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Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast

Taking an irreverent look at the world of calcio


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  • 29. Ep. 5.29 - Normal Service Is Resumed

    22:18||Season 5, Ep. 29
    After the bad news of Italy, it's slightly better news for the pod as Fiorentina just about beat Verona to take a huge stride to safety, while Inter resume winning ways with a thumping win over Roma. Down in Serie B, it is still tight at the top, but with only 5/6 games to go, anything could still happen...Plus, we talk about the latest Italy updates after our emergency pod last week.

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  • 28. Ep. 5.28 - The Emergency Episode We Didn't Want To Record

    32:02||Season 5, Ep. 28
    Yes, we know. We said we don't record episodes about the Azzurri. But Marco needed to rant, and we all know everyone loves to hear us being miserable. So this should be a gold mine for you!#GravinaOut #GattusoOut
  • 27. Ep 5.27 - Two good draws and a look ahead to the Azzurri

    33:57||Season 5, Ep. 27
    Good draws for Fiorentina and Venezia that consolidate their respective positions, while Inter seem to be stumbling toward the finish line. But the real discussion is around Italy's World Cup playoff games - can they do it? Did Gattuso make the right selections?
  • 26. Ep. 5.26 - A Big Step Toward Safety For La Viola

    27:22||Season 5, Ep. 26
    A weekend of poor goalkeeping and controversial refereeing decisions - but Fiorentina grab a vital (and emphatic) win against Cremonese that puts them a good way towards safety. Down in B, Venezia are held to a draw by Samp, allowing Monza to close in on top spot with a game between the two next weekend...
  • 25. Ep. 5.25 - Milan win the derby and Venezia go clear at the top of B

    26:06||Season 5, Ep. 25
    Milan beat Inter to make it 7 games v their rivals without defeat - is Allegri's approach working? Meanwhile, De Rossi beats Roma, but refuses to celebrate, while down at the bottom, things are looking dicey for Fiorentina once again. Meanwhile, Venezia are soaring in Serie B, with two confident wins sending them three points clear. Can they stay ahead until the big game v Monza in a couple of weeks?
  • 24. Ep. 5.24 - Wondergoals and Euro Fails

    26:49||Season 5, Ep. 24
    After a tough European week for Serie A, we enjoy a cracker of a Sunday night game between Roma and Juve, wonder who will end up in the Champions League spots (does it matter??) and praise a fine performance from Sassuolo. Plus, Venezia eke out a tough draw, but others around them fail to take advantage.
  • 23. Ep. 5.23 - Inter de facto Champions already?

    24:36||Season 5, Ep. 23
    Are Inter already champions in all but name? After the results this weekend, it certainly looks like it... Meanwhile, Fiorentina grab a hard-fought but vital win to climb out of the relegation zone, while Venezia win a topsy-turvy game against bottom-of-the-table Pescara. Plus, we try to work out why Italian teams have fared so badly in Europe this season...