Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast
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| Ep. 5.22 - Bastoni Diving Scandal, Como Downed By The Viola, and Venezia Stay Top | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:25:50 | |
We discuss the big issue in Serie A as Bastoni receives death threats for getting Kalulu sent off, plus we discuss Napoli v Roma, as well as Fiorentina's victory at Como. Down in Serie B, Venezia suffer their first loss in a while, but bounce back in spectacular fashion v Cesena. Plus, a game... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.21 - Vergara VAR Victory and Venezia Win 8 in a row... | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:24:26 | |
It's a Rigore special as we discuss the VAR-awarded penalties in Genoa-Napoli, while Fiorentina let more points slip to Torino. Down in Serie B, Venezia come out on top in the top of the table clash to win 8 in a row and become the best form team in Europe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.20 - The Capolista Edition | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:25:45 | |
VENEZIA ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE! (We also chat about some other action from the weekend, but... VENEZIA ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.19 - Are Como Europe-bound? And Fiorentina slip again... | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:21:20 | |
We do that rarest of things on the Rigore podcast this week, and give Como a little bit of (grudging) praise. Plus, we wonder if Toro are relegation-bound, and of course go over why Fiorentina slipped up once again. Meanwhile in Serie B, Venezia can't stop scoring - can it last?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.18 - A Loss Off The Pitch But Wins On It | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:26:27 | |
We open with the sad death of Fiorentina President Rocco Commisso, but Fiorentina paid tribute in the best possible way by beating Bologna and lifting themselves out of the relegation zone for about the first time this season. Elsewhere, it was narrow wins and losses all round in Serie A, but in Serie B, not even VAR could stop Venezia completing a fine comeback against Catanzaro to move within one point of first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.17 - Managerial Red Cards, Controversial Penalties, and Last Minute Goals | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:25:29 | |
An exciting weekend that saw a draw in the big clash between Inter and Napoli that had goals, red cards and controversial penalties. Fiorentina meanwhile almost beat Milan but another last minute goal held them back, while Juve are starting to do that ominious Juve thing of winning games quietly and becoming real title contenders. Meanwhile in Serie B, Venezia put in a great performance to move clear into second place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.16 - Fiorentina's Year Gets Off To A Good Start | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:28:55 | |
It's a Happy New Year for Ginkers as Fiorentina secure a last-minute win to help them climb off the bottom of the Serie A table... while at the top, Napoli, Inter and Milan all win. Not so great for Roma and Juve though... Plus, we have a look at Serie B even in the absence of any games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.15 - A Christmas Miracle as Fiorentina win! | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:25:37 | |
An early Christmas present for one half of the pod as Fiorentina grab their first win of the season with a thumping win over Udinese (aided by a red card). Plus, Juve beat Roma, we discuss whether anyone cares about the Super Cup, and Venezia win another top of the table clash in Serie B. Buon Natale everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.14 - Turns out things CAN get worse for Fiorentina... (But Venezia win!) | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:25:11 | |
Uh oh... Just as we said last week things could only get better for Fiorentina, in true Rigore fashion, we proved to be wrong again. A damaging defeat against Verona has left Ginkers a broken man - very much in contrast to Marco, who watched Venezia dominate Serie B league leaders Monza. Plus, we chat about some other games as well... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.13 - Things can only get better? | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:24:11 | |
Hard for one half of the pod to record this episode as Fiorentina sink to a new low - are they doomed? Elsewhere, Napoli beat Juve, Inter hammer Como and down in Serie B Venezia are frustrated by Avellino... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.12 - Rossoneri Ref Ridicule and Fiorentina Fall Further | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:26:51 | |
Was it a penalty? Was it a farce? We discuss the end of the Milan-Lazio game, and also look at how the other top teams got on this weekend. Plus, Fiorentina aren't improving, while Venezia are - could the Rigore! Apocalypse occur and see roles reversed next season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.11 - Gran Dottori 0 Gran Signori 2 | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:34:52 | |
A return to league action was a relief after Italy's poor showing, which we analyse in painful detail. Plus, the Venetian derby is Arancioneroverdi, while Fiorentina just about climb off the bottom of the table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.10 - No Vanoli Viola Victory, But Venezia Victorious | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:30:12 | |
