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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/week show to discuss the latest results, transfers, and all the main talking points and hot topics.
The Monday 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 2.99/month (excluding VAT).
Grazie,
Carlo & Nima

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After AS Roma decided to appoint Claudio Ranieri as manager of the club for a third time, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, analyze and discuss what the appointment will entail for the Giallorossi this season and beyond. The Italian Football Podcast patron Jonas S sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Portuguese duo's working relationship. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.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 ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] OR Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Inter Milan and Azzurri FIFA World Cup Champions Marco Materazzi. From the infamous Zinedine Zidane headbutt in final of FIFA World Cup 2006, Simone Inzaghi as next Arsenal or Man City coach, rivalry with AC Milan legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, THAT hug with José Mourinho after Champions League win in 2010, Byron Moreno refereeing scandal in FIFA World Cup 2002 and much more. Materazzi was speaking on behalf of LuckyBlock.com [https://www.luckyblock.com/] Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] or on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
The 2024-25 UEFA Nations League A Group 2 match between Belgium and Italy takes place on Thursday 14 November at 20:45 CET in Brussels at the King Baudouin Stadium. 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 Google podcasts. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] OR now also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
From Hakan Calhanoglu the hero and scapegoat for Inter Milan, Alessandro Buongiorno outstanding for Napoli, insane Scudetto race as top 6 teams separated by 2 points including Atalanta, Fiorentina and Lazio, crisis worsens after Bologna loss as Roma sack Ivan Juric, Tim Weah the hero when Juventus beat Torino, Rafael Leao brace and Gabriel Zappa in insane match as AC Milan and Cagliari draw in 6 goal thriller, to Lecce sack Luca Gotti and appoint Marco Giampaolo, and preview of Belgium vs Italy in UEFA Nations League, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 12 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
After an impressive performance by Rafael Leao and AC Milan in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, analyze and discuss what the future holds for Leao and Paulo Fonseca. The Italian Football Podcast patron Anthony sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Portuguese duo's working relationship. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.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 ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] OR Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
After Inter Milan beat Arsenal 1-0 in the Champions League at the San Siro in a defensive masterclass, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and debate whether the Nerazzurri can actually go on and win the biggest trophy in European football? 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.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] or on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
The 2024/25 Champions League matchday four group stage fixture between Inter Milan and Arsenal takes place on Wednesday 6 November at 21:00 CET at San Siro. Arsenal legend Alan Smith helps preview the big game in an exclusive interview with Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey. Alan breaks down the game tactically and offers his prediction, discusses Riccardo Calafiori, remembers his famous goal in the 1994 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final against Parma, and much more. Alan was was speaking on behalf of Instant Casino. [https://www.instantcasino.com/] Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all extra interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] or on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
From Gian Piero Gasperini tactical masterclass and Ademola Lookman show for Atalanta, Antonio Conte outclassed tactically as Napoli come crashing down to earth, Inter Milan win again without impressing just like captain and match winner Lautaro Martinez, to Khephren Thuram and Nicolo Savona shine for Juventus in comfortable win over Udinese, AC Milan lucky in win over Monza, Rafael Leao vs Paulo Fonseca war heats up, Roma in complete crisis and preview of all midweek Champions League matches involving the Italian teams including Inter vs Arsenal and Real Madrid vs Milan, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 11 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
After Nuno Tavares is statistically the best left back in Europe's top 5 leagues so far, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss whether or not Arsenal have made a mistake by selling him to Lazio.   The Italian Football Podcast patron Anthony sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Portuguese wingback. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.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 ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] OR Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
After yet another shambolic display from the Juventus defence personified by Danilo, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze just how much the injury to Bremer has impacted Thiago Motta and his side both tactically as well as their approach to games. 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.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] or on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
After going 11 points Napoli in the Serie A following a clear 2-0 defeat at the San Siro, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss whether or not AC Milan scudetto charge ended already in late October. The Italian Football Podcast patron Mikey sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of Milan's title charge. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.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 ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] OR Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
After getting hammered 5-1 by Fiorentina in the Serie A, Roma are sinking without a trace which leads Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do discuss, analyze and pose the question whether or not the Friedkin family should simply sell the Giallorossi. 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 episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] OR now also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
From Juventus new star boy Kenan Yildiz crowning the craziest Derby D'Italia of all time, Piotr Zielinski penalty brace for Inter Milan, Antonio Conte and Napoli go 4 points clear, Mateo Retegui and Atalanta on FIRE, Fiorentina smash Roma who are in complete free-fall, the flood chaos prompting Bologna vs AC Milan to be postponed, to Nuno Tavares continues to impress for Lazio, and preview of all midweek Serie A matches as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 9 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all.   To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
After nothing short of a disastrous start for Matias Soule and Douglas Luiz at Roma and Juventus respectively, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss why things have gone wrong, and whether or not if either of them can turn it around.   The Italian Football Podcast patrons Leo and Igor send in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the two marquee signings who have been underwhelming for respective club so far. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.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 ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] OR Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
After Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta issued statement ahead of Roma match arguing for reduced number of matches due to the explosion of injuries due to too many matches, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze what can be done to address the injury epidemic plaguing football currently, including if the players should go on strike. 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 episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] OR now also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
The Serie A matchday nine fixture between bitter rivals Inter Milan and Juventus takes place on Sunday 27 October at 18:00 CET at San Siro. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. 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. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] or on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
After Juventus got battered and were lucky to only lose by 1-0 at home to Stuttgart in the Champions League, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss what we can learn from this game.   The Italian Football Podcast patron Mr Burns sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of what happened to the Bianconeri against Stuttgart in the Champions League. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.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 ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] OR Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey interview Arsenal invincibles and Cameroon legend Lauren who won the Olympics and the AFCON twice.   Lauren recalls his memories of losing to Lazio in the 1999 Cup Winners Cup final when playing for Mallorca. Lauren also discusses other topics such as how Hector Cuper was as a coach, how great Cesc Fabregas is a character, an offer to join Roma instead of Arsenal, new Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori and much more.   Lauren was speaking on behalf of NewBettingSites.UK [https://www.newbettingsites.uk/] Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast + all extra interview episodes are free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] or on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
From Lautaro Martinez rocket for Inter Milan sends Roma into a full-fledged crisis, Douglas Luiz misses sitter and lucky not to get sent off when Juventus beat unlucky Lazio, AC Milan down to 10-men again but return to winning ways, Napoli win after penalty kick gift, to Mateo Retegui continues to be prolific for Atalanta, to refereeing horror-show in all games mentioned costing Udinese the most, the injury epidemic continues, plus preview of all Serie A clubs matches in Champions League, Europa League and Conference League as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week and much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 8 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all.   To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
What is the latest Juventus transfer news ahead of the January window? Who will the Bianconeri sign in the winter transfer market? After the ACL injury for Gleison Bremer, Juventus plan to sign a centre back.  They are also planning to sign a striker as a backup to Dusan Vlahovic. The Italian Football Podcast patron Gianni sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of Juventus January transfer plans. This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.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 ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP [https://www.patreon.com/TIFP] OR Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2O9plc5imu7xPkKZYwlyiH]to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter [https://twitter.com/ItaFootPod], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ItaFootPod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ItaFootPod/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ItaFootPod]
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