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The Italian Football Podcast

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The Italian Football Podcast is your go-to podcast for all things Serie A and Calcio.


Italian football broadcasters and journalists Carlo Garganese & Nima Tavallaey host a thrice weekly show to discuss the latest results, transfers, and all the main talking points and hot topics.

The Monday episode focuses on reviewing the weekend's Serie A action and is free for all on all podcast platforms.


On the Tuesday show we answer all the questions sent in from our patrons, whilst the Thursday show reviews all the midweek action involving the Serie A teams and both of these shows are available for patrons only on Patreon.com/TIFP


Also, every other week we publish a special sit-down interview with a high-profile Calcio guest, which is also free for all to listen to on all podcast platforms.


To get ALL of the above + the post-match reaction podcasts and much, much more head over to Patreon.com/TIFP and become a member for only USD 3.99/month (excluding VAT).


Grazie,


Carlo & Nima


This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Carlo Garganese, Nima Tavallaey & Rocket Sports Internet Limited. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.

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Episodes

Napoli Transfer Window Deep Dive With Vincenzo Credendino: Darwin Nunez | Dan Ndoye | Noa Lang | Sam Beukema | Victor Osimhen - Juventus & Much More

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Radio Capri and Tele Capri's Napoli journalist and expert Vincenzo Credendino for a deep dive on all things transfer related regarding the Partenopei. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:38 Backstory - Antonio Conte Staying At Napoli & Declining Juventus 18:16 How Close Max Allegri Was To Napoli As Opposed To AC Milan Return 19:33 The Victor Osimhen Situation: From Galatasaray To Juventus 24:57 Frank Anguissa Future Still Unclear 28:46 Giacomo Ra...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 517

Is Ange-Yoan Bonny The New "Marcus Thuram"? What Inter Milan Can Expect From Parma Sensation

With Ange-Yoan Bonny reportedly close to moving from Parma to Inter Milan, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep-dive on the young Frenchman branded as the new Marcus Thuram. 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 to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available...

Jun 28, 20254 min

Darwin Nunez To Napoli: Top Or Flop?

Darwin Nunez is being linked with a transfer to Napoli from Liverpool, so the question beckons if the Uruguayan will be a top or flop under Antonio Conte. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, and analyze a question on this topic sent in from patron/YouTube member. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP and on YouTube Memberships . To listen to this & all other full episodes of The...

Jun 27, 202510 min

Theo Hernandez To Al Hilal: Is France Star An AC Milan Legend?

Theo Hernandez is on the verge of joining Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia from AC Milan, so the question is what his legacy will be at the Rossoneri. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, and analyze a question on this topic sent in from patron/YouTube member. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP and on YouTube Memberships . To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Foo...

Jun 26, 202512 min

Jadon Sancho & Federico Chiesa To Napoli? Will Antonio Conte Save Their Careers?

With Jadon Sancho and Federico Chiesa being linked with a transfer to Napoli, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if Antonio Conte can save or relaunch the careers of either of them or both should they move to the Serie A champions. 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 to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcas...

Jun 24, 20256 min

Juventus - Trump Own Goal | Kenan Yildiz SHOW | Azzurrini ROBBED | Dusan Vlahovic - AC Milan | Bonny - Inter Milan | Antonio Conte Saves Jadon Sancho? & Much More

From Juventus Donald Trump & Inter Milan DJ Khaled PR owngoals, Kenan Yildiz show + Valentin Carboni the hero in FIFA Club World Cup, Premier League TV rights almost 5 x bigger than Serie A, heroic 9 man Italy U21 lose to Germany after shambolic refereeing, to Antonio Conte possibly saving careers of Jadon Sancho & Federico Chiesa at Napoli, profile deep dive on Parma star Ange-Yoann Bonny, Dusan Vlahovic to AC Milan links, and the new Roma and Lazio taking shape, Stefano Pioli in charge...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 516

Will Ange-Yoan Bonny Replace Marcus Thuram At Inter Milan? Can Igor Tudor Open A Winning Cycle At Juventus? Can Gian Piero Gasperini Lead Roma To Europa League Glory? & Much More

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: Will Ange-Yoan Bonny replace Marcus Thuram at Inter Milan? Can Igor Tudor open a winning cycle at Juventus? Can Gian Piero Gasperini lead Roma to Europa League Glory? Which formation will Gennaro Gattuso use for the Azzurri? What can we expect from Maurizio Sarri's second stint at Lazio? And much, much more. Thank you to patrons David...

Jun 20, 20251 hr 49 min

Alfredo Pedulla Exclusive: Viktor Gyokeres or Victor Osimhen To Juventus? | Rasmus Hojlund to Inter? | AC Milan REVOLUTION & Much More

Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey welcome mercato king Alfredo Pedulla to discuss the latest Serie A transfer news involving Napoli, Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan. Pedulla reveals the latest Calciomercato updates on big names such as Victor Osimhen, Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres, Dusan Vlahovic, Hakan Calhanoglu, Granit Xhaka, Rasmus Hojlund and many more. Check out our friends on 101GreatGoals. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a mem...

Jun 17, 202522 minEp. 515

Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Roma, Lazio, Atalanta - All The Stars Who Could Leave This Summer

Will Mike Maignan stay at AC Milan? Will Rafael Leao & Theo Hernandez leave? What will happen to Dusan Vahovic & who replaces him at Juventus? Will Francesco Acerbi leave Inter Milan and join Simone Inzaghi in Saudi Arabia? All of these plus futures of Napoli, Lazio, Roma, Atalanta & Fiorentina stars discussed. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, and analyze a question on this topic sent in from patron/YouTube member. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A...

Jun 13, 202510 min

Who Is Diego Coppola? The New Brighton & Hove Signing From Hellas Verona

With Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion on the verge of signing Italy defender Diego Coppola from Hellas Verona, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep-dive on the young Azzurri defender. 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 to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/...

Jun 12, 202512 min

Italy Manager CHAOS | Juventus - Viktor Gyökeres | Mike Maignan - Chelsea OFF | Napoli ON FIRE | Diego Coppola - Brighton & Much More

From Italy manager CHAOS after Claudio Ranieri declines when Stefano Pioli close to Fiorentina, Juventus confirm Igor Tudor and dream of Viktor Gyökeres, Mike Maignan move to Chelsea from AC Milan off, to profile deep dive on Brighton signing Diego Coppola, Inter Milan closing in on Parma's Ange-Yoan Bonny after signing Luis Henrique, and Napoli transfer window on FIRE as Kevin De Bruyne, Dan Ndoye and Sam Beukema close, plus Alfredo Pedullá transfer deep dive coming on Monday, as well as this w...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 514

Christian Vieri - Exclusive Interview With Ex Inter, AC Milan, Juventus, Lazio & Italy Megastar

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview former Inter Milan, Lazio, AC Milan, Juventus, Atletico Madrid & Italy megastar Christian Vieri. From the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, who will replace Luciano Spalletti as Italy coach, Azzurri's striker woes, to Christian Chivu at Inter and much, much more. Christian Vieri was speaking ahead of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Watch all 63 games live on DAZN UK for free. If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get...

Jun 10, 202525 minEp. 513

Luciano Spalletti SACKED: Worst Italy Manager Of All Time? Claudio Ranieri Or Stefano Pioli IN?

Is Luciano Spalletti the worst Italy coach of all time? Who are the five worst Azzurri coaches ever? Will Claudio Ranieri or Stefano Pioli replace him? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, and analyze a question on this topic sent in from patron/YouTube member. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP and on YouTube Memberships . To listen to this & all other full episodes of The It...

Jun 09, 202515 min

Max Allegri BACK At AC Milan - What Can We Expect?

