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Inter clinched the Scudetto on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Parma at the San Siro — their 21st Italian league title, their third in six years, and the first time they've sealed it in front of their own fans since 1989. Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan got the goals. Cristian Chivu got the trophy in his first season as manager, ten months after replacing Simone Inzaghi off the back of that 5-0 hammering by PSG in Munich.We did the whole standalone pod on it. How Inter actually won this. Whether it's Chivu's title or Inzaghi's roster finishing the job. The asterisks — Bodø/Glimt, Lautaro's quotes about the Munich final, the Coppa Italia final against Lazio with a domestic double on the line. We walk back through what we said about Inter all season, from the Champions League final loss in June through the Matchweek 26 episode where we called +12 already. And we get into whether this is the start of an Inter dynasty or one more cycle before the cliff.For the rest of Matchweek 35, that's all in the regular weekly pod.

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Inter blew a 2-0 lead at Torino and pushed the Scudetto party back another week. Milan and Juventus played out the fourth scoreless draw in their last five. And off the pitch, Italian football is having a week — a referee scandal pulling in former designator Gianluca Rocchi, the VAR room at Lissone, and Inter's biggest matches from last season, plus the unfolding Milan investigation that has dozens of Serie A names tied to it.

Vos, Motts, and Logs break down Matchweek 34: what Inter dropping points means for the title clincher next week vs Parma, why Allegri keeps neutralizing Juve, and how worried we should actually be about Calciopoli echoes in 2026.

Also: Como pushing Juve for fourth, Roma climbing into the European fight, Atalanta's UCL push effectively dead, Pedro scoring at 38, and the Coppa Italia final set — Lazio vs Inter on May 13.

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Inter are one win away from number 21. Napoli's title defense is dead. Milan are limping to the finish line. And the 2-through-7 race for European football is the most entertaining thing left in Serie A this season.

Vos, Motts, and Logs break down two full matchweeks, a brutal week for Italian football in Europe, and the Coppa Italia semifinal second legs that could hand Chivu's Inter a domestic double.

Inter on the verge of the Scudetto. Napoli's collapse at home to Lazio. Milan jeered off the San Siro after 0-3 to Udinese. Spalletti extended through 2028. Italy's European wipeout — no Serie A club in a Euro semi for the first time in seven years. Juve 2-0 Bologna and a top-four picture that's finally taking shape. Roma in free-fall with the Gasperini-Ranieri rift. Coppa Italia previews for Inter vs Como and Atalanta vs Lazio. Plus three hosts, three different top-seven predictions for the final five matchdays.

Settle it with us in the comments.

We'll settle it in the comments. Tell us who ends up in the Champions League, who grabs the Europa spot, and who misses Europe entirely.

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Inter responded to a four-match winless run by dropping five on Roma at San Siro, with a Lautaro brace, a Thuram goal-and-two-assists masterclass, and a Hakan Calhanoglu worldie. By Monday night, Napoli leapfrogged Milan into second place at the Maradona on a late Politano winner, tightening the Scudetto race and dropping Milan to third.

Vos and Logs (no Motts this week) cover all of Serie A Matchweek 31: Inter 5-2 Roma and what it means for the title race, Napoli 1-0 Milan and Logs going off on Allegri's top-four mindset, Logs' full "I told you so" Roma vindication tour, Weston McKennie scoring and winning man of the match for Juventus over Genoa, Atalanta dismantling Lecce, the Pavlovic goal-of-the-month robbery, and quick hits on the rest of the slate. Plus a look ahead at Matchweek 32, including Atalanta vs Juventus and Inter at Como.

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Italy’s nightmare continues.

After a shocking playoff loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, the Italy National Team have officially missed their THIRD straight World Cup.

In this episode, we break down how one of football’s most historic nations has fallen this far. What went wrong in this latest collapse? Who’s to blame? And more importantly — where does Italy go from here?

We dive into the tactics, player performances, federation issues, and whether this is rock bottom… or just the beginning of a deeper crisis.

The European midweek brought a mixed set of results for Serie A clubs. Atalanta were overwhelmed 6–1 by Bayern in the Champions League, while Roma and Bologna played out an entertaining 1–1 draw in the Europa League. Fiorentina managed a late 2–1 win in the Conference League, but the performance raised questions despite the result.

In this shorter bonus episode, we break down the key tactical takeaways from the European matches and what they mean heading into the weekend. We look at Roma’s counterattacking setup, Bologna’s attacking structure through Federico Bernardeschi and Jonathan Rowe, and Fiorentina’s late escape.

