman in the summer, and replace him with the Azzurri striker. The Italian Football Podcast patron Matthew P send in questions wondering what Nima Tavallaey and guest co-host Patrick Kendrick think about Retegui at Inter. This...

After a poor January transfer window where Napoli sold Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but failed to replace him adequately, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze of Antonio Conte would or should leave if they don't win the Serie A title. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Yo...

From poor Napoli blowing a golden opportunity to take charge of Scudetto race, discussion of if Antonio Conte could walk in the summer, Mateo Retegui poker for Atalanta, Randal Kolo Muani saves Juventus in Como win, Mexican-American linkup as Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez lead AC Milan to three points, to Lazio dismantle Monza, Roma win again, Parma in trouble, and preview of Europa Leagu...

After AC Milan 3-1 Roma win in the Coppa Italia quarterfinal, where Santiago Gimenez and Joao Felix impressed, questions are being raised as to how well Milan will do this season. The Italian Football Podcast patron A13X send in questions wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the impact AC Milan January signings will have. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode...

From AC Milan, Juventus and Napoli to Inter Milan, Roma, Lazio, Fiorentina and the rest of the Serie A teams, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, analyze and grade the 2025 January transfer window deals of all Serie A clubs. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube podcast...

From Stefan de Vrij equalizer at the death after frustrating Inter Milan performance, Sergio Conceicao has turned AC Milan into a team, Napoli draw to Roma at the death a missed opportunity or a point won discussion, to Randal Kolo Muani leads Juventus second half comeback after ghosting opening 45, Atalanta continue to drop points in the Serie A after Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic save...

After an emphatic second half performance against Juventus where they once more came back from behind to win, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if Napoli are now favorites to win the Serie A title. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube podcasts. To listen t...

The Milan Derby between AC Milan and Inter Milan takes place on Sunday 2 February at 18:00 CET San Siro. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game in Serie A. We look at the probable XIs, team news, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. If you want...

Given the many problems at Juventus, are the Bianconeri headed for a banter era & should John Elkann sell the club?   The Italian Football Podcast patrons Helge, Daniel and Igor all send in questions wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the situation currently and what can be done looking forward. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football...

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview former Sampdoria, Manchester United & England star Lee Sharpe. From joining Samp thanks to David Platt, working under Luciano Spalletti, to how former club Man Utd made a mistake selling Scott McTominay, Alejandro Garnacho Serie A links, Antonio Conte vs Simone Inzaghi, Napoli's chances to win Scudetto, as well as Inter Milan's chances to win...

From Romelu Lukaku matchwinner as brilliant Napoli 2nd half performance sending Scudetto message, Juventus collapse after Randal Kolo Muani scored on debut, AC Milan comeback to win at death followed by Sergio Conceicao vs Davide Calabria beef, Inter Milan demolish Lecce after Davide Frattesi quashes transfer rumors, to Mateo Retegui can't stop scoring for Atalanta, Roma win after comeback over Ud...

After Juventus loan Renato Veiga from Chelsea, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep-dive on the defender. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships.  Your support makes The Italian Football Pod...

After yet another torrid performance and attitude from Douglas Luiz this time in the Champions League, is it fair to bran him as the biggest ever Juventus flop of all time? The Italian Football Podcast patron Missak sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Brazilian former Aston Villa midfielder. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of Th...

Kyle Walker is on the verge of completing a transfer from Manchester City to AC Milan this January transfer window.   Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese, discuss, debate and analyze what impact Kyle Walker's transfer to Milan will have. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube podcasts. T...

From Napoli ending Atalanta Scudetto charge thanks to lethal Romelu Lukaku, Mateo Retegui heroics not enough for Atalanta, Juventus take charge in Serie A top 4 race, AC Milan fall apart again defensively, Andrea Cambiaso - Man City rumours, Kyle Walker close to Milan, to Lautaro Martinez is BACK for Inter, Lazio and Roma both win as Fiorentina gift point to Torino, and preview of Italian teams in...

Where would outgoing Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford work out best tactically as well as off the pitch should he move to the Serie A?   The Italian Football Podcast patron Igor sends in a question wondering where Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think Marcus Rashford would suit best out of Juventus, AC Milan and Napoli. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Ital...

After Juventus snap up Randal Kolo Muani from PSG and Alberto Costa from Guimaraes, Nima Tavallae and Carlo Garganese debate and discuss how these signings will fare as well as analyze Cristiano Giuntoli's work overall at Juve. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a...

Napoli coach Antonio Conte confirmed this last weekend that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has handed in a transfer request amid strong links to PSG.   Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese, discuss, debate and analyze what Aurelio De Laurentiis did wrong to get things to this point. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Ap...

From in-depth analysis, discussion and post-mortem on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia transfer request amid PSG links, Antonio Conte and Napoli Scudetto charge, Inter Milan limp to win over Venezia, to Atalanta lucky not to lose to Udinese, Juventus crisis in attack continues in Torino draw, and Suercoppa hungover AC Milan go full English amid Kyle Walker and Marcus Rashford links, Lazio and Roma drop point...

Are Inter Milan in risk of a mental collapse following the heavy defeat against AC Milan in the Milan Derby Supercoppa Italiana final?  The Italian Football Podcast patron Mike G sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Nerazzurri's remainder of the season. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available onl...

Have fans and pundits alike been overhyping Juventus as potential winners of the Serie A going into this season?   The Italian Football Podcast patron Nikolaj sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of Juve's failure to be in the title race. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreo...