Italy vs Belgium Preview: Lineups, Team News & Predictions! ⚔️

Italy vs Belgium Preview: Lineups, Team News & Predictions! ⚔️

Author: The Italian Football Podcast September 22, 2026 Duration: 17:36
🇮🇹 ROBERTO MANCINI IS BACK IN THE AZZURRI DUGOUT! Italian football journalists Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese bring you an extended clip from our flagship Monday show, diving deep into the massive 34-man Italy squad selected for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. The guys run a complete tactical breakdown of Mancini's roster, analyzing the surprise call-ups and debating the controversial player snubs. They also look ahead to Friday's high-stakes clash, examining how Mark van Bommel’s tactical blueprint with Belgium matches up against the Azzurri. 🔴 SUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREE: Join our global community to unlock the full 1.5-hour weekly review episode completely ad-free, plus exclusive weekly Q&A episodes, instant post-match reaction pods, and premium interviews: • ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠Spotify Premium Feed ⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠ 👉 Search "The Italian Football Podcast" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite player to listen completely free! We review the latest Serie A games, results, and standings in our free weekly show. The Italian Football Podcast is the official podcast of Football Italia, offering raw reaction to all the latest results, highlights, goals, news, and transfers across Italian football. 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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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…
Andrea Pirlo Italy Scandal: Paolo Maldini To Blame For Azzurri Chaos? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:36
Now that the dust has settled somewhat on the Andrea Pirlo scandal, is Paolo Maldini also to blame for the Azzurri chaos which led to his and Leonardo's resignation? Nima Tavallaey discusses and analyses several question…