Serie A has kicked off 2022 with more drama surrounding COVID-19 cases. Milan have also kicked off 2022 with back to back wins, despite missing so many players, including five players who have tested positive for COVID-19. Joining me from Argentina this time to catch up on all things Milan was our longtime friend Francesco, aka the President Curva Sud America. On this Episode: Milan News • Douchebaggery News • Quote of the Week • Missing Players • Recent Matches • Only in Italy Thank you once again to Francesco for returning from the dead and helping to discuss all of the latest about Milan. Give the President of the Curva Sud America a follow on Twitter @FrancescoPetra8

Milan Obsession

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Just in time for Christmas, Boaz of the Scudetto Podcast caught up with me on Milan news, including the latest on the new stadium, as well as recapping the recent matches, the Champions League exit, and the ever-present Milan injury list. We made a plea to the Italian version of Santa, Babbo Natale, for a wish for the coming year. On this Episode: Milan news New stadium update Recent matches Injuries Special thanks Thank you so much to Boaz of the Scudetto Podcast for recording very early on Christmas Eve and for the continued support. Follow him on Twitter @BoazSays or Boazs on Instagram. Listen to the amazing Scudetto Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more. Also give them a follow: Twitter: @ScudettoPod Instagram: scudettopod Facebook: ScudettoPod

A Plea for Babbo Natale

Catching up with Milan is one thing, but being able to sit down after such an intense Derby is something else altogether. I invited Nathan from Milan Club of DC to help me break everything down, discuss recent matches,  and talk about where Milan are, where we are going, as well as Pioli's accomplishments and future at the club. On this Episode: Milan origin story • News • Recent Matches • Champions League fate • Milan-Inter Derby • Pioli's Accolades • International Duty Thank you so much to Nathan for sharing his Milan origin story and helping to break down a fierce Derby della Madonnina. Give him a follow on Twitter @nate428 Also follow @MilanClubofDC on Twitter  and milanclubdc on Instagram. You can also check out their club shirts at Milan Club World. Support the club and rock a cool tee, too.

Post-Derby Decompression

The injuries at the club are soul-crushing, and Tuesday's loss to Porto in the Champions League did not help the mood, either. Taylor joined me to talk about all of the injuries, news, and more happening at the club right now. A common theme was the importance of being Milan. On this Episode: • News • Milan-Verona • Porto-Milan • Injuries • Quote of the Week Thank you again to Taylor for having the courage to record after a painful loss. Give him a follow on Twitter @PadrePioliCL Also follow Milan Club Southern California @MilanClubSoCal

The Importance of Being Milan

Milan are flying high after remaining undefeated after seven Serie A matches, but for this podcast I invited a guest who was our opponent on Sunday, and he was kind enough to speak to me following Atalanta's defeat. Kenny from the Scudetto Podcast joined me to talk about how he became an Atalanta fan, our team's respective fortunes so far in Serie A and the Champions League, and obviously the match. We also spoke about the referees and the financial side of football in the wake of COVID-19 and the Super League project. On this Episode: His Atalanta origin story Milan and Atalanta's seasons to date Atalanta-Milan match Referees Football and Finances Thank you to Kenny for bravely facing an opponent's podcast after a tough match, and having a sporting conversation about both teams. Folllow him on Twitter @KennyWastell Listen and subscribe to Scudetto Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more, and follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Atalanta Frenemy

Milan survived an epic week with three massive games, pulling four points but plenty of positive comments about our performances. All of this notwithstanding a new list of injuries that is more difficult to explain than in previous seasons. Once again, I invited Boaz from Scudetto Podcast to catch up on the matches, some Milan news, and to discuss what is happening with injuries at Milan and what the club is doing about it. On this Episode: • News • Milan-Lazio • Champions League: Liverpool-Milan • UEFA Youth League: Liverpool U19-Milan Primavera • Juventus-Milan • Injuries Thanks once again to Boaz for sharing his wisdom and thoughts on Milan with us. Follow him on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram @boazs Listen and subscribe to Scudetto Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more, and follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Notwithstanding Injuries

International breaks can be kind of boring for fans who love their club teams, but this one has been a bit of a calm before the storm. Adreano from The Calcio Guys joined me this time to discuss the latest in Milan news, including the Champions League, players on International duty, and the mercato. We also previewed the upcoming Milan-Lazio match and our chances against the storm of facing Lazio, Liverpool, and Juventus all in eight days.   On this Episode: News Champions League List International Duty Mercato Milan-Lazio Preview   Thanks so much to Adreano for sharing his opinions about Milan, the mercato, and the upcoming matches. Follow him and his podcast, and listen to The Calcio Guys wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter: @adreano_calcio Instagram: adinardo96 Facebook: adreanodinardo Podcast: @TheCalcioGuys on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Calm Before the Storm

The opening two matches of the season gave Milan fans plenty to talk about, and something to smile about as well. We witnessed the Champions League draw, players are going on international duty, and the mercato is spinning deliriously to a halt. With all of this big news, I needed a lifelong Milan fan to talk to, so I invited Igor from Serbia back.  On this Episode: • Igor's Milan Origin Story • News • Champions League Draw • International Duty • Sampdoria-Milan • Milan-Cagliari • Milan's Mercato  Thank you again for Igor for his passion for Milan and sharing his experiences and opinions. If you are ever in Montenegro and see some Milan graffiti, you'll know where it came from.

