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

September 30, 2025 12 mins
The Champions League match between Villarreal and Juventus takes place on Wednesday 1 October at 2045 CET at El Madrigal 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 but don’t know how? Well, ...
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From Christian Pulisic decisive again for AC Milan in Max Allegri defensive masterclass, Napoli decimated defensively as Kevin De Bruyne squares off with Antonio Conte, Juventus fail to create against decimated Atalanta where Ibrahim Sulemana scores a beauty, to Inter Milan suffer from Pio Mania as Francesco Pio Esposito scores first Serie A goal, Roma roll on as Gasperini goes Allegri where Hellas Verona dominated and Gift Orban m...
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EURO 2020 hero and Napoli fullback Leonardo Spinazzola has had an amazing start to the season building on last season's renaissance under Antonio Conte, with calls for his inclusion in Gattuso's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers Italy squad. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, and analyze a question on this topic sent in from patron/YouTube member. Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know how? We...
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Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni is the latest Italy star to be victim of an ACL joining Nicolo Zaniolo, Federico Chiesa, Giorgio Scalvini, Riccardo Calafiori and Gianluca Scamacca Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, and analyze a question on this topic sent in from patron/YouTube member. 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...
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The Serie A match between AC Milan and Napoli takes place on Sunday 28 September at 2045 CET at San Siro in Milan. 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 Football Ticke...
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Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito has been billed as Italy’s next superstar striker. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese profile the youngster, going through all his key information; his ability, potential, stats and attributes, his best goals and highlights. We detail his position, age, strengths, weaknesses, contract, transfer status and interested clubs, and much more. Just how good can Pio Esposito become? Is he r...
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From Lorenzo Pellegrini's Rome derby bliss for Roma, Nuno Tavares & Maurizio Sarri Lazio nightmare, Inter Milan newboys Petar Sucic and Luis Henrique shine, Francesco Pio Esposito profile deep dive, Juventus referee fury in Hellas Verona shambles, to Teun Koopmeiners flop, Nikola Krstovic stars for Atalanta, and Nico Paz leads Como to win over Fiorentina where Stefano Pioli is in trouble, Andrea Belotti brace for Cagliari, to previ...
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The Rome Derby between Lazio and Roma takes place on Sunday 21 September at 12.30 CET at the Stadio Olimpico. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big Serie A 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 think this is the turning point for Cristian Chivu? Should Francesco Pio Esosito ...
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Two goals from Marcus Thuram gave Inter Milan a 2-0 win over Ajax in Match Day 1 of the 2025/2026 Champions League. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey analyse and react to the main highlights from the Champions League matchday one clash at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Wednesday. Do you think this is the turning point for Cristian Chivu? Should Francesco Pio Esosito start now? Are Inter better off starting Stefan de Vrij...
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The Serie A clash AC Milan Vs Como is scheduled to be played in Australia but is that right or wrong? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, and analyze a question on this topic sent in from patron/YouTube member. 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, and sometimes fo...
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The Champions League match between Manchester City and Napoli takes place on Thursday 18 September at 2100 CET at the Etihad. 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 Fo...
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From Juventus fantastic start to season after Derby d'Italia win, Inter Milan woes from goalkeeper to midfield, Napoli give an outstanding display in power, Fiorentina battered but shouldn't worry, Luka Modric throws 40th birthday bash at San Siro for AC Milan, Roma misfire up front as Torino win, Atalanta smash Lecce as Ademola Lookman war rages on, to preview of Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund, Ajax vs Inter Milan, PSG vs Atalanta ...
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Inter Milan 2025/2026 Champions League preview detailing, discussing and analyzing squad, fixtures, best XI, strengths, weaknesses & much more. How far can Cristian Chivu & his Inter go? Can the Nerazzurri finally win it? Will Lautaro Martinez score all goals? Will Petar Sucic breakthrough on the biggest stage in European club football? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don’t know how? Well, Live Football Tickets...
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Goals from Lloyd Kelly, Kenan Yildiz, Khephren Thuram and Vasilije Adzic gave Juventus an epic 4-3 win over Inter Milan for whom Hakan Calhanoglu (2) and Marcus Thuram scored. Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from a truly insane Serie A match at the Allianz Stadium 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 ...
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Juventus 2025/2026 Champions League preview detailing, discussing and analyzing squad, fixtures, best XI, strengths, weaknesses & much more. How far can Igor Tudor & his Juventus go? How many goals will Jonathan David score? Or will Dusan Vlahovic be the main goal threat? Will Kenan Yildiz breakthrough in Europe? 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 fi...
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How will Napoli, Inter Milan, Atalanta and Juventus perform in the 2025/26 Champions League? Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview and break down the Serie A teams, squads, lineups, group and fixtures. We offer our favourites to win the Champions League with predictions for winners, top scorer, best player and biggest flop. Will PSG win the title again? What about Liverpool. Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelo...
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Italy are on the brink of failing to qualify directly for World Cup 2026 and will likely have to navigate the playoffs once again. Carlo and Nima break down how the World Cup qualifying playoffs work, the Azzurri’s possible opponents in the draw, when the matches are and whether Italy will actually qualify. This is an extended clip from this week's free episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple...
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The Derby d’Italia between Juventus and Inter Milan in Serie A matchday three takes place on Saturday 13 September at 18:00 CET at the Allianz 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 Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, and analyze a question on this topic sent in from p...
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Diego Maradona was close to signing for Arsenal as a youngster? 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 ful...
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Federico Chiesa was left out of the Liverpool 2025/2026 Champions League squad. Did Chiesa make a mistake staying at Liverpool? Do you think Chiesa will play for Liverpool at all this season? Where should he have gone? Is his career over at the top? 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 ...
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