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A new weekly Italian Football podcast hosted by Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini, talking Serie A, Italian football and all things calcio. Benvenuti tifosi! Welcome to the Serie A Chronicles podcast. Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini are back with a new weekly podcast celebrating Serie A and Italian football. Each week we’ll discuss the drama, the controversy, the highs and lows of the round of Serie A, European competitions and of course the European Champion Azzurri. It’s the beautiful game, la dolce vita, from il bel paese, home of the European champions! Become a Chronicles Tifosi member by joining our Patreon for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content! Join us at patreon.com/SerieAChronicles. To sponsor the show visit serieachronicles.com/sponsor. Find all the links here. Serie A Chronicles is a Media Chronicles production. Digital content and social media by Calido Media.

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview:Amid a fancy finance fiasco the Juventus board has stepped down. We discuss all the details plus a round up of happenings at the World Cup with some big names going home after the group stage.Get the full episode and all members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.**Sponsor the show: serieachronicles.com/sponsor.*We recommend:Ignition: The world's first client engagement and commerce platform for professional services.Pictory.ai: AI text-to-speech video app which we use to create our videos. Use code itmd3 for a 20% discount on any subscription.Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio.WPX Web Hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365.bCast podcast hosting.AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off.Forza Football: best fixtures and results smartphone app.***Follow us: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Serie A Chronicles is a Media Chronicles production.Digital content and social media by Calido Media.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Qatar will go down as the worst host team performer in World Cup history, but is Qatar 2022 the most politicized World Cup in history? England v USA recap and more analysis of the England squad. Everything about this World Cup leads us back to Serie A! Update on our predictions for the tournament winner after the first round of group matches. Have we changed our minds yet? And will Australia make it out of the group after today's win against Tunisia? Get the full episode and all members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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"Someone, somewhere, grow a backbone and actually stick up for something because this is ridiculous". In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky is outraged at the continuing harassment of fans at the World Cup showing support for LGBT+ people, the faux-woke FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his offensive speech, and the spineless national football associations which easily backed down from wearing the "1Love" captain's armband because of FIFA's threat of issuing yellow cards. We also discuss the matches so far, particularly England v Iran, USA v Wales and Netherlands v Senegal. Get the full episode and all members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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In our latest episode, "What the World Cup means & the Qatar question", Nicky Bandini and Mina Rzouki shared memories of their experiences growing up supporting Italy in the World Cup. Here, Nicky shares bitter-sweet memories of heartbreak about Italy's World Cup Final loss on penalties to Brazil in the 1994 World Cup, and elation in the moment Italy won the 2006 World Cup Final. In what is one of our best episodes yet, you will recognise yourself and your own family in their memories of family, heartbreak and celebration, as they describe where they were, who they were with and how they felt at various World Cup moments. Listen to the full episode: serieachronicles.com/episode/qatar-chronicles-1-what-the-world-cup-means-the-qatar-question Get all our members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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Nicky's and Mina's perspectives on the Qatar World Cup and the troubled nature of the tournament being held there, with the country's discriminatory laws against LGBT+ people, its treatment of migrant workers and, of course, the many thousands of migrant worker deaths in the 12 years of preparation for the tournament. Listen to the full episode: serieachronicles.com/episode/qatar-chronicles-1-what-the-world-cup-means-the-qatar-question Get all our members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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This first of our World Cup 2022 episodes is a very special one in which you'll get to know Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini like you never have before. Their perspectives on the Qatar World Cup and the troubled nature of the tournament being held there, with the country's discriminatory laws against LGBT+ people, its treatment of migrant workers and, of course, the many thousands of migrant worker deaths in the 12 years of preparation for the tournament. Mina and Nicky also talk about their memories of their experiences growing up supporting Italy in the World Cup. You will recognise yourself and your own family in their memories of family, heartbreak and celebration, as they describe where they were, who they were with and how they felt at various World Cup moments. Add to the mix their favourite World Cup songs and commentary (cue Caressa!), as well as their thoughts on who might win the tournament, dark horses, and the England team: will they "England it up"? Then we close with the legendary 2006 Italy World Cup squad singing their tournament anthem, "Cuore Azzurro". Get more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

Links to podcast episodes mentioned: BBC Sounds: How to Win the World Cup The Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast (featuring Nicky Bandini as a guest with Tim Vickery & Dotun Adebayo)

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Are we seeing the rebirth of Moise Kean after his brace against Lazio, which brings his tally to 5 goals in his last 5 games? Are we witnessing the redemption of Juventus and Max Allegri, and the start of a run toward challenging Napoli for the Scudetto, despite the fact that the bianconeri are currently 10 points adrift of the Neapolitans, albeit now remarkably in third place? Has the criticism of Max Allegri been harsh, given the injuries Juventus has suffered and now fighting back to third in the Serie A table? Should Federico Chiesa be a starter or is he more effective coming off the bench? In the rest of this week's episode, which you can hear by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community at serieachronicles.com/patreon we discuss... Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational interview with Piers Morgan and whether there is anything to the speculation that CR7 could be rejoining Jose Mourinho at Roma in January. Could it be a match-up that works, or would it be destined for disaster? As well as Jose Mourinho's man management and Roma's problems scoring goals at the moment. Was that a bit of a wobble from Napoli, conceding twice in three minutes when were 3-0 up against Udinese, or was their response to their momentary lapse more evidence of how good this team is? Inter is making a habit of coming back after falling behind, with a win at Atalanta after trailing the Bergamo club. Has Milan declined since winning the Scudetto last season, or are they on track to be the main challenger to Napoli? And how is the relegation battle shaping up, with chances of survival already looking bleak for Sampdoria, Cremonese and Verona? Will we be seeing the Genovese clubs trade places come the end of the season, with Samp only managing 6 goals in 15 matches in second-last place and Genoa currently sitting third in Serie B?

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Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini discuss Milan's season so far after luckily scraping a last-gasp win against Fiorentina at San Siro. Have the rossoneri declined since winning the Scudetto last season, or are they on track to be the main challenger to Napoli? In the rest of this week's episode, which you can hear by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community at serieachronicles.com/patreon we discuss... Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational interview with Piers Morgan and whether there is anything to the speculation that CR7 could be rejoining Jose Mourinho at Roma in January. Could it be a match-up that works, or would it be destined for disaster? As well as Jose Mourinho's man management and Roma's problems scoring goals at the moment. Was that a bit of a wobble from Napoli, conceding twice in three minutes when were 3-0 up against Udinese, or was their response to their momentary lapse more evidence of how good this team is? Are we witnessing the redemption of Juventus and Max Allegri, and the start of a run toward challenging Napoli for the Scudetto, despite the fact that the bianconeri are currently 10 points adrift of the Neapolitans, albeit now remarkably in third place? And are we seeing the rebirth of Moise Kean after his recent run of performances and goals? Inter is making a habit of coming back after falling behind, with a win at Atalanta after trailing the Bergamo club. And how is the relegation battle shaping up, with chances of survival already looking bleak for Sampdoria, Cremonese and Verona? Will we be seeing the Genovese clubs trade places come the end of the season, with Samp only managing 6 goals in 15 matches in second-last place and Genoa currently sitting third in Serie B?

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Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational interview with Piers Morgan and whether there is anything to the speculation that CR7 could be rejoining Jose Mourinho at Roma in January. Could it be a match-up that works, or would it be destined for disaster? As well as Jose Mourinho's man management and Roma's problems scoring goals at the moment. In the rest of the episode, which you can hear by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon we discuss... Was that a bit of a wobble from Napoli, conceding twice in three minutes when were 3-0 up against Udinese, or was their response to their momentary lapse more evidence of how good this team is? Nicky and Mina lose it with laughter at the irony of Gazzetta dello Sport's cynical take on Napoli's World Cup players, who they think won't be at the tournament for long. Listen out for Mina's uncontrollable Mutley laugh, in one of the funniest Serie A Chronicles moments to date! Are we witnessing the redemption of Juventus and Max Allegri, and the start of a run toward challenging Napoli for the Scudetto, despite the fact that the bianconeri are currently 10 points adrift of the Neapolitans, albeit now remarkably in third place? And are we seeing the rebirth of Moise Kean after his recent run of performances and goals? Inter is making a habit of coming back after falling behind, with a win at Atalanta after trailing the Bergamo club. And how is the relegation battle shaping up, with chances of survival already looking bleak for Sampdoria, Cremonese and Verona? Will we be seeing the Genovese clubs trade places come the end of the season, with Samp only managing 6 goals in 15 matches in second-last place and Genoa currently sitting third in Serie B?

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki rounds up the stories from Round 15's mid-week action.

Inter demolish Bologna despite absences and defensive problems.

Juventus win in Verona with a performance described by Antonio Cassano as "disgusting".

When Rafael Leão is not in the mood Milan has problems.

Will Napoli's squad effectively have 2 months off, with their players at the World Cup not expected to go far in the tournament?

Mourinho's problem with Rick Karsdorp. Is the Roma defender on his way out in January?

Lazio Ultras bring negative attention and disgrace upon themselves by displaying a controversial banner.

Don't forget that we'll be doing a World Cup podcast during the tournament! Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Ignition: The world's first client engagement and commerce platform for professional services. Pictory.ai: AI text-to-speech video app which we use to create our videos. Use code itmd3 for a 20% discount on any subscription. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio. WPX Web Hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football: best fixtures and results smartphone app.

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Nicky Bandini & Mina Rzouki discussed the Champions League draw for the Italian teams with Adriano Del Monte, as well as the Europa League and Conference League draws. Will all 7 Italian clubs win their ties? Are Milan v Tottenham and Inter v Porto the ties that could throw up the biggest challenges? Follow Adriano on Twitter and Instagram. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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It was a weekend of big matches and bigger rivalries, as Adriano Del Monte returns to Serie A Chronicles the day after being pitch-side at the Derby della Capitale where he witnessed the atmosphere and the drama as Lazio beat Roma. We get Adriano's eyewitness account of the match as well as his perspectives on Alessio Romagnoli winning the derby on the other side after a youth career in giallorosso, Roma's Italian-Australian youngster Cristian Volpato, Nicolò Zaniolo's ineffectiveness and much more. Inter wasted chances, Kostic was amazing, and counter-attacking brilliance stole the Derby d'Italia for Juventus. Has Juve's reliance on youth since injuries have hit the club been a blessing in disguise? And Adriano's perspective on the leadership of Danilo after his recent sit-down with the bianconeri's Brazilian defender. Napoli overcame Atalanta despite being outplayed, with their ability to adjust and let individual qualities shine. We cover the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League draws for the 7 Italian clubs, who we expect to win their ties and who will face trouble. Milan defeated Spezia with Daniel Maldini on the scoresheet for the Ligurian club at San Siro, and Olivier Giroud sent off for scoring a spectacular winner and losing his shirt in the process, and will he go to the World Cup with France? PLUS big news... we'll be doing World Cup roundup episodes during the tournament so there's even more reason to subscribe to the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon membership! Follow Adriano on Twitter and Instagram. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky Bandini gives us three reflections on the three big games of Round 13 in Serie A. Atalanta v Napoli, Juventus v Inter and Roma v Lazio. Starring Victor Osimhen, Nicolò Fagioli and Alessio Romagnoli. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Ignition: The world's first client engagement and commerce platform for professional services. Pictory.ai: AI text-to-speech video app which we use to create our videos. Use code itmd3 for a 20% discount on any subscription. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio. WPX Web Hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football: best fixtures and results smartphone app.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki discusses the end of the Champions League group stage as Milan demolished RB Salzburg, finishing second in their group and going through to the knockout stages, and sees a silver lining for Juventus, who were 'demoted' (or qualified) to the Europa League despite losing 5 matches in the group. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Ignition: The world's first client engagement and commerce platform for professional services. Pictory.ai: AI text-to-speech video app which we use to create our videos. Use code itmd3 for a 20% discount on any subscription. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio. WPX Web Hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football: best fixtures and results smartphone app.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki answers this question from Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member, Sanat: Hi Nicky & Mina, There was an incident during Inter's game against Sampdoria when the entire upper tier of the north section of the Meazza was vacated, mainly by the Curva members leaving in some form of protest. There were rumors that fans, who were not even part of the curva but seated in that section, were forced to leave, which, if true, is clearly not great. We also often read articles that players directly address the curva or club directors respond to questions from such groups. I was curious if can groups like the Curva Nord, Sud, etc. hold a unique place and position of power in Serie A and Italian football compared to other leagues, or do they have counterparts in the Premier League, Liga, etc.? Do such groups make the experience richer in the stadia or are they a relic from a bygone era with some of their controversial viewpoints? Thanks! Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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It's our monthly full free episode of Serie A Chronicles in this Halloween Special! For full weekly episodes, bonus episodes, as well as the entire back-catalogue of Patreon bonus episodes, become a Chronicles Tifosi Patron today by subscribing at serieachronicles.com/patreon

It was the day of the granata teams in Serie A as Torino and Salernitana shocked Milan and Lazio respectively. For Milan the loss ended an 11-month undefeated streak away from the San Siro in the league, and this mean it's time that we talk about Ivan Juric's Torino. Nicky enthusiastically and expertly breaks down how Lazio conceded three goals in a half to Davide Nicola's Salernitana in a highly entertaining match, despite Sarri's biancocelesti having the best defensive record Serie A. Inter defeated Sampdoria as Dejan Stanković returned to face his old club as the manager of the Genovese club, while Juventus earned a vital three points against Lecce to make it three wins in a row, with a worldie winning strike "a la Del Piero" from youngster Nicolò Fagioli, a lifelong Juve fan, and another excellent display by young Englishman Samuel Iling-Junior. Napoli trounced Sassuolo 4-0 with a hattrick from Victor Osimhen and the other from Kvaradona, and we have run out of superlatives for this brilliant Napoli team. Plus a preview of this week's Champions League matches and plenty more! And we end with a little tribute to Roma's Italo-Australian star Cristian Volpato, who scored a late winner against Verona and then found time to set up another goal overnight after we recorded this episode.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki discusses Juventus going out of the Champions League after a 4-3 loss to Benfica and what's next for the management of the biggest and most supported club in Italy. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Ignition: The world's first client engagement and commerce platform for professional services. Pictory.ai: AI text-to-speech video app which we use to create our videos. Use code itmd3 for a 20% discount on any subscription. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio. WPX Web Hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football: best fixtures and results smartphone app.

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Roma parked the bus in predictable Mourinho fashion against Napoli, leaving us wanting more from them, while Napoli keeps on doing Napoli things, which, this season, make Nicky and Mina happy. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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It's a rare Serie A weekend when all three of Juventus, Inter and Milan each score 4 goals, a "poker" in Serie A terms. Inter beat Fiorentina in a 7-goal thriller with a late late winner from Henrikh Mkhitaryan, but while the Lautaro Martinez & Nicolo Barella partnership fired up the nerazzurro attack, why is La Viola's looking shaky despite scoring three of their own? Roma parked the bus in predictable Mourinho fashion against Napoli, leaving us wanting more from them, while Napoli keeps on doing Napoli things, which, this season, make Nicky and Mina happy. After Lazio's dominant performance and win without Ciro Immobile away at Atalanta, we ponder the question: have we been sleeping on this Lazio as a team that could be a title contender? Juventus' combative play was back as they hit 4 past Empoli. And we answer a listener question about the bianconeri's stable of talented midfielders coming through. Milan had an easy win with Berlusconi's and Galliani's Monza in town, despite a beautiful free kick scored by Filippo Ranocchia, one of those Juve youngsters on loan at Monza.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member, Will from Reading, England, sent us this question via Twitter, which Nicky Bandini answers... What has gone wrong for Leonardo Bonucci? I know his move to Milan (and return) was controversial to say the least, but surely at one point he was a highly rated defender who was popular with Juve fans? Is it that he was made to look a better player when Barzagli and Chiellini were next to him? Is he just declining because of age? And why has he fallen out with Allegri? While he’s still officially captain, it seems like he’s not very popular at all and is making mistakes leading to goals - the home game against Maccabi Haifa, and away against Milan come to mind. Cheers, Will Get the full 20-minute episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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Mina Rzouki: "One team that does seem very unhappy is, of course, Juventus. Everyone had said even before the season had started that, watching some of the training sessions, you could spot that the players didn't seem ecstatic. The fans are certainly unhappy, half of them not showing up". Juventus found an all-important away win in the Derby della Mole against Torino, with the winning strike coming from a vastly improved Dušan Vlahović. Are the rumors true about captain Leonardo Bonucci requesting a move in the January transfer window? Mina and Nicky Bandini share their thoughts on the happenings around La Vecchia Signora after the club's first away win of the 2022-23 season.

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Napoli continues to wow both Serie A and the Champions League with multiple talent options all over the pitch and the best squad depth of any club in the league. Does Luciano Spalletti have the secret sauce to guide the Napoletani to take all before them? Juventus found an all-important away win in the Derby della Mole and a winning goal from Dusan Vlahovic. Are the rumours true about captain Leonardo Bonucci requesting a move in the January transfer window? Does Milan have what it takes to maintain last season's levels and challenge Napoli for the title? Or will Inter mount a comeback after some good results and a return to form, most notably in back-to-back Champions League matches against Barcelona? And can the rossoneri get through their Champions League group with two matches remaining, after not looking great in the competition so far?

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Nicky Bandini & Mina Rzouki break down an entertaining and high scoring Udinese v Atalanta match which made us fall deeper in love with what both of these clubs are achieving in Serie A so far this season; how Gian Piero Gasperini is doing it with a changed playing list and without the "distraction" European football, Udinese's impressive character to come back from two goals down, a strange booking for Ademola Lookman, and can both clubs keep it up to stay in the top 4 and claim a Champions League berth... or more?

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Juventus continues its dismal run as champions Milan sink the bianconeri at home. Udinese and Atalanta entertain and delight. Inter overcome Sassuolo to pick up from a Champions League win over Barcelona. Napoli's dominance - and goals - show no sign of ending as they go solo at the top of Serie A. Dybala seals Roma's win over Lecce and injures himself in the process in what looks like a potential long-term setback for La Joya. Plus a look ahead to the coming round of European action.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki's take on Inter's win against Barcelona at home in the Champions League. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: A crazy end to Empoli v Milan with three stoppage time goals saw the rossoneri take the spoils, leaving us in no doubt that Rafael Leão is world class. Can Milan beat both Chelsea mid-week in the Champions League and then Juventus at the weekend? Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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Roma upset Inter at San Siro despite what Simone Inzaghi described as Inter's best performance of the season. Is he just making excuses and deflecting? We break down what's going wrong for the nerazzurri, with a look toward their coming match against Barcelona in the Champions League. Mina and Nicky have a big debate (read: disagreement) about whether Jose Mourinho made the right choice to leave Tammy Abraham on the bench, but do agree that Chris Smalling's performance in the heart of Roma's defense, as well as scoring the match winner, was sublime. Juventus get a much needed win after not winning a match for the whole of September, and Mina was even impressed with Dusan Vlahovic! A crazy end to Empoli v Milan with three stoppage time goals saw the rossoneri take the spoils, leaving us in no doubt that Rafael Leao is world class. Can Milan beat both Chelsea mid-week and then Juventus at the weekend? Is Napoli currently the best team in Serie A? Nicky compares them to season 1 of a famous TV drama series, where every week someone new steps up to take the lead role. Atalanta's defense is singled out in a new Serie A sub-plot in the evolving story of the little club from Bergamo who could... and its manager Gian Piero Gasperini who makes them into something far greater than the sum of their parts. All of that, plus a round-up of other matches, a preview of mid-week European action to come, and for our Australian listeners: don't miss Nicky Bandini on Stan Sport's coverage of Chelsea v Milan with a special Serie A Chronicles guest from last season, Mark Bosnich.

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Gigio Donnarumma starred in goal for Italy against Hungary, making a number of unbelievable saves, and in this clip Mina Rzouki & Nicky Bandini debate whether his move to PSG has ultimately proven costly to the national team, or if it has actually been beneficial.

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Two excellent wins against England and Hungary saw Italy top its UEFA Nations League group and go through to the final four, together with Spain, Croatia and Holland. Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini break down these matches with the backdrop of the disappointment of not qualifying for the World Cup. Did Roberto Mancini get too attached during World Cup qualifying to the players who won Euro 2020? Gigio Donnarumma starred in goal for Italy, and Nicky and Mina debate whether his move to PSG ultimately proved costly to the national team, or if it has actually been beneficial. Giacomo Raspadori scored in each match, but who are the players that Mancini can rely on to come back in for Euro 2024 qualifying? We preview Round 8 of Serie A coming up this weekend, with Inter v Roma the standout match-up that will see Marcelo Brozović missing through injury and José Mourinho back at his old stomping ground again. And an excellent question from a Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member about the pace of Serie A in comparison with other leagues sparks an intriguing discussion.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: An interesting perspective on watching and analysing football... Mina Rzouki answers a question from a Chronicles Tifosi member: Regarding Dušan Vlahović, I am curious if he is playing differently now than he did at Fiorentina, that has caused Mina to change her opinion on him? Or is it a case of watching a player's performances more closely because he now plays for your club and as a result, one is able to make a better judgement on them? Did Mina have these concerns about Vlahovic even previously, while he was at Fiorentina? - Sanat (Franklin, Massachusetts, USA) Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

Also a reminder that this week's main episode will drop on Wednesday, as we will be recording a day later than usual so that we could get in the Hungary v Italy match in the Nations League.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky Bandini looks ahead to the UEFA Nations League clash between Roberto Mancini's Azzurri and England at San Siro on Friday night, and wonders whether it's a bit difficult for everyone to feel excited and motivated about it. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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After a change of management, Monza finally got out of first gear and past turn one by getting their first ever win in Serie A by defeating a hapless and dispirited Juventus. It remains to be seen if Berlusconi's boys have the strategy to move up in the grid and avoid relegation. And while Juve remains stalled in the pit lane being frantically worked on by a pit crew seemingly less competent than Binotto's Ferrari bunnies, one thing seems clear: Allegri in or #AllegriOut, a Scudetto for Scuderia Juve this season looks unlikely. But while there is yet no change in management, can Mighty Max come up with a strategy to get their season back on track?

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Milan and Napoli provided an entertaining top-of-the-table clash at San Siro which was an excellent advertisement for Serie A. Mina and Nicky break down how Napoli brought home a victory that can be attributed as much to the Partenopei management team which has assembled this squad, as the talent on the pitch. It's crisis time for Juventus, but can the same be said of Inter under Inzaghi's trigger-happy substitutions at Udinese? Plus we discuss that wonderful bianconeri team - the Friuliani one - in sensational form, extending its winning streak to five and looking like they might cause some damage this season. After a change of management, Monza finally got out of first gear and past turn one by getting their first ever win in Serie A by defeating a hapless and dispirited Juventus. It remains to be seen if Berlusconi's boys have the strategy to move up in the grid and avoid relegation. And while Juve remains stalled in the pit lane being frantically worked on by a pit crew seemingly less competent than Binotto's bunnies, one thing seems clear: Allegri in or #AllegriOut, a Scudetto for Scuderia Juve this season looks unlikely. But while there is yet no change in management, can Mighty Max come up with a strategy to get their season back on track? (Yes, all Formula 1 references are now exhausted!)... And Roma's inability to finish any of its abundant goal-scoring chances allowed Atalanta to steal a precious win at the Olimpico to see Gasperini's side level on the top of the table with Napoli.

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A crazy end to Juventus v Salernitana saw La Vecchia Signora's late comeback denied in bizarre circumstances as Milik's late winner was incorrectly ruled out by VAR, which missed a key detail, and players and managers alike saw red. Nicky and Mina break it all down, including some interesting thoughts on Dusan Vlahovic's start to the season, and not forgetting to sing the praises of a much improved Salernitana. Torino made hard work for Inter's win. A 10-man Milan overcame Sampdoria, with Rafael Leao sent off for dangerous play. Giacomo Raspadori got off the mark for Napoli, scoring a late winner over Spezia. Cremonese snatched a draw at Atalanta, causing La Dea to miss a chance to be alone atop the table. Udinese are on a flying run, beating Sassuolo away and earning their 4th win in a row. And Sinisa Mihajlovic is sadly fired by Bologna.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky summarises the first round of European action for the Italian clubs and breaks down in detail Napoli's domination of last season's Champions League finalist Liverpool, as well as some interesting thoughts on how the role of the regista - midfield playmaker - has been fundamental in the teams that Luciano Spalletti has managed. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina dissects a Juventus side which somewhat defied the pessimistic expectations of many, despite suffering a loss away to a star-studded PSG in the opening round of the season's Champions League competition. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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An extended preview of the weekly Serie A Chronicles podcast episode. For full weekly episodes, bonus episodes, as well as the entire back-catalogue of Patreon bonus episodes, become a Chronicles Tifosi Patron today by subscribing at serieachronicles.com/patreon

Mina is back this week, joining Nicky after another exciting round of Serie A matches. Milan paints la città red again after taking the first Derby della Madonnina of the season, with a wondrous performance from last season's Serie A player of the season Rafael Leão. Udinese hit Roma for 4, which no one saw coming, which has Mina accusing Paulo Dybala of being "all foreplay, no finish"! After a lifeless draw at Fiorentina, we wonder if Max Allegri's cynicism and defensive strength will be enough to turn Juventus into a winning team. Lazio and Napoli provided an entertaining match but the star of the show was again Kvaradona, sealing the away win for the Partenopei with another excellent strike. We have plenty more praise for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. A preview of this week's Champions League and Europa League clashes which sees some tough matches for Italian clubs including Juventus taking on PSG, Inter against Bayern Munich, and Napoli against Liverpool. Plus some listener questions about Inter's Robin Gosens, and could Celtic's Australian manager Ange Postecoglou be a good fit as a successor to Allegri at Juventus?

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Nicky is flying solo this week as she discusses a Lazio v Inter clash which threw up a surprise result for the biancocelesti. Maurizio Sarri continues to mould Lazio into his own image, with some standout performers taking the points from Simone Inzaghi's Inter. How worrying is the loss for the nerazzurri, compounded by Lukaku's injury ahead of this weekend's Milan derby? Juventus were fast out of the blocks a with an aggressive, high pressure game against Roma in the first half which caused Mourinho's men some headaches with an early Vlahovic free kick special. Nicky was impressed with Juve youngster Miretti and the center back pairing of Bremer and Danilo. A win for Milan over Bologna with Leao off the mark and now 6 clubs jointly sit atop Serie A with 7 points apiece. Salernitana had an eye-catching win, hammering Sampdoria at home. And what to make of Samp with only 1 point so far, looking ominous for a season of struggle ahead of them. A crazy Paul Pogba saga. And Samuel Umtiti joins Lecce on loan from Barcelona with emotional scenes at the airport as he was warmly greeted by the giallorossi fans.

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This week we have made the move fully to Patreon, but we give you an extended preview of the first segment of this week's episode. For the full Serie A Chronicles episode, bonus episodes, as well as the entire back-catalogue of Patreon bonus episodes, become a Chronicles Tifosi Patron today by subscribing at serieachronicles.com/patreon

Mina is concerned about Milan's readiness to progress in the Champions League this season after a draw at Atalanta that sees them fall behind Inter after two rounds of Serie A, while Nicky wonders if it's just "early season rust that you still have to kick off the wheels". Has Napoli unearthed a new star in Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a.k.a. Kvaradona, after 3 goals and an assist in two impeccable performances so far in his Serie A career? We ponder whether he will turn out to be the signing of the summer, not just in Italy, but in Europe. What's up with Monza? The bromance between Lautaro and Lukaku is seeing Inter ticking along nicely after a comfortable win over Spezia. For our Juventini listeners, Mina manages to squeeze in some Juve chat, and shares her excitement with us about Adrien Rabiot staying! And thanks to a thought-provoking listener question we have an interesting and in-depth discussion about the difference between teams "parking the bus" and being strategically solid defensively. One not to miss, with some excellent insights from both Mina and Nicky. Plus a shoutout to our friends at the At The Bridge Pod: A Chelsea FC Podcast. Check them out to hear all about Chelsea if you're an EPL aficionado.

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The Milanese clubs are off to a flyer with opening round wins in Serie A. Nicky and Mina have praise for Brahim Diaz in Milan's win over Udinese and it's a mixed bag for Romelu Lukaku scoring in his return to Inter as they overcame a spirited and competitive Lecce. We discuss whether players are authentic when they make declarations and gestures of love for their clubs. A wasteful Nicolo Zaniolo outshines Paulo Dybala in Roma's win over Salernitana. Nicky sets Mina off on a Jose Mourinho rant (the first of many this season, no doubt!). Maurizio Sarri ups the ante on Mourinho by kicking off the pre-Rome derby mind games about 12 rounds early! And we discus our move of Serie A Chronicles fully to Patreon: Become a Chronicles Tifosi Patron at serieachronicles.com/patreon to get all of our full episodes this season!

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And so we're back from outer space! ... Welcome back to our Serie A Chronicles listeners. It's great to have you with us for another exciting season of Mina Rzouki's and Nicky Bandini's unique perspectives on this league which gives us so much joy, frustration, excitement and Italian chaos! We wouldn't want it any other way! In this first episode of season 2022-23 we discuss the summer transfers, most notably Paulo Dybala to Roma and his amazing reception in the eternal city, Romelu Lukaku's return to Inter and Paul Pogba's return to Juventus. Who makes up the Top 4 this season and who is pushing for a European spot? Our picks for the Scudetto, how we think Serie A's promoted newcomers will fare (especially the Berlusconi-Galliani project at Monza) and which teams we are most excited to watch. And we discuss our plans for this season as we move Serie A Chronicles fully to Patreon: Become a Chronicles Tifosi Patron at serieachronicles.com/patreon to get all of our full episodes this season!

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki breaks down the brilliance of Carlo Ancelotti as he wins a record 4th Champions League trophy as a manager, in addition to his two as a player with Milan, and Real Madrid's 14th title. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky Bandini on Roma winning a first major European tournament after defeating Feyenoord 1-0 in the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League final with a goal from Nicolo Zaniolo. What it means for the club, the players, for Jose Mourinho, for Romanisti and for the city of Rome. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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It's our final episode of the 2021-22 season as we wrap up an incredible season and an amazing final round in which Milan brought home the Serie A trophy and added a 19th Scudetto badge to its glorious history, with an emphatic 3-0 victory at Sassuolo. The Rossoneri steamrolled the Neroverdi in the first half with a breathless attacking barrage that sealed La Diavola's 11th Serie A crown and ended any chance of a final day miracle for their Inter rivals. We discuss the growth of this Milan team, the management under Stefano Pioli, Directorship of Paolo Maldini and others, and the ownership of the club by Elliott Management Corporation since 2018. And what about Inter? Nicky and Mina wonder what regrets they'll have after a season of fine margins, and how will they build back better for next season? It was a final day relegation battle that didn't see any teams do any favours for those fighting for their Serie A lives, as Cagliari incredibly couldn't find a way to score against bottom side Venezia, and now join them in Serie B. But the real final day miracle story, despite a thrashing at home by Udinese, was Salernitana's salvezza to go around again in Serie A, amid phenomenal scenes of celebration with the passionate Granata tifosi at the Stadio Arechi and in the city of Salerno. It's another amazing Davide Nicola rescue story, of a club which came so close to not finishing the season in Serie A, or even existing, around Christmas time. Oh calcio... we love you! Fiorentina earned a European place for next season by beating Juventus, and they'll compete in the Europa Conference League next season, and is Paul Pogba returning to Juventus? And what does Gian Piero Gasperini's future look like now that Atalanta has missed out on a European competition spot for the first time in years? It's been a fun ride. Thank you for joining Serie A Chronicles in our first season. Hear from Mina and Nicky over the summer break via our members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

Music credit: "Pioli is on Fire!" produced by Mazay (AC Milan YouTube)

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky Bandini's take on Milan's final day thrashing of Sassuolo to lift the Serie A trophy for the 19th time in the club's history. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Pioli's on Fire!!! Milan wins Serie A for 2021-2022 and Mina Rzouki is jubilant about the new champions of Italy as she sings - quite literally! - the praises of Milan and Stefano Pioli. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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Milan has closed right in on the Scudetto after a win against Atalanta, needing only a draw next week at Sassuolo to secure the Serie A title. The crowd at San Siro even had Nicky and Mina singing "Pioli's On Fire!". But Inter and Simone Inzaghi are not giving up just yet, taking the season down to the wire after a win at Cagliari, as the manager knows that anything can happen on the final day of a crazy season. Regardless of final day miracles, how do we rate Inter's season? Lorenzo Insigne's grandiose farewell from Napoli came complete with a life-size trophy and a do-over penalty kick as gifts, to ensure that he departed Naples on the scoresheet... only in Serie A! ... in a match which condemned Genoa to Serie B. Will they come straight back up after a season or will it be much harder than that for the Grifoni? Roma rattled the woodwork 4 times against a resilient and already-relegated Venezia, and we preview next week's final day relegation fight with one spot remaining for the dreaded drop. This one's a beauty simply for the jumping Milan tifosi and crazy commentator Mauro Suma, both which cannot be missed!

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This episode is sponsored by: Amazon Music podcast and music app: get a free 30-day trial of Amazon Music Unlimited by visiting getamazonmusic.com/serieachronicles. Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au We recommend: Ignition: The world's first client engagement and commerce platform for professional services. Win clients, get paid and run your accounting or professional services business on autopilot. Use our referral link to receive 50% off your first three months: get.practiceignition.com/serieachronicles. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky Bandini breaks down the match and the controversial penalty decisions which defined the Coppa Italia Final between Inter and Juventus.

VAR

Inzaghi's substitutions

Perfect Perišić

Grazie Giorgio Chiellini

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Milan made a precarious visit to Verona needing to win to take back top spot after Inter's comeback win over Empoli saw them temporarily retake first place in a Serie A race that keeps getting hotter by the minute, and it was loyal club man Sandro Tonali who popped up with two goals to gift the rossoneri an important win on his birthday. It was a fairytale that only Serie A can write. Genoa captain Mimmo Criscito provided more calcio romanticism this week, after last week's heart-wrenching last minute penalty miss in the Genovese Derby. This time he wrote his own redemption story by scoring a winning penalty against Juventus at the same time of his spot kick in the previous match, on the same penalty spot, in front of the same Genoa curva, turning his derby tears into ones of celebration for the home side. Mina asks if there is any point to Pavel Nedved at Juventus and if Dusan Vlahovic is putting too much pressure on himself. Nicky and Mina go deep into the unfolding relegation battle which is giving us even more drama than the front-runners, if that is even possible. We discuss what it means for Roma to reach the UEFA Europa Conference League Final, and why it should be viewed as a big deal rather than an unimportant tournament. And we preview the mid-week Coppa Italia Final between Juventus and Inter, and wonder for which club and manager the trophy is more important (and should Max Allegri lose his job if he loses a second final to Inter this season after the Supercoppa loss?). Serie A... you just can't take your eyes off it!!!

This episode is sponsored by: Amazon Music podcast and music app: get a free 30-day trial of Amazon Music Unlimited by visiting getamazonmusic.com/serieachronicles. Podcastpage website hosting for podcasters. Get 1 month free with the coupon code "serieachronicles". Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au We recommend: Ignition: The world's first client engagement and commerce platform for professional services. Win clients, get paid and run your accounting or professional services business on autopilot. Use our referral link to receive 50% off your first three months: get.practiceignition.com/serieachronicles. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki gives her insightful take on philosopher vs pragmatist football coaching styles, with a bit of history of the successes of Italian styles in the past and present, with a focus on Carlo Ancelotti as well as past success of the styles of Fabio Capello, Marcello Lippi and Enzo Bearzot. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky Bandini's post-match reaction to Roma's 1-0 victory over Leicester City at a packed Stadio Olimpico to reach the UEFA Europa Conference League Final. Nicky discusses the Mourinho effect on Roma, what reaching a first European final in 31 years means to Romanisti, as well as the match itself, tactics and individual performances. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini discuss the life of Mino Raiola, the "Super Agent" who died on April 30th, described by many as the best football agent in the world, and by his family as "the most caring and amazing Football Agent that ever was". Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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On a weekend in Serie A which went pretty much as expected for the title-chasers, it was the Derby della Lanterna between Sampdoria and Genoa that provided the greatest drama, with an amazing atmosphere and last-minute penalty drama that could only make your heart sink for legendary Genoa captain Domenico Criscito. Milan and Inter both won, to continue their Scudetto battle, while Napoli's ritiro appears to have had the right effect as they hit Sassuolo for six, and Juventus scraped the win over bottom of the table Venezia thanks to a double from birthday boy Bonucci. Elsewhere, the teams from the capital had mixed fortunes, as Roma possibly had their mind on this week's UEFA Europa Conference League semifinal return leg against Leicester City, as they played a scoreless draw with Serie A's most motivated team, Bologna, and Lazio earned a late win thanks to a controversial winner from Francesco Acerbi in a 7-goal seesawing thriller. 02:26 Milan v Fiorentina 09:20 Udinese v Inter 16:35 Napoli v Sassuolo 23:38 Juventus v Venezia 25:58 Sampdoria v Genoa 35:20 Roma v Bologna 39:07 Spezia v Lazio

This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au We recommend: Amazon Music podcast and music app: get a free 30-day trial. Ignition: The world's first client engagement and commerce platform for professional services. Win clients, get paid and run your accounting or professional services business on autopilot. Use our referral link to receive 50% off your first three months: get.practiceignition.com/serieachronicles. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky Bandini's post-match reaction to Roma's 1-1 draw at Leicester City in the UEFA Europa Conference League semifinal 1st leg. - Nicola Zalewski - Roma youth talent - Roma's improvement this season under Mourinho and run-in to the final weeks of Serie A - Prospects for the return leg in Rome Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Amazon Music podcast and music app: get a free 30-day trial. Ignition: The world's first client engagement and commerce platform for professional services. Win clients, get paid and run your accounting or professional services business on autopilot. Use our referral link to receive 50% off your first three months: get.practiceignition.com/serieachronicles. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

Tweet us your questions to @serieAchronpod with the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA for our ChroniclesQ&A mailbag show. Links: serieachronicles.com, Patreon, Ko-fi, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Serie A Chronicles is a Media Chronicles production. Digital content and social media by Calido Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week's questions: When looking at Napoli, which players on each team would you keep in their starting 11 in order to seriously compete in Europe? -Noel (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

Where have all the good Italian defenders gone? There seem to be no real replacements for Bonucci and Chiellini. -Giancarlo (Bristol)

With the departure of Dybala and Bernamessi (as I’ve called him this year) bringing in potentially Raspadori and Di Maria, would it be an upgrade for Juventus' strike force or not? Also is a potential Pogba return worth the money? -Missak (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

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This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Amazon Music podcast and music app: get a free 30-day trial. Ignition: The world's first client engagement and commerce platform for professional services. Win clients, get paid and run your accounting or professional services business on autopilot. Use our referral link to receive 50% off your first three months: get.practiceignition.com/serieachronicles. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

Links: serieachronicles.com, Patreon, Ko-fi, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Serie A Chronicles is a Media Chronicles production. Digital content and social media by Calido Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon or leave us a one-time tip via Ko-fi to help ensure the longevity of Serie A Chronicles. All new Serie A Chronicles Patreon fees for the month of April will be donated to Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kiev, the biggest children's hospital in Ukraine, which is doing amazing work treating Ukrainian children injured by military fighting, including shrapnel wounds, as well as continuing treatment for life-threatening illnesses. Read about Ohmatdyt here.

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki puts Inter's defeat at Bologna into perspective. Plus, how should the team and its fans react to Radu's blunder which cost them a point to keep them 2 points behind Milan with 4 matches remaining? Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky Bandini's reaction to a return of "Crazy Inter" after a loss to Bologna that has potentially thrown away a Scudetto, almost at the level of their infamous 5th of May 2002 nightmare. To rub salt into nerazzurri wounds it was a mistake from 2nd-choice goalkeeper Radu which gifted the winning goal to Bologna striker - and Milan fan - Nicola Sansone, and cost them the chance to take anything from the match. Now it's all up to cross-town rivals Milan. It's GAME ON in Serie A in this season which keeps getting crazier and crazier! Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Amazon Music podcast and music app: get a free 30-day trial. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

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It was a weekend of Serie A action that made it clear that the Scudetto trophy will reside in the city of Milan yet again at the end of this season, barring a miracle. The big question remains as to which half of the city will be the proud owner: Will Milan turn red or blue? Inter swept aside Roma on Jose Mourinho's return to San Siro, with a performance that delighted Mina and Nicky enough to declare that Inter is by far the best team in the league, but also left us wanting more of a fight from Roma. Napoli suffered a diabolically embarrassing collapse at Empoli when two goals up and all seemed to be smooth sailing for Spalletti's men, but 3 home goals in 7 minutes under the Tuscan sun was enough for the Partenopei to be put into permanent "ritiro" until the end of the season to try to salvage their season. We ask if it will achieve anything, and whether there is something irreparably wrong with the management in Naples. Mina is thrilled that Sandro Tonali, a lifelong Milan fan, was the one to secure all three points at the death for the rossoneri against Lazio, with a goal that looks set to keep the title race finely balanced on slight margins between Milan and Inter. And we discuss Salernitana's late-season revival under a shoe-wielding Davide Nicola, with three wins in a row after overcoming Fiorentina, as well as our thoughts on the relegation battle unfolding. 06:20 Inter v Roma 23.19 Empoli v Napoli 35:20 Lazio v Milan 50:15 Salernitana v Fiorentina

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This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au We recommend: Amazon Music podcast and music app: get a free 30-day trial. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

Links: serieachronicles.com, Patreon, Ko-fi, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Serie A Chronicles is a Media Chronicles production. Digital content and social media by Calido Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon or leave us a one-time tip via Ko-fi to help ensure the longevity of Serie A Chronicles. All new Serie A Chronicles Patreon fees for the month of April will be donated to Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kiev, the biggest children's hospital in Ukraine, which is doing amazing work treating Ukrainian children injured by military fighting, including shrapnel wounds, as well as continuing treatment for life-threatening illnesses. Read about Ohmatdyt here.

Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Who do you think is the right #9 for Inter? Is Scamacca the one? Do they gamble on Dybala, or bring back Lukaku? Or does someone else who comes to mind? I'd personally put my money on a Scamacca-Martinez partnership. -Victoria (New Jersey: Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

When looking at Milan, Inter, and Juventus, which players on each team would you keep in their starting 11 in order to seriously compete in Europe? -Noel (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

I’m going to Rome on the 21st of May. Lazio are due to play Verona. What’s the typical Lazio game day like? Best place to sit as a tourist fan? -Mick

This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Amazon Music podcast and music app: get a free 30-day trial. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

Links: serieachronicles.com, Patreon, Ko-fi, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Serie A Chronicles is a Media Chronicles production. Digital content and social media by Calido Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon or leave us a one-time tip via Ko-fi to help ensure the longevity of Serie A Chronicles. All new Serie A Chronicles Patreon fees for the month of April will be donated to Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kiev, the biggest children's hospital in Ukraine, which is doing amazing work treating Ukrainian children injured by military fighting, including shrapnel wounds, as well as continuing treatment for life-threatening illnesses. Read about Ohmatdyt here.

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki's post-match reaction to Juventus defeating Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia semifinal to set up a meeting with rivals Inter in the Finalissima. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Amazon Music podcast and music app: get a free 30-day trial. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

Tweet us your questions to @serieAchronpod with the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA for our ChroniclesQ&A mailbag show. Links: serieachronicles.com, Patreon, Ko-fi, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Serie A Chronicles is a Media Chronicles production. Digital content and social media by Calido Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky Bandini's post-match reaction to Inter's 3-0 win over Milan in the Coppa Italia Semi-final 2nd leg at San Siro. - Bennacer's goal ruled out for offside: right or wrong? - 2 first half goals from Lautaro Martinez - The options up front for Simone Inzaghi - The run home in Serie A Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Amazon Music podcast and music app: get a free 30-day trial. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

Tweet us your questions to @serieAchronpod with the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA for our ChroniclesQ&A mailbag show. Links: serieachronicles.com, Patreon, Ko-fi, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Serie A Chronicles is a Media Chronicles production. Digital content and social media by Calido Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon or leave us a one-time tip via Ko-fi to help ensure the longevity of Serie A Chronicles. All new Serie A Chronicles Patreon fees for the month of April will be donated to Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kiev, the biggest children's hospital in Ukraine, which is doing amazing work treating Ukrainian children injured by military fighting, including shrapnel wounds, as well as continuing treatment for life-threatening illnesses. Read about Ohmatdyt here.

The Easter eggs have been devoured (it was all Nicky!) and the break is over as we delayed the podcast by a day to catch an enthralling Napoli v Roma at the Diego Maradona Stadium. Nicky and Mina break down the match and ask how good a tactician Luciano Spalletti really is, while prior doubts about Jose Mourinho have largely dissolved as Roma continues to believe until the end of both games and the season, with yet another late goal to take an important point and two vital points from the Neopolitans, in their continuing unbeaten run. We also wonder what is the future of Napoli under the stewardship of Aurelio Delaurentis. Is Juventus' football going anywhere, after scraping a draw at home to battling Bologna? Hilarity and chaos ensues as Mina survives a moment of forgetfulness, before telling us about the potential purchase of Milan by Investcorp, including a personal connection, and we ask if the club is worth the reported asking price. Then we close the show with a classic penalty shootout in which the Azzurri prevailed, including an Andrea Pirlo masterclass. 04:24 Napoli v Roma 28:40 Juventus v Bologna 42:50 Milan v Genoa

This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au We recommend: Amazon Music podcast and music app: get a free 30-day trial. Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

Tweet us your questions to @serieAchronpod with the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA for our ChroniclesQ&A mailbag show. Links: serieachronicles.com, Patreon, Ko-fi, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Serie A Chronicles is a Media Chronicles production. Digital content and social media by Calido Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon or leave us a one-time tip via Ko-fi to help ensure the longevity of Serie A Chronicles. All new Serie A Chronicles Patreon fees for the month of April will be donated to Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kiev, the biggest children's hospital in Ukraine, which is doing amazing work treating Ukrainian children injured by military fighting, including shrapnel wounds, as well as continuing treatment for life-threatening illnesses. Read about Ohmatdyt here.

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki has a different perspective on the perceived problem of scarcity of opportunities for Italian youth players in Serie A. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

NOTE: This week's main show will drop on Wednesday.

This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

Tweet us your questions to @serieAchronpod with the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA for our ChroniclesQ&A mailbag show. Links: serieachronicles.com, Patreon, Ko-fi, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Serie A Chronicles is a Media Chronicles production. Digital content and social media by Calido Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon or leave us a one-time tip via Ko-fi to help ensure the longevity of Serie A Chronicles. All new Serie A Chronicles Patreon fees for the month of April will be donated to Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kiev, the biggest children's hospital in Ukraine, which is doing amazing work treating Ukrainian children injured by military fighting, including shrapnel wounds, as well as continuing treatment for life-threatening illnesses. Read about Ohmatdyt here.

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky Bandini's post-match reaction to Roma's scintillating total domination of Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Conference League quarter final 2nd leg after her prediction of a 4-0 win came true. Obviously the main topic of conversation is the amazing hat-trick by Nicolò Zaniolo, as well as his relationship with José Mourinho. Is this the performance to announce himself to the world after the double setback and comeback from two cruciate ligament injuries? And should Roma now be doing all they can to keep him? Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon. NOTE: Next week's main show will drop on Wednesday, a day later than usual, to ensure that we can discuss the Napoli v Roma match to be played on Monday evening in Italy, so look out for it in your podcast feed! Also wishing a Happy Easter to our listeners celebrating this weekend.

This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

Tweet us your questions to @serieAchronpod with the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA for our ChroniclesQ&A mailbag show. Links: serieachronicles.com, Patreon, Ko-fi, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Serie A Chronicles is a Media Chronicles production. Digital content and social media by Calido Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon or leave us a one-time tip via Ko-fi to help ensure the longevity of Serie A Chronicles. All new Serie A Chronicles Patreon fees for the month of April will be donated to Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kiev, the biggest children's hospital in Ukraine, which is doing amazing work treating Ukrainian children injured by military fighting, including shrapnel wounds, as well as continuing treatment for life-threatening illnesses. Read about Ohmatdyt here.

Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week Nicky and Mina answer questions about: - Who should stay in Inter's starting 11? - Could Federico Chiesa and Nicolò Zaniolo play together at Juventus? - Carlo Ancelotti's evolving style of play from Milan to Madrid.

This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au. We recommend: Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds. bCast podcast hosting. AppSumo apps and programs for productivity. Click to get $10 off. Forza Football - best fixtures and results smartphone app.

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Nicky has recovered from COVID-19 this week and reflects on the pandemic to start this week's show. Then it was an exciting Napoli v Fiorentina match with plenty of goals, but has Spalletti's team once again shown us that they can't handle the pressure of a Scudetto race after La Viola finally put in a performance away from home to steal the show? (P.S. join the Patreon membership for a bonus extended Napoli chat!). Milan is no longer in control of its own destiny at the top of the Serie A table after a boring draw with Torino which allowed Inter to make up ground, with a game in hand, in turn taking their own prospects back into their own hands with a win over Verona, after we had suspected that their Scudetto title defense might have been collapsing. Apparently, it's not. Juventus are now only 6 points from the summit, but is it too little too late for Max Allegri's men or can they pull off the impossible? Plus it's always fun when Mina defends her beloved bianconeri from criticism as Dusan Vlahovic came in for some media scrutiny despite scoring the winner against Cagliari. And mixed results for the only two Italian clubs remaining in European competition, Atalanta and Roma. Then we close the show with a fun memory from Marcello Lippi's "last-minute man", Fabio Grosso, during the 2006 World Cup and a sign of the Azzurri's destiny involving Francesco Totti Totti Totti Totti.....

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky's post-match reaction to Atalanta's and Roma's European quarter final 1st leg matches: - Atalanta drew 1-1 at RB Lepizig in the Europa League - Roma lost 1-2 at Bodo/Glimt in the Conference League Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Thank you for this podcast and all of the bonus content! I have loved listening to you since the Serie Awesome days so very excited to hear you both again every week! Not a Serie A question but what do you both think of Donnarumma at PSG now that he's been there for a bit? Do you think this was the right move or do you think he was badly advised in pushing so hard for more money (at the expense of playing time) at this point in his career? -Jill (Boston: Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

Love the podcast and thank you for keeping it going. When looking at Milan, Inter, and Juventus, what players on each team would you keep in their starting 11 in order to seriously compete in Europe (ignoring the depth issue)? -Noel (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

Reports suggest Juve are looking to rebuild with an ‘Italian core’ but have been linked with naturalised Italians such as Emerson and Jorginho. What are the benefits of having an ‘Italian core’, and are these benefits diminished with naturalised players? -Filippo

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It wouldn't be a Derby d'Italia between Juventus and Inter if it didn't throw out some drama and chaos. With penalty confusion and questionable refereeing decisions, there's plenty to discuss. Or was it just a lot of foreplay and not much action??? Mina has a lot to say about Simone Inzaghi which can't be missed! Napoli displayed the kind of tactical and mental maturity which Nicky and Mina love to see to overcome Atalanta away in Bergamo. Roma marches on, winning away at Sampdoria, but does Nicolò Zaniolo have what it takes, after José Mourinho's comments about his absence? And some praise for Lazio's Sergej Milinković-Savić. Then we close the show with a classic Juventus v Inter controversial episode that will never be forgotten.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki's post-match reaction after Milan's scoreless draw with Bologna, with the rossoneri having created many chances and not being able to convert. Mina asks where the goals have gone lately for the big teams of Serie A. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Does Ciro Immobile scoring a bundle for Lazio mean that Serie A is an average league, given that he is clearly way out of this depth at international level? Also on the same lines, does Tammy Abraham scoring 20+ goals for Roma further prove my point? Is Tammy brilliant or is Serie A easy? For me it's pretty clear what the answer is. -Steven (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

If we’re going to press for youth talent in Serie A then we need coaches like Allegri and their backwards philosophy of Apprenticeship to give more chances for young players, to actually test them early to see if they’re good enough. In my opinion there should be a rule that would force teams to start an u21 product for 4 games a season or 4 point deduction will be given. That will force the big teams to actually play the kids they have and see if there will be a diamond among them. -Missak (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

Do you think clubs in Serie A prefer to “recycle” older players rather than giving the spots to youth players? If so, do you see a reason behind it? -Omer from AllJuveCast podcast

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This week Nicky and Mina are joined by Australian-Italian international football presenter & event host, Adriano Del Monte, who you will find presenting major football matches all over the world for the likes of FIFA, beIN, BT, ESPN, Optus Sport, and more. Adriano was a very engaging guest, with a very intelligent perspective which makes this episode one of our best so far. It has been a difficult week, digesting a second consecutive failed World Cup qualification for Italy after defeat in the semi-final playoff against North Macedonia. We dissect what led to this point, as well as the cultural and structural problems in Italian football, as well as the mistakes in Roberto Mancini's team selections, game plan and substitutions. We also discuss the opportunities being given to Italian youth talent, as well as the marketability and attractiveness of Serie A and where the league gets it so wrong. Also... the latest on Paulo Dybala and where he might go after leaving Juventus, and is this weekend's derby d'Italia the last chance for Juve to get back into the scudetto race, and for Inter to save its campaign to defend its title? Nicky also tells us about her recent interview with Milan's England international Fikayo Tomori for The Guardian, and we close the show with a walk down memory lane that may make tifosi of our beloved Azzurri have a tear or two at this sensitive time. You can follow Adriano on Twitter and Instagram.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Mina Rzouki's perspective a day after Italy was eliminated from the 2022 World Cup playoffs by North Macedonia. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Between Manuel Locatelli and Sandro Tonali, who would you play in the Italian national team? I think Locatelli has underachieved since his trade. -Luis (Montreal)

What do you think of the 5-man substitution rule? Isn’t it time to scrap it? Are there benefits to keeping it? -Ziad (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member: New York)

Something that driving almost all Juventini crazy: Why is Adrien Rabiot always the first name on the team sheet? What does he bring that other Juve midfielders don’t bring? What's his role in Allegri’s system that the other 4 midfielders can’t do as well as him? -Missak (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky's post-match reaction after Italy was eliminated from the 2022 World Cup playoffs by North Macedonia. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky and Mina discuss the recent form of Serie A Clubs in the Champions League and Europa League: Where to from here? Is it as bad as it appears, and will the corner be turned soon?

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It was a dominant victory to savour for José Mourinho's Roma, which displayed a masterclass of dominance, lead in attack by star English striker Tammy Abraham with 2 goals, including the fastest ever scored in a Derby della Capitale, and a sublime free kick from captain Lorenzo Pellegrini, to paint Rome giallorosso. With winners in every position, Mina and Nicky deservedly heap praise on a Roma side which is finally on the up after a topsy-turvy season to date. Could this win over Maurizio Sarri's hapless Lazio be the catalyst for a push for a top 4 place? As Paulo Dybala and Juventus look to part ways, we wonder if the bianconeri even need him in order to be the traditionally clinically ruthless team that doesn't thrill, but wins. And where is the willingness of Max Allegri to give the homegrown kids a go? What's happened to Inter and how dependent are they on Marcelo Brozović? Milan has a 50% chance of winning the scudetto from here, and we condemn the Cagliari fans who racially abused Fikayo Tomori and Mike Maignan in Sardinia, and Nicky gives us a preview of her recent discussion with Tomori for The Guardian. The story of Atalanta youth sensation Moustaphe Cisse who came off the bench to score the only goal of the match for Atalanta against Bologna. And we discuss Italy's chances of making it through the World Cup qualifying playoffs, with Thursday's match against North Macedonia in Palermo and possibly a final decider against either Portugal or Turkey. How confident are Nicky and Mina of Roberto Mancini's Azzurri making it to Qatar? Look out for a Patreon Chronicles Tifosi episode this week going in depth on Italian clubs' performances in Europe. A note for next week's podcast schedule: If Italy does not get past North Macedonia we'll be in your podcast feed as usual on Tuesday. If Italy does qualify for the final WCQ playoff round they will play on Tuesday evening (European time), so we will delay the pod to discuss that match, and then drop into your feed on Thursday. Chronicles Q&A will appear as usual on Friday both this week and next (no changed schedule).... Forza Italia! 03:24 Rome Derby demolition 25:00 Dybala and Juventus 38:10 Inter's struggles 45:10 Milan on the march 53:38 Azzurri hopes

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview: Nicky's Roma v Lazio Derby della Capitale post-match reaction was all about one man: 2-goal derby sensation Tammy Abraham, who entered himself into Romanista folklore for scoring the fastest ever goal in a Rome derby.

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: It seems to me that there are some very talented and exciting managers in the top echelon of Serie A at the moment, and in particular at the two Milan clubs. Why are there no real rumours of some of the other big European clubs coming in for the likes of Inzaghi or Pioli, given there are likely to be vacancies at the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid & PSG in the near future? -Moustafa (New Zealand)

Can y'all spend some time and explain Roma's lack of "off the ball" talent? I feel we are one of the worst clubs, off the ball, in Serie A. I have yawned at Roma this year, more than ever. Is it Jose? Or is it life? Under Fonseca things weren't so boring. But I have hope in the special one. The red card was worth 9 points in my book. Also, I love Eldor Shomurodov. He was so brilliant with Genoa last season. And he has been with Roma this year, to the observant fan. Just a lack of playing time, but his positioning is next level. -Jonathan (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

It’s not exactly about current Serie A, but what do you make of Romelu Lukaku? Is he that dependent on playing in a system that maximizes his strengths? At Inter last season he started affecting big games, rather than disappearing as he did at Manchester United and Everton. What happened to him this year? -Michael (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview, Mina's post-match reaction after Juventus was eliminated with a 0-3 loss at home to Villarreal (1-4 aggregate) in the Champions League. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview, Nicky and Mina explore a well run club; Tuscany's Azzurri of Empoli FC. A recent history beginning with the rise of Maurizio Sarri. How they started this Serie A season and why they've lost form in 2022. How they like to play, key players of the squad and the injuries that have impacted this young team. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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It's official: Inter can never again cry foul over a decision going Juve's way, after benefiting from a perplexing decision by the referee to not award Torino a penalty - an incident which VAR even neglected to review - for a clear and obvious foul on Andrea Belotti by Andrea Ranocchia, in what was the most controversial decision of round 29, and probably of the season so far. But we kick off the show with a chat about Carlo Ancelotti's genius as a manager, before Mina outlines her disappointment with Inter of late, and questions their mentality in light of Simone Inzaghi failing to go out with all guns blazing against Liverpool in the Champions League. Can Juventus do the unthinkable and come from miles behind to win the Scudetto? And some love for Alvaro Morata. We laud Napoli's Victor Osimhen whose double strike sealed the points at Verona after Igor Tudor's taunt. It's another clean sheet for Milan, now alone at the top of Serie A and in control of their own destiny. Genoa has made it 7 draws in 7 outings under new German manager Alexander Blessin, and we discuss what their new ownership means for the club. And we close the show with record-breaker Ciro Immobile becoming Lazio's all-time top scorer, but not before Mina is attacked by London's angry birds! 0:00 Ancelotti chat 3:00 Torino v Inter controversy and disappointment 22:30 Juventus and Morata 35:20 New Chronicles Tifosi shoutouts 37:15 Osimhen dominates Verona 43:39 Milan v Empoli 48:20 Genoa's spectacularly unspectacular run of draws

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Hi Mina and Nicky! I have been listening from the start, and never miss an episode. Keep up the incredible work! My question: It’s 2027, the asteroid of progression has rendered the dinosaurs of calcio management extinct, Allegri, Spalletti, Sarri, Jose, even Inzaghi, all gone. Only Stefano Pioli remains, to wrap his fatherly arm around the now double European champions. The seats of the top table of Italian football coaching are occupied by the following; Italiano, Dionisi, Tudor, Juric, De Zerbi and Cioffi (to make it a round number, and because his hair is perfect). Who are these guys coaching, what football are they playing, and would you add or remove anyone from that list? -Anthony Locascio (Sydney: Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member) Listen to the Media Chronicles team's Chronicles On The Fly podcast episode with Anthony Locascio, "Half Italian, Half Greek, Half Aussie". Find Anthony's Australian stand-up comedy tour dates at www.anthonylocascio.me. Check out Anthony's The Kevin Lasagna Appreciation Podcast.

Hi Serie A Chroniclers! As a long-time Juventino from Texas, I'd never thought I'd say this, but how much does Weston McKennie's injury impact Juventus' chances of reaching the Champions League next season? In my opinion, his development over the last 6 months or so has been immense, and his skill set and physical ability seem to be critical to how Allegri wants his team to play. Thank you for the great shows as always! -Nick B

Compliments on the show. I have a question for ChroniclesQandA: Why is Jose Mourinho being given a free pass at Roma? The club seems committed to a 'sustainable' project focused on developing young talent and astute big-name signings. Surely Juric or Italiano would have been better options? -Mark Bravini (Sydney, via serieachronicles.com)

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview, Nicky and Mina explore Cagliari. The season so far for Walter Mazzarri's struggling Sardinians. The good, the bad... and the not so good about a team who love to defend a losing scoreline. Plus... we compare Australian and Sardinian beaches and find out where is the best place to holiday! Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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It was a round which threw so many questions at us... Milan defeated Napoli at the Maradona Stadium which prompts more questions than there are answers for about this Napoli team which, again, has failed to convince us that it has what it takes to win its first Scudetto since the days of S̵a̵n̵ ̵P̵a̵o̵l̵o̵... Diego Maradona. Could Olivier Giroud be about to break the curse of Milan's number 9 shirt while leading the rossoneri to the Scudetto? Is Lautaro Martinez back to his best after ending his 10-match dry spell with a hattrick against hapless Salernitana? And is this emphatic win the start of a hot streak to push Inter over the line when the sun sets on the final round of the Serie A season? Can Simone Inzaghi offer up a surprise at Liverpool in the return leg of their Champions League clash this week? Is Roma now back in the race for the top 4 after another good win with Mourinho waiting out in the carpark listening to the match on the radio, and can they continue their now 7-game unbeaten run after doing the double over Atalanta? Elsewhere, Lazio played some nice Sarri-ball at Cagliari (look out for this week's Patreon exclusive episode for a deep-dive on the struggling Sardinians), Sassuolo's tridente sinks Venezia a little deeper, and Juventus dull us to death to take the points from Spezia. And we close the show with some happier times for Napoli hosting Milan.

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Hi Nicky & Mina. I have read John Foot's "Calcio" and "Winning at All Costs". What other books, blogs or documentaries would you recommend that do a good job talking about Calcio and Serie A? #ChroniclesQandA -Sanat (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

It seems like the metrics available in football are more detailed than in the past, and I wanted to get your take on how it has impacted the way you perceive the game. As analysts and journalists, how has it changed the way you report on the game? Does it make your job harder or easier? Do you have a favourite go-to stat? Do you think the average footballing fan is better informed as a result of having this information? -Anonymous (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview, Nicky and Mina preview this week's Coppa Italia Semi-final first leg matches: The Derby della Madonnina between Milan and Inter, and "The Vlahovic Game" as Juventus travel to Firenze for the first time since snatching the star striker from Fiorentina. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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It was a round of 90th+ minute winning goals as Sassuolo, Napoli and Roma all struck late on to win their matches in Serie A this week. Lorenzo Insigne was on target for the first time this season in open play as Napoli beat Lazio in a thriller to join Milan at the top of the table, while Inter failed to stop the traffic overtaking them again. What's stopping them from scoring lately? Under-performing Milan continues to be hard-done-by when it comes to refereeing decisions, and has Franck Kessie already checked out? Nicky and Mina discuss whether Dusan Vlahovic is Juventus' LeBron, and there is praise for Roma's tenacity in not not giving up on matches. Is this the Mourinho effect? We also discuss the current military conflict in Ukraine in relation to football, and in particular the effect on Atalanta's Ukrainian international Ruslan Malinovskyi. And some fun messages from listeners.

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: I have a few questions regarding Brahim Diaz, being a Real Madrid fan. I have been following his spell in Milan for over a year now. I think he has grown very quickly. - Do you think he will be better off staying at Milan than going back to Madrid? (I personally think so because milan team plays with a traditional number 10ish role which suits him perfectly something that real simply doesn't) - Do you think he would be a good value for money for Milan (assuming his purchase clause is roughly 30m). I personally think he is a great player but in the wrong era. If he was born about 10-15 years ago when teams could afford to have a number 10 type player without much defensive duty he could have become a super star. -Arnab Mukherjee (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

Which manager in Serie A outside the current top 7 do you believe can make the step up to a major team in coming years and be a success? And is there a specific team you think they would suit? -Lachlan Piccoli (Griffith, NSW: Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

Who is considered the greatest all-time Serie A player and greatest all-time Italian player? -IBES (Florida)

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview, Nicky's post-match reaction on where it went wrong for Napoli against Barcelona in the Europa League. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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It was a strange round of slip-ups but not a lot in the way of rivals taking advantage. Little Sassuolo has steamrolled the Big 3 this season, becoming the first team in over 60 years to win away at Juventus, Milan and now Inter in the same season. Did Gianluca Scamacca score against his future employers, after yet another strike at San Siro? What's going wrong for Inzaghi's reigning champions? Top of the table Milan came close to losing to the team propping up the league, Salernitana, with some questionable goalkeeping by Maignan. A dull Juventus held on for a draw against Torino in the Derby della Mole. Fiorentina is becoming Atalanta's bogey team with a second win against the Bergamaschi in as many weeks, with Krzysztof Piątek firing on all pistols for La Viola. Roma needed the Primavera kids to come off the bench to save Mourinho's men at home against Verona. The ageless Fabio Quagliarella shows that class doesn't get old. And we close the show with one of Roma's starlets: Australian-born Cristian Volpato, who scored his debut goal in Serie A a few minutes after entering the match, to spark life into the giallorossi. Music in this episode: NeroVerdi by Nek

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview, Mina discusses the news that Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca has purchased a 55% stake in Atalanta. Who is he? Why Atalanta? And a background on Atalanta President and owner, Antonio Percassi. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Serie A Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Audio Question via the website: Can Sassuolo be more than a mid-table team? -Evan (Rochester, New York: Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

ChroniclesQandA Hi Nicky and Mina! First off - I’ve been listening to you both since your Serie Awesome days and I’m so excited you’ve continued! My question is: if the “seven sisters” can only sign one player each this summer, who should it be? Also a Serie B question if I may: who do you think will come up next season, and who do you want to see come up? (They don’t have to be the same answer).

BTW Forza Inter!!! 🖤💙 -Victoria (New Jersey: Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

A thank you from this Milan fan located in Salt Lake, Utah. Question: how far off is Milan from Inter? Is it just one or two players, or is there more to it? -Patrick (via serieachronicles.com)

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview, Nicky's immediate post-match reaction to Inter's loss at home to Liverpool in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Serie A Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon.

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It's a Valentine's Day extravaganza at Serie A Chronicles HQ but the chicken wings are on hold while we discuss the title race being blown even wider open, as Inter were held by Napoli while crosstown rivals Milan beat Sampdoria to take over at the summit of Serie A, albeit with Inter having a game in hand. Nicky and Mina wonder if Napoli could have done more to take all three points after the soon-to-depart "homegrown kid" Lorenzo Insigne gave the Partenopei the lead at home against the reigning champions who have shown signs of stumbling, coming into an all-important Champions League tie against Liverpool. And is Inzaghi doing a better job with Inter than Conte did in a title winning season? Juventus snatched a draw against Atalanta in Bergamo in a direct battle for a Champions League place, which saw a goal of the season contender from La Dea's Ukrainian long-range missile specialist Ruslan Malinovskyi. We recap the midweek Coppa Italia quarter finals and preview the coming European ties, with the other big name battle seeing Barcelona hosting Napoli in the Europa League. Lazio continues its yo-yo form under Maurizio Sarri and Mourinho continues his battler approach to managing Roma against the universe. Can we really manage to not get sucked in to talking about him, or will the good Jose vibes be back soon? And we close the show with the one and only Divine Ponytail: Roberto Baggio.

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Hi Mina and Nicky, love the show, keep up the good work. I was wondering what you think the FIGC and Serie A could do to help southern clubs and academies become more competitive? Napoli and Salernitana (and Cagliarli if you count them) are the only representation for the south, and most of the best players from the south end up in the north anyway. How could this be remedied? -Vitas Carosella (Upstate New York) via serieachronicles.com

While Lautaro and Dzeko have done well to pull Inter through they both have been inconsistent throughout the season and I feel like we need someone more clinical. What kind of striker do you think Inter needs this off-season given Dzeko’s not getting any younger? #ChroniclesQandA -INTERtwined (Tampa, Florida)

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview, Nicky and Mina discuss the life of one of the most charismatic and chaotic club presidents that Serie A has ever seen. A figure with a complicated legacy in Italian football, Maurizio Zamparini passed away last week at the age of 80. He was the former President of Venezia and Palermo who described himself as a mangiallenatori... a "manager eater"! Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by signing up to become a Serie A Chronicles Tifoso at our Patreon membership: patreon.com/SerieAChronicles.

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"It's just like a Frenchman to resolve everything in three minutes". Milan took home the 3 points in a dramatic come-from-behind away win in the Milan derby, with Olivier Giroud striking twice in three minutes to turn the match around, amid drama on the sidelines. Juventus' star signings Vlahovic and Zakaria scored on debut to win the match against Verona and finally find themselves inside the top 4, after Atalanta incredulously lost at home to Cagliari. VAR struck again as Roma was denied a last-gasp winner against relegation zone dwellers Genoa after what seemed to be Nicolo Zaniolo's winning strike was ruled out for a Tammy Abraham (ahem...) 'foul' in the build up, leading to a booking for the Englishman and a send off for Zaniolo's dissent. No surprises that Jose Mourinho was not too impressed. Elsewhere Lazio won away at Fiorentina, and Napoli sent Venezia into the relegation zone after striker Victor Osimhen returned from AFCON duties with Nigeria.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview, Nicky and Mina discuss the seismic moment that made enigmatic Mario Balotelli a cultural icon for a generation of Italians, part of a wide-ranging discussion about the pros and cons of Balotelli being called up to the Italy squad by Roberto Mancini for the recent training camp ahead of the World Cup Qualifying play-offs. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by signing up to become a Serie A Chronicles Tifoso at our Patreon membership: patreon.com/SerieAChronicles.

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: What is your take on Gosens to Inter Milan and will Perisic extend his contract? -Eric (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

With current rumours pointing that juve will not sign Nandez, what will Juve lose when not signing him? Was it wrong not to get him in? And what grade will you guys give Juve for their current window? -Missak Oulikian (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member)

What do you make of reports of Dybala being keen on a Liverpool move? Seems they are interested in him, and financially these PL clubs can afford him as a luxury signing regardless of injury concerns. -El Principe (Canada)

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The deal is done that has seen Dušan Vlahović leave Fiorentina for Juventus, and apart from this transfer, Juventus is the clear winner in the Serie A January transfer window with Denis Zakaria coming in from Brussia Mönchengladbach, and Kulusevski and Bentancur off to Tottenham and Ramsey loaned to Rangers to free up some cash. Nicky and Mina break it all down, and how all of the bianconeri pieces might fit together, with the detail and analytical eyes that you have come to expect. But what about Fiorentina and their under pressure President Rocco Commisso, after yet another big name sale to the bitter rival from Turin? Has he brought the romance, and the chicken wings, with the arrival of Arthur Cabral in Florence to make up for the disappointment and anger of La Viola's tifosi? Also on the agenda, Robin Gosens from Atalanta to Inter on loan until the end of the season, which looks likely to become a permanent deal, and where does the suspension of Nicolò Barella for the nerazzuri's Champions League tie with Liverpool leave their chances of progressing?

0:00 The hunger for transfer stories 03:26 The best player in Serie A chooses Serie A and the old lady 23:33 Good outgoing business by Juve 38:00 Fiorentina brings in Arthur Cabral from Basel 55:35 Robin Gosens to Inter

Music in this episode: Lorenzo Baglioni - Canzone dei 90 Anni Viola Juve - Storia di un Grande Amore

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This week's questions: Hi Nicky & Mina, I was so excited when you released your podcast. I love hearing you both discuss Serie A. And thank you, Mina, for making me laugh by making fun of my first name-only signature, like Madonna. A question for when travel becomes more normal, what is your favourite Serie A stadium to visit from a neutral perspective? -Jill (Chronicles Tifosa patreon member, sent via serieachronicles.com)

Hello! I am happy to support your Patreon. Great discussion of the Dybala situation this week. I was wondering, in your opinion, at what point should a club stop paying its players for their talent and start looking at their on field production? I can see paying a 20-23 year old because you believe his talent will grow into a world class player. But at 28, I would be paying a forward for the number of goal contributions rather than for the occasional amazing play. Goals don’t tell the whole story, but Dybala’s last season where he was significantly more productive than Insigne was 2017-2018. -Michael Byerts (Chronicles Tifoso patreon member)

@serieAchronpod: After watching Inter vs Venezia and how quickly the fans in the stadium went from cheering to whistling and booing, I wanted to get your take on fans in Italy vs. other leagues. Are fans in Italy more fickle and turn on their team more quickly? #ChroniclesQandA -Sanat Talmaki

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Milan and Juventus played out a dull 0-0 draw at San Siro with Inter being the only winner. Ibrahimovic went off injured and shots on target were few and far between. But this is Serie A, so of course there is still plenty to talk about! Simone Inzaghi's men needed an Andrea Ranocchia wondergoal to equalise late on and send their mid-week Coppa Italia match with Empoli in to extra time, which they then went on to win, and it was some tired legs who suffered for the win against a solid Venezia side. Inter needed another late goal, this time to snatch a winner via Edin Dzeko's head. Nicky and Mina ponder whether these battling wins are a sign of resilience, and does their current form stand them in good stead in light of the coming Champions League clash with Liverpool? Nicky says Lazio have been a frustrating and perplexing team this season, while we were introduced to some Atalanta youngsters. Mina's evil twin confuses us by wishing Insigne stays in Napoli... or is it Dries Mertens, and elsewhere Roma did a job at Empoli, and the inevitable discussion about Vlahovic's impending move to Juventus. Will it happen in this transfer window? (Subscribe to our Patreon membership for an in-depth analysis of the situation by Mina Rzouki, and you can get a preview of that conversation in our regular podcast feed). And we close the show with possibly the best we've ever seen of Mario Balotelli in light of his re-call to Roberto Mancini's Italy squad for this week's Azzurri training camp. More discussion on that to come next week, so stay tuned!

02:52 Milan v Juventus 28:40 Nicky discusses the interview with Milan manager Stefano Pioli 31:52 Chronicles Tifosi 34:08 Inter v Venezia 45:38 Lazio v Atalanta 51:10 Empoli v Roma 54:00 Napoli and Lorenzo Insigne (and Dries Mertens)

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview, Nicky tells us about her recent sit down with Milan's manager Stefano Pioli for The Guardian in between a heartbreaking last-minute loss at home to Spezia and a huge Serie A match against Juventus. Find out more... Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by signing up to become a Serie A Chronicles Tifoso at our Patreon membership: patreon.com/SerieAChronicles Read Nicky's article in The Guardian: Milan’s Stefano Pioli: ‘Having fun is fundamental … football is passion’.

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In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview, Mina tells us about new developments in Juventus' push to bring Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic to Torino in the current transfer window. Is it fast becoming a possibility? Even likely? Find out more... Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by signing up to become a Serie A Chronicles Tifoso at our Patreon membership: patreon.com/SerieAChronicles

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This week's questions:

No mention of McKennie in your Juve MF discussion? Does he belong? US fans of your pod want to know. -Patrick Casey (Rockville, Maryland)

If Kessié leaves Milan as expected in the summer, who would you both pick as a possible replacement? Or does the squad have the depth there to cover him. Could Tonali perhaps adjust his game and dovetail with Bennacer? -Dan Wegher (Wales)

Andrey Onana’s arrival will most likely mean the end of Handanovic’s tenure at Inter (unless ‘we’ do a Szczęsny/Buffon arrangement). Whom between Skriniar or Barella do you see as Inter’s captain? -Ashkan

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It was handbags at 10 paces as "La Joya" Paulo Dybala s̵t̵a̵r̵e̵d̵ ̵a̵n̵g̵r̵i̵l̵y̵ ̵i̵n̵ ̵t̵o̵ ̵t̵h̵e̵ ̵J̵u̵v̵e̵n̵t̵u̵s̵ ̵D̵i̵r̵e̵c̵t̵o̵r̵s̵'̵ ̵b̵o̵x̵ looked long and hard for a friend in the grandstand after scoring against Udinese. Will the Argentine be leaving Turin over his contract negotiation fallout or will the parties find a compromise to keep him in bianconero? Earlier in the week, Inter took home the first silverware of the season after Alexis Sanchez sealed the win over Juve in the last minute of extra time to take out the Supercoppa Italiana. Back in Serie A, Atalanta and Inter then played out an entertaining nil-all draw which turned the Napoli social media manager into a season ticket holder of both sides. Nicky and Mina have praise for Torino, and in particular the management of Ivan Juric, after good wins over Fiorentina and Sampdoria. Roma's new Portuguese international recruit Sergio Oliveira sealed a win with the only goal of the match against Cagliari on debut, and there's a coaching merry-go-round in Genova as both local clubs, Genoa and Sampdoria, have sacked their respective coaches in Andriy Shevckenko and Roberto D'Aversa.

05:06 Dybala's contract staredown 26:44 Supercoppa derby d'Italia 31:08 Atalanta v Inter 43:38 Il Toro 51:48 Roma 53:10 Lanterna management merry-go-round 56:40 Nani brings experience to Venice

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It's our first Q&A for 2022! Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA.

This week's questions: Could you please clarify the Covid Protocols, in particular who has the authority to postpone a match? & Why did Inter have to turn up to Bologna's ground when we all knew that the match wouldn't go ahead? -Sam Innamorati (Australia)

Why has De Ligt been so prone to giving away Handballs? Even if I felt yesterday's one was a bit harsh & he really had no option. But can you point out the reason why he has been like this? Or is it just bad luck? #ChroniclesQandA -Kartik (New Dehli)

Do you think Nicolo Rovella on loan at Genoa could be a potential candidate to step into Juve's uninspiring midfield alongside Locatelli? -Dan Wegher (Wales)

What makes Roma such an attractive destination for English players lately? -Hardcore Football

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Mina is well again as both she and Nicky enjoyed a Christmas and new year break, and Serie A in 2022 is off to a flyer with more crazy matches and tennis scores. The most incredible match came from the Eternal City as Allegri's Juventus staged an unexpected comeback against Mourinho's Roma in a 7-goal thriller. Mina and Nicky break down how it all happened, as well as the importance of Alvaro Morata's contribution to Juve's comeback, Jose Mourinho's lack of ideas to close out the match after Roma went ahead 3-1, and Federico Chiesa's knee injury and the implications for Juventus' season and Italy's World Cup qualification prospects. Elsewhere, Inter continued its seemingly unstoppable run with a win over Lazio. We break down what happened with new year match postponements and new COVID-19 protocols for the league. Milan produced some excellent performances with wins over Roma and Venezia in the opening rounds of the year with Rafael Leão shining for the rossoneri. And, in an interesting conversation, Nicky and Mina offer differing insights and opinions as we go deep on Lorenzo Insigne's decision to leave his home town and club Napoli to sign for Toronto FC in the MLS.

05:28 Roma v Juventus 31:09 COVID-19 postponement chaos 38:04 Inter v Lazio 47:44 Napoli and Insigne 61:30 Milan

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Yes, we're doing what every podcast seems to be doing lately, and looking back at some of the many Serie A Chronicles highlights of 2021. Here's a fun episode with snippets from our guests which included Mark Bosnich, Sacha Pisani, Gabriele Marcotti and Venezia's American star Gianluca Busio. We also take a look back at Mina's and Nicky's reaction right after Italy's final World Cup Qualifier match where they failed to qualify directly for the World Cup, and instead were left to face the dreaded playoffs. And we laugh at Mina's shout-out to our Chronicles Tifosi with one of her famous limericks. We'll be back to properly kick off 2022 next week after the first rounds of Serie A for the year!

01:02 Mark Bosnich's almost-Juventus story 11:28 Sacha Pisani asks whether Federico Chiesa should be looking to move on 13:15 We got the band back together with Gab Marcotti 25:26 Gianluca Busio talks Venezia and Italian football tactics 30:03 We loved talking about Fiorentina's Dušan Vlahović 39:09 Mancini's Italy gave us a footballing heart-attack 48:48 Mina introduces us to her poetic prowess

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It's our final Q&A for 2021! Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Nicky & Mina, you two are the Serie A Santa. You get to hand out a lump of coal to one player and one coach each and a Panettone to one player and one coach each. Who is on your naughty and nice list so far this season & what flavour Panettone? Buon Natale! -Panettone Dave (formerly Inter Dave, Hamilton, Canada)

Would it be crazy for Milan to try Theo as a left winger? I mean, he's got everything you want from your winger, plus Rebic has been out for most of the season so far. -Siddhant (Sagar, India)

Could we see an era of dominance for Inter over the next 5 years? Inzaghi will probably stay that long as will Beppe Marotta. Players can be sold and good replacements brought into the 3-5-2 system even on a budget. Train keeps on going year after year? -Superkliq1

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In our final Serie A Chronicles "main show" of 2021, we go deep into discussion about the Winter Champions - Campioni d'Inverno - Inter, which is fast becoming Mina's favorite team. We discuss the Salernitana ownership crisis and whether they will be booted from Serie A after the new year, with their situation compounded by a COVID-19 scare and match postponement amid the Omicron variant wave taking hold in Italy and Europe. Is Juventus at risk of creeping in to the top 4 now that they're only four points away? And do they lose motivation against smaller teams? We smash Milan and Napoli together because they played against each other and appear to have the highest chances of being the "anti-Inter" and... should Kessie's disallowed goal have stood? Mourinho created a blueprint for stopping Gasperini's Atalanta in Roma's Tammy Abraham-inspired counter-attacking masterclass, and then threw it away against Sampdoria in a dull draw. Maurizio Sarri is an enigma. And we wrap up the show with the highlight of the year from the best Italian commentary duo: Fabio Caressa and Giuseppe Bergomi.

03:38 Inter 19:34 Salernitana 30:18 Juventus 42:56 Milan and Napoli 61:28 Atalanta and Roma 69:12 Lazio

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Is Serie A losing its identity with almost every team playing high-press attacking football OR is this the best way forward? -Bully Maguire (New Delhi)

I have been asking people this question for years. If y’all can answer on the next pod. Why do people undervalue Serie A? The answer I commonly get is that it's slow and boring. I understand it's not what it used to be but every league has ups and downs yet Serie A gets more hate. -Inder Mann (Brooklyn)

Considering Giovanni Simeone’s current form, will he finally find himself a home in Serie A following his loan spell at Hellas and where do you think he will end up? -Inter Dave (Hamilton, Canada)

Can you let us know in your next Q&A pod what's happened to Juventus's defence this season and what needs to happen for them to stop leaking goals? Did Max Allegri simply inherit a well drilled defence from Antonio Conte and ride its coat tails for five years during his first stint at the club? -Eoumangios ** This episode is sponsored by Calido Media. Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communicate your message: calidomedia.com.au We recommend: Riverside.fm online podcast recording studio: We record all audio & video with Riverside. WPX web hosting: 30 seconds support response time 24/7/365 with FREE unlimited website migration and the best hosting infrastructure for the fastest speeds.

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It's sunshine and rainbows mixed with doom and gloom this week, as we recorded right after UEFA finally got their balls together for the Champions League RE-draw and worked out which way around they should be! The news is that Inter has Liverpool and Juve takes on Villareal. Nicky and Mina break it down, as well as Inter on the up and up as they take over as the "capolista" atop Serie A from their Milan cousins. Are they there to stay? Napoli's mental strength is on trial as they slip to fourth after a home loss to the rising Empoli, while Fiorentina and Dušan Vlahović deserve a deep dive, so strap yourself in for a great one as we answer the burning questions: how far can La Viola go with him, and how can they do without him? Elsewhere, Juventus continues its woe as the bianconeri took the scenic route to the little stadium on the Venetian lagoon, Milan is saved by the ageless Ibrahimovic, Sampdoria compounds Genoa's relegation struggle misery in the Derby della Lanterna, while Nicky is fully aboard the Berardi train for Sassuolo.

00:00 UEFA Champions League Re-draw 10:25 Inter goes top 21:10 Deep Viola 36:05 Nàpule, addù vai? 50:00 Milanista, no longer capolista 59:45 Juve holds Venezia to a draw 66:24 Wrap-up: Poor Shevckenko, Berardi's having a party, and what is Lazio?

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Venezia's star midfielder Gianluca Busio joined Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini to discuss life in Italy and Serie A since his transfer from Sporting Kansas City in the MLS. In a wide-ranging interview, the thoughtful Busio talks about why he chose Venezia, the family oriented culture within the club and among the players in the dressing room, the different tactics in Serie A, his Italian roots and connection with his Italian family, and his rapport with the American players in Serie A and in the United States national team. We also asked Gianluca about his ambitions for the future, which players he likes to watch most, and we find out which is his favorite barbecue in Kansas City! It was a great insight into the life of a young Serie A player. Special thanks from the Serie A Chronicles team to Gianluca Busio and to Venezia FC for giving us their time. Follow Gianluca Busio on Instagram @_gianlucabusio Follow Venezia FC on Instagram @veneziafc and Twitter @VeneziaFC_EN

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This week it was another Inter triplete, this time with 3 goals against former manager Jose Mourinho as his Roma side offered little resistance to the reigning champions, despite an amazing "tifo" from the Olimpico faithful. We preview our interview with Venezia and USMNT star Gianluca Busio, who spoke to Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini about his time in Serie A so far and Sporting Kansas City previously, his Italian roots and his ambitions for the future. It was a wide-ranging and interesting discussion about life as a young player in Serie A, which will be dropping this Friday. You can catch some great snippets here in the main show. In another crazy goal-fest of a Serie A weekend that saw Milan go top, Napoli slipped back to third behind both Milan clubs after a narrow loss to Gasperini's brilliant Atalanta side in the match of the round which Nicky described as "so effing good!". We discuss the injuries plaguing some of the league's top players and clubs, and will Dusan Vlahovic decide to stay in Italy or will the likes of Tottenham or Manchester City capture his signature? Mina was excited about a Juventus victory and Paulo Dybala being awarded Serie A player of the month, as we round up of the rest of the exciting weekend. And then stick in to the end for a tribute to Italy and Juventus legend Paolo Rossi who left us a year ago this week. 03:00 Napoli v Atalanta 19:05 Gianluca Busio interview preview 24:26 Roma v Inter 49:30 Milan 52:20 Serie A injuries 55:46 Fiorentina and Vlahovic 59:14 Spezia v Sassuolo 61:20 Lazio

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Hello, enjoy the show, I was curious to see what you both believe it would take for Milan to feel comfortable competing in the higher tier of the European transfer market again, or to be willing to take a less than stellar compromise to keep quality players like Kessie and Donnarumma? Multiple years of UCL play, or a string of Scudettos? Would a marked improvement only come from something as large as a renewed stadium deal, or the restructuring of Italian Football as a whole? -Nick McGinn (Brooklyn, New York)

Atalanta are making great progress on their stadium renovation. The outcome will be lovely. Given how difficult new stadiums are in Italy, how did they pull this off so well? -Daniel (Providence, Rhode Island)

Regarding Vlahovic, just on the off chance he doesn't go to Juve, which seems the most likely destination to me, which club do you think he'd be most suited to in terms of style and squad competition, etc? Is there any chance, say, Bayern or Real could rival the English clubs for him? -Ted

Hi Mina and Nicky, Been listening to your podcasts since 2 years and love them. Question on Italy's recent games - Mancini has tried Immobile, Belotti and Insigne (false 9) for the central striker. Why doesn’t he try a big target man from the start - Scamacca, Petagna, Lorenzo Lucca (who seems most promising)? Wouldn’t that give something different to the other little players who pass well? -Kunal Soni (Florida)

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Another turbulent weekend of Serie A action as Juventus' poor run continued with a home loss to Atalanta following a Champions League lesson against Chelsea, and, as was requested by a listener... yes, Mina does go on a (very warranted) rant about all of her frustrations regarding her beloved bianconeri. Keeping with the podcast's Australian connection, this week Nicky and Mina are joined by Melbourne-based Digital Journalist for Stats Perform, Sacha Pisani (@Sachk0), to discuss the latest happenings in the land of calcio. Sacha recently wrote an interesting article about the growing popularity of brand Venezia: From bankruptcy to global fashion icon – the rise of Italy's renaissance team Venezia. Other topics in focus this week: Milan fall at home to Sassuolo, who love beating them, with a cracking strike from Gianluca Scamacca. Is he Italy's new hope? Are the wheels falling off the Milan bus coming into Christmas, just as they did around the same time last season? Does Sacha think Milan can win the league, or will it be Napoli, or Inter? As well as the progress of the Italian teams in the Champions League, with a chance that all 4 of Juventus, Atalanta, Inter and Milan (albeit only a slight chance for the rossoneri) could make it through the group stage to the next round. Italy's World Cup Qualification play-off draw against North Macedonia and a potential collision-course with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. And don't miss our teaser about a Serie A player set to join us on the podcast next week!

00:20 Meet Sacha 03:18 Juve: What's wrong with you, stupido? 22:00 Milan v Sassuolo 31:00 Napoli, Milan or Inter? 38:52 Chronicles Tifosi: Mina's limerick 40:48 Italian teams in the Champions League 49:54 Napoli corner 57:50 Round-up: Roma v Torino, Empoli v Fiorentina, Venezia v Inter, upcoming mid-week matches 61:30 Italy's World Cup Qualification draw

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Does the loss of Osimhen remove Napoli from the title race or does it just bring Inter more into it? Can Milan hang on over the duration? -Andy Heppel (Manchester)

Considering that Milan, Napoli and Inter seem like they will be the top 3 this season, how big would the consequences be financially for Juve, if they don't finish top 4? Would they be forced to sell the likes of Locatelli and Chiesa? -Vivek

What would your starting 11 be for Italy’s World Cup qualifier play-off matches? I’m hoping Spinazzola is back for the play-offs, playing next to Bonucci, Chiellini, and maybe Bastoni. In midfield, I’d go with Pellegrini, Verratti and Barella. Up front, Zaniolo, Chiesa and Immobile. -Jeffrey Garofalo (Brooklyn, New York)

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It was an amazing weekend of Serie A action with some exciting games. First losses for the top 2, including a Dušan Vlahović-inspired Fiorentina win over Milan. Then we saw Leonardo Bonucci's penalty prowess in Juventus' away win at Lazio, and Inter's toppling of top-of-the-pops Napoli to claw back some ground on the front-runners in another high scoring and entertaining affair. Elsewhere, Atalanta took the points in a 7-goal fun-fest against Spezia, and Jose Mourinho unearthed a gem for Roma when 18 year old Ghanaian Felix Afena-Gyan came on as a late substitute to score a spectacular double to take three points from Genoa... but what does that mean for Nicolò Zaniolo who was benched for the full match after reports of a training ground disagreement with the Special One mid-week? 03:10 Inter v Napoli 19:00 Fiorentina v Milan 34:50 Lazio v Juve 46:34 Genoa v Roma... and a summary of the rest

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Would a world cup every 3 years be a fair compromise for those wanting it every two years? -Daniel Rodriguez (Waterford, Connecticut)

In 2010 we saw one of the biggest World Cup snubs ever when Maradona left both Zanetti & Cambiasso off the Argentina side after each of them having one of their best seasons in their career coming off a treble win. What are some other massive Serie A World Cup snubs? -Inter Dave (Hamilton, Canada)

@serieAchronpod: Dumb question, Nicky and Mina. Can you explain some of the positional names specific to calcio? I hear regista, mezz'ala, trequartista etc. Are these positions unique to Italy or are they Italian translations for universal football positions? Thanks! Love the pod! -CamouflageChameleon (Portland, Oregon)

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The Euro 2020 honeymoon... and Italy's sensational summer of sport... is well and truly over as Roberto Mancini's men failed to qualify directly for the 2022 World Cup. Draws with Switzerland and Northern Ireland saw the Swiss qualify as group winners, leaving Gli Azzurri needing the dreaded play-off pathway in March to get to Qatar. Nicky and Mina break it down for us. What are the problems? What about Jorginho's penalty woes? What are Mancini's options? Where will the goals come from in the play-offs? What has happened to the element of surprise that they had at the Euros? Plus... Poetry chaos, and the Christmas run-in report card. Which managers will get to eat their panettone? And stick in to the end as we end with a good World Cup Qualification play-off memory featuring one Pierluigi Casiraghi (can he make a comeback???), coincidentally also from November 15th, all the way back in 1997. 00:00 Italy's road to Qatar 29:40 Mina's limerick 33:20 The Serie A Christmas run-in

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: What would you propose as the best in-house solution for the Juve midfield? McKennie has knocked in a few goals lately but results haven’t exactly been positive. Is there any hope for the Locatelli/McKennie partnership? -Evan Sardo

Why doesn’t Strakosha play for Lazio? Not long ago he was a very promising goalkeeper, and now a goalkeeper who saved a balloon is playing before him. -Netanel

Do you think Daniel Maldini should move on loan from Milan as he isn’t getting any game time? -jill (Sheiff)

During the Milan derby, we saw Inter and Milan fans sitting together in their team colours at the San Siro, something that would be impossible in England. Is this a normal thing in Italian football? -Leo (Manchester)

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We got the band back together! Gabriele Marcotti is our special guest to discuss the Derby della Madonnina, a.k.a. the Milan Derby, which ended in a draw and saw a goal celebration by an ex; the complaints of Jose Mourinho after Roma's dismal performance losing away at Venezia; and Juventus. Gab also gives us his prediction for the final top 4 in Serie A, and the team previews Italy's coming World Cup qualification matches against Switzerland and Northern Ireland. Then Mina leaves us speechless with her poetic prowess, and reveals her dreams of becoming a rap star(!), before Nicky discusses her recent interview with Milan and Italy captain and legend, Franco Baresi, about his new autobiography "Libero di Sognare" for The Guardian. Read Nicky's article here. 02.23 Milan Derby breakdown 17:38 No way, Jose 30:58 Juventus, where are you going? 43:25 Gab on Napoli 45:25 Gab's top 4 prediction 53:00 Azzurri preview 58:17 Mina's limerick and laughter 63:06 Franco Baresi

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Kessie and Bennacer had a really solid game vs Roma. Tonali stepped up this season big time. Krunnic also lowkey dropping big performances here and there. Does Milan have the best midfield in Serie A (more than Lazio and Inter, who have had this title for some times)? -Manuhe (Ethiopia)

There seems to be a pattern following Mourinho. His teams make questionable defending decisions. Does he get backed for new CB’s in January or does he need to take a look at his coaching staff? -JTE

Great pod! I was at the Olimpico last night and watched Roma-Napoli. Anguissa looks amazing. You’ve spoken fondly about him. What’s his story? -Anders Kristensson (Rome)

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We have a special guest this week as former Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Australian goalkeeper Mark Bosnich joins us from Sydney to discuss the latest in Serie A and look at the Italian clubs in the Champions League. "Bozza" is a co-host of Stan Sports Australia's European competitions coverage. We find out from Mark how close he came to playing in Serie A, and for which club, as well as about his experience at Chelsea under much loved Italian manager Claudio Ranieri. Nicky asks if Mister Ranieri used his "dilly ding dilly dong" bell during Chelsea training! Plus... It wouldn't be an episode without discussing the current crisis at Juventus who are now 16 points off the pace after consecutive losses against Sassuolo and Verona, while "Cholito" Simeone continues his recent run of unstoppable scoring thanks to some interesting inspiration. The big match of Sunday night was Roma at home to Milan, with the rossoneri coming away with the result, leaving the human headline manager Jose Mourinho fuming at some refereeing decisions from the sidelines. Elsewhere, Napoli wins the derby with Salernitana while Lazio and Atalanta played out an exciting 2-2 draw with some dubious happenings in the stands. And Mina and Nicky discuss just how many horses are really in the race for this season's Serie A title now that both Milan and Napoli have pulled 7 points clear at the top of the table, and where does Inter Milan come into the equation? 03:00 Juventus in crisis 20:30 Giovanni Simeone can't stop scoring 22:20 Champions League discussion with Boz 28:22 Mark Bosnich discusses his career 39:24 Roma v Milan the big Sunday night match 52:57 Speaking Napoletano (Napoli chat) 55:40 Is it a two - or more - horse race? 60:24 Lazio and Atalanta

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: As a Newcastle fan what can I expect if Paulo Fonseca is appointed as our new manager? Clearly has a bit of pedigree (mainly from Shakhtar) but doesn’t strike me as someone who could fight through a Premier League relegation battle, or maybe I am wrong. -Jonny Douglas (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

How do you judge a 1-0 result? While The defensive capabilities can be lauded, does it show weaknesses in the attacking front? -Kartik O (New Dehli, India)

Does Napoli need to sacrifice a run in the Europa League to sustain a race for the Scudetto? -Ethan Henson (East Midlands)

Please explain how the obvious and blatant foul on Ismael Bennacer wasn't substantial enough to cancel Porto’s goal against Milan. -Lumzy (Lagos, Nigeria)

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In this week's episode, it turns out that you can't kick a player in the penalty box, as Inter found out after Juventus was given a late penalty when Denzel Dumfries missed the ball and kicked Alex Sandro. Hear what Nicky and Mina had to say about the Derby d'Italia drama at the San Siro. It was poker night at the Bentegodi as Giovanni Simeone was on fire, scoring 4 goals for Hellas Verona against a hapless Lazio. This one is a must-listen really for Nicky's and Mina's discussion about honeymoon activities! Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho and Luciano Spalletti provided the highlights as they were just half of the managers sent from the sidelines this week, in the scoreless Derby del Sole between Roma and Napoli at the Olimpico, a match which saw the twice former Roma coach jeered by the home crowd, which hasn't forgiven him for benching Francesco Totti. And Roma's mid-week UEFA Conference League humiliation and players being thrown under Jose's bus can't go without discussion. More drama in Florence as Dusan Vlahovic showed his quality despite sections of the home supporters against him. Will he be next in a long history of stars moving on from Fiorentina? Bologna finished with 9 players to make way for another Milan comeback win after Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored for both teams. Atalanta conceded a late equaliser against Udinese after their mid-week almost-heroics against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Champions League. Torino and Genoa provided a scorefest, and some hilarity in Salerno. 02:45 Inter v Juventus 14:50 Verona on the up and up 22:45 Is the Lazio dressing room trying to get Sarri sacked? 26:46 Chronicles Tifosi shoutout 29:17 Roma v Napoli and how's Jose going? 42:00 La Fiesole vs Vlahovic 44:50 Bologna v Milan 48:23 Atalanta v Udinese 49:22 Torino v Genoa 50:40 Final thoughts

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: A comment on something you said in episode 4, and which others say about racism in sports. While I don’t like it, I believe punishing people for how they feel, even if it’s negative, doesn’t change hearts and minds, it pushes them into corners. Do you guys think banning someone for racism is more likely to change them or push them farther away? -Dan on YouTube

Hello! Why do we think there’s been no serious transfer interest for my favourite man Berardi? I love that he’s still at Sassuolo but it seems odd as he’s evidently in his prime. -Rory Niall Robinson (London)

If Pioli wins the scudetto with Milan, where does he rank amongst active Italian coaches? -Milanese Pat (Melbourne)

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Controversy struck Serie A this past weekend (surprise surprise!) as Roma scored a goal that was disallowed for a penalty kick in their favour, which was subsequently missed and Juventus won. Nobody knew what was going on, especially when Jose Mourinho didn't rage about it. Then upon Simone Inzaghi's return to the Stadio Olimpico, Inter got mad over Lazio not kicking the ball out when their player was faking an injury. It all got a bit crazy. Then a red card came out after the match and who'd be a referee?!?! Elsewhere, an excellent comeback from 2 goals down saw the agony and the ecstasy of football: an impressive Milan victory secured with a heartbreaking own-goal in the Verona net, and emotional scenes after the match as the forgotten man of Milanello, Samuel Castillejo, produced a fine performance to help rescue his team and earn the adulation of San Siro, Silvio Pioli and his team mates. Victor Osimhen inspired Napoli to their 8th win in a row to keep up their winning record and stay on top of the Serie A table. And then Nicky and Mina review the "Footballgate" episode of the new Netflix documentary series "Bad Sport", in which Mina Rzouki is featured, detailing the calciopoli scandal that saw the biggest upheaval in the history of Italian football. 01:00 Juventus v Roma 21:10 Lazio v Inter 32:30 Supporters shoutout 36:00 Milan v Verona 50:00 Napoli v Torino 58:50 Bad Sport Netflix discussion

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Question for Mina- Do you feel Juve’s current midfield depth is conducive to what Allegri is trying to do? For Nikki- I think Inter overpaid for Correa. I don’t see him being more than a spark player off the bench but not someone who can eventually replace Dzeko, do you? -INTERtwined @rtwined (Tampa, Florida)

Is there a non superstar player that you always wanted at your club? Mine was always Arda Turan to come to Juve. Always thought he was wasted at Barca. Mandzukic was the other but that came true and he was amazing. -Francesco @Malickfan (London)

I don't know why a mid-table team didn't come for Simi Nwankwo after all his goal exploits, and also why did Caputo move from a mid level team to Sampdoria? Is it that there's no need for strikers in the league? -Lumzy @olumidesadams (Lagos)

Which was the first Non-Domestic (or team you didn't follow) football shirt that you bought? Mine was a Juventus shirt in the 80s from a stall in Majorca. -Barfly Sports @BarflyCoaches

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This week we deep-dive on Italy's third place at the UEFA Nations League Finals held in Milan and Turin, particularly the semi-final match loss against Spain and the many talking points which arose from Mancini's Azzurri finally having an end to their unbeaten run. It was fun while it lasted! Some of the topics to come out of Italy's two matches:

How did Roberto Mancini's men match up tactically with Luis Enrique's Spain?

Gianluigi Donnarumma jeered by the home crowd at his first trip back to San Siro since signing for PSG in the summer.

Italy's striking options going forward.

What is the best combination for an Italy midfield brimming with an abundance of talent?

Nicky and Mina heap praise on Nicolò Barella after his sweet volley to open the scoring against Belgium, and what of the rumours of Premier League sides targeting Federico Chiesa? We preview a couple standout matches from the upcoming matchday 8 of Serie A: Lazio v Inter and Juventus v Roma. It's the stories of the managers with Simone Inzaghi visting his old stomping ground, and Mina is on the edge of her seat with anticipation at the mouthwatering clash of managerial styles between Juve's Massimiliano Allegri and Roma's Jose Mourinho. And then it's all about the legend... the King of Roma and 2006 World Cup champion, Francesco Totti, as Nicky Bandini had the recent privilege of interviewing Il Capitano for The Guardian to discuss his career and his autobiography being published in English. An absolutely fascinating conversation about the man, which must not be missed. Read Nicky's excellent article: Francesco Totti: ‘In my time football was made of love. Today it’s more business’. You can order Totti's book, titled Gladiator, in The Guardian Bookshop.

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Out of Chiesa and Zaniolo which one do you think can play more central? The trequartista role. Personally I think they both could and possibly should. -theangrycobbler @theangrycobbler

I look at the top teams in Serie A this year and think to myself: "I can’t picture any of them with the Scudetto this year" - they all have clear limitations. Is the title dependent on team x making the fewest mistakes, because on their day each of them can blow their opposition away? -Ethan Henson @ethanhenson0 (East Midlands)

What's going to stop Jose's Roma becoming the Europa Conference winners? Can't see him letting the new European trophy slip. -Aaron @GrumpySod84 (Dublin)

Which of the promoted teams have the best chance of avoiding the drop? Empoli look the more polished and solid yet Venezia have some attacking pace and threat and Salernitana have purchased (potentially well) with their attacking options bolstered by SIMY, Ribery and Bonazzoli. -JWM_Football @jwm_football (Scotland)

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It was a week of the big teams winning away from home as a late Manuel Locatelli strike stole the derby della Mole, a.k.a. the Turin derby, for Juventus away at Torino, before the man of the moment later proposed to his girlfriend that night to cap off his winning goal exploits. In a nice touch, we learn a bit more about our hosts as Mina and Nicky begin the episode with something different, by telling personal stories of their football fandom. Also up for discussion is Milan's victory in Bergamo over Atalanta, and how good can this Milan team become? And has Napoli done enough yet to convince Mina and Nicky that they are the real deal after a 7th consecutive victory to begin the Serie A season, this time away at Fiorentina in a match that was marred by what Nicky describes as a crushing racial abuse incident directed at Napoli players. Then Mina is "loca" for Locatelli and Juve stringing together some excellent 1-0 wins, her favourite scoreline, over Chelsea in mid-week Champions League action and then in the derby, before Inter stages a comeback at Sassuolo with Edin Dzeko on fire. Lazio is incredibly smashed at Bologna, while Roma has a solid home win after Lorenzo Pellegrini penned a new contract extension. Nicky has praise for Sampdoria's Antonio Candreva staging his one-man goal of the season competition after yet another worldie in yet another 3-3 draw with Udinese, and we end on Roberto Mancini's Azzurri squad ins and outs as they prepare to face Spain in the semi-final of the UEFA Nations League in San Siro. Look out for next week's episode of Serie A Chronicles where we'll go in depth on Italy's matches to potentially see them lift a second European trophy in the space of a few months. 00:00 Mina's and Nicky's football fandom 08:10 Shoutout to our tifosi 10:35 Atalanta v Milan (2-3) 25:00 Fiorentina v Napoli (1-2) 40:10 Torino v Juventus (0-1) 52:05 Sassuolo v Inter (1-2) 57:50 Bologna v Lazio (3-0) 59:25 Roma v Empoli (2-0) 60:45 Sampdoria v Udinese (3-3) 61:50 UEFA Nations League semi-final: Italy squad

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Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. This week's questions: Mina has spoken in the past about the mentality of certain clubs not being up to task (eg, Napoli…w/ last season’s finale as exhibit A). But is it possible to pinpoint where a culture like that starts and ends? Are these problems down to a coach? Owner? Region? #ChroniclesQandA -Kyle Bagin @KBag1n (Washington DC)

Should Juve let Dybala’s contract run out in June given the timing of this latest injury? What forwards should they try to sign in January and/or the summer? #ChroniclesQandA -Paleo Pizza @PizzaPaleo

Loving the show, both deep dive and the Q&A's. My question to you is, do you think the league can get back to the status it had in the 90's, and how they could do it? Grazie -Ben Macleod @FakeBenMacleod

Why hasn't Insigne signed a contract extension at Napoli? Is it another ADL power play? -Antonio Romano @A_R_R_6_6_6 (UK)

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The podcast just keeps getting better as this week we have an exciting Serie A Chronicles after a high scoring round of Italian football which saw 35 goals in 10 matches. It was an enthralling Derby della Capitale which went the way of Sarri's Lazio. Mina and Nicky discuss the contrast between them and Mourinho's Roma, as well as the two managers themselves. We discuss the rise of Lautaro Martínez for Inter since Romelu Lukaku's departure, after he scored a dream volley against La Dea, and is Atalanta back to being the exciting team we have come to expect under Gasperini? Nicky trashes Walter Mazzari's Cagliari as Napoli beat them in Lorenzo Insigne's 400th match for the Napolitani, and we hear about some crazy antics by Luciano Spalletti in his past travels, while Mina has high praise for the Partenopei's Victor Osimhen. Can Juve become the Juve of 9-scudetti-in-a-row quality now that they are back to winning ways, albeit narrowly? And will Paulo Dybala be missed after yet another injury in their victory over Sampdoria in which he scored from a beautiful strike? Mina describes her disappointment in Samp despite being a big fan of manager Roberto D'Aversa. Milan win away at Spezia with a first start and goal by Daniel Maldini, the third generation of the Maldini dynasty, and Mina gives us a brief background on Spezia's 19 year old French starlet Janis Antiste. We have a chuckle about Mattia Destro scoring a goal while holding a bottle of water in Genoa's crazy 3-3 draw with Verona, and newsreaders clinging to reams of paper while presenting the daily news! Can Igor Tudor save Verona from the drop? Also a discussion about the number of goals in Serie A, now with the highest average across the major European leagues. Does this say anything about the quality of defending? And Fiorentina earn an away win in Udine in a "hideous" match. 00:00 The Rome derby: Lazio and Roma 17:50 Inter and Atalanta 29:40 Napoli and Cagliari 37:00 Is Juventus all fixed and fine? 44:00 Disapointing Samp 45:20 Milan's Maldini dynasty 49:20 Nothing sinister about Destro bottling it, right? 53:40 An ugly shade of Viola

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Welcome to the first Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we will answer questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA. Be sure to get your questions in for Mina and Nicky. This week's questions: What should Interisti be most concerned with, Handanovic’s play or the lack of depth in the CB position? These will be Inter’s two biggest roadblocks between them and getting the second star on the shirt. -Inter Dave @Argentalia90 (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)

Given what we saw from this young Milan team in Anfield, what is the next step for them? Is it a CL knockout stage run + top 4? Is it a cup run + title challenge? What will you see as success in May? -Abhinav (London)

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After some magical goals scattered throughout Serie A this weekend, and after 4 rounds of the season, Mina is still waiting for a Juventus victory, but is remaining hopeful. We start off with a deep-dive on the Juve v Milan draw, while also discussing Milan's encouraging performance against Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League, and is Sandro Tonali a rising star for the future? Nicky tackles Inter's demolition of Bologna and a good but unfruitful performance against Real Madrid. Mourinho's Roma suffers its first defeat under his management against Verona. Does José have the answers? We also discuss Lazio, Cagliari, the rise of Fiorentina, and Venezia's first home match in Serie A for a long time in a picturesque setting, even if the beer wasn't flowing so freely for the home fans. And in a new addition to Serie A Chronicles: stay tuned for ChroniclesQ&A dropping on Thursday! 00:00 Juventus and Milan 23:25 Inter (and Bologna) 40:25 Roma, Mourinho and Lorenzo Pellegrini 51:55 Snap reactions

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It's the first Serie A Chronicles show with Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini! It was a wild weekend of Serie A with some amazing goals, even the ones that VAR didn't agree with, goalkeeping spills, last-gasp winners, and a gold medal Olympic sprint by José Mourinho that even Marcell Jacobs would be proud of! After 3 rounds of the season it's Mourinho's Roma topping the table, together with Milan and Napoli as all three remain unbeaten. Champions Inter couldn't hold on to win away at Samp, and is Juventus in a bit of trouble early on? A jam-packed first episode with so many talking points... 0:20 Intro and 'real talk' 04:30 What is happening at Roma and can it last? 12:40 Dionisi's Sassuolo 17:40 Is Allegri the right man for Juve? 27.00 Spalletti's Napoli 34.00 Inter: Youth product Dimarco's goal and Simone Inzaghi's substitutions 42.00 Milan and Lazio 48.00 Predictions for the 2021-22 Scudetto 53.28 Champions League begins: does Milan have a chance away to Liverpool and how will Serie A teams fare? 56.30 Snap reactions

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Benvenuti tifosi! Welcome to the Serie A Chronicles podcast. Your hosts Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini are back with a new weekly podcast celebrating Serie A and Italian football. Each week we’ll discuss the drama, the controversy, the highs and lows of the round of Serie A, European competitions and of course Gli Azzurri as they build toward the 2022 World Cup. It’s the beautiful game, la dolce vita, from il bel paese, home of the European champions! Subscribe and listen in each Tuesday as we put our own spin on all things calcio.

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