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Hello Serie A fan, Lazio do their talking on the pitch. Juventus save theirs for the post-match interviews. And Maurizio Sarri would like to know why everyone else gets to tell the referee where to go. Boaz and Kenny pick through a weekend of statement wins, familiar failings and questionable defending. Gattuso’s Lazio leave Turin with three points and rather fewer doubters, while Spalletti’s Juventus finish with a pitch full of forwards and more fingers to point than answers. The first "Scudetto derby" of the season brings Milan an hour of dominance, Atalanta a belated comeback, and Kenny very little pleasure. Rabiot runs the show, Maignan puts rather a lot on the line, and Sarri discovers that some words are harder to get away with than others. Elsewhere, Inter keep the Pazza nickname alive, Roma bounce back with a Castro masterpiece, and De Roon’s new life remains a sensitive subject in Bergamo. Napoli run into a Stanković-inspired brick wall, while Como return to winning ways and Fiorentina contemplate another season of the same old story. Plus: Good Week / Bad Week, honourable and dishonourable mentions, Sassuolo defending in a manner that’s unfair to call schoolboy, and a six-year-old’s application to become Milan’s lucky charm. Read the newsletter: https://scudettopod.substack.com Follow us everywhere: @ScudettoPod Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Ciao ragazzi! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Serie A fan, after a brief Scudetto sabbatical, we return to find that Serie A has apparently misplaced its handbrake. Napoli finally stop the bleeding against Bologna, although Allegri’s stress levels remain dangerously high. Juventus turn Sassuolo away into a late-game public-safety announcement. Atalanta dominate, concede, and continue the awkward business of teaching a Gasperini-built squad some Sarri grammar. Milan donate a half to Lazio, then send Diego Moreira on to retrieve it. By the lake, Como put four past Leipzig. Inter make Real Madrid work. Roma take a useful point from Istanbul. And Arsenal remind Napoli that European redemption arcs require an attack. Plus: Good Week / Bad Week, honourable and dishonourable mentions, Italian football’s ongoing war on boring calcio, and enough managers, returns and resignations to make the recycling bin feel like a tactical innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Serie A fan. Pioli's on fire, and doesn't he just know it? The Rossoneri win their first Scudetto in 11 years, as Zlatan goes full WWE. Roma prepare for a European final and Salernitana complete the great escape. We'll discuss all of that, and round up the rest of the season in this episode of Scudetto. Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:17) Milan win their 19th Scudetto after relentless run-in; RedBird waiting in the wings (07:24) Inter fall short in the title race, but two pieces of silverware reflect a successful first season under Inzaghi (11:29) Roma secure Europa League qualification as they prepare for the Conference League final against Feyenoord (13:58) Salernitana complete unlikely escape despite last-day mauling by Udinese (16:27) Good season / bad season – from 1st to 20th in Serie A (35:07) Keeping up with the Italians (36:44) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Serie A fan, Hollywood couldn't have scripted it better. As the relegation candidates do battle the title hopefuls head into the final stretch neck and neck. But who is the villain; Lotito, De Laurentiis or Dr Evil's Investcorp? We'll discuss all that and the rest of the action in this episode of Scudetto. Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:34) Gritty Tonali dramatics keep Milan ahead in the Scudetto race as the Rossoneri prepare to welcome new overlords (09:07) Inter firing on all cylinders; is fixture congestion the only thing that can stop them from claiming the title? (15:16) Chaos in Naples following collapse away to Empoli, as Partenopei see two-goal lead overturned in final 10 minutes (18:47) Juve all but secure Champions League participation with a late winner away to Sassuolo (20:26) The relegation fight heats up as Genoa and Salernitana pick up vital points, while Venezia appear to be sinking into Serie B (23:59) Roma the last Italian team standing in Europe as they prepare to take on Leicester in the Conference League semi-final (25:32) Best of the rest (27:01) Good week / bad week (29:48) Keeping up with the Italians (30:47) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Serie A fan, Intellectually honest Allegri intellectually takes Juve out of the Champions League, but Atalanta and perennial escape artists Roma intellectually keep their European dreams alive. We'll discuss all the mid-week action and take a look at the weekend ahead as the season heads into the home straight, in this episode of Scudetto Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:16) Allegri out-Allegri-d by Emery as Juventus sent crashing out of the Champions League by Villarreal; what are Allegri's Juve? (07:15) Atalanta to fly the Tricolore for Italy in the Europa League quarter-final after overcoming Bayer Leverkusen, but more frustration domestically as they slip further behind Juve in Serie A (10:47) Milan edge to three points against Empoli to move further ahead of their city rivals in the scudetto race (13:30) Inter host Fiorentina after rescuing a late point in Turin, while the Viola are going through a patchy form of their own (17:36) Roma head into the derby against Lazio having snatched a last-minute ticket to the Europa Conference League quarter-finals; desirable and undesirable records at stake (20:54) Best of the rest (23:05) Good week / bad week (25:34) Keeping up with the Italians (26:53) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Serie A fan, \The more things change, the more they stay the same. Milan tear up the form book and make a huge statement in the title race, while Inter rediscover their form and bow out of Europe with heads held high, except for Alexis Sanchez, who loses his. We'll discuss that, Jordan Pickford’s birthday, and all the rest of the action in this episode of Scudetto. Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:06) Inter bow out of the Champions League with heads held high, except for Alexis Sanchez, who loses his (07:40) Roma take useful 1-0 lead into the second leg against Vitesse, extending an impressive run that includes a weekend win over Atalanta (09:50) Atalanta's mixed fortunes continue, with that frustrating result in Rome, ongoing selection headaches, but encouraging performances in Europe (14:20) Milan defy the form book with victory over title rivals Napoli in the weekend's big game; more questions overuse of VAR (18:21) Verona-Napoli, Torino-Inter, and Spezia-Cagliari are the big games this weekend (21:12) Best of the rest (25:43) Good week / bad week (28:28) Keeping up with the Italians (30:16) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Serie A Fan, It's been a week in which football has understandably not been at the top of the agenda. Nonetheless, we move forward with Coppa Italia drama as Allegri revels in a 1-0 masterclass and the Milan sides slog it out. We'll discuss that, the best of last weekend's action and look forward to the weekend ahead. In this episode of Scudetto. Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:16) Vlahovic faces hostile return to Florence in Coppa Italia semi-final, but Juve escape with a still-precious away goal (07:24) Milan and Inter follow up box-office title showdown with snoozefest Derby della Madonnina in Coppa Italia semi-final (10:23) Napoli prepare for Milan showdown with thrilling late winner away to Lazio; Sarri bemoans wasted chances, while Napoli emerge as in-form title contenders (15:09) Atalanta looking to avenge 4-1 Bergamo defeat to Roma this weekend; La Dea swat Sampdoria aside as Roma keep sailing close to the wind (18:53) Best of the rest (21:59) Keeping up with the Italians (23:49) Good week / bad week (27:14) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Serie A fan, As their seven ugly sisters stumble around at the ball, the purple Cinderella waltzes away with three points. But can Italiano's men humble prince Vlahovic with a shock top-four spot? We'll discuss that, Juve's missed opportunity in the Champions League, and a whole lot more, in this episode of Scudetto Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:18) Vlahovic takes the Champions League headlines, but Juventus fail to capitalise on early dominance and Rabiot escapes red in the draw to Villarreal (09:56) Mourinho's error of judgement as Roma again rely on primavera kids to dig them out of a hole against Verona (15:55) Sassuolo shock champions Inter ending 66-year record; Nerazzurri fall to a third defeat in four (19:40) Sassuolo's next opponents Fiorentina stake claim for top four with their third victory over Atalanta; Gasperini sees red (23:07) Napoli head into Lazio showdown off the back of missed opportunities in Barcelona and Cagliari; Lazio quietly putting a good run of form together (25:16) Milan escape with a point against Salernitana (27:02) Best of the rest (29:57) Keeping up with the Italians (32:11) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, Serie A fan. The title race is back on, as Milan record back-to-back wins, while the Inzaghi runaway train hits the buffers. Napoli and Inter share the spoils, but can the Nerazzurri get those engines going again to pull off a Champions League shock? We’ll discuss all that, drama and theatrics in Bergamo and language lessons you just don’t get on Duolingo, in this episode of Scudetto. Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (01:23) Milan take the lead in the title race (10:42) Napoli and Inter share the spoils (16:08) Juventus snatch a last-minute point at Atalanta (23:26) Coppa Italia draw looks tasty (25:06) Best of the Rest (27:55) Good week/ Bad week (29:40) KUWTI: Keeping up with the Italians (31:55) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Serie A fan, Just like Juan Musso, we're back with a bang, as the transfer window closes and Serie A prepares for the Derby della Madonnina. Gosens to Inter, Boga to Atalanta (finally) and Vlahovic to Juve, but do all roads lead away from Rome for Zaniolo? We'll discuss all of that and the rest of the action, in this episode of Scudetto. Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:55) Derby della Madonnina preview; Gosens' Inter high on confidence after last-minute winner; Milan looking to put Spezia and Juve disappointment behind them (09:17) Gosens trades in the blue and black of Atalanta for the blue and black of Inter; but is Boga the answer to Atalanta's Papu-shaped hole? (13:04) Vlahovic swaps the Tuscan hills to join Allegri's Juve revolution; will Zaniolo be the next big name to follow suit (16:53) Best of the rest (19:52) Good week / bad week (20:58) Keeping up with the Italians (23:54) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Serie A fan, Two weeks into 2022 and we've seen miracle comebacks, last-minute heartbreak, off-field brawls and injury crises... and that's just at Juventus. Inter are rescued by a caged lion as they claim the first silverware of the year, while Insigne prepares to bid farewell to Napoli for the sunny climes of {checks notes} Toronto. We discuss all that and more, in this episode of Scudetto! Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (03:23) Caged lion delivers Inter Suppercoppa win with last-minute winner against dogged Juve (09:44) Roma collapse to hand Juventus boost in Champions League quest (11:41) Chiesa tears ACL in a major blow for player, club and country (13:11) Atalanta host Inter in a match that will have huge repercussions on races for the title and European places (16:43) Insigne trades Campania for Canada as he agrees to summer Toronto switch (19:15) Good week / bad week (21:49) Best of the rest (29:23) Keeping up with the Italians (31:06) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas Serie A fan, It’s time for our annual Christmas special where we catch up on all the action from the last week. A victorious end of the year for inter, and for Max who benefits from the Scudetto curse (in reverse).  But a disappointing finish for Milan, Napoli and Atalanta, who can’t get onto the panettone soon enough.  We discuss all this plus kudos to Fiorentina, solidarity with Catania and all manner of other festivities and cheer... on this episode of Scudetto! Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (03:15) Inter confirmed as winter champions, praise for Inzaghi (06:21) Juventus are somehow back in the Champions League reckoning (11:15) Milan end the year with a victory but a break couldn't come soon enough 15:34 After being dubbed contenders, Atalanta endure week from hell 20:12 Fiorentina continue to impress under Vinny Italian 23:32 the Salernitana show in full swing 26:12 Best of the Rest (27:59) Good week/ Bad week (33.03) KUWTI: Keeping up with the Italians (35:00) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello SerieA fan, The Scudetto curse strikes again as the Italian teams fall short in Europe, and UEFA add to their pain by turning up the difficulty in the draw. It's not all doom and gloom though, at least not for inter who take a last-lap lead in the race for winter champions, nor for an impressive Empoli who upset Napoli. But there's only one victorious max this weekend and it's not Allegri. All that plus updates from elsewhere.. on this episode of Scudetto! Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (03:09) Inter and Juve star in Champions League draw that was, then wasn't, then was again; Atalanta, Lazio and Napoli learn Europa League fate (06:56) Inter take a last-lap lead in the race for winter champions (09:05) Napoli's fall from grace continues with a home defeat to Empoli, but visitors continue to impress (14:18) Zlatan magic rescues point for Milan against resolute Udinese, following disappointment in Europe (17:11) Atalanta overcome Verona challenge to assert scudetto credentials, Juventus stutter to solitary point against improving Venezia (21:20) Best of the Rest (22:55) Good week/ Bad week (26:02) KUWTI: Keeping up with the Italians (28:24) Honourable and dishonourable mention Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Serie A fan, it's all change at the top as a double game week sees Napoli fall away and Milan back in the first carriage but with inter and Atalanta close behind them. We assess the state of the title race and mentally prepare for the European ties with both Milan and Atalanta potentially facing decisive playoffs. all that plus technical difficulties, a president arrested, ghost goals and more on this episode of... Scudetto Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (05:00) Atalanta take the victory in an epic 3-2 win in Naples (08:58) Atalanta host Villareal preview (11:15) Milan need to beat Liverpool to maintain some hope of CL qualification (15:55) Inter on the rise and playing great football, Roma in shambles (19:52) Best of the Rest: Tragedy narrowly avoided at Euro 2020 finalMiccoli goes to jailFerrero out at SampdoriaEmpoli beat Udinese(23:05) Good week/ Bad week (26:19) Upcoming fixtures pick (26:57) KUWTI: Keeping up with the Italians (27:44) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Serie A fan, It’s been a busy week in Italian football. Napoli go clear at the top, Atalanta break the Turin curse and Milan get Sassuoloed, not to mention the World Cup qualifier playoff draw and the feds at Juventus.  So naturally, there’s no time for nonsense and definitely no time for long digressions about Maradona kits and Harry Redknapp, but we get round to it all the same. Plus beers, honourable mentions and The easiest bad week award ever... On this episode of Scudetto! Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (03:34) Azzurri's nightmare World Cup playoff draw  (05:14) Napoli swat Lazio aside in a fitting tribute to Diego (14:03) Milan fall to second consecutive defeat to Sassuolo after Champions League heroics (18:11) Atalanta break the curse of Juventus away; Juve investigated over transfer irregularities  (26:43) Inter progress in Champions League for the first time in 10 years and pull to within one point of Milan (32:05) Good week/ Bad week (33:04) KUWTI: Keeping up with the Italians (34:40) Honourable and dishonourable mentions Follow Scudetto on all platforms @Scudettopod Theme music by Kick Up The Fire. Listen on all streaming platforms: fanlink.to/scudetto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.