Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast

Ep. 5.30 - Inter's to lose now?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

An epic clash between Inter and Como seems to have decided the scudetto as the Nerazzurri win and extend their lead at the top, while at the bottom, it looks like a fight between Lecce and Cremonese for the final relegation place. Down in Serie B, it is getting too close for Marco's liking as Venezia are held while Monza win.

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Ep. 5.29 - Normal Service Is Resumed

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

After the bad news of Italy, it's slightly better news for the pod as Fiorentina just about beat Verona to take a huge stride to safety, while Inter resume winning ways with a thumping win over Roma. Down in Serie B, it is still tight at the top, but with only 5/6 games to go, anything could still happen...

Plus, we talk about the latest Italy updates after our emergency pod last week.

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Ep. 5.28 - The Emergency Episode We Didn't Want To Record

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Yes, we know. We said we don't record episodes about the Azzurri. But Marco needed to rant, and we all know everyone loves to hear us being miserable. So this should be a gold mine for you!

#GravinaOut #GattusoOut

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Ep 5.27 - Two good draws and a look ahead to the Azzurri

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Good draws for Fiorentina and Venezia that consolidate their respective positions, while Inter seem to be stumbling toward the finish line. But the real discussion is around Italy's World Cup playoff games - can they do it? Did Gattuso make the right selections?

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Ep. 5.26 - A Big Step Toward Safety For La Viola

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

A weekend of poor goalkeeping and controversial refereeing decisions - but Fiorentina grab a vital (and emphatic) win against Cremonese that puts them a good way towards safety. Down in B, Venezia are held to a draw by Samp, allowing Monza to close in on top spot with a game between the two next weekend...

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Ep. 5.25 - Milan win the derby and Venezia go clear at the top of B

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Milan beat Inter to make it 7 games v their rivals without defeat - is Allegri's approach working? Meanwhile, De Rossi beats Roma, but refuses to celebrate, while down at the bottom, things are looking dicey for Fiorentina once again. Meanwhile, Venezia are soaring in Serie B, with two confident wins sending them three points clear. Can they stay ahead until the big game v Monza in a couple of weeks?

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Ep. 5.24 - Wondergoals and Euro Fails

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

After a tough European week for Serie A, we enjoy a cracker of a Sunday night game between Roma and Juve, wonder who will end up in the Champions League spots (does it matter??) and praise a fine performance from Sassuolo. Plus, Venezia eke out a tough draw, but others around them fail to take advantage.

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Ep. 5.23 - Inter de facto Champions already?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:38:34 GMT

Are Inter already champions in all but name? After the results this weekend, it certainly looks like it... Meanwhile, Fiorentina grab a hard-fought but vital win to climb out of the relegation zone, while Venezia win a topsy-turvy game against bottom-of-the-table Pescara. Plus, we try to work out why Italian teams have fared so badly in Europe this season...

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Ep. 5.22 - Bastoni Diving Scandal, Como Downed By The Viola, and Venezia Stay Top

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We discuss the big issue in Serie A as Bastoni receives death threats for getting Kalulu sent off, plus we discuss Napoli v Roma, as well as Fiorentina's victory at Como. Down in Serie B, Venezia suffer their first loss in a while, but bounce back in spectacular fashion v Cesena. Plus, a game...

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Ep. 5.21 - Vergara VAR Victory and Venezia Win 8 in a row...

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

It's a Rigore special as we discuss the VAR-awarded penalties in Genoa-Napoli, while Fiorentina let more points slip to Torino. Down in Serie B, Venezia come out on top in the top of the table clash to win 8 in a row and become the best form team in Europe!

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Ep. 5.20 - The Capolista Edition

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

VENEZIA ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!

(We also chat about some other action from the weekend, but... VENEZIA ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!)

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Ep. 5.19 - Are Como Europe-bound? And Fiorentina slip again...

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We do that rarest of things on the Rigore podcast this week, and give Como a little bit of (grudging) praise. Plus, we wonder if Toro are relegation-bound, and of course go over why Fiorentina slipped up once again. Meanwhile in Serie B, Venezia can't stop scoring - can it last??

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Ep. 5.18 - A Loss Off The Pitch But Wins On It

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We open with the sad death of Fiorentina President Rocco Commisso, but Fiorentina paid tribute in the best possible way by beating Bologna and lifting themselves out of the relegation zone for about the first time this season. Elsewhere, it was narrow wins and losses all round in Serie A, but in Serie B, not even VAR could stop Venezia completing a fine comeback against Catanzaro to move within one point of first place.

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Ep. 5.17 - Managerial Red Cards, Controversial Penalties, and Last Minute Goals

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

An exciting weekend that saw a draw in the big clash between Inter and Napoli that had goals, red cards and controversial penalties. Fiorentina meanwhile almost beat Milan but another last minute goal held them back, while Juve are starting to do that ominious Juve thing of winning games quietly and becoming real title contenders. Meanwhile in Serie B, Venezia put in a great performance to move clear into second place.

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Ep. 5.16 - Fiorentina's Year Gets Off To A Good Start

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

It's a Happy New Year for Ginkers as Fiorentina secure a last-minute win to help them climb off the bottom of the Serie A table... while at the top, Napoli, Inter and Milan all win. Not so great for Roma and Juve though... Plus, we have a look at Serie B even in the absence of any games.

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Ep. 5.15 - A Christmas Miracle as Fiorentina win!

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

An early Christmas present for one half of the pod as Fiorentina grab their first win of the season with a thumping win over Udinese (aided by a red card). Plus, Juve beat Roma, we discuss whether anyone cares about the Super Cup, and Venezia win another top of the table clash in Serie B. Buon Natale everyone!

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Ep. 5.14 - Turns out things CAN get worse for Fiorentina... (But Venezia win!)

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Uh oh... Just as we said last week things could only get better for Fiorentina, in true Rigore fashion, we proved to be wrong again. A damaging defeat against Verona has left Ginkers a broken man - very much in contrast to Marco, who watched Venezia dominate Serie B league leaders Monza. Plus, we chat about some other games as well...

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Ep. 5.13 - Things can only get better?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Hard for one half of the pod to record this episode as Fiorentina sink to a new low - are they doomed? Elsewhere, Napoli beat Juve, Inter hammer Como and down in Serie B Venezia are frustrated by Avellino...

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Ep. 5.12 - Rossoneri Ref Ridicule and Fiorentina Fall Further

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Was it a penalty? Was it a farce? We discuss the end of the Milan-Lazio game, and also look at how the other top teams got on this weekend. Plus, Fiorentina aren't improving, while Venezia are - could the Rigore! Apocalypse occur and see roles reversed next season?

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Ep. 5.11 - Gran Dottori 0 Gran Signori 2

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

A return to league action was a relief after Italy's poor showing, which we analyse in painful detail. Plus, the Venetian derby is Arancioneroverdi, while Fiorentina just about climb off the bottom of the table.

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Ep. 5.10 - No Vanoli Viola Victory, But Venezia Victorious

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

An old Venezia favourite was installed as Fiorentina's new manager, but he couldn't guide them to victory against Genoa, while Inter and Roma climbed to the top of the table. Plus, Conte's second season struggles and Milan's Allegriball cost Napoli and the Rossoneri.

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Ep. 5.9 - Misery Business

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

It's what people want - two miserable hosts as Fiorentina and Venezia both lose. But not all misery is the same - as Fiorentina get off to their worst start ever, we ask: Where did it all go wrong? Plus, we try to look at some other games, including Venezia's defeat (but Giancarlo makes sure it all comes back to Fiorentina...)

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Ep. 5.8 - The Last Minute Goals Episode

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:07:55 GMT

Late goals made one half of the pod smile and another fall crestfallen to the ground as Fiorentina stage an unlikely comeback while Venezia fell to defeat to Carrarese. Plus, we discuss VAR (of course!) and a hot-off-the-press sacking at Juve!

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Ep. 5.7 - Viola VAR Rage as Milan Go Top

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Giancarlo is not a happy man as he rages at a VAR gift to Milan that saw them beat the Viola to go top. Elsewhere, it was a weekend of few goals, but all of it makes for a very tight race at the top. Meanwhile, Venezia couldn't take advantage of a Palermo-Modena draw to close on the summit in B. Plus, we look back at Italy's wins in the World Cup qualifiers.

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Ep. 5.6 - Venezia Soar as Fiorentina Slump

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Good news and bad news for the pod this week as Venezia sweep aside league leaders Frosinone in convincing fashion, while in Serie A, Fiorentina continue their poor start to the season. Plus, Juve and Milan share a point, while Inter seem to be getting back to some form. All that and a look ahead to Italy's crucial qualifiers v Estonia and Israel.

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Ep. 5.5 - A Rossoneri Revival

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

As the Rossoneri go top with a victory over Napoli, we celebrate the first ever Rigore! prediction to go right! Plus, Roma looking good, Fiorentina not so much. And Venezia helped by VAR, but are they firing on all cylinders yet?

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Ep. 5.4 - Rome Red Cards, VAR Villains, and Milan Dark Horses?

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We discuss the red card fest that is the Rome derby - though they made us wait for it this time. Plus, some dubious VAR decisions, Fiorentina's woes continue, and Marco makes a prediction that no Milan fan will want to hear. Plus, we discuss Venezia's latest setback...

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Ep. 5.3 - "Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe sh*t"

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode, Marco admits to having seen very little of the football this weekend, but that of course doesn't mean he can't offer an opinion as we discuss a sensational Derby d'Italia with Juve edging out Inter 4-3, the first Max Allegri red card of the season at Milan, and a Venezia side that seems to very much be a team of two halves. Plus, we look back at Gattuso's first games in charge and say "nice attack, but what about the defence?"

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Ep. 5.2 - Cremonese's Dream Start

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Cremonese sit top of the table, while Inter lose at home to Udinese - we discuss how it all happened (or Marco tries to through a croaky voice)... Elsewhere, we look at Fiorentina and Venezia's draws, and discuss Gattuso's first Italy squad (and his appointment to the national team in the first place).

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Ep. 5.1 - Here we go again...

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We're back, refreshed after our summer break, but no more knowledgeable or correct in our opinions as we look back over the opening weekend of Serie A and Serie B. A late goal denied Fiorentina a win, but Venezia had no such misfortune...

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Ep. 4.36 - And now, the end is here...

Mon, 26 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The final weekend of the season brought drama and delight in Naples, and frustration in the lagoon. Napolil are champions, Fiorentina sneak into Europe, and Venezia put in another good performance, but not enough against Juve. Serie B coverage fans will be delighted...

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Ep. 4.35 - Late Drama for Inter & Napoli at the top while Venezia despair at the bottom

Mon, 19 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Late drama at the top of the table as Inter let in a late equaliser while Napoli are denied at 95th minute penalty. Who holds the cards for the final day? At the bottom, Venezia's joy after their victory over Fiorentina is short-lived as they pull out one of their worst performances of the season against Cagliari. It'll take a miracle now, but who knows?

Plus - Serie B drama and Acerbi gets the Azzurri call.

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Ep. 4.34 - The Rigore! Derby has a winner...

Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The Rigore! derby had a winner, and it's left Marco ecstatic and Giancarlo down in the dumps! Can Venezia now kick on and save themselves? And will Napoli hold on at the top after their stumble?

Plus, we look back at Inter's amazing European victory over Barcelona (and enjoy some Barça tears), as well as discussing Ancelotti's appointment for Brazil.

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Ep. 4.33 - The Champions League Race Heats Up

Mon, 05 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The race for the last two Champions League spots could not be tighter, with Bologna and Juve's draw helping Atalanta, but also giving hope to the Roman clubs. Down at the bottom, Venezia gain a point on Lecce, but it could have been more... Plus, we discuss Inter's performance v Barcelona and look ahead to the second leg.

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Ep. 4.32 - Are Inter done?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Napoli make a break for it as Inter stumble. We wonder if they might end up with no trophies after being in contention for three for so long. Plus, Venezia put in a good performance (again) but lose (again). Time is running out...

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Verona Campione - A discussion with Richard Hough

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Verona Campione is the new book from Richard Hough, exploring the amazing underdog story of how Hellas Verona conquered the giants of Italian football to become Serie A champions. Published to mark the 40th anniversary of Verona’s achievement, this authentic footballing fairy tale is brought to life through exclusive interviews with players, journalists and fans.

Giancarlo has a great chat with Richard, hearing about why he wanted to write it, and whether we will ever see its like again.

Pre-Order Verona Campione now!

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Ep. 4.31 - Bologna blow the title race open & the relegation battle heats up

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Orsolini's 94th minute goal v Inter has blown the title race wide open - are Napoli now favourites? And at the other end, Venezia are frustrated not to hang on to beat Empoli, but it looks like relegation could go down to the wire. Plus, we look back at the mixed European results.

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Ep. 4.30 - A Rare Venezia Win - but is it enough?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Venezia finally notch up a win, and with a goal from Daniel Fila no less! But as we discuss, it is only the start of what they need to pull of a miracle... Elsewhere, the Rome derby ends in a draw, Milan run riot and Inter win to put pressure on Napoli's game v Empoli (which also has big repercussions for the relegation battle).

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Ep. 4.29 - Many draws, no real winners

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Many draws in Serie A this weekend, but who was left the happiest? Not Venezia, who probably needed a win v Lecce, but if you cant score goals... Plus, are Atalanta cooked? Is it Gasperini's fault? And is Daniel Fila actually a professional footballer?

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Ep 4.28 - A Two-Horse Title Race and the Two Faces of the Azzurri

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

It's Napoli v Inter at the top of the table as we head into the final weeks, with Atalanta's challenge well and truly snuffed-out by Fiorentina. Venezia meanwhile put in another decent performance, but fail to score one more, meaning next week's clash v Lecce becomes make or break. Plus, we look back on the two faces of Italy in their defeat against Germany, and spare a thought for Sampdoria down in Serie B (and soon to be Serie C?)

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Ep. 4.27 - Fiorentina rout Juve, Inter break away, and Venezia hold Napoli - is there still hope?

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

It's all smiles on the pod this week as Fiorentina humble Juve - can Motta survive? While Inter break away at the top with a victory over Atalanta, while Napoli are held by Venezia. Can the lagunari still save themselves?

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Ep. 4.26 - Juve humbled and last gasp Venezia - and a tribute to Bruno Pizzul

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Atalanta humiliate Juve in their home to make sure the scudetto is a proper 3-way race, while Marco is very satisfied by Gytkjaer's last minute equaliser for Venezia against the dreaded Como - a result that still gives the Lagunari some hope... Plus, a tribute to the great Bruno Pizzul.

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Ep 4.25 - Tight at the Top and No Goals Venezia

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:19:02 GMT

None of the top three took advantage of their fixtures to make a break for it, with one of those three, Atalanta, held at home by Venezia. Good result for the Lagunari, but the question is whether they will ever score again...

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Ep. 4.24 - Spectacular Own Goals and Penalty Taker Arguments

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

A bad week for Italian teams in Europe, and also at home for Fiorentina and Venezia - will Venezia ever score a goal again? Plus, some great own goals, and penalty taking arguments.

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Ep. 4.23 - It Wasn't The End - But It May Be For Venezia

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

No Ben Yedder for Venezia means we return! But things haven't improved on the pitch for Venezia as we wonder if Di Francesco will survive as Venezia look doomed. Elsewhere, Fiorentina lose to Como (boo) and the top teams all stumble.

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Ep. 4.22 - Is This The End?

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Despite a fine victory for Fiorentina over Inter in midweek, this is a bit of a sombre episode as Marco lays out how he feels about Venezia potentially signing a convicted criminal - and why it could be the last episode for a while.

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Ep. 4.21 - The January Transfers Episode

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

It was all draws for the top teams this weekend, while Fiorentina grabbed a second consecutive win. No such luck for Venezia, who lost their captain to the transfer window and their keeper to injury - but could Balotelli save the day (spoiler: probably not, but it would be fun).

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Ep. 4.20 - Farewell to the Doge?

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Will he stay or will he go? That's the question that Marco and all Venezia fans have been asking after the shock news that the club are trying to sell the Doge of Venice himself, Joel Pohjanpalo. To make matters worse, Venezia could only draw against Verona. Elsewhere, Fiorentina got back to winning ways against Lazio, while Napoli beat Juve to make the title race too close to call.

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Ep. 4.19 - Colpani or Candela - who is worse?

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

This week, we try to outdo each other by discussing who has the poorer player in their team - Colpani or Candela. Plus, Atalanta lose a humdinger of a match v Napoli - is their title challenge done? And why Lazio's eagle tamer is making all the wrong headlines for Serie A around the world...

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Ep. 4.18 - The January Mercato Episode

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Good results for teams at the bottom of the league is bad news for Venezia - but were they a bit unlucky against Inter? Napoli win despite the Kvara-going rumours, and we consider what impact that and other rumoured January transfers will have on the league

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Ep. 4.17 - The Rebalancing Episode

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:00:49 GMT

It's the halfway stage of the season and we think the results are starting to rebalance the league a little - Roma doing a bit better as we thought they would and Lazio and Fiorentina a little worse. Elsewhere, Venezia grab a point against Empoli, but was it a good or bad point? And what does the January market have in store for clubs?

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Ep. 4.16 - The Happy Christmas Episode

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:00:09 GMT

Marco is full of festive cheer as Venezia deliver that Christmas miracle win against Cagliari, while Atalanta's sensational season continues. We also discuss the ridiculousness of VAR offside decisions, and wonder if Roma have turned a corner. Merry Christmas all!

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Ep 4.15 - The Rigore per la Juve Episode

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:00:11 GMT

Atalanta stay top, Fiorentina's winning run ends, and Venezia nearly pull off a historic result in Turin - only for Juve to get their usual 95th minute penalty...

NOTE - Initially we uploaded a version in which Giancarlo's audio was too low (some may say this was a good thing!) but we have uploaded a new version - if you can read this, you should have the new and improved version!

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Ep. 4.14 - The Stormy Weather Episode

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:00:10 GMT

It's the season of the "smaller" teams as Atalanta go top, and Fiorentina and Lazio dare to dream. But down at the bottom end, Venezia and Como play out a farcical draw in stormy weather - a result that probably keeps Di Francesco his job, but doesn't really help.

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Ep. 4.13 - The One Where Marco Wishes He Was Still Sick

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:00:33 GMT

We're back after an illness-enforced absence, but things have only gotten worse for Venezia... How is Di Francesco still in a job? Elsewhere, there were frightening scenes in Florence when Edoardo Bove collapsed, but fortunately he seems to be doing a little better, while on the pitch, Napoli extended their lead at the top, while most teams at the bottom got some vital points.

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International Break special with Gabriele Marcotti

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:00:26 GMT

A special extra-long episode to tide you over during the international break as we speak with renowned Italian football pundit and journalist, Gabriele Marcotti. We chat to Gab about the state of Serie A, TV rights, Ranieri to Roma and whether Spalletti has Italy on the right track.

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Ep. 4.12 - Is this the most exciting Serie A start in recent memory?

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:00:35 GMT

Two points separate the top six teams (and four points separate the bottom 8) - is this the most exciting start ever? Well, not if you're a Venezia fan as they gift more ridiculous goals to their opponents. But there is more to celebrate for Giancarlo as Fiorentina continue to fly high.

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Ep. 4.11 - The We Wuz Robbed Episode

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:00:46 GMT

What is more predictable in Italian football than a small team getting a goal chopped off v a big team in the last minute... we recorded this in the moments after Venezia's equaliser was cruelly ruled out against Inter. Elsewhere, Atalanta thump Napoli in Naples, and Fiorentina's hot streak continues. Is the title race as open as it seems?

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Ep. 4.10 - The Goals Goals Goals Episode

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:42 GMT

Serie A went goal crazy this weekend, with Giancarlo's own Fiorentina handing out a 5 goal thumping to Roma, Inter and Juve sharing just the 8 goals, and even Venezia and Monza sharing 4 goals in a 2-2 draw. Where does that leave things? Giancarlo is on cloud nine, but Marco sees some small signs of hope for Venezia...

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Ep. 4.9 - The Contrasting Fortunes Episode

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:00:25 GMT

One half of the pod is very happy, the other very sad - we'll let you decide which is which as we dissect the latest games in Serie A this weekend, as well as looking back at Italy's games against Belgium and Israel

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TV Rights Special with Anna Guarnerio of Lega Serie A

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:00:38 GMT

Anna Guarnerio joins us in a special bonus episode to discuss Lega Serie A's decision to partner with One Football in the UK for the TV rights, to tell us how the decision is made, and what fans can expect both this season and beyond.

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Ep. 4.8 - The Pairetto Penalty Pandemonium Episode

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:00:55 GMT

It's penalty pandemonium this week as referee Luca Pairetto gave 3 and missed more in the Fiorentina-Milan game (the result of which made Giancarlo very happy), while elsewhere questionable decisions abounded. Meanwhile, Napoli stay top with a good win v Como, while Roma's Juric train is already struggling. Plus - a long rant from Marco on why Venezia should ditch Di Francesco - but won't.

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Ep. 4.7 - The Roma Robbery Episode

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:00:05 GMT

Listeners will be relieved to hear we are back to our usual grumpy selves - or Marco is at least, after a frustrating Venezia defeat to Roma. Elsewhere, Napoli go top, Toro lose for the first time, and we ask once again whether 2006 World Cup Winners are doomed to fail as managers.

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Ep. 4.6 - The Totò Schillaci Tribute Episode

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:25 GMT

We pay tribute to a legend of the Azzurri this week as we remember Totò Schillaci, and also celebrate victories for both Venezia and Fiorentina. Plus, a surprise Milan derby result, and De Rossi gone at Roma.

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One Football Special - Serie A streaming in the UK

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:16:03 GMT

A special episode with another special guest as we speak with One Football's Maurits Schoen to hear how One Football grabbed the rights for Serie A in the UK, and their plans to make it work for the fans.

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Ep. 4.5 - The Pre-Champions League Episode

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:00:05 GMT

Napoli go top as most other big teams seemed pre-occupied with upcoming Euro fixtures - though Fiorentina and especially Venezia decided to make things easier for their CL opponents. Are Di Francesco's days numbered in the lagoon? Plus, a look back at the Italy results in the Nations League, and a preview of the opening fixtures of the Champions League.

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Ep. 4.4 - The Transfer Chaos Episode

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:00:23 GMT

The end of the transfer window saw some big moves in Italy, but how long will it take for all these new players to bed in at the likes of Juve and Fiorentina? Plus, Venezia unlucky to lose to Toro, and the joy of seeing an outfield player going in goal for Parma (even if it didn't end well for them). All that and a look at/moan about Spalletti's latest Italy squad - is it one of the worst ever?

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Ep. 4.3 - The Rigore! Derby Episode

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:00:34 GMT

The grudge match arrives early this season as Giancarlo's Fiorentina play host Marco's Venezia - but who ended up happier? Plus, a big weekend for the smaller sides as Parma beat Milan and Empoli win in Rome.

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Ep. 4.2 - A Cold Welcome Back to Serie A for Venezia

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 06:00:46 GMT

We're back, and so is Serie A! It was a weekend of draws, apart from for Venezia (of course!) A harsh opening for Marco's team on their return, while most other teams looked like they were still emerging from pre-season. Plus - did Conte lose on purpose?

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Ep. 4..1 - Pre-season special with TNT Sports Commentator Adam Summerton

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:00:43 GMT

We are joined by the voice of Serie A in the UK, TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton, as we look forward to the imminent start of the new Serie A season!

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The Euro 2024 Emergency Pod

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:15 GMT

An unplanned, but necessary, emergency pod as we try to work through our pain and anger after Italy's whimper of an exit from Euro 2024...

Music by Yevgeniy Sorokin from Pixabay

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Ep. 3.37 - The End of Season Episode (Venezia in Serie A!)

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:00:27 GMT

Contrasting fortunes on this final episode of the season as Marco is giddy from his trip to watch Venezia win promotion, while Giancarlo is still smarting at Fiorentina's defeat in the ECL final. Plus - a look ahead to the Euros, with a little hope but low expectations.

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Ep. 3.36 - The Not Quite End of Season Episode

Mon, 27 May 2024 06:00:54 GMT

Serie A is done and dusted (just about), and we discuss an exciting end to the relegation battle. Plus, we give our views on Spalletti's Italy squad, wonder about the state of Juve, Bologna and more next season, and of course look back at an exciting week in the Serie B playoffs and playouts. And yes - Marco has booked his ticket for the final...

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Ep. 3.35 - The Added Time Podcast

Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:04 GMT

This week we discuss some very, very late goals that could change the fortunes of some teams at the bottom of the Serie A table and help those in the Serie B playoffs. Plus, we discuss Allegri's blow-up at the Coppa Italia final, and look ahead to Atalanta v Bayer Leverkusen.

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Ep 3.34 - The Sweary Episode

Mon, 13 May 2024 06:00:21 GMT

It's a painful episode this week for one half of the podcast as Marco struggles with Venezia's performance on Friday night that threw away a chance at automatic promotion. Plus, we stick it to all the new Como fans that have suddenly appeared, and look back at a decisive weekend in the top half of Serie A.

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Ep. 3.33 - The Conspiracy Episode

Mon, 06 May 2024 06:00:43 GMT

Get ready for some Como conspiracies as Marco lets rip after farcical events in the midweek round of Serie B games - although fortunately San Joel was able to partially make up for things against Feralpisalò. In Serie A, Inter help Sassuolo in their relegation battle, while Giancarlo is feeling strangely optimistic about Fiorentina's 2nd leg v Club Brugge (never a good sign on the pod...)

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Ep. 3.32 - The Business End of the Season Episode

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:00:10 GMT

It's all smiles this week as Fiorentina thump Sassuolo and Venezia get a huge win against Cremonese. We also chat about how De Rossi has turned things around at Roma, and look ahead to the big European matches coming up for the Italian sides.

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Ep 3.31 - The Coefficient Episode

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:52 GMT

It's all about five - or six? - teams in the Champions League for Serie A this week, along with a look over the relegation battle in the league. Will Cannavaro save Udinese (unlikely)? Is Lopetegui the answer for Milan (probably not)? And much more, including a tight win for Venezia over bottom of the table Lecco in Serie B.

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Ep. 3.30 - The Financial Underdogs Episode

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:00:56 GMT

In a weekend of draws in Serie A, we pick out the highlights, including Milan and Sassuolo's humdinger and another controversial use of VAR in Lecce v Empoli. Plus, we wonder about Politano, look back at Italian clubs in Europe (including Atalanta's fabulous win at Anfield), and look at the race for promotion in Serie B, which devolves into a discussion about the richest owners in Italian football (who include the owners of Como and Cremonese...)

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Ep. 3.29 - The Frustrated Episode

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:00:27 GMT

We're both frustrated this week as we deal with Fiorentina's loss to Juve and Venezia's goalless draw at Ascoli. Plus, we discuss Juve's potential transfer market and one dubious signing in particular, and Marco launches a new conspiracy theory ahead of the Serie B playoffs.

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Ep. 3.28 - The Post-Match Pain Episode - Take Two

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:16 GMT

It's Marco's turn to feel the post-match pain as this was recorded fresh off Venezia's 3-2 home defeat to Reggiana. Elsewhere, we look back the Azzurri's American holiday and mention Tudor's good start at Lazio, wonder how bad Juve can get, and big up Atalanta as they head into a key part of their season.

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Ep. 3.27 - The Pohjanpalo Fan Club Episode

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:28 GMT

We're all fans of Joel Pohjanpalo this week as we discuss another superlative performance from Venezia's Finnish hero. Plus, Inter-Napoli, new managers at Lazio and Lecce, and a look back at a good and bad week in Europe for Serie A clubs. Plus, Marco gets to ask again why Zaniolo has been called up for Italy.

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Ep. 3.26 - The Post-Match Pain Episode

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:43 GMT

It's a tough one for one half of the podcast this week as we record immediately after Roma's late late equaliser in Florence. Plus - we discuss the Thomas Henry/D'Aversa headbutt, wonder again what Milan fans expect and discuss yet another big weekend in Serie B (and a big win for Venezia).

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Ep. 3.25 - The Red Cards Special

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:00:26 GMT

There were cards aplenty in Serie A this weekend - but was it down to poor refereeing or poor play? Plus, the shortest sub ever in Napoli v Juve, and Marco tries to dissect Como's last minute win against Venezia without having seen the game...

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Ep. 3.24 - The Rovesciata Special

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:00:57 GMT

This week we discuss a couple of very special overhead kick goals (including a late winner for Venezia, which also served as another example of the 'reverse-curse' of our predictions), look back at Milan - Atalanta, and dream about the possibility of 7 Italian clubs in the Champions League next season...

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Ep. 3.23 - The Frustrating Draws Episode

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT

After the highs of last week, it is not quite service as normal, as neither Fiorentina or Venezia lost, but it's fair to say we hoped for more against Empoli and Modena. Elsewhere, another Juve slip has surely handed Inter the league, and the race for the Champions League spots gets ever more exciting.

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Ep. 3.22 - The Unusually Happy Episode

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:00:13 GMT

It's lightness and joy on this week's episode as we take in thumping victories for both Fiorentina and Venezia, including a great start for Il Gallo Belotti for the Viola. Plus, a ding-dong battle in the rain in Rome as Inter beat Roma, and we look at what is shaping up to be a tight race for 4th place.

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Ep. 3.21 - The Injury Time Episode

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:00:11 GMT

It's misery all round this week as Fiorentina and Venezia both suffered late, late goals to lose their respective matches. Plus, we get the lowdown on what is going on in Venice after a tumultuous week off the pitch. Oh, and we also discuss some small game in Serie A between Inter and Juve.

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Ep 3.20 - The Rigore episode!

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:00:27 GMT

It's the namesake episode this week as we discuss penalties of all kinds - dodgy, stonewall and missed pens featured heavily in Serie A this week. Plus, we talk about millimetrical offsides, and the ghost game in Venice...

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Ep 3.19 - Juve go top, Supercoppa review and Venezia sink in the storms

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:00:15 GMT

It's a slimmed down show to go with a slimmed down Serie A calendar as four teams are away in Saudi playing the Supercoppa. We review that, and also discuss Juve going top of the league, Roma and Empoli getting wins after a change of manager, and Marco starts to worry about Venezia's leaky defence...

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S3 E18 - The Thunderb*stard Episode

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:00:33 GMT

On this slightly longer-than-normal episode, we discuss all manner of well-struck goals (or thunderb*stards, as Giancarlo so eloquently puts it) in a variety of games including Milan- Roma, Napoli- Salernitana and Venezia-Sampdoria. Plus we look ahead to the sorry spectacle of the Supercoppa Italia in Saudi Arabia...

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Ep. 3.17 - Missed penalties, red cards and nightmare debuts for the New Year

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 07:00:33 GMT

Our first show of the new year sees us with lots to cover, from Inter's controversial win against Verona, Juve's late win in Salerno and poor old Pasquale Mazzochi's debut for Napoli. Plus, Fiorentina lose and we look ahead to the return of Serie B next weekend.

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Ep. 3.16 - Christmas wrap up: VAR penalties, comedy goals and the best of Fiorentina and Venezia in 2023

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 17:00:56 GMT

Our final episode of the year sees us laughing at both ludicrous VAR penalties and comedy goals from this weekend, as well as looking back on Fiorentina and Venezia's years as a whole - and strangely finding out we are pretty happy with how things have turned out

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Ep 3.15 - European victories, Terrible strips and Serie B leaders all fail to win

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:00:44 GMT

We look back at a successful week in Europe for all 7 of Italy's teams, wonder whether Inter are marching towards the scudetto, discuss Fiorentina's lucky win v Verona (and their horrible strip), and find out how none of the top teams in Serie B managed to win...

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Ep 3.14 - Red cards rain in Roma-Fiorentina and Venezia lose top spot

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:00:07 GMT

A fine ranting episode as Giancarlo is frustrated with Roma's antics v Fiorentina, while Marco bemoans Venezia failing to take advantage of a red card v Cremonese. Elsewhere, we cover the traditional 1-0 win for Juve, and try to do justice to Muriel's incredible winner for Atalanta against Milan.

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Ep 3.13 - Stunning goals, Late Winners and Magic Johnsen does it again for Venezia

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:00:36 GMT

We are getting giddy this week as Venezia win again thanks to a sublime piece of skill from Denis "Magic" Johnsen, while Fiorentina also win thanks to a fine goal from Sottil. Elsewhere, we look at Inter's victory over Napoli, as well as discussing Gatti's interesting winner for Juve... Plus, we look at the draw for Euro 2024 and wonder how Italy will fare...

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Ep. 3.12 - Reflections on Italy, Juve and Inter hold out for a draw, and Venezia go top of Serie B!

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:00:59 GMT

We're back after the international break, reflecting on Italy's qualification for the Euros and what may lie ahead for them. We also look at the resumption of the leagues in Italy as Juve and Inter fight to a stalemate, Milan sneak past Fiorentina, Empoli and Sassuolo share a 7 goal thriller, and Venezia go top of Serie B!

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Ep 3.11 - Boring Romans, Lucky Milan, VAR-tastic Viola and Victorious Venezia

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:00:05 GMT

Much to talk about this week, from asking whether Frosinone are the most exciting team from the Lazio region, wondering whether Milan were lucky v Lecce, and talk about a VAR-packed return to victory for Fiorentina. Plus, Venezia win again and now have daylight in second place, and we look ahead to the crunch Italy games with North Macedonia and Ukraine!

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Ep 3.10 - Boring, boring Juve win again, Milan in trouble and Magic Johnsen wins it for Venezia

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:00:22 GMT

It's a painful episode for one half of the podcast this week as Juve scrape a win in Florence. Elsewhere, we wonder if Pioli's days are numbered and look at the Serie A relegation battle. Plus, Denis 'Magic' Johnsen helps Venezia win again...

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Ep. 3.9 - A weekend of incredible fightbacks

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:00:46 GMT

An amazing weekend of football in Italy saw Napoli fighting back against Milan, Venezia coming back against Pisa, and most incredibly, Cagliari beating Frosinone after being 3-0 down with twenty minutes remaining. Plus, a bit of chat on Fiorentina's changing fortunes since last week, and a look at the battle of World Cup winning managers in Serie A.

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Episode 3.8 - Gambling scandals, Italy in trouble, and poor refereeing again

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:00:38 GMT

We knew it couldn't last... After the joys of the last episode, we're back down to earth with a bump as we take a look at the gambling scandal engulfing Italian football, how it could be a hammer-blow for Italy, and wonder whether Juve's boring but efficient approach could win the league. Plus, Marco has a rant about Venezia's defeat to Reggiana.

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Ep. 3.7 - What is this strange feeling of joy?

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:00:31 GMT

It's like a different podcast this week as we try to come to terms with huge victories for both Fiorentina and Venezia. Plus, we discussing Giroud's goalkeeping, Inter's capitulation, Monza's fine start and look ahead to two big games for the Azzurri

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Ep 3.6 - The good and bad side of Napoli, Lautaro's show and Venezia's mixed week

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:00:16 GMT

This week we wonder how you get a job as Napoli's social media manager, admit we were maybe hasty over Garcia's start at Napoli, and take in Sarri's latest moans at Lazio. Plus, Venezia get back to winning ways against Modena after a defeat to Palermo.

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Ep 3.5 - Inter's title to lose, Gatti's own goal and Fiorentina's fortuitous win

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:13 GMT

This week Giancarlo is asking if the title is already Inter's to lose, as we discuss Napoli's collapse from last season's scintillating form, laugh at Gatti's own goal (well, one of us does), and wonder whether Fiorentina were lucky to win in Udine...