We also discuss several Serie A sides in action across Europe, including Atalanta’s difficult night against Bayern, Roma’s tactical approach, Bologna’s attacking threats, and Fiorentina’s uneven performance despite securing the win.

Finally, we wrap up the show with our usual segments including Players of the Week, Stunad of the Week, and Culpi di Luna picks as we preview the upcoming Serie A fixtures featuring Inter vs Atalanta, Roma vs Como, and Fiorentina vs Cremonese.

The Milan Derby delivers again as Milan edge Inter 1–0 in one of the most important results of the Serie A season. With just seven points separating the two sides, the title race suddenly has life again and the pressure begins to shift toward Inter as the run-in approaches.

In this episode of Calcio Culture, we break down the derby in detail including the tactical battle between Salamaekers and Dimarco, the big missed chances on both sides, and what the result means for Inter’s struggles in major matches this season. We also look at Juventus’ dominant win over Pisa and whether they are quietly building momentum at the right time.

Elsewhere around the league, we discuss Napoli’s disappointing loss to Torino, Como’s impressive run of form, Atalanta’s draw with Udinese, and Roma’s continued struggles after falling to Genoa. We also touch on results involving Bologna, Lazio, Fiorentina, and Parma as the table tightens across both the title race and the fight for European spots.

As always, we close the episode with our Players of the Week, Stunad of the Week, and the latest Culpi di Luna betting picks.

The Derby della Madonnina returns this weekend with massive implications at the top of Serie A as AC Milan host Inter in one of the biggest matches of the season.

Inter enter the derby leading the league and could effectively put the Scudetto out of reach with a win. A victory would push the Nerazzurri 13 points clear at the top of the table, while a Milan win would cut the gap to seven and reopen the title race. Even a draw would keep Inter firmly in control with a double-digit lead.

In this special preview episode of Calcio Culture, we break down the key storylines and tactical battles that could decide the match. We discuss whether Inter should approach the game conservatively given the table situation, the matchup between Rafael Leao and Inter’s defense, and how Milan may adjust without Bartesaghi. We also look at the potential impact Luka Modric could have in midfield, whether Piotr Zielinski provides Inter with an additional attacking threat in the final third, and how the absence of Lautaro Martinez could affect Inter’s approach.

We also examine the recent history between the two sides, where Milan have had the upper hand in the last five meetings across all competitions, and discuss what each team must do tactically to come away with the result.

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On this week’s episode of Calcio Culture we break down Matchweek 27 across Serie A and Europe.

Atalanta pull off a dramatic 98th minute winner against Dortmund to advance in the Champions League and set up a massive clash with Bayern. Inter fall at home to Bodo despite winning comfortably on aggregate, while Juventus crash out in overtime against Galatasaray after an all-time costly red card.

In Serie A, Juventus and Roma play out a chaotic 3-3 draw that raises major questions for both sides. Juve have now conceded 21 goals in their last eight matches — is this still their DNA? And are Roma any closer to a true Scudetto push than they were last season?

We also cover Napoli’s late winner in Verona, Milan’s stoppage-time surge against Cremonese, Atalanta’s frustrating league loss to Sassuolo, Fiorentina’s dramatic European survival, and Inter continuing to manage the top of the table.

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Matchweek 26 delivered a statement at the top of the table.

Inter did not officially win the league… but a 10-point lead is starting to feel decisive. On this episode of Calcio Culture, Vos, Motts, and Logs break down whether the Scudetto race is actually finished or if we are overreacting to a dominant stretch from the Nerazzurri.

We also recap a dramatic week in Europe for Italian clubs. Inter advance past Bodo/Glimt 3-1 on aggregate, Atalanta fall 2-0 to Dortmund, and Juventus suffer a 5-2 aggregate defeat to Galatasaray in a performance that raises serious tactical and identity questions. Bologna edge past Brann in the Europa League, while Fiorentina comfortably handle Jagiellonia in the Conference League.

In our first match spotlight, Como defeat Juventus 2-0 through goals from Caqueret and Vojvoda. We analyze Juve’s structure, buildup issues, and what this result says about their current direction.

In our second spotlight, Atalanta take down Napoli 2-1 in a heavyweight clash featuring goals from Beukema, Samardzic, and Pasalic. Are Napoli fading at the wrong time? Is Atalanta the most dangerous side outside of first place?

We also cover the rest of the weekend’s action, including Sassuolo’s 3-0 win over Verona behind a Berardi brace, Roma’s 3-0 victory, Milan grinding out a 1-0 result, Inter’s 2-0 win over Lecce, and another steady performance from Bologna.

Plus, our Culpi di Luna picks as the season enters its decisive stretch. Is the title race over, or is there still life left in Serie A?