Italy vs Belgium 0-2 REACTION: Stale Mancini 2.0 Debut! 🇮🇹

Italy vs Belgium 0-2 REACTION: Stale Mancini 2.0 Debut! 🇮🇹

Author: The Italian Football Podcast September 26, 2026 Duration: 27:20
🇮🇹 ITALY VS BELGIUM 0-2 REACTION! Italian football journalist Nima Tavallaey breaks down the tactical fallout from Rome as goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukébakio secured a victory for Belgium in this UEFA Nations League Group A clash. The episode covers a sluggish first half, an improved second-half display, and tactical takeaways for the team heading into the Turkey match. 🔴 SUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREE: Join our global community! Get every single episode completely AD-FREE, plus exclusive weekly Q&A episodes, post-match reactions, and exclusive interviews: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify Premium Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS IN THIS EPISODE (00:00) - Intro: Italy vs Belgium 0-2 Reaction 🇮🇹🇧🇪 (00:24) - Why Nations League Group Results Are Irrelevant Right Now 📊 (02:23) - First Half Analysis & Donnarumma's Performance 🥣 (04:38) - Alessandro Romano Mistake Analysis 💎 (07:48) - Lineup Choices & Future Planning 🛑 (10:59) - Opening 45 Minutes: Sterile Possession 📉 (13:32) - Second Half Energy & Cambiaghi ⚡ (15:00) - Moise Kean Performance & Chances 🎯 (17:28) - Lukébakio Goal & Stadium Reaction 🇧🇪 (18:21) - Patience Needed for Rebuilding 🏃‍♂️ (19:23) - Tactical Takeaways Ahead Of Turkey Clash 🧠 (22:43) - Outro & Weekly Podcast Info 📣 The Italian Football Podcast is the official podcast of Football Italia, offering tactical breakdowns, exclusive interviews, analysis, debates, and everything Serie A, Azzurri & Italian football! YOUR support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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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Carnesecchi IN Donnarumma OUT? + Why Ausilio Left Inter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:05
With Marco Carnesecchi performing at a fantastic level, we tackle a fascinating question sent in from one of our listeners: is he already good enough to legitimately challenge Gianluigi Donnarumma for Italy's number-one…
Palestra - Chelsea: Mistake? Fiorentina = Serie A Tottenham? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:24
Following his massive €60m summer move from Atalanta 🟦⬛ to Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea 🔵, and with an injury setback delaying his highly anticipated Premier League debut: did Marco Palestra make a mistake that could stall his…
Should Napoli Sack Allegri? Number 10 Role DEAD? (Q&A) 🚨 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:22
After losing 8 of his last 9 Champions League matches, three in a row in all competitions, and 9 of his last 14 matches with both Milan and Napoli: should De Laurentiis sack Allegri? Nima Tavallaey and Sheridan Bird disc…
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal REACTION: Ødegaard Rocket Wins 3 Points [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:08
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal REACTION: Breaking down Martin Ødegaard's rocket of a goal that made all the difference at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona! While Napoli defended brilliantly, they ultimately couldn't keep a clean sh…
Real Madrid 2-1 Inter REACTION: BRAIN FARTS Gift Mbappe & Co Win [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:12
Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde gave Real Madrid a 2-1 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League, for whom Carlos Augusto scored. Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights, making tactic…