The Italian Football Podcast

Carlo Garganese is joined by former Arsenal, Manchester City, Benevento and France international Bacary Sagna to discuss a number of Serie A, and World Cup related topics. Timestamps:00:00 Intro - Welcome Bacary Sagna 00:12 Can Arsenal Win The Champions League? 01:01 How Far Can Inter Milan Go In The Champions League? 02:38 Riccardo Calafiori "Brilliant" 03:48 Cesc Fabregas Has A 'Big Personality'...

From Juventus statement win as Luciano Spalletti tactically outclasses Antonio Conte where Napoli out of Scudetto race and potentially out of Europe if failing to beat Chelsea, Mike Maignan heorics saves point for AC Milan, Roma wasteful but impress, Dimarco and Pio Esposito impress in Inter comeback over Pisa, to Como smash Torino, Cagliari take impressive scalp, Fiorentina in mourning, Lazio dis...

Welcome to another episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions. This week we are joined by special guest host, Serie A world feed lead commentator Patrick Kendrick. Topics include: - Is Weston McKennie Good Enough To Stay At Juventus? - Should Gennaro Gattuso Call Up Fabio Miretti To The Azzurri FIFA World Cup Play...

Goals from Gabriel Jesus x 2 and Viktor Gyökeres gave Arsenal a 3-1 win over Inter Milan, for whom Petar Sucic scored a rocket. Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from the Champions League match at the San Siro, Milan on Matchday 7. Also, Nima turns briefly Napoli's 1-1 draw away to 10-men Copenhagen where Scott McTominay scored and Jordan Larsson equalized. This is a post-m...

From another Inter Milan clean sheet and win over Udinese, Niclas Fullkrug AC Milan's Supersub, Cesc Fabregas meltdown on Max Allegri after Mike Maignan heroics, Lobotka saves Napoli in injury crisis, to Juventus continue to drop points due to misfiring strikers, Donyell Malen dream debut for Roma as Paulo Dybala puts on a masterclass, Bologna nightmare form continues, Fiorentina win but mourn tra...

Ranking Juventus number 10's from worst to best from Michel Platini to Kenan Yildiz? What is the all time Serie A one-season wonder XI? Is Nicolo Barella overrated? This is an extended clip from this week's Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast only available to members on YouTube or Patreon. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member...

What would an Inter Milan Vs Arsenal combined XI look like? Should Juventus sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson? Did Diego Maradona shoot an airgun at journalists? This is an extended clip from this week's Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast only available to members on YouTube or Patreon. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on ⁠...

From Scott McTominay heroics in 4 goal thriller as Napoli draw Inter Milan, Christian Pulisic and Marco Brescianini misfire as AC Milan and Fiorentina share points, Matias Soulé the architect behind Roma win, to Como unable to capitalize on advantage against 10 men Bologna as Martin Baturina scores a rocket, Charles De Ketelaere continues to shine for Atalanta, Matteo Tramoni wondergoal as Pisa an...

Will Federico Chiesa join Juventus from Liverpool this January? How likely is it that Michele Di Gregorio returns to Inter? What is the greatest Serie A African XI of all time? This is an extended clip from this week's Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast only available to members on YouTube or Patreon. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply beco...

Can Kenan Yildiz beat Alessandro Del Piero's Record? Has football declined? What is AC Milan's Worst XI of all time? This is an extended clip from this week's Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast only available to members on YouTube or Patreon. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

From Napoli dropping points to Hellas Verona, Inter Milan easily overcoming Parma, Jonathan David scoring in impressive Juventus win, to Atalanta continue great form, Roma back to winning ways and Fiorentina drawing Lazio in a match marred by VAR and refereeing controversy, Nima and Carlo break down all the talking points from Match Day 18 midweek round of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. If you want...

From Lautaro Martinez and Piotr Zielinski shine as Inter Milan dominate Bologna in poor form, Matteo Politano leads the way for Napoli over a Lazio with severe discipline issues, Rafael Leao lethal for AC Milan in Cagliari win where Matteo Prati and Riyad Idrissi latest youngsters to shine, Jonathan David penalty disaster for Juventus, to Giorgio Scalvini scores controversial goal in VAR chaos whe...

This episode is sponsored by The Beautiful Game, use code IFP25 and you get access to pay $5 and get $30 in credits (essentially deposit $5 and get an additional free $25). Download The Beautiful Game by clicking here From Lautaro Martinez heroics when Inter beat toothless Atalanta to go top of the league, Christian Pulisic comes in clutch for AC Milan again, impressive Rasmus Hojlund the hero for...

From the Team of the Season to the Best Player, Best Youngster, and even the Biggest Transfer Flop, we’ve got all the mid-season awards covered. ⚽ Team of the Season So Far 🏆 Best Player: Who’s been the standout so far? 🚀 Best Youngster: Who’s the rising star to watch? 💥 Biggest Transfer Flop: Which big signing hasn’t lived up to the hype? We’ll dive into all the standout moments and performan...

Carlo Garganese is joined by former Chelsea, Marseille, France 1998 FIFA World Cup and EURO 2000 Champion defender Frank Leboeuf to discuss a number of Serie A, and World Cup related topics. Every Monday weekend review show + ALL exclusive interviews of The Italian Football Podcast are free for all on YouTube as well as on Spotify, iOS/iTunes & all other podcast platforms. If you want to support T...

Welcome to another episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions. Topics include: - Has Kenan Yildiz Reached His Full Potential Already At Juventus? - How Good Is Inter Milan Owned Pisa Loanee Ebenezer Akinsanmiro? - Is Sassuolo's Fabio Grosso A Potential Azzurri Coach? - Should The Coppa Italia Change Format To That...

Welcome to another episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions. Topics include: - A Davide Frattesi - Khephren Thuram Swap Possible? - Is Fiorentina And Italy Striker Moise Kean Overrated? - When Can Christian Pulisic Be Considered An AC Milan Legend? - Is Antonio Conte The Worst Coach Out Of All Top Coaches Of All...

From Serie A refereeing scandals, Lautaro Martinez shoots Inter Milan top of the league, Napoli outplayed by Udinese where Nicolo Zaniolo shines, Davide Bartesaghi brace not enough as AC Milan drop points to Sassuolo, Kenan Yildiz shines for Juventus where Tether wants to buy club, to Bologna's poor form continues, Lecce win crucial three points, Gianluca Scamacca brace wins it for Atalanta, heroi...

Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey are joined on the Italian Football Podcast by Udinese technical director and former Switzerland midfield star Gokhan Inler. They discuss Inler’s work, Udinese’s current season and the stars at the club - such as Nicolo Zaniolo being recalled by the Italy national team? Inler also looks back at his playing career, telling the incredible story of his bizarre unveil...

A goal from Dominik Szoboszlai gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Inter Milan after another big match loss for Cristian Chivu. Also, Atalanta comeback to beat Chelsea 2-1 after a goal from Joao Pedro in the first half was first equalized by Gianluca Scamacca assisted by the MOTM and match winner Charles De Ketelaere. Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from the Champions League ma...

From David Neres and Rasmus Hojlund show when Napoli humiliate tactically dreadful Juventus, Inter Milan's Cristian Chivu crushes Cesc Fabregas and his Como, another Roma loss who regress to the mean, Marco Palestar impresses for Cagliari, Lazio and Bologna play a poor draw, to Hellas Verona finally win a match beating Atalanta in the fog, Fiorentina in full relegation crisis, Sassuolo's Tarik Muh...

Italy were drawn against Canada, Qatar & Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Washington on Friday. Nima Tavallaey reacts to the draw and explains everything you need to know from the event. Who, when and where will Italy play their matches? How good are their opponents? What is the World Cup schedule and format? How many teams qualify from each group? When will the Azzurri play their pl...

Welcome to another episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions. Topics include: - Should Cesc Fabregas Replace Max Allegri At AC Milan? - Would Aurelio De Laurentiis Appoint Fabio Cannavaro At Napoli After Antonio Conte? - Is Marco Carnesecchi Good Enough To Replace Yann Sommer At Inter Milan? - How Well Would Fran...

Carlo Garganese is joined by former United States, Liverpool, Tottenham, Blackburn, Aston Villa and Galatasaray goalkeeper Brad Friedel to discuss a number of Serie A, American and World Cup related topics. Every Monday weekend review show + ALL exclusive interviews of The Italian Football Podcast are free for all on YouTube as well as on Spotify, iOS/iTunes & all other podcast platforms. If you w...

The FIFA 2026 World Cup draw takes place on Friday 5 December in Washington at 1800 CET. We answer all the key questions ahead of the draw. When and where is the World Cup draw? How will the draw work? Who is in the draw? What are the pots and seedings? Will Italy be seeded? Who could Italy meet, if they qualify? How do the playoffs affect the draw? Will Donald Trump be at the draw? Carlo Garganes...