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Roberto Baggio is one of the most evocative names in Italian football, and there is a lot of competition. 'Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years' by Mark Gordon gives you an insight into the great man's attempts to conquer the world with the Azzurri, looking at the goals he scored across three tournaments, and the incredible low point that came in 1994. Kevin Pogorzelski discusses the book with author Mark Gordon for this edition of the Total Italian Football podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 min
As Argentina do all they can to defend their crown at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is impossible not to think about Diego Maradona. 'Echoes From a God: Diego Maradona, the Manager and His Post-Playing Life' by Rob Smith provides you with fascinating and untold insight into Maradona's life and ambitions once his playing career came to an end. Kevin Pogorzelski discusses the book with author Rob Smith for this edition of the Total Italian Football podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 min
The 1994 European Cup Final pitched the Barcelona Dream Team against an understrength AC Milan. 'The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness' by Rob Fletcher takes you through those famous 90 minutes in which the Rossoneri recorded an amazing 4-0 victory over the Catalans, while weaving in stories beyond the action on the pitch. Kevin Pogorzelski discusses the book with author Rob Fletcher for this edition of the Total Italian Football podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The 2026 Men's World Cup is about to begin and, for the third straight time, Italy are left watching from home... Euan Burns, Conor Clancy, and Kev Pogorzelski chat through their pre-tournament feelings without an obvious team to follow, discuss who they'll be backing in Italy's absence, and take a look at some of the players with Serie A ties in action in the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
57 min
The 2025/26 Serie A Women season has ended, with AS Roma reclaiming their crown from Juventus without much competition. The Giallorosse ended the season with a league-and-Coppa-Italia double, while the Bianconere won two trophies of their own in the imaginatively-named Serie A Women's Cup and the Supercoppa Italiana. At the bottom, Genoa fell into Serie B, with Como 1907 coming up in their place. We also settled on our Team of the Season. Conor Clancy and Euan Burns chat through the season that was for the latest Total Italian Football podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The 2025/26 Men's Serie A season has been and gone, so we're here with the season review to look back over the action that saw Inter win the Scudetto, and Cremonese, Verona and Pisa head down to Serie B. We also settled on our Team of the Season. Euan Burns is joined by Conor Clancy and Kev Pogorzelski for the latest Total Italian Football podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48 min
The 2025/26 Men's Serie A season came to a close in dramatic style, with Como 1907 and AS Roma getting Champions League football at the expense of AC Milan and Juventus, whilst Cremonese were sent packing to Serie B. Conor Clancy is joined by Kev Pogorzelski for the Serie A Review show from Total Italian Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 min
The latest TIFtalks episode from Total Italian Football sees Kev Pogorzelski and Euan Burns take a look at the two teams already assured of their place in Serie A for the 2026/27 season, as well as the ongoing playoffs, which will add a third. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 min
The 2025/26 Serie A Women season came to a close with Matchday 22, and there was nothing left to play for on the final weekend. But Giulia Dragoni, Emma Stolen Godo, and a couple of ducks decided to charitably give us something to talk about for one final Matchday review podcast. Conor Clancy and Euan Burns chat through Matchday 22 on this Total Italian Football Women's Football Podcast, and will be back one last time with a season review podcast before the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 min
Men's Serie A Matchday 37 provided plenty of drama at both ends of the table, with Juventus losing at home to Fiorentina and dropping out of the Champions League qualification places. At the bottom, Lecce and Cremonese both won, meaning the relegation battle goes down to the final day. Euan Burns is joined by Conor Clancy and Kev Pogorzelski for the latest Serie A Review from Total Italian Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 min
The Rome Derby , or Derby della Capitale , rarely disappoints in Serie A, and this weekend's game between AS Roma and Lazio certainly gave us plenty to talk about, even from before the match started. The Giallorossi eventually ran out 2-0 winners, but that doesn't even begin to tell the story. Alasdair Mackenzie was back at the Stadio Olimpico for this At the Games episode for Total Italian Football Podcast , and was joined by fellow journalist Terry Daley post-match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 min
Inter have completed the domestic double by beating Lazio 2-0 in the Coppa Italia final, and we had Alasdair Mackenzie at the Stadio Olimpico to take in the action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 min
Genoa's stay in Serie A Women came to an end on the penultimate weekend, falling straight back down to Serie B after a loss to Fiorentina. Elsewhere, the Derby d'Italia between Juventus and Inter threw out a thriller, well, at least in the opening 45 minutes. Conor Clancy and Euan Burns chat through all of the Matchday 21 action on this Italian Football Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 min
Men's Serie A Matchday 36 saw AC Milan suffer another defeat, whilst Roma closed the gap to the top four with a dramatic late turnaround away at Parma. At the bottom, Cremonese got three important points and moved within one point of Lecce. Euan Burns is joined by Kev Pogorzelski for the latest Serie A Review show from Total Italian Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 min
Men's Serie A Matchday 36 saw Lazio host Inter in what was essentially a dress rehearsal for the upcoming Coppa Italia final between the same two teams, and it is fair to say that Inter's 3-0 victory will strike fear into the hearts of Laziali everywhere. Alasdair Mackenzie was at the Stadio Olimpico for the latest At the Games podcast from Total Italian Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 min
AS Roma Women are Italian champions again , winning their third Serie A Women title on 2025/26 Matchday 20. The Giallorosse beat Ternana to seal the Scudetto. Elsewhere, Inter beat AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina , and Juventus got three huge points away at Napoli in a 3-2 thriller to all but seal Women's Champions League qualification and end Napoli's chances. Conor Clancy and Euan Burns talk through the latest Serie A Women action on this week's Total Italian Football Women's Football Podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43 min
Men's Serie A Matchday 35 proved decisive for three teams, with Inter securing their 21st league title, and Pisa and Verona both being relegated to Serie B at the same time. Euan Burns is joined by Conor Clancy to discuss the latest action on the Serie A Review from Total Italian Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 min
With the finalists of the 2025/26 Men's Coppa Italia now decided, we take a look at why the tournament gets so little attention compared to its European equivalents. Kev Pogorzelski is joined by Euan Burns and Conor Clancy for the latest TIFtalks from Total Italian Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 min
AS Roma aren't yet champions, but they will almost certainly be this coming weekend after their Serie A Women Matchday 19 win away at Juventus put them within touching distance of the Scudetto. Inter's comeback win at Genoa only put the champagne on ice for the Giallorosse. Elsewhere, Sassuolo claimed a shock 3-0 win at Lazio , and there were plenty of draws. Conor Clancy and Euan Burns talk through the latest Serie A Women action on this week's Total Italian Football Women's Football Podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 min
Men's Serie A Matchday 34 saw Roma and Como both win, closing the gap to AC Milan and Juventus in the Champions League race as they played out a 0-0 draw at San Siro. Inter also dropped points against Torino, whilst Parma got a vital win at the bottom. Euan Burns is joined by Conor Clancy and Kev Pogorzelski for the latest Serie A Review show from Total Italian Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.