An old Venezia favourite was installed as Fiorentina's new manager, but he couldn't guide them to victory against Genoa, while Inter and Roma climbed to the top of the table. Plus, Conte's second season struggles and Milan's Allegriball cost Napoli and the Rossoneri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.9 - Misery Business | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:26:36 | |
It's what people want - two miserable hosts as Fiorentina and Venezia both lose. But not all misery is the same - as Fiorentina get off to their worst start ever, we ask: Where did it all go wrong? Plus, we try to look at some other games, including Venezia's defeat (but Giancarlo makes sure it all comes back to Fiorentina...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.8 - The Last Minute Goals Episode | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:29:28 | |
Late goals made one half of the pod smile and another fall crestfallen to the ground as Fiorentina stage an unlikely comeback while Venezia fell to defeat to Carrarese. Plus, we discuss VAR (of course!) and a hot-off-the-press sacking at Juve! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.7 - Viola VAR Rage as Milan Go Top | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:31:14 | |
Giancarlo is not a happy man as he rages at a VAR gift to Milan that saw them beat the Viola to go top. Elsewhere, it was a weekend of few goals, but all of it makes for a very tight race at the top. Meanwhile, Venezia couldn't take advantage of a Palermo-Modena draw to close on the summit in B. Plus, we look back at Italy's wins in the World Cup qualifiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.6 - Venezia Soar as Fiorentina Slump | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:23:41 | |
Good news and bad news for the pod this week as Venezia sweep aside league leaders Frosinone in convincing fashion, while in Serie A, Fiorentina continue their poor start to the season. Plus, Juve and Milan share a point, while Inter seem to be getting back to some form. All that and a look ahead to Italy's crucial qualifiers v Estonia and Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.5 - A Rossoneri Revival | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:28:50 | |
As the Rossoneri go top with a victory over Napoli, we celebrate the first ever Rigore! prediction to go right! Plus, Roma looking good, Fiorentina not so much. And Venezia helped by VAR, but are they firing on all cylinders yet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.4 - Rome Red Cards, VAR Villains, and Milan Dark Horses? | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:27:59 | |
We discuss the red card fest that is the Rome derby - though they made us wait for it this time. Plus, some dubious VAR decisions, Fiorentina's woes continue, and Marco makes a prediction that no Milan fan will want to hear. Plus, we discuss Venezia's latest setback... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.3 - "Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe sh*t" | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:29:09 | |
On this week's episode, Marco admits to having seen very little of the football this weekend, but that of course doesn't mean he can't offer an opinion as we discuss a sensational Derby d'Italia with Juve edging out Inter 4-3, the first Max Allegri red card of the season at Milan, and a Venezia side that seems to very much be a team of two halves. Plus, we look back at Gattuso's first games in charge and say "nice attack, but what about the defence?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.2 - Cremonese's Dream Start | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:22:29 | |
Cremonese sit top of the table, while Inter lose at home to Udinese - we discuss how it all happened (or Marco tries to through a croaky voice)... Elsewhere, we look at Fiorentina and Venezia's draws, and discuss Gattuso's first Italy squad (and his appointment to the national team in the first place). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 5.1 - Here we go again... | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:28:35 | |
We're back, refreshed after our summer break, but no more knowledgeable or correct in our opinions as we look back over the opening weekend of Serie A and Serie B. A late goal denied Fiorentina a win, but Venezia had no such misfortune... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.36 - And now, the end is here... | 26 May 2025 | 00:27:32 | |
The final weekend of the season brought drama and delight in Naples, and frustration in the lagoon. Napolil are champions, Fiorentina sneak into Europe, and Venezia put in another good performance, but not enough against Juve. Serie B coverage fans will be delighted... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.35 - Late Drama for Inter & Napoli at the top while Venezia despair at the bottom | 19 May 2025 | 00:26:51 | |
Late drama at the top of the table as Inter let in a late equaliser while Napoli are denied at 95th minute penalty. Who holds the cards for the final day? At the bottom, Venezia's joy after their victory over Fiorentina is short-lived as they pull out one of their worst performances of the season against Cagliari. It'll take a miracle now, but who knows? Plus - Serie B drama and Acerbi gets the Azzurri call. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.34 - The Rigore! Derby has a winner... | 13 May 2025 | 00:26:02 | |
The Rigore! derby had a winner, and it's left Marco ecstatic and Giancarlo down in the dumps! Can Venezia now kick on and save themselves? And will Napoli hold on at the top after their stumble? Plus, we look back at Inter's amazing European victory over Barcelona (and enjoy some Barça tears), as well as discussing Ancelotti's appointment for Brazil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.33 - The Champions League Race Heats Up | 05 May 2025 | 00:31:06 | |
The race for the last two Champions League spots could not be tighter, with Bologna and Juve's draw helping Atalanta, but also giving hope to the Roman clubs. Down at the bottom, Venezia gain a point on Lecce, but it could have been more... Plus, we discuss Inter's performance v Barcelona and look ahead to the second leg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.32 - Are Inter done? | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:31:20 | |
Napoli make a break for it as Inter stumble. We wonder if they might end up with no trophies after being in contention for three for so long. Plus, Venezia put in a good performance (again) but lose (again). Time is running out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Verona Campione - A discussion with Richard Hough | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:30:03 | |
Verona Campione is the new book from Richard Hough, exploring the amazing underdog story of how Hellas Verona conquered the giants of Italian football to become Serie A champions. Published to mark the 40th anniversary of Verona’s achievement, this authentic footballing fairy tale is brought to life through exclusive interviews with players, journalists and fans. Giancarlo has a great chat with Richard, hearing about why he wanted to write it, and whether we will ever see its like again. Pre-Order Verona Campione now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.31 - Bologna blow the title race open & the relegation battle heats up | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:27:36 | |
Orsolini's 94th minute goal v Inter has blown the title race wide open - are Napoli now favourites? And at the other end, Venezia are frustrated not to hang on to beat Empoli, but it looks like relegation could go down to the wire. Plus, we look back at the mixed European results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.30 - A Rare Venezia Win - but is it enough? | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:28:08 | |
Venezia finally notch up a win, and with a goal from Daniel Fila no less! But as we discuss, it is only the start of what they need to pull of a miracle... Elsewhere, the Rome derby ends in a draw, Milan run riot and Inter win to put pressure on Napoli's game v Empoli (which also has big repercussions for the relegation battle). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.29 - Many draws, no real winners | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:29:27 | |
Many draws in Serie A this weekend, but who was left the happiest? Not Venezia, who probably needed a win v Lecce, but if you cant score goals... Plus, are Atalanta cooked? Is it Gasperini's fault? And is Daniel Fila actually a professional footballer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 4.28 - A Two-Horse Title Race and the Two Faces of the Azzurri | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:33:30 | |
It's Napoli v Inter at the top of the table as we head into the final weeks, with Atalanta's challenge well and truly snuffed-out by Fiorentina. Venezia meanwhile put in another decent performance, but fail to score one more, meaning next week's clash v Lecce becomes make or break. Plus, we look back on the two faces of Italy in their defeat against Germany, and spare a thought for Sampdoria down in Serie B (and soon to be Serie C?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.27 - Fiorentina rout Juve, Inter break away, and Venezia hold Napoli - is there still hope? | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:31:42 | |
It's all smiles on the pod this week as Fiorentina humble Juve - can Motta survive? While Inter break away at the top with a victory over Atalanta, while Napoli are held by Venezia. Can the lagunari still save themselves? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.26 - Juve humbled and last gasp Venezia - and a tribute to Bruno Pizzul | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:24:57 | |
Atalanta humiliate Juve in their home to make sure the scudetto is a proper 3-way race, while Marco is very satisfied by Gytkjaer's last minute equaliser for Venezia against the dreaded Como - a result that still gives the Lagunari some hope... Plus, a tribute to the great Bruno Pizzul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 4.25 - Tight at the Top and No Goals Venezia | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:24:43 | |
None of the top three took advantage of their fixtures to make a break for it, with one of those three, Atalanta, held at home by Venezia. Good result for the Lagunari, but the question is whether they will ever score again... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.24 - Spectacular Own Goals and Penalty Taker Arguments | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:26:59 | |
A bad week for Italian teams in Europe, and also at home for Fiorentina and Venezia - will Venezia ever score a goal again? Plus, some great own goals, and penalty taking arguments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.23 - It Wasn't The End - But It May Be For Venezia | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:23:36 | |
No Ben Yedder for Venezia means we return! But things haven't improved on the pitch for Venezia as we wonder if Di Francesco will survive as Venezia look doomed. Elsewhere, Fiorentina lose to Como (boo) and the top teams all stumble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.22 - Is This The End? | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:24:44 | |
Despite a fine victory for Fiorentina over Inter in midweek, this is a bit of a sombre episode as Marco lays out how he feels about Venezia potentially signing a convicted criminal - and why it could be the last episode for a while. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.21 - The January Transfers Episode | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:25:09 | |
It was all draws for the top teams this weekend, while Fiorentina grabbed a second consecutive win. No such luck for Venezia, who lost their captain to the transfer window and their keeper to injury - but could Balotelli save the day (spoiler: probably not, but it would be fun). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.20 - Farewell to the Doge? | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:26:39 | |
Will he stay or will he go? That's the question that Marco and all Venezia fans have been asking after the shock news that the club are trying to sell the Doge of Venice himself, Joel Pohjanpalo. To make matters worse, Venezia could only draw against Verona. Elsewhere, Fiorentina got back to winning ways against Lazio, while Napoli beat Juve to make the title race too close to call. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.19 - Colpani or Candela - who is worse? | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:31:19 | |
This week, we try to outdo each other by discussing who has the poorer player in their team - Colpani or Candela. Plus, Atalanta lose a humdinger of a match v Napoli - is their title challenge done? And why Lazio's eagle tamer is making all the wrong headlines for Serie A around the world... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.18 - The January Mercato Episode | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:30:00 | |
Good results for teams at the bottom of the league is bad news for Venezia - but were they a bit unlucky against Inter? Napoli win despite the Kvara-going rumours, and we consider what impact that and other rumoured January transfers will have on the league Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.17 - The Rebalancing Episode | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:28:01 | |
It's the halfway stage of the season and we think the results are starting to rebalance the league a little - Roma doing a bit better as we thought they would and Lazio and Fiorentina a little worse. Elsewhere, Venezia grab a point against Empoli, but was it a good or bad point? And what does the January market have in store for clubs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.16 - The Happy Christmas Episode | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:25:20 | |
Marco is full of festive cheer as Venezia deliver that Christmas miracle win against Cagliari, while Atalanta's sensational season continues. We also discuss the ridiculousness of VAR offside decisions, and wonder if Roma have turned a corner. Merry Christmas all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 4.15 - The Rigore per la Juve Episode | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:26:31 | |
Atalanta stay top, Fiorentina's winning run ends, and Venezia nearly pull off a historic result in Turin - only for Juve to get their usual 95th minute penalty... NOTE - Initially we uploaded a version in which Giancarlo's audio was too low (some may say this was a good thing!) but we have uploaded a new version - if you can read this, you should have the new and improved version! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.14 - The Stormy Weather Episode | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:26:36 | |
It's the season of the "smaller" teams as Atalanta go top, and Fiorentina and Lazio dare to dream. But down at the bottom end, Venezia and Como play out a farcical draw in stormy weather - a result that probably keeps Di Francesco his job, but doesn't really help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.13 - The One Where Marco Wishes He Was Still Sick | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:29:00 | |
We're back after an illness-enforced absence, but things have only gotten worse for Venezia... How is Di Francesco still in a job? Elsewhere, there were frightening scenes in Florence when Edoardo Bove collapsed, but fortunately he seems to be doing a little better, while on the pitch, Napoli extended their lead at the top, while most teams at the bottom got some vital points. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| International Break special with Gabriele Marcotti | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:41:34 | |
A special extra-long episode to tide you over during the international break as we speak with renowned Italian football pundit and journalist, Gabriele Marcotti. We chat to Gab about the state of Serie A, TV rights, Ranieri to Roma and whether Spalletti has Italy on the right track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.12 - Is this the most exciting Serie A start in recent memory? | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:27:19 | |
Two points separate the top six teams (and four points separate the bottom 8) - is this the most exciting start ever? Well, not if you're a Venezia fan as they gift more ridiculous goals to their opponents. But there is more to celebrate for Giancarlo as Fiorentina continue to fly high. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.11 - The We Wuz Robbed Episode | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:28:46 | |
What is more predictable in Italian football than a small team getting a goal chopped off v a big team in the last minute... we recorded this in the moments after Venezia's equaliser was cruelly ruled out against Inter. Elsewhere, Atalanta thump Napoli in Naples, and Fiorentina's hot streak continues. Is the title race as open as it seems? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||