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Coast 2 Coast - 2 for us, 2 for VAR

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Fabio and Gio argue a VAR call was 'pussy shit' after a player fell too easily, questioning football's softness.

This episode of the Milan Weekly Podcast analyzes AC Milan's second match of the 2025-26 Serie A season, focusing on a win impacted by VAR decisions. Hosts Fabio and Gio, passionate Milan fans broadcasting from New York and California, provide their post-game reactions and player ratings. The hosts title the episode "two for us, two for VAR" after two Milan goals were disallowed by the video assistant referee. They discuss the early disallowed goal by "Big D" Davide Calabria for a perceived foul and a later offside call that nullified a goal from Samuel Chukwueze. Milan secured a 2-0 victory with second-half goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic. Fabio and Gio debate manager Massimiliano Allegri's tactical system, which they label "Allegri Ball," criticizing its defensive, counter-attacking style as boring but effective. They express frustration with player selections, questioning why Matteo Ricci doesn't start over Loftus-Cheek or Youssouf Fofana. A memorable moment was hearing referee communications explaining disallowed goals, which Gio found transparent and cool. The hosts gave goalkeeper Mike Maignan an "A" grade for an assist and a clean sheet, while rating winger Moussa Diaby an "F" for a timid and unproductive performance. They praised 40-year-old Luka Modrić for his composure and leadership across a full 90 minutes. The conversation shifts to transfer news, with the hosts skeptical of the rumored signing of injury-prone forward Christopher Nkunku, whom they jokingly dub "no knees." Fabio questions the club's strategy after director Geoffrey Moncada reportedly said Allegri was unsure how to use Nkunku. They discuss the recent sales of players like Pierre Kalulu and Noah Okafor for significant profits. Gio describes this season as Allegri's "last dance" at a top club, hoping his pragmatic style secures a top-four finish and trophies like the Coppa Italia. The tone is highly conversational, informal, and filled with banter, inside jokes, and exaggerated reactions typical of fan-driven sports commentary. This episode is ideal for dedicated AC Milan supporters who enjoy detailed, opinionated post-match breakdowns and transfer gossip. Listeners who prefer formal, analytical soccer commentary or are not fans of Milan might find the casual style and insider focus less engaging.

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A lively Milan postmatch conversation built around VAR drama, transfer talk, and a late Pulisic impact.

Fabio and Gio spend the episode on Milan's second game of the new season, and the night has plenty to talk about. Two goals get wiped out by VAR, Jashari's situation hangs over the discussion, Mercato news keeps the chat moving, and the return of Allegri Ball gives them another…

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