A fun episode this week (and I apologise to any Milan fans for my prediction)

Red cards, VAR mistakes, Fiorentina and Venezia lose, ill-informed predictions - what more could a Rigore listener want? All that and more in today's episode: linktr.ee/rigore

A Derby d'Italia to remember, Allegri's first red card of the season, and a Venezia side who seem to have a worrying habit of taking their foot off the gas. Plus Rino makes Italy into the very essence of his famous "sometimes good, sometimes shit" quote. Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

New episode out as we look at Cremonese's fine start, wonder about Inter's title credentials, bemoan a lack of goals for Fiorentina and Venezia, and discuss Gattuso's first Italy squad (Marco manages a rant even while being barely able to talk) Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

We're back! Looking at a decent start for 2 of the 3 promoted teams (and Milan's struggles continuing), Fiorentina being denied victory at the last minute, and a decent start for Venezia (Daniel Fila is still crap though) Listen wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/rigore

A public service announcement for any @rigorepod.bsky.social fans out there. We are shifting recording to Mondays so you can get your fix of glum and glummer a wee bit later in the week. It will be no better informed or thought out despite taking more time, we promise.

Just waking up to say we will of course be back with our first episode of the new season this week! But - a new recording schedule - we will be recording on Mondays so new episodes will be out on Tuesdays this season. Look out for our first dose of misery this Tuesday!

That's a wrap! We review the last day of the Serie A season, with Napoli champions, Fiorentina sneaking into Europe - and Venezia relegated despite another spirited (if flawed) display. We discuss all that and more in the final episode of the season! Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Venetian dreams shattered and late drama means the title race goes to the last day. Who will win? Who will stay up? Ways to listen: linktr.ee/rigore

The Rigore derby has a winner! Will Venezia's win save them? Plus, we look back at Inter's victory over Barcelona (and enjoy some Barça tears), and discuss Ancelotti's Brazilian move Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

The champions league race heats up in Serie A, while Venezia gain a point on Lecce in the relegation battle - but is it enough? And we discuss whether Serie A refereeing is some of the worst in Europe Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

And those who listen to the pod sometimes wonder why we enjoy the occasional dig at the Prem teams in return... (Mature and balanced? Not us... More like old and bitter 😂)

Friends, Serie A fans, even Juventini - lend us your ears! Another Chianti-fuelled rant about the weekend events in @seriea.bsky.social is out now. You can’t beat a bit of the Rigore! Podcast linktr.ee/Rigore

Just a reminder if you haven’t already tuned in… Getting some really nice feedback on this interview (thanks mum)! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇹💛💙

If you like your Italian football podcasts with a Scottish twang this is the one for you! Real thrill to chat to @ginkers.bsky.social about Verona Campione!

Why not just fuck off to a European Superleague so all the "big" clubs play each other constantly (yawn) and leave us poors alone then?

This thread on reddit from an inter fan talking about reducing no of teams in league so the big clubs have more time and there's fewer games "like Empoli-Verona" is so rage-inducing and patronising. www.reddit.com/r/seriea/s/J...

Bonus episode today sees @ginkers.bsky.social chatting with @rickhough.bsky.social about his new book "Verona Campione" and discussing Verona's miracle scudetto win Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Bologna blow the title race open - are Napoli now favourites? And the relegation battle heats up... Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Looking at the run in, Empoli have by far the easiest games. Anything can still happen, of course, and we've given ourselves a chance. Honestly don't think it's impossible for us to beat Milan at home. That said, it feels like we've just thrown away too many points in games like today. #VeneziaFC

Venezia win! But is it enough? Maybe not thanks to Fiorentina's continuing to drop points against the other relegation candidates. Plus, Rome derby chat and a look back at Europe Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

It's a two horse race at the top of Serie A, while we also discuss the two faces of the #Azzurri in their recent games in the Nations League. Plus, Marco once again bemoans Venezia's inability to score a goal Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Inter break away at the top! Fiorentina thump Juve! Can Motta survive? And Venezia hold another of the league leaders - but is it enough? Tune in to find out: linktr.ee/rigore

All of the top three stumble as they try to break away, while Venezia draw again - a good result, but will they ever score a goal again? Meanwhile in Serie B, a certain Finnish striker is banging in the goals... Listen to this week's episode now: linktr.ee/rigore

Ever wonder what it's like to be up close and personal at a Venezia Serie A match? 🟠🟢 My friend was at the Venezia-Lazio match this weekend, and the Venezia fans were 🔥 Check out the amazing video: 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=UotL... (fans of @rigorepod.bsky.social may also enjoy this one)

Poor results in Europe and poor results at home means it's a Rigore-listeners' favourite as we gripe about calcio, and wonder if Venezia will ever score a goal again... Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Good news - we are back since Venezia saw sense and didn't sign a criminal. Bad news - Venezia haven't improved on the pitch. Plus, the top teams stumble, and we take a brief look at European chances. Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Finally some good news - looks like I will be able to continue to suffer by watching Venezia every week as sense prevails and we don't signed a man convicted of sexual assault. #VeneziaFC m.tuttoveneziasport.it/primo-piano/...

Please, please, let something good happen and get this guy away from my club... Not getting my hopes up, but sounds like people are finally remembering ethics #VeneziaFC www.trivenetogoal.it/2025/02/13/v...

A pathetic editorial from a leading Venetian sports site. Apparently because Ben Yedder scored goals last season, the only thing to worry about is whether he is fit, not that he is a criminal. Absolutely pathetic. #VeneziaFC www.trivenetogoal.it/2025/02/12/p...

Hope - at least some of the board realise this would be a huge mistake. Hoping they win the argument... #VeneziaFC m.trivenetogoal.it/2025/02/10/v...

Tune in for what is probably the last episode for a while, thanks to Venezia's impending decision to sign a convicted criminal. We hope it won't happen, but looking likely. Some things are just bigger than football... Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

I've supported Venezia for decades, through thick and thin, through failures ro Serie D and back up to A. Even when the club sold our idol, I would support them. But if we sign this criminal, I'm done until Antonelli and Co are gone. A fucking disgrace. #VeneziaFC m.trivenetogoal.it/2025/02/03/m...

Draws at the top of the table and losses at the bottom... Is it all over for Venezia? Could Balotelli save them (probably not, but @marcorinaldi.bsky.social would love to see him try). Plus, Fiorentina win and a review of the transfers so far Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

A poor Venezia performance v Verona, while Fiorentina get back to winning ways. But given it seems Venezia are determined to sell the Doge of Venice himself (Pohjanpalo), the real question is: will @marcorinaldi.bsky.social be back to record another episode? Listen to find out: linktr.ee/rigore

New episode is out tomorrow as we are recording after Venezia's crucial derby v Verona this evening. But the result pales in comparison to the big question: will Pohjanpalo leave for Palermo after the game? And will @marcorinaldi.bsky.social still record the pod if he does?

If this happens, I'm giving up watching football. There is no world in which this makes sense. m.tuttoveneziasport.it/calciomercat...

A Candela calamity costs Venezia a win, Fiorentina continue to stutter... It's a classic episod that like to hear us moan. Plus, Atalanta and Napoli play out a cracker and we discuss the Lazio falconer drama... Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

A day later than normal, but we look at the latest January transfer moves and rumours, and wonder if Venezia have any real chance of staying up after recent results Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Happy new year! We're back with an episode discussing this weekend's limited games, and wondering whether Venezia's point v Empoli is cause for celebration or deflation. Plus, managerial changes and possible January transfers... linktr.ee/rigore

Give yourself some Christmas cheer with a @rigorepod.bsky.social where @marcorinaldi.bsky.social is almost happy. I said ALMOST happy linktr.ee/Rigore?utm_s...

Despite dubious VAR decisions it's a merry Christmas for Marco as Venezia beat Cagliari, while Atalanta continue their sensational run. Ease into Christmas with our final episode of the year! Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Just to stress how ridiculous the offside decision against Pohjanpalo was, this is how much he was apparently offside. There is no way the system can really calculate whether a stud is offside like this. Decisions like this ruin football matches. #VeneziaCagliari #VeneziaFC

Due to technical issues, this episode was initially too quiet for one of the hosts but a new version is now being uploaded - if you look at the episode description and see a note about that, you will have the new & improved version (which is louder but makes no more sense!)

Rigore per la Juve - not a surprise but still disappointing for @marcorinaldi.bsky.social as Venezia nearly pulled off a historic result. Plus, Fiorentina's winning streak ends while Atalanta's continues... Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

The weather in Venice was frightful, and nothing on the pitch was delightful, so it's another classic "one happy, one grumpy" episode this week as Fiorentina (along with Atalanta and Lazio) dare to dream, while Di Francesco somehow hangs on at Venezia Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

We're back after our illness-enforced absence, even though Marco probably wishes he was still sick given Venezia's results. We are also relieved that Bove seems to be OK for now, and discuss Fonseca's idea that Milan can still compete for the scudetto. Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

Not just because Marco is so angry, but there'll be no pod this week as one half of the pod is too ill to record. Hopefully Di Francesco will be gone by the next episode!

We’ll be recording the @rigorepod.bsky.social tomorrow night rather than tonight this week to take in the big match of the weekend - Venezia v Lecce! All your thoughts and comments and questions from the weekend across Serie A and Serie B and the Nazionale welcome.

Enjoyed recording this with @ginkers.bsky.social + his cousin...