The Italian Football Podcast

The Italian Football Podcast

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.

Episodes

Juventus SACK Igor Tudor REACTION Pod

October 30, 2025 • 14 mins
Juventus sacked Igor Tudor on Monday after a disastrous run of form that saw the Bianconeri go eight games without a win, lose three in a row and fail to score in four matches - the worst run in 34 years. Carlo Garganese reacts to the decision. Was it the right decision? What next for the Bianconeri? Who will be the new coach? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know how? Well, Live Football Tickets is THE...
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Inter Milan 3 - 0 Fiorentina REACTION: Petar Sucic Magic & Hakan Calhanoglu Rocket End Stefano Pioli's Tenure At Viola? & Much More

October 30, 2025 • 19 mins
Goals from Petar Sucic and a brace from Hakan Calhanoglu gave Inter Milan a 3-0 win over Fiorentina, for whom Moise Kean failed to score despite a couple of chances to. Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from the Serie A at the San Siro in Milan on Match Day 9 of the 2025/2026 season. Do you think Stefano Pioli will be sacked? Should he be? Whose goal was better: Sucic or Calhanoglu? Do you want to buy tic...
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Juventus Appoint Luciano Spalletti REACTION: Probable XI | Winners & Losers | January Transfers & Much More

October 29, 2025 • 23 mins
Juventus have appointed Luciano Spalletti as their new manager after the sacking of Igor Tudor. Carlo Garganese reacts to the news. Is this a good appointment? What formation and football will Spalletti play? Who are the winners and losers? What transfers will the coach make in the January market? Carlos analyses all this and more. Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know how? Well, Live Football Tickets i...
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Inter Milan vs Fiorentina Preview: Serie A Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More

October 28, 2025 • 16 mins
The Serie A matchday nine game between Inter Milan and Fiorentina takes place on Wednesday 29 October at 2045 CET at the San Siro. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big Scudetto game.  We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.  Who do you think will win? Who will score? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know how? ...
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Worst Juventus EVER | Scott McTominay MAGIC | Lautaro vs Conte | AC Milan SHOCK | Roma Back On TOP & Much More

October 27, 2025 • 95 mins
From Scott "Maratoma" McTominay wondergoal as Napoli bounce back with a win, Inter Milan dominate first half but ragebaited by Antonio Conte, Juventus sack Igor Tudor after disastrous start, Ivan Provedel and Mario Gila the heroes once again for Lazio, to AC Milan miss opportunity in Pisa draw, Roma back up top of the league after Paulo Dybala scores only goal of the game, and Atalanta create but can't score as Jamie Vardy opens hi...
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Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus Reaction: BEAST Jude Bellingham | Tudor SACKED? | Palladino IN?

October 23, 2025 • 20 mins
A goal from Jude Bellingham gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus. Carlo Garganese analyses and reacts to the main highlights from the Champions League match at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Will Igor Tudor now be sacked? Should he? Is Raffaele Palladino the right man to replace him? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know how? Well, Live Football Tickets is THE best place to find Serie A tickets...
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Napoli vs Inter Milan Preview: Serie A Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More

October 22, 2025 • 24 mins
The Serie A matchday eight game between Napoli and Inter Milan takes place on Saturday 25 October at 1800 CET at the Stadio Maradona. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big Scudetto game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions. Who do you think will win? Who will score? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know h...
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Real Madrid vs Juventus Preview: Champions League Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More

October 21, 2025 • 18 mins
The Champions League matchday three game between Real Madrid and Juventus takes place on Wednesday 22 October at 2100 CET at the Santiago Bernabeu in Spain. 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. Who do you think will win? Who will score? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match ...
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Juventus CRISIS: Igor Tudor Sacked? | Next Coach: Spalletti? Mancini? | Elkann OUT? | Transfer Flops & Much More

October 20, 2025 • 18 mins
Juventus are in full CRISIS after failing to win again, this time after losing to Como after a Nico Paz masterclass. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey discuss, debate and analyze John Elkann's role in the Bianconeri debacle that never ends. Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know how? Well, Live Football Tickets is THE best place to find Serie A tickets. Tickets are often available for as little as £25, a...
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Rafa Leao Shoots AC Milan TOP | Juventus CRISIS | Nico Paz GENIUS | Brilliant Bonny | Napoli K.O | & Much More

October 19, 2025 • 116 mins
From Juventus crisis as Igor Tudor could be sacked, world class Nico Paz show for Como, Atalanta can't score mainly thanks to Mario Gila and Ivan Provedel who save a point for Lazio, Rafael Leao shoots Max Allegri's AC Milan top of the league, to Ange-Yoann Bonny brilliant when pragmatic Cristian Chivu leads Inter Milan to three points, decimated Napoli lose to Giovanni Simeone Torino goal, and Roma's woeful defending + toothless i...
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Should Italy Call Up Roma Star Matias Soule? Are Juventus The New Man Utd? Is Sandro Tonali The Best Midfielder In The Premier League? & Much More

October 16, 2025 • 124 mins
Welcome to another episode of Questions From The Italian Football Podcast Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions. Topics include: - Should Italy Call Up Argentine born winger Matias Soule? - Are Juventus The New Manchester United? - Is Newcastle's Sandro Tonali The Best Midfielder In The Premier League? - Roma vs Inter Milan Preview: Serie A Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions...
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoff Draw: Will Italy Qualify? | Teams | Seeds | Azzurri Best XI | 4-4-2 or 3-5-2? | Retegui & Kean ON FIRE & Much More

October 15, 2025 • 52 mins
Italy will now almost certainly be in the World Cup 2026 playoffs as it is virtually impossible to overtake Norway in their qualifying group. Carlo Garganese looks ahead to the playoffs draw on November 21, how it works, the seedings, possible opponents, teams to avoid, dates, what team and formation Rino Gattuso should pick for the Azzurri, and whether or not Italy will qualify or miss out on a third straight World Cup. Do you ...
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Roma vs Inter Milan Preview: Serie A Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More

October 14, 2025 • 17 mins
The Serie A matchday seven match between Roma and Inter Milan takes place on Saturday 18 October at 2045 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.  Who do you think will win? Who will score? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know ho...
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Italy Call Up Matias Soule? Juventus The New Man Utd? Best Ever Goal By A Defender?

October 13, 2025 • 19 mins
Should Italy call up Roma star Matias Soulé? Are Juventus the new Manchester United? What is the best ever goal scored by a defender? Three patrons send in a question for Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese to discuss, debate and analyze. What do you think? Should Soulé be called up to the Azzurri? Are Juve the new Man Utd? Which defender scored the best ever goal? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know how...
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Estonia 1 - 3 Italy REACTION: "Pio Esposito Mania" - 2026 FIFA World Cup Play Off Here We Come

October 11, 2025 • 20 mins
Goals from Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui and Francesco Pio Esposito gave Italy a 3-1 win away over Estonia , for whom Rauno Sappinen scored. Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match at A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn on Saturday. Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know how? Well, Live Football Tickets is THE best place to find Serie A tickets. Tickets are...
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Estonia vs Italy Preview: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Predictions? The Status Of Inter & AC Milan's New San Siro Project? Why Did Alessandro Del Piero Leave Juventus? & Much More

October 9, 2025 • 83 mins
Welcome to another episode of Questions From The Italian Football Podcast Patrons where you, our patrons, decide what the show is about by sending in your questions. Topics include: - Estonia vs Italy Preview: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More? - The NEW San Siro Stadium: Opening Date, Plans, Capacity, Earnings, Design & Name of AC Milan & Inter Arena? - Why Did Alessandro Del Piero Leave J...
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AC Milan & Inter Milan's NEW San Siro Stadium: Opening Date, Capacity, Earnings, Design, Name & More

October 8, 2025 • 17 mins
Milan City Council have voted yes to a proposal that will see San Siro and its surrounding land sold to AC Milan and Inter Milan. This decision means that Milan and Inter can now move forwards with plans to demolish most of the current Giuseppe Meazza Stadium at San Siro in order to build a new modern stadium. Nima Tavalaey and Carlo Garganese answer all the questions sent in from patrons surrounding the plans for the new stadi...
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Estonia vs Italy Preview: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More

October 7, 2025 • 15 mins
The World Cup 2026 Qualifier between Estonia and Italy in UEFA Qualification Group I takes place on Saturday 11 October at 2045 CET at Lillekula Stadium in Tallinn. 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.  Who do you think will win? Who will score? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A m...
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Juventus Striker CRISIS | Christian Pulisic Penalty Flop | Rasmus Hojlund & Lautaro Martinez ON FIRE | Roma Roar | Moise Kean Rocket & Much More

October 6, 2025 • 93 mins
From Juventus continue to go Drawventus as Jonathan David, Lois Openda and Dusan Vlahovic all misfire, AC Milan rue Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao misses, Supersubs Leonardo Spinazzola and Kevin De Bruyne stage Napoli comeback, to Lautaro Martinez leads Inter Milan in Cremonese demolition job, Matias Soulé screamer as Roma stage comeback win after Moise Kean rocket for Fiorentina, and Lazar Samardzic scores again as Atalanta and...
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Juventus vs AC Milan Preview: Serie A Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & Much More

October 3, 2025 • 13 mins
The Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan takes place on Sunday 5 October at 2045 CET at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. 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. Who do you think will win? Who will score? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know how? Well, Live F...
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