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Ep 3.4 - Inter thump Milan, Roma run riot, and Fiorentina and Venezia win!

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:00:27 GMT

We're back after the international break with much to cover - Inter's dominant performance against Milan, Rudi Garcia having the wrong effect for Napoli, Roma running riot and big wins for both Fiorentina and Venezia. Plus - we look back at Spalletti's first two games as manager of the Azzurri.

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Ep 3.3 - Spalletti's first squad, Napoli lose, Inter win and Serie B gets interesting

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:00:37 GMT

On this week's episode, we discuss Spalletti's first squad and wonder why he hasn't taken more chances, we take in Napoli's defeat and look at Inter's big win (over Fiorentina...!) Plus, Marco tells us the latest from Serie B including a couple of decent results for Venezia, and we round up the rest of the league.

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Ep 3.2 - Mancio's Saudi millions, Juve revert to type and Roman struggles

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:00:52 GMT

This week we talk about Mancini's decision to take the Saudi millions, discuss why VAR and the ref were the only people who think Bologna didn't deserve a penalty vs Juve, look at why the Roman clubs are struggling and of course chat about Fiorentina and Venezia's latest results.

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Ep. 3.1 - The start of something beautiful?

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:00:05 GMT

We're back and clearly giddy as we ask ourselves if this really could be our year as Fiorentina and Venezia get off to stunning starts. Plus - Spalletti takes over the Azzurri, and we pay tribute to a true legend of the Italian game in Carlo Mazzone.

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Four finals, Four defeats... Why do we like football again?

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:00:52 GMT

In our final episode of the season, we look at the relegation and promotion playoffs in Serie A, and analyse the defeats for Fiorentina and Inter in Europe. Plus - another loss is looked at in the U20 World Cup final. But despite all these defeats, we do our best to find the glass half full after a season of football...

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22/23 - Matchday 38 - The season (nearly) ends and a look at Inter and Fiorentina's euro prospects

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 06:00:57 GMT

Serie A draws to a close (nearly) and we look at the last day's results, and look ahead to Fiorentina and Inter's big European dates. Plus, will Bari or Cagliari make it to Serie A, and the Italy U20s World Cup continues...

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22/23 - Matchday 37 - Fiorentina lose one cup and Venezia's season ends...

Mon, 29 May 2023 06:00:56 GMT

It's back to normality as we take in defeats for Fiorentina and Venezia in their big games... but not all hope is lost! Plus, Juve are rubbish, part 345, Verona and Spezia fight it out over relegation and we look ahead to Roma's big game v Sevilla. Finally, we also take a quick look at the bright start from the Italy U20s in the U20 World Cup.

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22/23 - Matchday 36 - Dreaming of glory with Fiorentina and Venezia

Mon, 22 May 2023 06:00:37 GMT

Barak sends Fiorentina to a European cup final after 33 years, while Venezia squeeze into the playoffs to keep a remarkable dream of Serie A alive. Plus, we assess the chances of the other Italian teams in the various European finals.

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22/23 - Matchday 35 - Wins for the small clubs, Milan in trouble & a crazy game in Venice

Mon, 15 May 2023 06:00:17 GMT

Good wins for the smaller clubs in Serie A this week, while we also take a look back at the European results of the Serie A sides, and wonder if advice from the Curva Sud is all Milan needed... Plus, a crazy game in Venice sees them with one foot in the playoffs in Serie B

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22/23 - Matchday 34 - The Joel Pohjanpalo Show (oh, and Napoli win the league)

Mon, 08 May 2023 06:00:06 GMT

This week, there is only one topic real fans of Italian football want to talk about - no, not Napoli's first scudetto in 33 years, or Frosinone and Genoa being promoted, or the all-Milan CL semi-final (though we do cover those) - but Serie B's new star, Venezia striker, Joel Pohjanpalo! Raise a beer with us as we toast the striker of the season.

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22/23 - Matchday 32 - Napoli's Party Postponed, Inter Revival, and Fiorentina Back To Form

Mon, 01 May 2023 06:00:10 GMT

On this week's episode, we discuss why Napoli's party is only postponed, wonder whether we were wrong about Inzaghi at Inter, laugh at talk of Allegri staying at Juve and more!

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22/23 - Matchday 31 - Injury Time Chaos in Turin, Fiorentina stutter, and are Venezia safe?

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:00:15 GMT

This week we take in the chaos at the end of the Juve - Napoli game, wonder why Fiorentina are suddenly stuttering, look back at the slow wheels of Italian sporting justice, and Marco dares to dream...

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22/23 - Matchday 30 - European joy and league misery for Serie A clubs and VAR hates Venezia

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:00:50 GMT

After our brief hiatus, we are back to discuss Sarri's contention that Italian clubs need bogger squads to compete on two fronts, take in another good European week for most Italian clubs, and Marco rants against VAR after its latest bizarre decisions in Venezia's games.

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22/23 - Matchday 28 - Milan shock Napoli, and Fiorentina and Venezia continue to shock us

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:00:42 GMT

We're in shock this week, not only as a result of Milan's thumping of Napoli, but also thanks to our own teams' respective victories. Plus we look back over the middling performances of Italy in their recent matches.

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22/23 - Matchday 27 - Cards aplenty in the derbies, Fiorentina AND Venezia win (!) and Retegui for Italy

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:00:05 GMT

Giancarlo and Marco are in shock this week as both Fiorentina and Venezia win, while the referees are kept busy in the Serie A derbies (plus, did Rabiot get away with another handball this week - spoiler: yes he did). And we look ahead to Italy's games v England and Malta, with hope for newly-crowned Italian, Mateo Retegui, and a worries about the defence...

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22/23 - Matchday 26 - Rabiot handles Samp, European chasers slip-up, and Fiorentina's run continues

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:14 GMT

This week we take in Juve's unexpectedly difficult (and controversial) win against Samp, ask if the slip-ups by the European chasers could allow Juve a way back in to Europe, wonder where Fiorentina's great run of form has come from, and look at why Venezia are slipping back into trouble.

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22/23 - Matchday 25 - Roma win the battle of the bores, Fiorentina score goals and VAR costs Venezia

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:00:22 GMT

We take in the action in the "binary" derby between 1-0 specialists Roma and Juve, discuss Fiorentina's great win over Milan, look at the most entertaining press conference in history, and discuss when VAR should and shouldn't get involved...

Links:

Stefano Bandecchi press conference

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22/23 - Matchday 24 - Milan find form, Serie A's European revival, and a 7-goal thriller in Frosinone

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:00:24 GMT

After a week off, we catch up on all that we have missed, including a revival for Italian teams in Europe, and ask whether it can last. We also look at Milan's return to form, Paolo Sousa's start at Salernitana, and take in a seven-goal thriller in Frosinone v Parma.

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22/23 - Matchday 22 - Nobody can stop Napoli, Odd offsides, and strange strips

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:00:33 GMT

This week, we marvel once again at Napoli, take in Empoli's fine young Italians, discuss the odd offsides in the Juve - Fiorentina game, and hear about Venezia's second victory on the bounce (and why Pohjanpalo has become the peoples' player in Venice).

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22/23 - Matchday 21 - Mediocre Milan, Failing Fiorentina - and Victorious Venezia!

