After Italy finished 2nd in the UEFA Nations League group following a defeat to France at the San Siro, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze which players Luciano Spalletti should axe, keep and call up as the Azzurri gear up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

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Guglielmo Vicario & Manuel Locatelli OUT, Nicolo Rovella IN: Italy Squad For 2025 (Ep. 473)

From Italy losing to France at the San Siro after Guglielmo Vicario horror-show, review and analysis of Azzurri in Nations League, which players Luciano Spalletti should axe and which players he should call up in 2025 as FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers commence, to Claudio Ranieri returning to Roma, as well as Juventus terminating Paul Pogba contract, Juve lose Juan Cabal to an ACL, preview of Match Day 13 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season including Napoli vs Roma and AC Milan vs Juventus, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from the conclusion of the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League group stage.

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France Top As Italy Crumble, Ranieri Gladiator III, Juventus ACL Hell & Much More (Ep. 473)

After AS Roma decided to appoint Claudio Ranieri as manager of the club for a third time, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, analyze and discuss what the appointment will entail for the Giallorossi this season and beyond.

The Italian Football Podcast patron Jonas S sends in a question wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the Portuguese duo's working relationship.

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AS Roma Appoint Claudio Ranieri: Saviour Of Rome Or End Of The Empire? (Clip From Q & A Pod)

The Italian Football Podcast is delighted to interview Inter Milan and Azzurri FIFA World Cup Champions Marco Materazzi.

From the infamous Zinedine Zidane headbutt in final of FIFA World Cup 2006, Simone Inzaghi as next Arsenal or Man City coach, rivalry with AC Milan legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, THAT hug with José Mourinho after Champions League win in 2010, Byron Moreno refereeing scandal in FIFA World Cup 2002 and much more.

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Marco Materazzi Interview: Zidane Headbutt, Zlatan Rivalry, Byron Moreno, Inzaghi To Arsenal & More (Ep. 472)

The 2024-25 UEFA Nations League A Group 2 match between Belgium and Italy takes place on Thursday 14 November at 20:45 CET in Brussels at the King Baudouin 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.

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Belgium vs Italy Preview: UEFA Nations League Lineups, Team News, Predictions & More (Clip From Ep. 471)

From Hakan Calhanoglu the hero and scapegoat for Inter Milan, Alessandro Buongiorno outstanding for Napoli, insane Scudetto race as top 6 teams separated by 2 points including Atalanta, Fiorentina and Lazio, crisis worsens after Bologna loss as Roma sack Ivan Juric, Tim Weah the hero when Juventus beat Torino, Rafael Leao brace and Gabriel Zappa in insane match as AC Milan and Cagliari draw in 6 goal thriller, to Lecce sack Luca Gotti and appoint Marco Giampaolo, and preview of Belgium vs Italy in UEFA Nations League, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 12 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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Calhanoglu Inter Milan's Hero & Villain, Roma SACK Juric, Weah & Rafa Leao Shine For Juve & AC Milan & Much More (Ep. 471)

After an impressive performance by Rafael Leao and AC Milan in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, analyze and discuss what the future holds for Leao and Paulo Fonseca.
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Real Madrid 1-3 AC Milan Reaction: Rafa Leao DESTROYS Champions (Clip From Q & A Pod)

After Inter Milan beat Arsenal 1-0 in the Champions League at the San Siro in a defensive masterclass, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and debate whether the Nerazzurri can actually go on and win the biggest trophy in European football?

This is a clip from the weekly Thursday episode of the Italian Football Podcast.

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Inter Milan 1-0 Arsenal Reaction: Can Nerazzurri Win Champions League? (Ep. 470)

The 2024/25 Champions League matchday four group stage fixture between Inter Milan and Arsenal takes place on Wednesday 6 November at 21:00 CET at San Siro.

Arsenal legend Alan Smith helps preview the big game in an exclusive interview with Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey.

Alan breaks down the game tactically and offers his prediction, discusses Riccardo Calafiori, remembers his famous goal in the 1994 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup Final against Parma, and much more.

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Inter Milan vs Arsenal Champions League Preview With Gunners Legend Alan Smith (Ep. 469)

From Gian Piero Gasperini tactical masterclass and Ademola Lookman show for Atalanta, Antonio Conte outclassed tactically as Napoli come crashing down to earth, Inter Milan win again without impressing just like captain and match winner Lautaro Martinez, to Khephren Thuram and Nicolo Savona shine for Juventus in comfortable win over Udinese, AC Milan lucky in win over Monza, Rafael Leao vs Paulo Fonseca war heats up, Roma in complete crisis and preview of all midweek Champions League matches involving the Italian teams including Inter vs Arsenal and Real Madrid vs Milan, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week, plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 11 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season.

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Lookman & Gasperini Masterclass, Rafa Leao vs Fonseca, #JuricOut, Juventus & Inter Milan Win & Much More (Ep. 468)

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/week show to discuss the latest results, transfers, and all the main talking points and hot topics.
The Monday 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 [https://www.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.
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