Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast

We pay tribute to a legend of the Azzurri this week as we remember Totò Schillaci, and also celebrate victories for both Venezia and Fiorentina. Plus, a surprise Milan derby result, and De Rossi gone at Roma.

A special episode with another special guest as we speak with One Football's Maurits Schoen to hear how One Football grabbed the rights for Serie A in the UK, and their plans to make it work for the fans.

Napoli go top as most other big teams seemed pre-occupied with upcoming Euro fixtures - though Fiorentina and especially Venezia decided to make things easier for their CL opponents. Are Di Francesco's days numbered in the lagoon? Plus, a look back at the Italy results in the Nations League, and a preview of the opening fixtures of the Champions League.

The end of the transfer window saw some big moves in Italy, but how long will it take for all these new players to bed in at the likes of Juve and Fiorentina? Plus, Venezia unlucky to lose to Toro, and the joy of seeing an outfield player going in goal for Parma (even if it didn't end well for them). All that and a look at/moan about Spalletti's latest Italy squad - is it one of the worst ever?

The grudge match arrives early this season as Giancarlo's Fiorentina play host Marco's Venezia - but who ended up happier? Plus, a big weekend for the smaller sides as Parma beat Milan and Empoli win in Rome.

We're back, and so is Serie A! It was a weekend of draws, apart from for Venezia (of course!) A harsh opening for Marco's team on their return, while most other teams looked like they were still emerging from pre-season. Plus - did Conte lose on purpose?

We are joined by the voice of Serie A in the UK, TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton, as we look forward to the imminent start of the new Serie A season!

An unplanned, but necessary, emergency pod as we try to work through our pain and anger after Italy's whimper of an exit from Euro 2024...Music by Yevgeniy Sorokin from Pixabay