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Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast

Rigore! Productions

An irreverent look at the world of Italian football (taking a potshot or two at its traditional giants along the way!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:52

Ep. 5.11 - Gran Dottori 0 Gran Signori 2

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2025/11/25

A return to league action was a relief after Italy's poor showing, which we analyse in painful detail. Plus, the Venetian derby is Arancioneroverdi, while Fiorentina just about climb off the bottom of the table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:12

Ep. 5.10 - No Vanoli Viola Victory, But Venezia...

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2025/11/11

An old Venezia favourite was installed as Fiorentina's new manager, but he couldn't guide them to victory against Genoa, while Inter and Roma climbed to the top of the table. Plus, Conte's second season struggles and Milan's Allegriball cost Napoli and the Rossoneri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:36

Ep. 5.9 - Misery Business

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2025/11/04

It's what people want - two miserable hosts as Fiorentina and Venezia both lose. But not all misery is the same - as Fiorentina get off to their worst start ever, we ask: Where did it all go wrong? Plus, we try to look at some other games, including Venezia's defeat (but Giancarlo makes sure it all comes back to Fiorentina...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:28

Ep. 5.8 - The Last Minute Goals Episode

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2025/10/28

Late goals made one half of the pod smile and another fall crestfallen to the ground as Fiorentina stage an unlikely comeback while Venezia fell to defeat to Carrarese. Plus, we discuss VAR (of course!) and a hot-off-the-press sacking at Juve! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:14

Ep. 5.7 - Viola VAR Rage as Milan Go Top

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2025/10/21

Giancarlo is not a happy man as he rages at a VAR gift to Milan that saw them beat the Viola to go top. Elsewhere, it was a weekend of few goals, but all of it makes for a very tight race at the top. Meanwhile, Venezia couldn't take advantage of a Palermo-Modena draw to close on the summit in B. Plus, we look back at Italy's wins in the World Cup qualifiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:41

Ep. 5.6 - Venezia Soar as Fiorentina Slump

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2025/10/07

Good news and bad news for the pod this week as Venezia sweep aside league leaders Frosinone in convincing fashion, while in Serie A, Fiorentina continue their poor start to the season. Plus, Juve and Milan share a point, while Inter seem to be getting back to some form. All that and a look ahead to Italy's crucial qualifiers v Estonia and Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:50

Ep. 5.5 - A Rossoneri Revival

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2025/09/30

As the Rossoneri go top with a victory over Napoli, we celebrate the first ever Rigore! prediction to go right! Plus, Roma looking good, Fiorentina not so much. And Venezia helped by VAR, but are they firing on all cylinders yet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:59

Ep. 5.4 - Rome Red Cards, VAR Villains, and Milan...

Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast ·

2025/09/23

We discuss the red card fest that is the Rome derby - though they made us wait for it this time. Plus, some dubious VAR decisions, Fiorentina's woes continue, and Marco makes a prediction that no Milan fan will want to hear. Plus, we discuss Venezia's latest setback... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:09

Ep. 5.3 - "Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe sh*t"

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2025/09/16

On this week's episode, Marco admits to having seen very little of the football this weekend, but that of course doesn't mean he can't offer an opinion as we discuss a sensational Derby d'Italia with Juve edging out Inter 4-3, the first Max Allegri red card of the season at Milan, and a Venezia side that seems to very much be a team of two halves. Plus, we look back at Gattuso's first games in charge and say "nice attack, but what about the defence?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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22:29

Ep. 5.2 - Cremonese's Dream Start

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2025/09/02

Cremonese sit top of the table, while Inter lose at home to Udinese - we discuss how it all happened (or Marco tries to through a croaky voice)... Elsewhere, we look at Fiorentina and Venezia's draws, and discuss Gattuso's first Italy squad (and his appointment to the national team in the first place). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:35

Ep. 5.1 - Here we go again...

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2025/08/26

We're back, refreshed after our summer break, but no more knowledgeable or correct in our opinions as we look back over the opening weekend of Serie A and Serie B. A late goal denied Fiorentina a win, but Venezia had no such misfortune... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:32

Ep. 4.36 - And now, the end is here...

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2025/05/26

The final weekend of the season brought drama and delight in Naples, and frustration in the lagoon. Napolil are champions, Fiorentina sneak into Europe, and Venezia put in another good performance, but not enough against Juve. Serie B coverage fans will be delighted... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:51

Ep. 4.35 - Late Drama for Inter & Napoli at the top...

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2025/05/19

Late drama at the top of the table as Inter let in a late equaliser while Napoli are denied at 95th minute penalty. Who holds the cards for the final day? At the bottom, Venezia's joy after their victory over Fiorentina is short-lived as they pull out one of their worst performances of the season against Cagliari. It'll take a miracle now, but who knows?Plus - Serie B drama and Acerbi gets the Azzurri call. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:02

Ep. 4.34 - The Rigore! Derby has a winner...

Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast ·

2025/05/13

The Rigore! derby had a winner, and it's left Marco ecstatic and Giancarlo down in the dumps! Can Venezia now kick on and save themselves? And will Napoli hold on at the top after their stumble?Plus, we look back at Inter's amazing European victory over Barcelona (and enjoy some Barça tears), as well as discussing Ancelotti's appointment for Brazil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:06

Ep. 4.33 - The Champions League Race Heats Up

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2025/05/05

The race for the last two Champions League spots could not be tighter, with Bologna and Juve's draw helping Atalanta, but also giving hope to the Roman clubs. Down at the bottom, Venezia gain a point on Lecce, but it could have been more... Plus, we discuss Inter's performance v Barcelona and look ahead to the second leg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:20

Ep. 4.32 - Are Inter done?

Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Napoli make a break for it as Inter stumble. We wonder if they might end up with no trophies after being in contention for three for so long. Plus, Venezia put in a good performance (again) but lose (again). Time is running out... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:03

Verona Campione - A discussion with Richard Hough

Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Verona Campione is the new book from Richard Hough, exploring the amazing underdog story of how Hellas Verona conquered the giants of Italian football to become Serie A champions. Published to mark the 40th anniversary of Verona’s achievement, this authentic footballing fairy tale is brought to life through exclusive interviews with players, journalists and fans.Giancarlo has a great chat with Richard, hearing about why he wanted to write it, and whether we will ever see its like again.Pre-Order

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27:36

Ep. 4.31 - Bologna blow the title race open & the...

Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Orsolini's 94th minute goal v Inter has blown the title race wide open - are Napoli now favourites? And at the other end, Venezia are frustrated not to hang on to beat Empoli, but it looks like relegation could go down to the wire. Plus, we look back at the mixed European results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:08

Ep. 4.30 - A Rare Venezia Win - but is it enough?

Rigore! - The Italian Football Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Venezia finally notch up a win, and with a goal from Daniel Fila no less! But as we discuss, it is only the start of what they need to pull of a miracle... Elsewhere, the Rome derby ends in a draw, Milan run riot and Inter win to put pressure on Napoli's game v Empoli (which also has big repercussions for the relegation battle). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:27

Ep. 4.29 - Many draws, no real winners

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2025/04/07

Many draws in Serie A this weekend, but who was left the happiest? Not Venezia, who probably needed a win v Lecce, but if you cant score goals... Plus, are Atalanta cooked? Is it Gasperini's fault? And is Daniel Fila actually a professional footballer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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