Anan Khalaily: Are Inter Milan ‘Sportswashing’ Genocide & Apartheid by Signing Israel Star?

Anan Khalaily: Are Inter Milan ‘Sportswashing’ Genocide & Apartheid by Signing Israel Star?

Author: The Italian Football Podcast July 11, 2026 Duration: 1:28:43
Inter Milan are closing in on the signing of Israel international Anan Khalaily in a transfer that is causing huge controversy. Some fans and human rights activists believe that Inter are whitewashing both Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people and their apartheid state by buying an Israel international.  Nima Tavallaey conducted three important interviews with Dr. Thair Abu Ras of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, Andrew Feinstein who is a former member of the South African parliament for ANC under the leadership of Nelson Mandela, and Palestinian football journalist Bassil Mikdadi from Football Palestine to discuss all aspects of this issue. Timestamps00:00 - Intro: Background - Why We Did This Episode 02:24 - Dr Thair Abu Ras Interview - Who Are The '1948 Palestinians'? 04:38 - "Systemic Discrimination In All Walks Of Life Of Palestinians Who Are Citizens Of Israel" 07:26 - Apartheid In Israel In Practice - The South Africa Comparison09:54 - Relationship Between Palestinian Citizens Of Israel & The State - "Parallel Worlds" 14:47 - How Big Of A Propaganda Win Anan Khalaily Joining Inter Milan Is For Israel 16:34 - The Anan Khalaily Conundrum - The Complexity Involved 22:00 - The Only Way For Israel To Change Its Ways Is Via "External International Pressure" 26:06 - "Inter Milan Fans Should Show Their Disapproval To Anan Khalaily" 29:30 - The Different Forms Of Apartheid In Israel 32:08 - Andrew Feinstein Interview - Why Apartheid South Africa Was Boycotted In Sports 38:06 - "No Normal Sport In An Abnormal Society" 48:40 - How Apartheid South Africa Were Excluded From FIFA & The IOC 52:00 - "FIFA & UEFA Moral Turpitude As Well As Being Materially Corrupt" 55:30 - Bassel Mikdadi Interview - Currently 4-5 Players In Palestine National Team With Israeli Citizenship 59:44 - The Ataa Jaber Situation - From Captaining Israel U21 To Switching To Palestine 01:03:33 - The Lobbying Process Behind Getting Palestinians To Play For Israel 01:07:35 - Israel Interior Minister Called For Ataa Jabeer To Lose Citizenship 01:11:45 - Harassment Of Palestinian Footballers With Israeli Citizenship By Israel 01:14:18 - Why Palestinians 'Choose' To Play For Israel? 01:16:28 - "Mindboggling" How Anan Khalaily Still Plays For Israel 01:18:30 - "Inter Milan Fans Can Support Their Club Without Spending A Red Cent On Them" If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast, be able to send in questions AND get every episode with NO ads, simply become a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For anyone who finds the drama of Serie A as compelling as the football itself, The Italian Football Podcast offers a direct line to the heart of Calcio. Hosted by broadcasters and journalists Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey, this isn't just a recap service. It's a thrice-weekly conversation that digs into the narratives shaping Italian football, from contentious refereeing decisions and tactical shifts to the swirling transfer rumors that keep the gossip columns busy. Each episode of the podcast feels like pulling up a chair at a Milanese café with two well-connected friends who aren't afraid of a strong opinion. The rhythm of the week is key: their Monday episode breaks down the weekend's action, making sense of the results and surprises, and is available widely for everyone. Then, the Tuesday show shifts to address the questions and debates coming directly from the audience, creating a real dialogue. It’s that mix of structured analysis and responsive, sometimes fiery, discussion that gives this podcast its distinctive voice. You get the immediate reaction to a last-minute Juventus winner, the deeper context behind a Napoli managerial change, and the kind of insights that only come from years on the ground covering the league. If your interest goes beyond the scores and into the stories, the culture, and the constant debate that defines Italian football, this is where you tune in.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Napoli & Genoa Fans: A Lovestory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:11
Why do Genoa and Napoli fans have a friendship pact? How did it start? When did it start? Nima Tavallaey breaks down the history behind a friendship between two sets of fans which prompted Italian pop stars Alfaa and Gig…
Rodrigo Mora: How Well Will Porto Star Do At Roma? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:37
Roma have signed Porto star Rodrigo Mora and Nima Tavallaey breaks down the financial structure of the deal as well as debates and analyzes how well he'll do under Gian Piero Gasperini in the Italian capital. How well do…