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:00:04 GMT

This week we discuss a rather uninspiring Milan derby, Giancarlo has a right moan about Fiorentina's latest poor result, and Marco celebrates that rarest of things - a Venezia victory! Plus - Vicario's incredible triple save against Roma.

See Vicario's incredible save

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22/23 - Matchday 20 - Nerveless Napoli, Superb Sassuolo and Magic Monza

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 07:00:37 GMT

This week we discuss Napoli's brilliant end-to-end game against Roma, look at the amazing Sassuolo and Monza wins over struggling Milan and Juve, and discuss Fiorentina and Venezia's draws and approach to the January transfer window...

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22/23 - Matchday 19 - Scandals, Struggles and Strops

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:00:07 GMT

On this week's episode we kick off discussing all things Juve, from their scandals and points deductions off the pitch to their exciting match against a resurgent Atalanta. Plus, we look at Fiorentina and Venezia's struggles, and compare the attitude and buzz around two of Italy's younger players in Gnonto and Zaniolo.

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22/23 - Matchday 18 - Juve found out, Roman woes for the Viola and Ranieri back to Cagliari

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 07:00:51 GMT

It turns out scraping 1-0 wins against the likes of Cremonese isn't the right foundation to challenge the best team in Serie A... We take in Napoli's magnificent win, wonder how to pronounce Osimhen's name, talk about Fiorentina's loss to Roma and applaud Atalanta's huge win v Salernitana. Plus, we look at Ranieri's return to Cagliari over 30 years later, and discuss the coverage of Serie B (or lack thereof) in the Italian media.

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22/23 - Matchday 17 - Vialli tribute, Milan muck up vs Roma, and Juve grind on

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:00:51 GMT

We pay tribute to a true legend of Italian football after the sad passing of Gianluca Vialli, before looking at the latest action from Serie A. We ask if Napoli still have what it takes to win the scudetto, discuss Milan's slip up against Roma, and wonder if any Juventini would be happy to win the league playing the way they currently are...

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22/23- Serie B Matchday 18 - Farewell to Mihajlovic and Christmas wishes for Fiorentina and Venezia

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 07:00:53 GMT

This week we pay tribute to the great Sinisa Mihajlovic following his tragic death. We also look at where the two top of the table clashes have left Serie B, and discuss our Christmas wishes for our respective clubs.

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22/23 - Serie B Matchday 17 - Venezia roll on, Benevento bounce back, Genoa go for Gila

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:00:46 GMT

This week we discuss Vanoli's Venezia turnaround as the Lagunari grab another victory, wonder whether Cannavaro has stabilised Benevento, pay tribute to the new Genoa manager's playing career, and consider Bari's brilliant season so far. Plus, we even chat a bit about the World Cup (thanks to a Fiorentina connection...)

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22/23 - Serie B Matchday 15 - Venezia win again as their social media loses, De Rossi struggles at SPAL and Juve face more scandal

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:00:17 GMT

Marco can't quite believe at as not only do Venezia win, but there seems to be positive movement on the battle with the club's social media. We also look at De Rossi's struggles at SPAL, and find time to discuss Juve's latest scandal.

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22/23 - Serie B matchday 14 - World Cup winners go head to head, Unique Mola TV commentary - and Venezia win!

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:00:04 GMT

It's all about Serie B this week as we look at a clash of 2006 World Cup winners, discuss the competitiveness of the league, and discover the eccentricities of Mola TV's commentary. Plus - Marco breaks down Venezia's first win in over two months!

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22/23 - Matchday 15 - Venezia vs Marco, Fiorentina's Milanese woes, betting tips and more

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:00:50 GMT

Fighting talk this week as we recap Marco's fallout with Venezia's official social media account (featuring bonus Pete Doherty) and Giancarlo takes aims at VAR and the refs when Fiorentina face Milanese clubs. Plus, we look at the weekend's other big games, give some betting tips, and discuss the madness of a World Cup in November (and without Italy...!)

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22/23 - Matchday 13 - Fagioli finishes Inter, VAR controversies, and Venezia spring another leak

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:00:40 GMT

Fagioli's late goal unfortunately gives Giancarlo more scope for bean puns as we take a look back at a big weekend in Serie A, discuss some of the big VAR decisions of the round, and look at the many ways Venezia seem to be able to find to sink to new lows.

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22/23 - Matchday 12 - Terrific Toro, Nobody can stop Napoli, and Venezia go from bad to worse

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:51 GMT

We're back after our brief hiatus with a look at Toro's win over Milan, Marco grudgingly praises Salernitana and we both wax lyrical about Napoli's strength-in-depth. Plus, Fiorentina finally win... but Venezia don't. Is it finally the end for Javorcic?

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22/23 - Matchday 10 - Juve scrape a win, Napoli and Atalanta continue to fly, and Venezia lose again

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:00:17 GMT

This week, we look at those minnows Juventus and discuss whether their narrow derby win means they have turned a corner, before turning out attention to both ends of the table as we consider Napoli and Atalanta's continued run of results and take in a big relegation clash between Spezia and Cremonese. Of course, then we have to discuss Venezia's latest calamity and ask if the solution would be to appoint a World Cup winning manager as half the rest of the league appears to have done.

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22/23 - Matchday 9 - Delightful Delofeu, Hearts-breaking Viola, and Euro draw disappointment

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:00:34 GMT

After the unique feeling of a Venezia victory this week, normal service is resumed for Marco this week as he takes in another defeat (and more questionable refereeing decisions), while Giancarlo enjoys Fiorentina's Euro League win over Hearts. We also take in Udinese and Atalanta's exciting clash of the titans, before looking at the lesser Milan - Juve match and discussing Italy's Euro draw...

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22/23 - Matchday 8 - Marvellous Monza, Mad Milan, and Victorious Venezia

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:00:15 GMT

We're back after a short hiatus and the tables are turned as Marco is happy after a resounding Venezia victory, while it is Giancarlo's turn to rant about another subpar Fiorentina performance. We also ask if Monza are good or Samp are just bad, take in the madness at the end of Empoli - Milan game, and also find time to discuss Italy's recent Nations League games and what it means for the future.

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22/23 - Matchday 7 - Napoli's Northern Delight, Diamond Delofeu, and Marvellous Mazzocchi's Italy call up

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:00:10 GMT

We take in another exciting weekend in Italy as Napoli beat Milan, Udinese and Atalanta continue their amazing runs and even Monza grab a win against Juve. We also take in a victory for Fiorentina (yay!) and a draw for Venezia (boo!), and look at the rise of Salernitana's Mazzocchi as he receives his first Italy call up.

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22/23 - Matchday 6 - Chaos in Turin, Unexpected Udinese and VAR fury

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:45 GMT

On this week's show we discuss the madness of the finale to Juve v Salernitana, we look at Udinese's unexpected and refreshing start to the season, and then it is Giancarlo's turn to rant as we discuss some debatable VAR decisions in Italy this weekend!

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22/23 - Matchday 5 - Lovely Leao, Broken Juve and Statistical Nightmares in Venice

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:00:08 GMT

In this week's episode, Marco pulls himself from his sick bed in order to rant about Venezia's woes, while the guys also take time to appreciate Milan and Napoli's wins, and discuss just how much trouble Juve are actually in.

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22/23 - Matchday 3 - Tight at the top, Hipster shirts and Ronaldo's return?

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:00:24 GMT

In this week's slightly delayed episode, we look at what is already shaping up to be an exciting scudetto race, discuss how far fans can go when booing other teams, wonder whether Ronaldo to Napoli would be good or bad, and Marco has a rant about hipster shirts...

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22/23 - Matchday 2: Khvaradona, Berardi blast and Venezia...win?!

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:00:11 GMT

It's chaos as Marco finally remembers what it is like when his team win a game... Plus, we talk about Napoli's sensational start to the season, with a close look at one new signing in particular. We also talk about an uneventful Tuscan derby and savour a piece of magic from Mimmo Berardi!

See Berardi's goal here: https://youtu.be/ub7VskAAyH4

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22/23 - Matchday 1: Radu regrets, Roma revitalisation and Venezia lose again...

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:00:04 GMT

WE'RE BACK! Yes, if you've been missing Italian football chats with at least one slightly depressed Scottish accent, you're in luck! We return with a look at some calamitous errors from both players and referees in Serie A, ask whether Roma are the real deal this season, and take in another Venezia defeat, this time from the new surroundings of Serie B.

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Woeful at Wembley

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:45:28 GMT

Warning - for masochists and manic depressives only...

Because we had the brilliant idea of ending this season of podcasts after La Finalissima against Argentina, we are forced to discuss what may have been the worst Italy performance in some time. There's little brightness here as we discuss what went wrong - and how it may be fixed...

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The Rigore! Awards 2022

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:00:54 GMT

Get your formalwear on because it's time for THE awards ceremony of the season. We look at who our listeners have picked as the best players outside the top six - along with their flop of the season...Even Venezia pick up an award!

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Grazie Roma - Europa Conference League Special

Wed, 25 May 2022 21:38:05 GMT

In this bonus episode, we celebrate Roma's victory over Feyenoord in the Europa Conference League Final and chat about what it might mean for Italian football in general.

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Matchday 38 - Mighty Milan, Clueless Cagliari, and Fiorentina's Final Day Flourish

Mon, 23 May 2022 07:00:09 GMT

We take in all the drama (or lack of drama) from the final day of the Serie A season as Milan wrapped up the scudetto in style, Fiorentina won their European race against Atalanta, and the relegation battlers did their best to outdo one another in their rubbishness.

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Matchday 37 - Venezia's farewell, Insigne's send off and Social Media slip-ups

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:00:25 GMT

On this week's episode, we join Serie A in saying farewell to Lorenzo Insigne and also Venezia, look at the title race and relegation battle as they both head to an exciting finale, and Marco discusses the "cool" approach that Venezia's social media accounts have decided to take...

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Matchday 36 - Classic Comebacks, Victory in Venice and Terrific Tonali

Mon, 09 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Marco doesn't know whether to laugh or cry as we look back at an amazing game in Venice, discuss the late goals in Salernitana and Genoa and take in the Milanese battle for the scudetto.

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Matchday 35 - Unholy goalies, Milan march on, and VAR falls flat (again)

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:18 GMT

In this week's episode, we talk about two goalkeeping howlers that could play a vital role in the scudetto race, chat about why Jose was moaning about VAR (rightly this time!) and Marco pays tribute to Paolo Zanetti and looks ahead to the big game against Salernitana.

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Matchday 34 - Flying Scotsmen, Salernitana's "Fairytale", and Defensive Disasters

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:00:12 GMT

It's a glum (but entertaining!) episode this week as Marco finally accepts Venezia are doomed, but explains why he would love to take Salernitana down with Venezia. Elsewhere, we discuss a variety of defensive disasters that helped Milan grab a last minute win, gave Salernitana their "fairytale" third win on the trot and put paid to Napoli's scudetto hopes once and for all.

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Matchday 32 - Victorious Viola, Talented Traoré, and Pantomime Play-acting

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:00:35 GMT

Your hosts have contrasting moods this week as Giancarlo celebrates a fine Fiorentina win in Naples, while Marco counts the cost of yet another late sucker punch v Udinese in Venice. On top of that, we discuss why Immobile the Lazio player is so different from Immobile the Italy player, and look at one of Serie A's other most in-form strikers.

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Matchday 31 - Dodgy Derby D'Italia Decisions - and does anyone actually want to avoid relegation?

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:44:37 GMT

In this week's episode we discuss the refereeing in the big Juve - Inter game, look at whether anyone actually wants to avoid relegation this year, and talk about whether Atalanta might miss out on a European spot. We also try to solve Serie A's marketing problem in 2 minutes.

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Pain in Palermo in Italy's Macedonian Misery

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:10:58 GMT

We reluctantly analyse what went wrong for the Azzurri after their disastrous defeat to North Macedonia.

Contains much doom and gloom and some swearing...!

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Matchday 30 - Azzurri Anxiety, Keeper Calamity and Super Cissé

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:00:06 GMT

On this week's episode, Marco tries to keep it together better than Paolo Zanetti as we dissect what went wrong for Venezia, discuss some comedy moments in Serie A, look at Cissé's amazing first goal and discuss a Roma player who could be signing of the season.

On top of that, we look ahead to the Azzurri's crunch week as they prepare to face North Macedonia in the semi-final of the World Cup playoffs and predict the starting XI.

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Matchday 29 - Toro's penalty pain, Verona's fan shame & Genoa's draw addiction

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:00:26 GMT

On this week's episode, Marco is happy as Venezia have yet to play, but we still find time to discuss the relegation race, with particular focus on Genoa's incredible run of draws (fans of stats will be pleased with this discussion!), look at the race for Europa league spots and discuss the less than great behaviour of some Verona fans. We also talk about Inter's late equaliser v Torino and talk about the frustrating habit of accepting a "good defeat" in Europe.

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Matchday 28 - Olivier's Army, Italy Optimism, and Farewell Giuseppe Wilson

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:00:48 GMT

On this week's episode we finally give some (probably long overdue) credit to Milan, discuss whether pragmatism or entertainment is more important and pay tribute to a Lazio legend. There is also some serious straw clutching from Marco as he attempts to paint a 4-1 home defeat in a positive light...

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Matchday 27 - Fantastic Napoli, Resurgent Juve and Rubbish Referees

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:58:24 GMT

On this week's episode, we discuss Napoli's brilliant last-gasp win at Lazio, look at whether Juve could still sneak in to win the league, talk about rubbish refereeing and, much to Marco's chagrin, discuss the latest updates in the relegation battle....

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Matchday 26 - Miserable Milanese, Fabulous Fabio Quagliarella and Grumpy Gasperini

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:32 GMT

In this week's episode, we discuss whether the Milan's draw and Inter's loss demonstrates the strength or weakness of the league, talk about more goals for old performers like Quagliarella, look at the relegation battle, and wonder if Belotti could be the answer to Italy's striking problems for next month's big matches.

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Matchday 25 - Victories, VAR and Inzaghi's voice

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:31:29 GMT

On this episode of the podcast, we look at a much-needed win for Venezia, look at some of the dodgy officiating decisions this weekend and learn why Simone Inzaghi has the voice of a 90-year old...

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Matchday 24 - Dejection, derby delights and Dusan's dazzling debut

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:47:01 GMT

On this debut episode of the podcast, we take in the big footballing issues from Serie A this weekend, including discussing red cards, the relegation battle, Milan's victory in the derby, Vlahovic's debut and more!

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