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On Episode 77, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL.net’s Tom Kundert, as they review Roberto Martinez’s first call ups as Seleção manager. Danny and Tom also discuss the reaction to Martinez’s initial hiring to what it is now, the reasoning for his first squad selections, which players may thrive in this new era, and how Martinez will ultimately be judged as Portugal manager (hint: it won't be during EURO qualifying unless results don't go Portugal's way). Danny and Tom also spend some time talking about Sporting’s heroics at the Emirates this week, as well as give the Women’s National Team some long-overdue and well-deserved kudos for qualifying for their first World Cup (first episode since they qualified for this summer's tournament). https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Tom Kundert: https://Twitter.com/PortuGOAL1 Bookmark: https://www.portugoal.net

On Episode 76, host Danny Pinto is joined by Ritwik Sarkar of “Breaking The Lines” to discuss the hiring of Roberto Martinez as the Seleção’s next manager. Danny and Ritwik discuss Roberto Martinez’s 6.5 years as Belgium’s manager, how his tenure compared with Fernando Santos towards the end respectively, and give their thoughts on the overall lukewarm response to this hire. Danny and Ritwik also discuss João Félix’s loan move from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Ritwik Sarkar on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/ritwikjsarkar

On Episode 75, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert and Nathan Motz from PortuGOAL.net.  The trio discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia and their disappointment in the move, the end of the Fernando Santos era and who might be the next Portugal manager, and they honor Pele who passed away earlier this week. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Tom Kundert on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/portuGOAL1 Follow Matthew Marshall on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/nathanmotz www.portugoal.net

On Episode 74, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, reporting from the World Cup in Qatar. Danny and Matthew review Portugal's disappointing 1-0 quarterfinal loss to Morocco, what the exit could mean for Fernando Santos, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Pepe, as well as what Portugal may look like in the future.   Danny and Matthew also remember American soccer journalist Grant Wahl, who unexpectedly passed away Saturday (Dec.10) while covering the World Cup in Qatar. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Matthew Marshall on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/noobzcorp

On Episode 73, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer, as they review Portugal's dominating 6-1 victory over Switzerland in the R16.  Danny and Eric also discuss the prolific attacking style Portugal displayed in their victory, the dynamic play of Gonçalo Ramos and João Félix, more kudos for Fernando Santos (!!!), and the current state of Cristiano Ronaldo with the Seleção.  Finally, Danny and Eric preview the quarterfinal match against Morocco and predict which 4 teams will make the semifinals. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod   selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Eric Krakauer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricKrakauer

On Episode 72, host Danny Pinto is joined by Alex Gonçalves of TugaScout.com, they review Portugal's qualification into the Round of 16 by winning Group H, the manner in which they did it, some praise for Fernando Santos (!!!), and some choice words towards Cristiano Ronaldo.  Danny and Alex also preview the R16 match against Switzerland and discuss how far the Seleção can go in the knockouts now that the brackets have been set.   https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod     selecaopod@gmail.com        Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg  Follow Alex Gonçalves on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/Aljeeves Follow Tuga Scout on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/TugaScoutPT Bookmark www.tugascout.com

On Episode 71, host Danny Pinto is honored to welcome international football commentator Derek Rae to the podcast.  Derek is working with FOX Sports on their coverage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the United States audience, and will be on the call for the Portugal-South Korea match on Friday, December 2nd (Derek was also on the call for Portugal's opening match vs. Ghana).   Among the topics Danny and Derek cover over their conversation: * Derek's thoughts on how Portugal may fare in the knockout rounds * Derek's commitment and prowess in pronouncing Portuguese names during a broadcast * How Qatar's World Cup compares to previous World Cups Derek has attended/worked * Derek's preparation for these matches and his hectic schedule (9 group matches in 11 days) * Derek's involvement in the FIFA Video Game franchise * How Derek got his start in the worlds of football and broadcasting    Follow Derek Rae on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaeComm  Help Danny Pinto and The Seleção Podcast raise money to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide and mental health. Original goal was to reach $100.00, but we hit that mark, so let's see how much we can reach prior to 11/30 (Danny is personally matching the first $100.00).  Click the link to donate: https://us.movember.com/mospace/14894867  https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod    selecaopod@gmail.com         Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg 

