Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast

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.

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

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?

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...

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?

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.

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...

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...

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!