Max Allegri is BACK at AC Milan! So Nima Tavallaey Roodsari and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze what this will mean for the Rossoneri and which players are the winners and losers under Allegri, from Rafael Leao, Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan to Francesco Camarda and beyond. 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 to this & all other full episodes o...

Jun 06, 202515 min

AC Milan Revolution: Luka Modric & Samuele Ricci IN, Tijjani Reijnders, Mike Maignan, Theo Hernandez OUT

The AC Milan revolution under Max Allegri is underway with Luka Modric, Samuele Ricci and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic coming in, as Tijjani Reijnders, Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan are leaving. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate and discuss a question sent in from patron/member Luca about the Rossoneri revolution. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP and on YouTube Memberships . To listen to t...

Jun 05, 20256 min

Why Did Simone Inzaghi Quit Inter Milan & Who Will Replace Him?

Why did Simone Inzaghi leave Inter Milan? What will his legacy be? When did Beppe Marotta know about it? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, and analyze a question on this topic sent in from patron/member Peach. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP and on YouTube Memberships . To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go...

Jun 04, 202513 min

Norway vs Italy Preview: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Lineups, Team News & Predictions

The World Cup 2026 qualifier between Norway and Italy in UEFA Qualification Group I takes place on Friday 6 June at 20:45 CET at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions. 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....

Jun 03, 202516 min

Inter Milan’s Champions League Final HELL | Inzaghi Quits? | Allegri To AC Milan | Gasperini - Roma | Conte Snubs Juventus & Much More

From full post-mortem on PSG 5-0 Inter Milan Champions League hammering, Nicolo Barella burned out debate, should Simone Inzaghi be sacked discussion, what to expect from Max Allegri back at AC Milan as Man City signing Reijnders, Napoli in great position with Antonio Conte staying and Kevin De Bruyne signing, to Juventus coaching crisis as Giuntoli sacked, Roma and Lazio appointing Gian Piero Gasperini and Maurizio Sarri, Atalanta looking for life after Gasperini as Palladino resigns at Fiorent...

Jun 02, 20252 hr 14 minEp. 512

Is Antonio Conte Returning To Juventus Good Or Bad? Will Simone Inzaghi Leave Inter Milan For Saudi Arabia? Is RedBird's AC Milan Project Dead? & Much More

Welcome to another episode of Questions From ItaFootPod Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions. (We've made this free for all so non-patrons & YouTube members can see what you get when you sig up on Patreon.com/TIFP or YouTube Memberships) Topics include: - Is Antonio Conte returning to Juventus a good or bad thing? - Will Simone Inzaghi leave Inter Milan for Saudi Arabia? - Is RedBird's AC Milan project dead? - Should Roma try to keep Clau...

May 29, 20251 hr 25 min

Serie A Awards 2024-25: Best XI, MVP, Flops Of Season, Top Youngster & Much More

The 2024-2025 Serie A season has just ended and it's time for The Italian Football Podcast's Serie A Awards. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese detail the best player in every Serie A team, name the MVP, best youngster, best signing, best coach but also worst signing, Serie Ass, Premface and Baggio of the season and 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 YouTube podcasts. Listeners...

May 28, 202519 min

PSG vs Inter Milan Preview: Champions League Final Lineups, Team News & Predictions

The 2025 Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan takes place on Saturday 31 May at 21:00 CET at the Allianz Arena in Munich in Germany. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions. 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. Listeners i...

May 27, 202525 min

Juventus IN Champions League | Antonio Conte Quits Napoli | AC Milan CHAOS | Lazio Choke & Much More

From Juventus beating a heroic Claudio Ranieri led Roma to finish top 4, Lazio epic choke job to fail to qualify for Europe, Fiorentina in the Conference League AGAIN, Bologna Coppa Italia hangover, to Udinese being sold to Americans, AC Milan vs Milan fans, Conte being replaced at Napoli by Allegri, and Lecce stay as Empoli + Venezia to Serie B, our Serie A awards, preview of PSG Vs Inter Milan Champions League final as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, m...

