The Italian Football Podcast

After yet another setback, this time in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal against AC Milan, more and more calls are made about sacking Thiago Motta as Juventus coach. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese, discuss, debate and analyze Motta's tenure at the Bianconeri so far as well as dig deep into Cristiano Giuntoli and his responsibility in these shortcomings. This is an extended clip from this week...

From Lorenzo Pellegrini heroics and a Claudio Ranieri psychological masterclass as Roma win the Rome derby, Lazio react well but fail to comeback, potential Derby della Capitale Europa League Final, analysis, discussion and debate if Juventus will and should sack Thiago Motta, to David Neres, Scott McTominay and Amir Rrahmani all shine for Napoli, to Fiorentina run out of steam on and off the pitc...

In this special post match reaction episode, Nima Tavallaey reacts to how a comical owngoal by unlucky Federico Gatti leads AC Milan to play Inter Milan in the final of the 2024 Supercoppa Italiana.   - Samuel Mbangula and Kenan Yildiz continue to show the kids are alright at Juventus;  - Theo Hernandez abysmal defensively missing a sitter for an AC Milan that looked flatter than a pancake;  - Chr...

Welcome to an episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions.   Topics include: - Did Juventus make a mistake selling Dean Huijsen to Bournemouth? - How well will Empoli's Jacopo Fazzini do at Lazio? - Can Roma finish in the top 6 in the Serie A & win the Europa League? - What is the current status of Inter Milan & AC...

After AC Milan draw Roma and sack Paulo Fonseca and appoint Sergio Conceicao, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate, analyze and do a full post-mortem on the Fonseca era at the Rossoneri, as well as preview what is to come. 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 Google podcasts. To...

From a full post mortem on Paulo Fonseca era at AC Milan, what to expect from Sergio Conceicao, Paulo Dybala and Artem Dovbyk linkup for Roma is one of goals of the season, Andrea Cambiaso disasterclass cancels out Khephren Thuram brace for Juventus, Moise Kean continues to impress for Fiorentina, to Atalanta drop points despite second half dominance, Nicolo Rovella stars for Lazio, and scary Inte...

As we approach the end of 2024, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a Serie A 2024/2025 mid-season review, naming their worst teams of the season, worst signings of the season, worst coach, biggest flop and much much more. 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 Google podcasts. To listen to t...

As we approach the end of 2024, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a Serie A 2024/2025 mid-season review, naming their teams of the season, signings of the season, best coach, best U21 player and much much more. 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 Google podcasts. To listen to this & all...

Juventus and Manchester United have been rumored of potentially swapping Dusan Vlahovic and Joshua Zirkzee when the January transfer window opens. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP To send in your questions as well as listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no a...

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Udinese and Slovenia star defender Jaka Bijol. From seasonal objectives at Udinese, thoughts in Inter Milan and Premier League links, to who he thinks will win the Serie A + Champions League, who he supported as a kid, as well as who the best defender and striker in Italy is and much more. The interview is also available as video format on our...

After AC Milan drop points following a poor performance against Patrick Vieira and his Genoa, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if the Rossoneri should sack Paolo Fonseca. 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 Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full epi...

From Juventus Serie A crisis continues after abysmal draw against Venezia, Dusan Vlahovic vs Juve fans, a perfect storm brewing at AC Milan after poor performance in goalless Genoa draw, Como Hollywood win over Roma, to Vincenzo Italiano controversy with former club Fiorentina after his Bologna win, Romelu Lukaku sends big response as Napoli stage comeback win over Udinese, and Nicolo Zaniolo a sc...

Inter Milan and Italy legend Marco Materazzi shares his thoughts on Byron Moreno adding that the Italy squad from FIFA World Cup 2002 was the best he has ever played in. Listen to the full clip on all podcast platforms OR watch it for free on our YouTube page. It's episode 472. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode...

Reaction to Juventus 2-0 Man City in the Champions League as Federico Gatti put on a defensive masterclass to shut out Erling Haaland. A former bricklayer, Gatti has had an incredible journey to the top of the game. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.c...

After Juventus drew again in the Serie A this time against Bologna, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if Juve were better off under Max Allegri than they are under Thiago Motta. 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 Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other fu...

The 2024/25 Champions League matchday six group stage fixture between Juventus and Manchester City takes place on Wednesday 11 December at 21:00 CET in Turin at Allianz Stadium. Carlo Garganese is joined by Manchester City FC presenter and co-host of the nomoretippytappyfootball podcast Natalie Pike to preview the game and offer insight on Juventus’ opponents. Natalie also talks about her work and...

From Lazio defensive masterclass when stunning toothless Napoli, the Atalanta Scudetto dream lives on, AC Milan out of Serie A title race, divine Dimarco when Inter dominate Parma, Juventus or Drawventus all but out of Scudetto race after another poor performance vs Bologna, to Thiago Motta Vs Max Allegri debate, Roma smash Lecce, Fiorentina record 8 straight wins in league, and previewing Match D...

Viktor Gyökeres has been scoring for fun for both Sporting and Sweden this past calendar year prompting many rumors of his future, including several Serie A clubs.   The Italian Football Podcast patron Missak sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Swedish star as well as how his name is pronounced properly. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A...

Inter Milan and Italy legend Marco Materazzi shares his thoughts on how well Simone Inzaghi would do at a Premier League club like Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United.  This is a clip from our recent exclusive interview with Marco Materazzi. Listen to the full clip on all podcast platforms OR watch it for free on our YouTube page. It's episode 472. Every Monday episode of The Italian Fo...

Mehdi Taremi is yet to score in the Serie A for Inter Milan and so, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese analyze and discuss why that is as well as debate if the former Porto striker has been a flop so far at Inter. The Italian Football Podcast patron Vito C sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of how the Iran star has done so far with the Nerazzurri. This is a...

After yet another draw where Juventus failed to create many chances much less score, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a deep-dive on the Juve crisis, discussing, debating and analyzing all aspects of the injuries as well as the goal drought. 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 Google po...

From Edoardo Bove medical emergency during Fiorentina Vs Inter Milan, Scott McTominay continues to score important goals for Napoli, Torino in relegation form, Juventus crisis deep dive dissecting goal drought to injury situation, Tijjani Reijnders stars again for AC Milan, to Lazio stumble against Parma after dreamgoals, and Patrick Viera off to a flyer in charge of Genoa as well as Baggio, Premf...

After their 5th goalless draw in all competitions, this time against Aston Villa in the Champions League, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze who or what is to blame for Juventus goal scoring woes. This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to...

Carlo Garganese reviews another thrilling weekend of Serie A football. Claudio Ranieri shows encouraging signs on his return at Roma despite Romelu Lukaku sealing a big 1-0 win for leaders Napoli. Inter smash Verona for five, while Atalanta, Lazio and Fiorentina all continue their incredible winning runs. Could one of Juventus or Milan miss out on top four after their snoozefest. We detail our sec...

After Italy finished 2nd in the UEFA Nations League group following a defeat to France at the San Siro, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze which players Luciano Spalletti should axe, keep and call up as the Azzurri gear up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is availa...