Inter Milan SCALP | Nkunku, Hojlund & Zhegrova SHOW | Serie A Weekend Review & More

Inter Milan SCALP | Nkunku, Hojlund & Zhegrova SHOW | Serie A Weekend Review & More

Author: The Italian Football Podcast December 29, 2025 Duration: 1:31:40
This episode is sponsored by The Beautiful Game, use code IFP25 and you get access to pay $5 and get $30 in credits (essentially deposit $5 and get an additional free $25). Download The Beautiful Game by clicking here From Lautaro Martinez heroics when Inter beat toothless Atalanta to go top of the league, Christian Pulisic comes in clutch for AC Milan again, impressive Rasmus Hojlund the hero for Napoli, Edon Zhegrova the big positive as Juventus win ugly against Pisa, to Serie A red ball green pitch colour blind blunder, Lazio meltdown after refereeing controversy in Udinese draw, Semih Kılıçsoy scored wondergoal for Cagliari, Parma deepen Fiorentina's crisis, Nico Paz Como show against Lecce, and 10 transfers to look out for in January + best players with expiring contracts in June 2026, as well as this week's Baggio, Serie ASS and Premface of the week plus much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from Match Day 17 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 16 Episode Overview + Thank You To The Beautiful Game (Use Code IFP25) 05:41 Inter Milan - Statement Win As Attacking Depth Proves Decisive Again 10:34 Atalanta - Poor In Attack With Gianluca Scamacca Too Isolated 19:11 AC Milan - Is Christian Pulisic The Most Clutch Player In The Serie A? 28:08 Napoli - Rasmus Hojlund Continues To Be Decisive In December 34:06 Juventus - Gritty & Ugly Win Where Edon Zhegrova Shines 45:04 Can Juve Join Napoli, AC Milan & Inter In Scudetto Race? 51:01 Pisa - Should They Sack Alberto Gilardino? 51:51 Serie A Colour Blind Blunder - Red Balls On Green Pitch 58:49 Best Of The Rest - Semih Kılıçsoy Wondergoal For Cagliari In Refereeing Scandal, Lazio Go In Meltdown Mode Against Referees In Udinese Draw After Handball Controversy, Parma Deepen Fiorentina's Crisis Where Fabio Paratici To Be Appointed & Nico Paz Show For Como Against Lecce 01:08:02 Transfer Window - 10 Big Transfers To Watch In January 2026 01:13:45 Mercato - The Best Players Available On Expiring Contracts In June 2026 01:19:04 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, 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.
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