And so, the end is here... In our final episode of the season we review the final round of games in Serie A and also look at the Serie B playoffs and playouts... It's been great covering a historic season for Venezia (less so for Fiorentina), and we will speak to you all in August! linktr.ee/rigore

If you wondered if things would change for Serie A clubs playing young Italians, it would appear not... Doumbia leaving was inevitable, but why aren't Inter, Roma, Milan buying him? I'm sure they'll bring in a mediocre Ligue 1 player or something though

Yes, yes, Inter won the league, but there's only one thing to really talk about this week - VENEZIA IN SERIE A! We look back at Venezia's promotion and wonder where it may take them next year (hopefully not straight back to Serie B!) Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

IN SERIE A! IL VENEZIA IN SERIE A! DAI FIOI! #VeneziaFC

A weekend of few goals in Serie A, but the race for the last CL spot and last relegation spot is still wide open. Down in Serie B, Venezia are only 3 points away... Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

We waited until after the Lecce-Fiorentina game to record this one. Was it worth it? No 😆 But come listen to use ramble about that, Inter walking away, the tense Serie B promotion race, and why wanting Italy to find a back door to the World Cup is wrong. Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

This should ensure Malago and Abete don't get the position... Anyone that thinks Conte is the long term solution is deluded. He'd get us to the Euros, maybe even do well, but won't bring the changes we need. Source: Football Italia share.google/C57NpsLrzbjr...

2 FIGC presidential candidates back Conte as top choice for Italy coach - report

Antonio Conte has emerged as the top choice to become the new Italy national team coach, with backing from FIGC presidential candidates Giovanni Malagò and

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It's the episode we didn't want to record but that everyone wanted - we dissect/rant about Italy latest World Cup failure Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Good draws for Fiorentina and Venezia, but our minds are on Italy this week as they face the World Cup playoffs... Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

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We’re back with more Calcio nonsense - happily recorded before Udinese battered Fiorentina linktr.ee/Rigore

Are Inter already champions? Certainly looks that way. Things aren't so clear at the bottom of Serie A, however, as Fiorentina scrape a vital win. In Serie B, Venezia continue at the top, but not without a few scares v Pescara. Plus, why are Serie A teams so poor in Europe? linktr.ee/rigore

Slightly abbreviated episode as we recorded on Sunday before a few games were played - suspect @ginkers.bsky.social mood darkened after other results... But hey - Venezia win their top of yje table clash! Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

The capolista edition of the @rigorepod.bsky.social is out now. Hear Marco at the happiest he’s ever been. Don’t worry, though, I’m still grumpy linktr.ee/Rigore

On today's episode: VENEZIA ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE! (Plus we chat about some unimportant Serie A stuff) Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

This week we do that rarest of things (for us) - we praise Como (sort of...!) Plus, Fiorentina slip again, while Venezia can't stop scoring. And should Verratti come back for Italy? You know our answer, whatever it is, will be the wrong one! Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

It's strange times at Rigore Towers as there is an air of celebration and happiness with both Fiorentina and Venezia winning... Surely it can't last?? Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

The latest Rigore! podcast is out, please share. A lot of coaches losing the plot this weekend and Venezia most serenely keep moving up the Serie B table linktr.ee/rigore

Our first pod of 2026 is surprisingly hopeful as Fiorentina win again (just!) and Venezia enjoyed a festive break on a fine run of form. Plus - red cards aplenty in Rome, Inter and Milan both win and more... Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

A joyful Christmas episode as Fiorentina finally win, while Venezia win their second top-of-the-table clash in a row. Buon Natale all! linktr.ee/rigore

Fiorentina sink even lower, Milan struggle again against the 'smaller' teams, Napoli lose - but Venezia put in a commanding performance against Monza, so at least one half of the pod is happy, while the other is deep in despair... Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Fiorentina sink to new lows, Napoli beat Juve, and Venezia frustrated by Avellino... It's another misery-packed episode 😂 Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

An in-person Rigore catch-up last night - finally made @ginkers.bsky.social support a proper team...

Was it a penalty? No. Was it a classic Italian refereeing farce? Yes. We discuss the end of Milan-Lazio, plus Fiorentina get worse and Venezia get better. Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Venezia win the Venetian derby, Fiorentina just about climb off the bottom of the table. Plus - we ask if it might better in the long term if Italy didn't qualify for the World Cup... Listen to the latest episode now: linktr.ee/rigore

That result is one of the biggest embarrassments I can remember in 4 decades of supporting Italy. Gattuso is shit, but truth is we don't have enough good players, and that's down to years of neglect from the FIGC. I'd prefer us not to win the playoffs and see a proper revolution at the top #Azzurri

This week we discuss the return of Vanoli - not to Venezia, but to the Viola! But no victory for them - yet. Meanwhile, Inter and Roma go top, while Conte's second season strife hits full stride. Plus, Venezia do win! Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

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It's pretty much just a Viola misery show this week as @ginkers.bsky.social tries to turn every story into one involving Fiorentina's worst start to a season in history... (We do try and talk about other stuff as well 😂) Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

It's pretty much just a Viola misery show this week as @ginkers.bsky.social tries to turn every story into one involving Fiorentina's worst start to a season in history... (We do try and talk about other stuff as well 😂) Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Late goals deliver different fortunes for Fiorentina and Venezia, while the Serie A race hots up. Plus VAR chat (of course) and a hot off the press sacking at Juve... Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore