Italy WAIT As Iran Make FIFA World Cup ULTIMATUM | AC Milan MELTDOWN | Serie A Reaction & Much More

Italy WAIT As Iran Make FIFA World Cup ULTIMATUM | AC Milan MELTDOWN | Serie A Reaction & Much More

Author: The Italian Football Podcast May 11, 2026 Duration: 1:41:18
From AC Milan in crisis on and off the pitch as Champions League spot at risk, Atalanta end bad form led by underrated Zappacosta, Vlahovic scores vital goal for Juventus in top 4 race as Spalletti furious, Malen leads Roma to crazy comeback, Fabregas qualifies Como for European football for first time ever, to Fiorentina stay in Serie A, Cremonese win pushes Lecce to the wire in Serie B relegation race, and Italy wait as Iran issue 10 point ultimatum to participate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 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 36 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Match Day 36 Episode Overview 02:30 AC Milan - Champions League At Risk After Another Loss Despite Late Goals 09:20 RedBird & Cardinale's Mess - Furlani Vs Allegri Vs Tare Vs Milan Fans 25:17 Atalanta - Deserved Win Led By Most Underrated Serie A Player Zappacosta 34:32 Juventus - Vlahovic Heroics Mark Important Win But Spalletti Furious 42:42 Roma - Malen The Architect Behind Insane Comeback Win Over Parma 48:27 Como - Historic Achievement By Fabregas Securing European Football Next Season 53:29 Best Of The Rest - Fiorentina Safe As Cremonese Push Lecce To The Wire In Serie B Relegation Race 55:54 Coppa Italia Final Preview - Lazio Vs Inter Milan Lineups, Team News, Odds, Predictions & More 01:07:30 Italy Wait - Iran Issue 10 Point Ultimatum To FIFA For 2026 World Cup Participation 01:24:05 Baggio, Premface & Serie ASS Of The Week - Inacio Score For BVB, Mother's Day Campaign, Roberto Baggio "Just Okay", Udinese's Keinan David Vs Cagliari Alberto Dossena Racism Scandal & Much More 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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Italy’s World Cup Hopes REOPENED — What’s Happening With Iran? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:07
With Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup very much in doubt, as well as Italy being one of the teams that could potentially replace them, Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss and analyze the latest news…
How Italy REBUILDS After FIFA World Cup DISASTER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:38
FIGC released a damning report on the overall health and state of Italian football. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the report as well as look forward at what can be done moving forward. If…
BAN Federico Chiesa FOREVER After Italy World Cup Actions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:52
Should Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa be banned from the Azzurri after having declined to play for Italy in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs? Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss and analyze the former Ju…
Max Allegri To Italy: Probable XI, Tactics, Winners, Losers & More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:30
AC Milan coach Max Allegri is being linked with the Azzurri job. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze what this would mean for the Italy national team as well as Italian football as a whole. Thi…
Who Is Silvio Baldini? Italy’s New A**-KICKING Interim Manager [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:51
Italy U21 manager Silvio Baldini has been named Azzurri caretaker coach over Italy's friendlies in June. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese do a profile deep dive on the former Catania manager most known for booting Dome…
Antonio Conte To Italy: Probable XI, Tactics, Winners, Losers & More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:23
Napoli coach Antonio Conte is the favorite to take over the Azzurri after Gennaro Gattuso failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese discuss, debate and analyze all aspects of what…