Something to Talk About

Although Milan finished second this past season, pundits and oddsmakers are predicting them finishing lower on the table this year. I invited Glenn from @tifosidownunder back on to help me try to figure out why. We also tried to understand why Puma made a pajama top for our third kit, review the mercato, friendlies, and more. Catch up on everything Milan before the season kicks off and see if you think Milan are being underrated. Thanks again to Glenn of @tifosidownunder for helping bring us up to speed with all things Milan ahead of the season. Follow him on Twitter, and sign up for their Tipping League

Are Milan a Dark Horse This Season

After Milan qualified for the Champions League, so much has happened. For this episode, Rui joined me to catch up on all things football. While some players have had some time off, others had surgery, others have been representing their national teams. With the Euro final ahead of us on Sunday, and Milan players returning to Milanello, there is so much excitement in the air. As if that is not enough, Milan are preparing their mercato battle plan and making brilliant moves. On this Episode: News Euro Update Raduno Mercato Update Reinforcing Milan Thanks again to Rui of Red Card Report Podcast fame for helping us catch up on all things Milan and  football so far this summer. Give him a follow: Twitter: @ruizinho92 Instagram: ruizinho11 Subscribe to the Red Card Report Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more @RCR_Podcast on Twitter redcardreport on Instagram

Mercato Battle Plan

An epic season requires an epic podcast, and for my 200th podcast, I needed epic guests. From Serbia, new guest Igor joined us, and from Israel, Boaz appeared once again. We touched on a little bit of Milan news, then we rated each Milan player for their performances this season. Then we talked about Pioli and what he accomplished as well as what is ahead next season. On this Episode: • Milan News • Player Ratings • Rating Pioli Thank you so much to both Igor and Boaz for being amazing fans and helping make my 200th episode memorable.  Follow Boaz on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram @boazs Listen and subscribe to the Scudetto podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more Follow @ScudettoPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Season Player Ratings: 200 Out of 10

Milan are returning to the Champions League. Having finally beaten Atalanta, Milan finished second in the league and qualified for the top European competition for the first time in seven years. Boaz joined me to celebrate the amazing finish to an incredible season. We caught up on Milan news, talked about the last few matches, and then jumped into potential transfers. We also discussed Pioli and Maldini and their roles in achieving Champions League qualification.  On this Episode: • Milan qualified for the Champions League • News • Recent matches • Potential transfers • Pioli • Maldini Thanks so much to Boaz of Scudetto podcast for fantastic discussion about all things Milan and Champions League. Listen and subscribe to his podcast, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram: Scudetto podcast is on Apple, Spotify, and more Follow @ScudettoPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Follow Boaz on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram @boazs

Return of the Champions

So much has happened since the last podcast, so to catch up, George from Milan Club Boston joined me. We talked about Milan news and recent matches, including reviewing the leaked images of next season's kit. We also talked about the Curva Sud's meeting with Donnarumma, and discussed the evil Super League as well as the potential consequences for Milan. With so many people behaving so badly, it just feels a little like we are losing football. On this Episode: • News • Curva Sud disgrace • Recent matches • Super League Thanks again to George of Milan Club Boston for some great conversation especially in a time of such uncertainty. Be sure to follow him on Instagram and follow the club on Instagram and Twitter. George on Instagram: kaltsas.g Milan Club Boston: Twitter: @MilanClubBoston Instagram: milanclubboston

Losing Football

For this episode, Jesús and I talked about all of the current problems that Ibrahimovic is facing, and we also talked about the punishment Red Star Belgrade received for abusing him. We also talked recent Milan news, injuries, and the match against Parma. Then we turned our focus to next season, looking at where Milan needs to make changes in the squad. On this Episode: • News • Injury update • Parma-Milan • Next season Thanks again to Jesús for his time and thoughts on Milan. Apologies, too, for the technical issues that make him sound like he's in COVID-19 isolation. Please give him a follow on Twitter, let's help him get to 1,000 followers this year. #FollowJesús Twitter: @Diavolo816

Ibrahimovic Problems

Milan did not show up on Saturday against Sampdoria, but the club are starting to show up off the pitch. Søren joined me once again to discuss lots of news from over the international break, the players recovering from injuries, contract negotiations and upcoming changes, as well as the lunchtime game that was mainly a disappointment. To qualify for the Champions League, Milan will need to show up for every match going forward.   On this Episode: • News • Injury update • Milan-Sampdoria • Contract renewals   Thanks again to Søren for his time and sharing his insights and opinions about Milan. Hopefully Pioli and the team will listen to his wisdom so we can finalize Champions League qualification.

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