May 30, 2025
Christian Vieri on Chasing Dreams, Azzurri Pride, & Life After Football (Soccer 5/30)
Kickin' ItAbout this episode
Kate Scott sits down with one of Calcio’s most iconic No. 9s - the larger-than-life Christian Vieri. Bobo opens up about leaving his family behind in Australia as a teenager to chase his dream of playing in Italy. He reflects on the quiet strength of his father, the deep influence of his grandfather, and why wearing the Azzurri shirt meant more to him than any club crest (03:13). Christian shares memories of playing alongside legends like Ronaldo, who he calls “kissed by God,” and weighs in on the current state of Italian football (13:43). He gets candid about life in the spotlight, the tabloids, and how his high-profile lifestyle sometimes overshadowed his work on the pitch (25:07). Christian talks about why the United States dream still holds so much appeal and how he found peace in fatherhood and the rewards that come with being a girl dad (32:34). It’s a conversation full of honesty, nostalgia, and surprises as Kate and Christian look back on a career (and a life) lived at full tilt! Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer . Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo , @kate_scott Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network , the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com , as well as Paramount+ . For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League , NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter , your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices