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The Italian Football Podcast

The Italian Football Podcast
Serie A
Juventus
Inter Milan
Napoli
AC Milan
Champions League
Atalanta
Italy
World Cup
Roma
Italy National Football Team
Fiorentina
Milan
Inter
Como
Ademola Lookman
Antonio Conte
Italian Football
Nico Paz
Gianluigi Donnarumma

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 t... more

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Latest Episodes

Should Como manager Cesc Fabregas try to get former Barcelona and Argentina legend Lionel Messi ahead of their maiden Champions League adventure?

Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, analyze and debate the possibility of the move as well as i... more

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AC Milan owners RedBird Capital sacked Igli Tare, Geoffrey Moncada, Giorgio Furlani and Max Allegri.

CEO Gerry Cardinale did not however get rid of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze what the Rossoner... more

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It's time for the annual The Italian Football Podcast Serie A awards where we pick our team of the season, MVP, best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, attacker and coach.

As well as name the top 10 worst players, signing of the season and much more.... more

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Silvio Baldini will call up a young squad for the two June friendlies against Greece and Luxembourg.

Borussia Dortmund star Samuele Inacio, Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito as well as Brentford's Michael Kayode are among the young players expect... more

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Recent Guests

CJ Barilla
Question asker during the Q&A segment
Independent football journalist/pundit
Episode: Is Pep Guardiola The Greatest Manager Of All Time?
Patrick Kendrick
Serie A World Feed Lead Commentator
World Feed (Serie A)
Episode: Will UEFA Strip Italy Of EURO 2032 Hosting Rights?
Bayram Asak
Guest discussing Ultras culture in Italian football
Episode: How Ultras Are Destroying Italian Football
Marcel Desailly
Former professional footballer and guest on the episode
Episode: Marcel Desailly Interview: Silencing Cruyff | Leao Critique | Bastoni - Barcelona | CR7 Win World Cup? | & More
CJ Barile
Listener questions contributor appearing in the Q&A segment
Episode: From Conte To Guardiola: The Race To Be The New Italy Manager
Giuseppe Rossi
Former Italy international, former Fiorentina/Juventus player
Football professional
Episode: Giuseppe Rossi Interview: Juve Crisis | Leao Critique | Fiorentina Woes | Inter's Bastoni Gate | Azzurri FIFA World Cup Qualifiers & More
Alessandro Arbizzani
Refereeing expert; Matchday Observer at Football Australia
Football Australia
Episode: Juventus 3-2 Galatasaray & Atalanta 4-1 BVB REACTION: Heroes
Lex FC
A top young Serie A content creator who produces great content for various media outlets including Dazone.
Episode: Juventus Overpay For Kolo Muani? Adrien Rabiot Saves AC Milan? Gattuso’s Debut Italy XI? & Much More
Alfredo Pedulla
A prominent football journalist and transfer market expert
Episode: Alfredo Pedulla Transfer Market Exclusive: Ademola Lookman | Dusan Vlahovic | Jadon Sancho | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Rasmus Hojlund | Benjamin Pavard & Much More

Hosts

Carlo Garganese
Host of The Italian Football Podcast; Italian football journalist covering Serie A and Calcio.
Nima Tavallaey
Co-host of The Italian Football Podcast; Italian football journalist and commentator.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 842 ratings
  • Love this show

    This show has been amazing for me and have loved listening to it every week. With most of my friends watching premier league you guys have become the friends I have never had who have gotten me into this amazing league.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Koalamonkey
    United States14 days ago
  • Fantastico

    A great show that offers dynamic conversation and up to date chat. Nima is great on the socials too, especially after a champions league game. Genuinely love this pod, even though I still don’t feel Napoli get a fair shake. I’m watching you Carlo 😂 Forza Napoli Sempre

    Bravo guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaffisArt
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Best Italian Soccer Pod

    By far the greatest Italian soccer podcast even though there’s so many new ones popping up every day now it seems

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Interflexos
    Canada4 months ago
  • Nima’s Pio Esposito rant

    Most recent episode Nima went on a long winded defense of Pio Esposito when Carlo suggested he embellishes contact. This rant motivated me to turn off the pod and do other things. Absolutely insufferable reaction to a general observation during Inter’s win over Verona.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bill lambirr
    United States7 months ago
  • Inzaghi knows how to use DiMarco

    Of the English language Serie A podcasts out there this is my favorite. Sometimes it can be annoying when Nima fixates on a topic and rants over Carlo, but overall quality discussion. These guys have more of a realist outlook versus one or two other podcasts that take a more fanboy type approach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bcballa
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners note bias toward certain clubs but still value the depth of analysis.
Listeners praise strong knowledge and insightful, balanced discussions.
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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#49
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#236
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#5
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#49
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#58
Italy/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#59
Australia/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Claudio Ranieri To Italy: The Man To Heal A Broken Nation
Q: What would you do about Ranieri's potential appointment for the national team?
The hosts express mixed views, weighing Ranieri's experience and leadership against concerns about age, timing, and the need for modern, forward-thinking leadership and continuity within Italian football's structure.
AC Milan Revolution! Allegri, Tare, Furlani, Moncada OUT - What Next?
Q: AC Milan are in a state of revolution. What do you make of it all and how do Milan rebuild from here?
The hosts acknowledge the chaos around Milan's leadership and media handling, suggesting a calm, credible rebuild starting with a trusted figure like Adriano Galliani who has Milan's best interests at heart, a clear budget, and a renewed organizational structure; they emphasize stabilizing the club's optics and internal relationships as a prerequisite to on-pitch success.
Is Pep Guardiola The Greatest Manager Of All Time?
Q: CJ Barilla: Pep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City at the end of the season. Is Pep the greatest manager of all time?
The hosts acknowledge the complexity and outline multiple criteria—longevity, trophies, influence, and cross-league success—arguing Guardiola is among the top but not the sole determiner of the greatest.
Italy 2026 FIFA World Cup Dreams OVER After Latest Iran UPDATE
Q: Where might Simone Inzaghi go next if not coaching in Italy?
The hosts suggest he might aim for a Premier League move or potentially the Italy national team, though they acknowledge uncertainty about whether those outcomes align with what Inzaghi will actually do.
Italy 2026 FIFA World Cup Dreams OVER After Latest Iran UPDATE
Q: Is it open now for Italy to participate in the World Cup after the latest Iran visa news?
The hosts acknowledge that while discussions with FIFA and the Iranian federation have produced positive exchanges, they still want to see Iran on the pitch to be fully convinced about Italy's status and the overall tournament setup.

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What is The Italian Football Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers in-depth, opinionated analysis of Italian football, with frequent focus on Serie A, transfers, governance, and the broader Calcio landscape. Episodes typically dissect weekend results, midweek action, and top storylines, often contrasting performance on the pitch with off-pield dynamics, such as ownership, governance reforms, and strategic direction for major clubs. A notable element is the mix of thoughtful, data-informed discussion and strong, sometimes fiery viewpoints, along with patron-driven Q&As and periodic sit-down interviews. Listeners can expect candid takes on Juventus, Inter, Milan, Napoli, and Roma, plus sharp commentary on league-wide issues and world football politics that can affect the Italian game. This f... more

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1. CJ Barilla
2. Patrick Kendrick
3. Bayram Asak
4. Marcel Desailly
5. CJ Barile
6. Giuseppe Rossi
7. Alessandro Arbizzani
8. Lex FC

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