The Italian Football Podcast

After news broke that AC Milan have decided on Julen Lopetegui to replace Stefano Pioli with Rossoneri fans reacting negatively and #NOPEtegui trends on social media, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze what this means going forward. This is an extended clip from this weeks 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 OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

From Napoli 4 goal draw thriller against Roma, Aurelio De Laurentiis choosing between Antonio Conte and Stefano Pioli, Juventus and AC Milan goalless shocker, #NOPEtegui trends as Rossoneri fans in uproar over Julen Lopetegui rumors, Bologna secure important point in Champions League race, Udinese drop points from leading position again, to 400000 people in the streets of Milan during Inter Scudetto party, and Atalanta, Fiorentina and Lazio all win when relegation battle heats up, plus previewing the Serie A clubs involved in the 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 an action-packed weekend in Italian football. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

After capping an all-round fantastic performance with an acrobatic wondergoal, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese praise but also discuss and analyze what Atalanta star striker Gianluca Scamacca must do moving forward before posing the question if he can become the Azzurri savior in EURO 2024 in Germany this summer. 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 or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

After Stefano Pioli seems to be all but confirmed to leave AC Milan at the end of the season, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate an analyze his legacy at Milan as well as all potential successors, from Antonio Conte to Unai Emery and Manuel Pellegrini. This is an extended clip from this weeks 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 OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

From Juventus first half horror-show getting lucky to snatch a draw against a Cagliari who continue to impress against top Serie A teams, Atalanta relentless in race for UCL spot as Charles De Ketelaere redemption season continues, Napoli fans furious demanding Aurelio De Laurentiis sell club, to how 10 Serie A teams could play in Champions League, Europa League and Conference League next season, Lecce all but out of relegation battle as Empoli and Hellas Verona keep pulling off miracles, as well as Tottenham and Azzurri star Destiny Udogie to miss EURO 2024, and who will replace Stefano Pioli who is set to leave AC Milan at the end of this season, plus previewing both Coppa Italia semifinals, 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 an action-packed weekend in Italian football. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

After his failed bids to buy Manchester United and Inter Milan, Thomas Zilliacus shares his thoughts on the new Man Utd minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe as well as hits back at some in the media whom he believes have smeared him. This is an extended clip from this week's extra free interview episode of The Italian Football Podcast. The full interview is available for free in full on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts. Every extra interview episode + every Monday weekend review episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Finnish entrepreneur and businessman Thomas Zilliacus on everything from his failed bids to buy Inter Milan and Manchester United, the Red Notice issued by Interpol for his arrest as well as how he believes football clubs can become financially sustainable and much, much more. Ps. As stated in the interview, please find the link to the first interview Nima did with Thomas Zilliacus in September 2023, which was of a much more introductory nature: https://sempreinter.com/2023/09/11/exclusive-thomas-zilliacus-no-negotiations-suning-inter-milan-but-interested/ Every extra interview episode + every Monday weekend review episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

After yet another dreary performance this time against Torino in the Derby della Mole, Carlo Garganese breaks down statistically how Max Allegri continues to break negative attacking records for Juventus in the Serie A, much to the amusement of Nima Tavallaey. This is an extended clip from this weeks 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 OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

From Evan Ndicka medical scare as Roma clash with Udinese abandoned, Inter throw away win against Cagliari but can secure the Scudetto in Milan derby, Rafael Leao show against Sassuolo when AC Milan draw as Stefano Pioli under fire again, Torino and Juventus play out bore draw as Max Allegri sets new negative attacking record, Lazio thrash Salernitana as Luis Alberto announces hos departure with Felipe Anderson on verge of signing for Juve, to Bologna drop points again in Champions League race, Lecce record massive win in relegation battle, Napoli defensive woes continue in Amir Rrahmani and Alex Meret horror-show against Frosinone, plus previewing the Serie A clubs involved in the 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 an action-packed weekend in Italian football. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

After yet another Serie A win at the death, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese pay tribute to former Premier League winning manager with Leicester City Claudio Ranieri, who is performing a miracle at Cagliari. This is an extended clip from this weeks free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and YouTube. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

From a good first half by Juventus enough to see off Fiorentina, Gianluca Mancini the hero for Roma in derby della Capitale, the honeymoon period for Igor Tudor at Lazio over, USMNT captain Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao fantastic form in 2024 continues for AC Milan, Bologna and Atalanta stumble in Champions League race, Claudio Ranieri working a miracle at Cagliari, to dream-goals galore when Napoli beat Monza, plus previewing the Serie A clubs involved in the Europa League and Conference League, and all your questions sent in this one-time only Q & A + Monday pod combo 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 an action-packed weekend in Italian football. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

After a breakout season under Thiago Motta at Bologna where he's a shoe-in to be called up to Luciano Spalletti's EURO 2024 Italy squad, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep-dive on Riccardo Calafiori, the Azzurri star who is being linked to Juventus and Tottenham in the Premier League. 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 or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

From calls for Max Allegri being sacked after Juventus lose putting Champions League football next season under real risk, Igor Tudor dream debut for Lazio, Nicolo Barella MOTM as Inter Milan potentially 3 games away from Serie A title, Francesco Acerbi racism row fallout, Roma dominate but drop important points to Lecce, impressive Atalanta smash Napoli as Gianluca Scamacca stars, Bologna marching on to a top 4 finish, to Rafael Leao show for AC Milan, and relegation battle impossible to call after Udinese, Cagliari, Hellas Verona, Lecce and Sassuolo all draw while Empoli loses, 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 an action-packed weekend in Italian football. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

After the final international break before Euro 2024 in Germany, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and name the 23-man Italy squad they think Luciano Spalletti should name to help the Azzurri defend their European Championship crown this summer. This is an extended clip from this weeks 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 OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

From Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Pellegrini starring, Italy winners and losers from this international break, who Luciano Spalletti should call up to his Azzurri squad for EURO 2024, which starting formation and lineup should he start, to how far can Italy go, and which teams can threaten tournament favorites England and France as well as an Azzurri themed Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week and much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from an action-packed weekend in Italian football. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

After a great first season at Torino where he's been awarded with a place in the Italy squad, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep-dive on the former Inter Milan and AC Milan wingback Raoul Bellanova, who is being targeted by Manchester United. 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 or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

After scoring once again for AC Milan to cement his impressive first season, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and contextualize where USMNT captain Christian Pulisic goes from here next season and beyond. This is an extended clip from this weeks 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 OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

From Francesco Acerbi allegedly racially abusing Juan Jesus in Inter Milan and Napoli hangover draw at the San Siro, Dusan Vlahovic loses his head when Juventus draw with Genoa, AC Milan and Roma continue to rack up wins, to Atalanta's clash with Fiorentina postponed due to medical emergency of Viola director Joe Barone, to Bologna fairytale continues, Europa League and Conference League draw previews, 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 an action-packed weekend in Italian football. Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all. To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

After a poor performance against Atletico Madrid when Inter Milan were knocked out of the Champions League, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and analyze why Lautaro Martinez seems to struggle in the biggest games at the highest levels of international 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 or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

After Juventus record one point less after 28 Serie A matches during this season compared to last season, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze if Max Allegri has underperformed this year with the Bianconeri just like he did last year. This is an extended clip from this weeks 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 OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT). Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube