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Italy officially qualified for EURO 2024 after a 5-2 win agaisnt North Macedonia on Friday and a 0-0 draw vs Ukraine on Monday. The guys got together to discuss the two games and what to expect from the Azzurri heading into the tournament in June. Youtube version available here: https://youtu.be/kFtJdnpm4Ow Listen to the full episode 207 of The Cal…

After the 0-0 draw in the Derby della Capitale, Steve Sciavillo from Chiesa di Totti and Kicks and Picks podcast joined us to talk about the Roma side of things from the match. We also chatted about Jose Mourinho's tenure with the club, and what to expect the rest of the season. Youtube version available here: https://youtu.be/sr6uzCx4PPc Follow St…

A Bologna win, a Milan loss, and a weird Juve win were all part of the headlines in Serie A Matchday 11, but at the end, Inter remains first in the league. Gianni, Adreano, and Nicholas break down everything from this past weekend in the Serie A. Plus, we preview the upcoming Champions League fixtures for Italian teams. Youtube version available he…

After blowing a two-goal lead vs Napoli, Vinny from Milan Weekly Podcast is still optimistic about his team in their fight for the Scudetto. What can they do to get closer to Inter in first place? Plus, even without any goals scored in the Champions League, Vinny gives his thoughts on why Milan will still make it out of the group stage. Youtube ver…

With Juventus winning 1-0 against Milan Sunday, they now sit a point behind Milan and two points behind Inter in a heated top 3 race. The boys recap that game plus everything else from Serie A Matchday 9. Besides the Serie A, the Champions League also returns this week, including a big game between PSG and Milan. We have you covered with our pre-ga…

Sitting in 5th place in Serie A with 14 points - 7 behind the leader - Napoli didn't have a start they'd expect to have after winning the Scudetto. Is new head coach Rudi Garcia's job already on the line, or will he have time to save this team? Ken Cioffredi and Raffa Rispo of Far From Vesuvius joined us to discuss. Plus, the Azzurri can't be playi…

While Genoa is in 14th place in the Serie A after 7 games, they've had some positive results against top teams, with a draw against Napoli and win against Roma. Matt and Fabrizio from La Lanterna podcast joined us to discuss their season after their return to the Serie A. Plus, Mateo Retegui and Albert Gudmundsson have each scored three goals so fa…

Exactly five years since our first episode at the CJLO 1690 AM studios in Montreal, QC, Nicholas & Gianni & Adreano get together to celebrate 200 episodes of #TheCalcioGuys ! We look back at some great moments of the podcast and recap this week's past Serie A games. Youtube version available here: https://youtube.com/live/CU_zS9zragA Listen to the …

With Milan's 5-1 defeat to rival Inter over the weekend, they've now lost five straight derbies, with this being the biggest defeat. Martino Puccio joined us to discuss what it's like as a Milan fan to go through that, and what went wrong in the game. Plus, the Champions League returned with some interesting games for Italian teams, including an Iv…

Adreano and Nicholas got together for a post-match reaction after Italy's 2-1 win over Ukraine in EURO 2024 qualifying, just a few days after they tied North Macedonia 1-1. With Italy tied with those two teams at 7 points, can they directly qualify for EURO 2024 or will they have to go through the playoffs again? Plus, with some big games coming up…

With Lazio's 2-1 win against Napoli in Serie A Matchday 3, they got their first win of the season after losses to Lecce and Genoa. But Nick Dianni from the Kicks and Picks podcast isn't convinced this is the true Lazio side and wants to see how Maurizio Sarri handles the team throughout the season. Plus, Luciano Spalletti made his first calls ups f…

Following Juventus’ 1-1 with Bologna, Nick Commisso joined the guys to share his post-match thoughts, and whether Juve deserved to win the game. Plus, should Juve or Bologna have gotten penalties in the match? It’s clear that Nick doesn’t like Allegri, so are there any coaches that he’d hope to replace him in the future? Youtube version available h…

Even after falling behind 1-0 against Frosinone in their first game of the 2023-24 Serie A season, Napoli climbed back for a 3-1 win with goals from Osimhen and Politano. Stef Cioffi joined us to share his thoughts on the game and what you can expect from Napoli this season. Plus, is Luciano Spalletti the right guy for the Azzurri coaching gig? Ste…

With the bombshell news that Roberto Mancini resigned from his post as the Italian National Team Coach, the guys kicked off the 2023-24 with the discussions of who's going to be the next coach. Can Luciano Spalletti make an impact? Plus, with the Serie A kicking off in a few days, the guys gave their annual season predictions of who's going to win …

With the 2022-23 Serie A season coming to an end, the guys gave their Serie A Team of the Season and league MVPs. There might be some surprising names in the teams! Nicholas, Adreano, and Gianni also talked about the UEFA Nations League semi-final match coming up for Italy against Spain. Can the Azzurri make it to another European final? This episo…

Just two days before the UEFA Europa Conference League Final, Gabriele and Matteo from Il Viola Canadese joined us to preview the match between Fiorentina and West Ham. Can Il Viola capture their first European title since 1961? Plus, is Vincenzo Italiano ready for a coaching job at a bigger Italian club? Listen to the full episode 192 of The Calci…

With the 2023 Europa League Final coming up in Budapest, Karlo from ASR6ma joined us for a match preview between Roma and Sevilla. Will Mourinho's winning streak in finals continue to grow or will Sevilla regain their dominance in Europa League? Plus, is the rest of Roma's Serie A season a failure? Listen to the full episode 191 of The Calcio Guys …

Intern Milan won their 9th Coppa Italia - and 2nd in a row - with a 2-1 win over Fiorentina today, and Nicholas and Gianni gave a post-match recap in the episode. Plus, with three Italian teams in European finals, we preview each of them and if we expect the Italian teams to win any. Listen to the full episode 190 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, St…

With Inter winning 2-0 against Milan in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, they have a strong shot at moving onto their first UCL final since 2010. Alessandro from InterViews podcast joined us to look back on the win and to preview the second leg of the semi-final on Tuesday. Listen to the full episode 189 of The Calcio Guys on Spre…

After Napoli's 3rd Scudetto win, we discussed LIVE what it means for Napoli fans across the globe! Thanks to Peter and Carm for joining us. Listen to the full episode 188 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Watch Youtuber version here: https://youtube.com/live/H0lkAqRM51E Foll…

With Serie A Matchday 33 nearly done, the guys recapped the wild set of midweek games that included Inter winning 6-0 and also Roma and Milan both tying their games. Plus, we give a preview to the European semi-finals that feature five Italian teams. Listen to the full episode 187 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, S…

After Juve's 1-0 loss to Inter in the Coppa Italia semi-finals, the Bianconeri only have the opportunity to win one more trophy this season, or else they'll go trophyless for a second season in a row. Lou from All Juve Cast joined us to give his reaction following the game. Plus, how does Juve's current court scandals affect their future, and can t…

With Milan winning 1-0 against Napoli in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, our co-hosts Adreano and Gianni were able to share their opinions on the match. Plus, we discussed the other two UCL matchups, Serie A matchday 29, and Italy's bid for EURO 2032. Listen to the full episode 185 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, Stitcher, Goo…

Despite Napoli's 4-0 loss to Milan in the Serie A, Gaetano Sollazzo, president of Tri-State Napoli Club, was still in good spirits and positive for his team's season. With another two games against Milan coming up in the Champions League quarter-finals, what can Napoli fans expect to see from their club? Listen to the full episode 184 of The Calcio…

After Mateo Retegui scored two goals in his first two games with the Azzurri, Gianmarco from the InterViews Podcast joined us to talk about the striker's impact with the national team. Plus, following a loss to England and a win against Malta, the guys gave their thoughts on the initial games to Euro 2024 qualifying. Listen to the full episode 183 …

After Gianni made the calcio pilgramide to Italy to watch games in Naples, Florence, and Rome, he came back on the podcast to share his experience and what it's like at these games. Also, he gives his tips and tricks for travelling to Italy! Listen to the full episode 182 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, i…

Two games without a win in the Serie A sandwiched Milan's draw away to Tottenham in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, allowing them to advance to their first UCL quarter-finals since 2012. Tim Barone from the VARious Views Podcast joined us to talk about Milan's up and down week and what a long run in the Champions League can do to the club. L…

Following Roma's 1-0 win against Juventus in the Serie A, Antonio (@TottisArmband) joined us to chat about the Giallorossi as they fight for the Top 4, and he gave us his thoughts on their Europa League matchup vs Real Sociedad. Plus, how will do the Azzurri do in their Euro qualifying group that kicks off in March against England? Listen to the fu…

After Juve's win against Nantes in the Europa League knockout round, Anthony Scanga from All Juve Cast joined us to talk about the bianconeri and their chances in the competition next against Freiburg. Plus, what will the club do with players like Angel Di Maria, Paul Pogba, and Dusan Vlahovic moving forward? Will Allegri be the manager next season…

Ahead of Inter's Round of 16 Champions League clash against Porto, Alex Donno joined us to chat about the Nerazzurri to previews the game and their season so far. Plus, who will finish in the Top 4 of the Serie A? The guys discussed on this week's episode. Listen to the full episode 178 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTu…

With AC Milan's first win in the Champions League knockout stages since 2013, Adreano was delighted on this week's episode. Plus Nicholas and Gianni discussed everything from Serie A Matchday 22 and this week's set of Europa League and Conference League matches featuring Juventus, Roma, Lazio, and Fiorentina. Listen to the full episode 177 of The C…

After a disappointing 1-0 loss in the Derby Della Madoninna, Milanisti Brandon Brini joined us to talk about Milan's struggling 2023 calendar year and if they can expect anything versus Tottenham in the Champions League. Plus, he shared with us his favourite panino place in Montreal! Listen to the full episode 176 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, St…

We had a special episode featuring three different guests with Carm from Napoli Club Toronto, and Raffa Rispo & Raff Bizz from the Napoli Rant. A day after their derby win against Roma when multiple Napoli fan clubs gathered, the three guys talked to us about their experience together in New York. Plus, would you want to see your team win a Scudett…

Nick Dianna from the Kicks And Picks Podcast joined us to talk some Lazio ahead of their Matchday 19 clash against Milan. And how much is Ciro Immobile's injury affecting Lazio this season? Plus, did Juventus deserve to be docked 15 points, and what's going to happen with other teams in Italy's latest scandal? Listen to the full episode 174 of The …

Nicholas makes his long-awaited return to The Calcio Guys after Inter's 3-0 win against Milan in the 2023 Supercoppa Italiana, their second Supercoppa win in a row. Are the two Milan teams heading in different directions? Plus, Gianni and Adreano give their opinion on everything related to Serie A Matchday 18, including Napoli and Atalanta's high-s…

Adreano and Gianni return from the Winter and World Cup break to catch everyone up on the games that were played and the events that have passed in the calcio world.由The Calcio Guys

The 2022 World Cup Final between France and Argentina is going down as possibly one of the best World Cup matches ever, or even one of the best overall matches ever. Between Messi and Mbappe, Messi finally got his crown, and the guys went over everything from the final and the World Cup in general. From the three of us to you, we're wishing everyon…

Despite losing all three group games vs Belgium, Croatia, and Morocco, Canadian soccer fans can't say the men's national team failed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Adreano, Nicholas, and Gianni look back on the historical participation and what needs to be done ahead of co-hosting the World Cup in 2026. Listen to the full episode 170 of The Calcio Guy…

With Canada set to play in their first FIFA World Cup since 1986, Adam Iafrate joined us to talk about the Canadian men's national team, who he expects them to start against Belgium, and who he thinks will score for the first goal. How far can this Canada team go in the World Cup? Watch YouTube episode here: https://youtu.be/grHXOlT3yVI Listen to t…

Napoli heads into the World Cup break sitting comfortably in 1st place after 15 games, 8 points above the second-place Milan. Stef Cioffi from Napoli Club Toronto joined us to talk about their chances at a Scudetto and what he expects to see from them in January. Watch YouTube episode here: https://youtu.be/PjfEM5z5oHg Listen to the full episode 16…

Following Juve's derby win against Inter in Serie A Matchday 13, die-hard Juventina Alessia Di Sabato joined Nicholas and Adreano to talk about the game and Juve's four-game winning streak in Serie A. What can Juventini expect after the World Cup break? Plus, listen to Nicholas's interesting yellow card in our segment of Calcio Carousel, and find o…

Fiorentina had a big late-game winner from Arthur Cabral over the weekend against Spezia, after also qualifying for the Europa Conference League. Tito from Viola Nation joined Nicholas and Gianni to talk about La Viola and where they stand two months into the season. Plus, we went through everything else in Matchday 12 and covered the upset results…

Serie A Matchday 11 featured the Derby Del Giannin' (formerly known as Derby Del Sole) between Roma & Napoli, and our Romapoli fan co-host Gianni spoke about the game and what it meant for both teams. Plus, we went through everything else in Matchday 11 and covered Juve's elimination from the Champions League following a 4-3 defeat to Benfica. List…

After Lazio's 0-0 draw to Udinese not many people were talking about the result but rather the injury to Ciro Immobile. Fernando from the Kickin Cleats podcast joined us to talk everything Lazio. Listen to the full episode 163 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Follow Fernand…

Following Juve's and Milan's losses in the UEFA Champions League, The Guys got together for another episode of Calcio Carousel, featuring the UCL, Serie A Matchday 9, and everything else from the world of calcio. Listen to the full episode 163 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and mor…

After Inter's 2-1 loss to Roma at home they sit in 9th place, 8 points behind first. Gianmarco (@SauceGMP) joined us to talk about their struggles early this season, who the best players have been, and what to do with coach Simone Inzaghi. Listen to the full episode 162 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHe…

Nicholas and Adreano go live following Italy's win vs Hungary and their qualification to the Nations League semi-finals! Watch live stream here: https://youtu.be/wPwnke4qOJo Listen to the full episode 161 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! The Calcio Guys is a featured show i…

With Serie A Matchday 7 in the books, Nicholas, Gianni, and Adreano did a Calcio Carousel around the league to look at all the results, MVPs, and give our own cards before the international break. Listen to the full episode 160 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! The Calcio Gu…

After a 2-1 loss to Napoli at home, Martino Puccio from the State of Play Podcast joined the guys to talk about his thoughts regarding Milan, and their season so far. Listen to the full episode 159 of The Calcio Guys on Spreaker, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more! Watch YouTube version: https://youtu.be/1BW…

After winning the Europa Conference League last season, Roma has had a good start to the 2022-23 season, shadowed by some recent setbacks. Enzo from 6ixSideCalcio joined us to talk about the Giallorossi's season and what he expects from them this season. Plus, we did a roundtable of Serie A Matchday 6 results in our latest edition of Calcio Carouse…