Pitchside Access

There was no Plan B! Buffon made me dream. An inspiring rise to Serie A | Pitchside Access #03: Elia Caprile

This week on Pitchside Access I’m joined by inspiring young Italian goalkeeper Elia Caprile. From the streets of Verona to the highest level of Italian football, Elia Caprile’s rise has been anything but ordinary. In this exclusive sit-down, the young goalkeeper, currently at Cagliari, opens up on his journey through the footballing ranks, his dream to play for his father’s favourite club Napoli at the Maradona stadium, the lessons learned under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United, and the mental & tactical evolution of the modern goalkeeper. We go beyond the pitch, diving into his passions for music, family, identity, and the values that drive him. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews with the stars of world football. Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy! Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriandelmonte/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrocracco/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adriandelmonte Website: https://adrianodelmonte.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OOv2P21IAdm58hOaChx3D?si=a700d6464bf54b5c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pitchside-access/id1797675586 Pitchside Access is produced by Alessandro Cracco.

World First: Italian Serie A to Host Official League Match in Perth in 2026? | BREAKING NEWS

Is Serie A set to make football history in 2026? Adriano Del Monte reveals exclusive details about a groundbreaking plan that could see an official Serie A match played in Perth, Australia — the first ever competitive European league match outside of Europe. From behind-the-scenes negotiations, government involvement, and stadium partnerships to the global strategy behind this move, Adriano takes you deep into the talks shaping the future of world football. What could this mean for Australian fans? For Serie A’s global reach? And who might be the teams involved? The future of football has arrived. And it may only be the beginning. Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy!

Lyon exit doesn't define the season. Excited for what's next | Pitchside Access #02: Joe Montemurro

This week on Pitchside Access, I’m joined by legendary Aussie coach Joe Montemurro. Fresh off a dramatic UEFA Champions League exit with Lyon, Joe opens up on his raw emotions, next steps, and the future of top Australian coaches on the world stage. From humble beginnings in Northcote to managing Europe’s elite, Joe shares the powerful story behind his incredible rise. Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy! Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriandelmonte/ [https://www.instagram.com/adriandelmonte/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrocracco/ [%20https://www.instagram.com/alessandrocracco/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adriandelmonte [https://www.tiktok.com/@adriandelmonte] Website: https://adrianodelmonte.com/ [%20https://adrianodelmonte.com/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OOv2P21IAdm58hOaChx3D?si=a700d6464bf54b5c [https://open.spotify.com/show/4OOv2P21IAdm58hOaChx3D?si=a700d6464bf54b5c] Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pitchside-access/id1797675586 [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pitchside-access/id1797675586]

European football fan culture hits harder than worldwide sports! | MINIS #04

European football hits different - and in this episode, we unpack why. Adriano Del Monte and Scott Walton dive deep into the raw emotion, unmatched energy, and cultural depth of European football fandom. The influence that football fandom has on cities and its regions in Europe is unmatched. Fans have a real voice in the club, are capable of influencing key decisions and rely so heavily on the success of a club for the quality of their life. Very different from what is experienced in other sports worldwide! A must-watch for fans from abroad to bring you closer to the clubs you love! Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy! Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriandelmonte/ [https://www.instagram.com/adriandelmonte/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pitchsideaccess [https://www.tiktok.com/@pitchsideaccess] Website: https://adrianodelmonte.com/ [https://adrianodelmonte.com/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OOv2P21IAdm58hOaChx3D?si=a700d6464bf54b5c [https://open.spotify.com/show/4OOv2P21IAdm58hOaChx3D?si=a700d6464bf54b5c] Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pitchside-access/id1797675586 [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pitchside-access/id1797675586] Pitchside Access is produced by Mack Kelly. #FootballCulture #Fan #Experience #FootballPodcast #Ultras

Crazy football fan experiences: Wild away days, ticket nightmares & World Cup mayhem! | MINIS #03

From dodging traffic in Brazil on scooters to navigating ticket chaos abroad, this episode dives into the raw, real, and often hilarious fan experience around the world. Adriano Del Monte and Scott Walton share wild stories from the stands, compare global football culture to Aussie and American sports, and reveal what it’s truly like to be an away fan — and why the chaos is always worth it. *Youtube* https://www.youtube.com/@adriandelmonte [https://www.youtube.com/@adriandelmonte] *Instagram* https://www.instagram.com/adriandelmonte/ [https://www.instagram.com/adriandelmonte/] *Website* https://adrianodelmonte.com/ [https://adrianodelmonte.com/] *TikTok* https://www.tiktok.com/@pitchsideaccess [https://www.tiktok.com/@pitchsideaccess] Pitchside Access is produced by Mack Kelly.