May 26, 20252 hr 36 minEp. 511

Exclusive Interview - Udinese & Italy Striker Lorenzo Lucca

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Udinese and Italy striker Lorenzo Lucca. From his time at Ajax, how Italy stop Haaland, Azzurri's chances at the FIFA World Cup 2026, to who will win the Scudetto, the Champions League and much, much more. Listeners in the UK & Ireland: Click here to watch Serie A LIVE on OneFootball . 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 . ...

May 22, 202517 minEp. 510

Is This The WORST AC Milan Season Of All Time?

AC Milan are OUT of Europe next season after a horrific week where the Rossoneri lost the Coppa Italia final to Bologna and in the Serie A against Roma. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if this is the worst season for Milan of all time? Listeners in the UK & Ireland: Click here to watch Serie A LIVE on OneFootball . To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available...

May 20, 202513 min

Napoli & Inter Milan Scudetto DRAMA | Juventus v Roma for 4th | Milan OUT Of Europe & Much More

From Scudetto race going absolute cinema last 10 minutes, Napoli one step away from securing Serie A title despite Parma draw, Inter Milan vs Lazio draw and controversy where Pedro shines, Roma & Juventus last men standing in top 4 race, Antonio Conte to Juve links, to AC Milan disaster season ends with no European football next season, Tijjani Reijnders links to Man City and Real Madrid, Mateo Retegui top goalscorer for Atalanta, and Lecce, Hellas Verona, Venezia, Parma + Empoli in an insan...

May 19, 20251 hr 50 minEp. 509

Why Juventus Will Probably SACK Cristiano Giuntoli

After a disastrous two seasons as the Sporting Director of Juventus, Cristiano Giuntoli is rumored to be sacked by the club at the end of this season. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze pro's and cons against sacking him as well as discuss potential replacements. Listeners in the UK & Ireland: Click here to watch Serie A LIVE on OneFootball . To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/T...

May 15, 202515 minEp. 508

Serie A Free Agents: The Best Players Available On A Bosman Transfer In 2025

With the summer transfer window fast approaching, the contract's of many players are expiring. The Italian Football Podcast patron CJ Barile sends in a question asking Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese to list the best players in the Serie A who could leave their current clubs on a free transfer. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP and on YouTube Memberships . Listeners in the UK & Ireland: ...

May 14, 202512 min

AC Milan vs Bologna Preview: Coppa Italia Final Lineups, Team News & Predictions

The 2025 Coppa Italia final between AC Milan and Bologna takes place on Wednesday 13 May at 21:00 CET at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions. Listeners in the UK & Ireland: Click here to watch Serie A LIVE on OneFootball . To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show...

May 13, 202514 min

Napoli Open Scudetto Door To Inter | Kalulu Kills Juventus | AC Milan Top 4 Miracle? & Much More

From Napoli Scudetto door open despite Romelu Lukaku and Giacomo Raspadori scoring, Kevin De Bruyne and Jonathan David linked to Napoli, Nicola Zalewski and Mehdi Taremi shine for Inter Milan in a monsoon, Pierre Kalulu stupidity could cost Juventus Champions League, to Lazio poor but win a point, Riccardo Orsolini stunner cancelled out by Santiago Gimenez brace, and preview of the Coppa Italia Final where AC Milan play Bologna, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week p...

May 12, 20251 hr 44 minEp. 508

Which Footballer Has The Best Hair Transplant? From David Beckham To Antonio Conte

Which footballer has the best hair transplant? From David Beckham, Antonio Conte to Wayne Rooney, Gianfranco Zola and Carlos Augusto and more. The Italian Football Podcast patron Andrea Moana sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Gargenese think about the most successful hair transplant by a footballer after Carlo reveals he missed last week's pods because of the procedure. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available ...

May 09, 202511 min
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