On Episode 70, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer, play-by-play voice of Charlotte FC, as they look back on Portugal’s 3-2 victory over Ghana in the Seleção’s first group match at the 2022 World Cup, while also previewing the second Group H match against Uruguay. Danny is also joined by David Kraakman, who covers the Uruguayan National Team for "Warriors of Uruguay", as David provides the Uruguayan perspective on the match against Portugal. Help Danny Pinto and The Seleção Podcast raise money to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide and mental health. Goal is to raise at least $100, with Danny matching total donations up to $100.     Click the link to donate: https://us.movember.com/mospace/14894867  https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod   selecaopod@gmail.com      Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Eric Krakauer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricKrakauer Follow David Kraakman and the "Warriors of Uruguay" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UruguayanHeroes

On Episode 69, host Danny Pinto is joined by Zach Lowy of "Breaking the Lines", as they discussed: Cristiano Ronaldo's interview with Piers Morgan Portugal's roster for the World Cup The Seleção's chances in Qatar Help Danny Pinto and The Seleção Podcast raise money to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide and mental health. Goal is to raise at least $100, with Danny matching total donations up to $100.   Click the link to donate: https://us.movember.com/mospace/14894867 https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod   selecaopod@gmail.com    Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Zach Lowy - https://Twitter.com/ZachLowy Follow Breaking the Lines - https://Twitter.com/BTLvid 

On Episode 68, host Danny Pinto gives his thoughts on the Portugal squad Fernando Santos has called up and tasked with winning the Seleção’s first World Cup. Help Danny Pinto and The Seleção Podcast raise money to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide and mental health. Goal is to raise at least $100, with Danny matching total donations up to $100.   Click the link to donate: https://us.movember.com/mospace/14894867 https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod   selecaopod@gmail.com    Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg

On Episode 67, Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, who was in attendance covering Portugal's 1-0 group-deciding Nations League loss to Spain in Braga.  Danny and Matthew discussed, among other things: * How and why Fernando Santos has lasted so long as Portugal's manager * If Portugal's approach to the Nations League has had a negative effect on the development of younger players to the Senior squad * Is Cristiano Ronaldo's influence on the Seleção hurting more than helping right now? https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com  Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Matthew Marshall on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/noobzcorp Matthew's recap of Portugal's 1-0 loss to Spain for PortuGOAL.net: https://portugoal.net/selecao/2817-portugal-s-nations-league-campaign-comes-to-a-close-after-a-1-0-defeat-to-spain

On Episode 66, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL founder, Tom Kundert. Danny and Tom discuss Rafa Silva’s surprise retirement from the Seleção, Portugal’s roster for the final two matches of Nations League group play, and whether the roster will mostly be the same one we’ll see at the World Cup in Qatar two months from now. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod   selecaopod@gmail.com    Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Tom Kundert: https://Twitter.com/PortGOAL1 https://www.portuGOAL.net https://portugoal.net/selecao/2805-the-uefa-nations-league-and-beyond

On this Special Edition of "The Seleção Podcast", host Danny Pinto is joined by David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas, the directors of the Luis Figo Netflix documentary: "El Caso Figo/The Figo Affair".   www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms Follow David Tryhorn: https://twitter.com/davetryhorn Follow Ben Nicholas: https://twitter.com/B__E___N__ Follow Pitch International: https://twitter.com/Pitch_Intl www.pitchinternational.com

On Episode 65, host Danny Pinto is joined by Sean Gillen of PortuGOAL.net as they discuss all the comings and goings of the 2022 Summer Transfer Window involving Seleção players. Danny and Sean discussed: Cristiano Ronaldo staying at Manchester United, what the perception of CR7 has been during this window, and what could staying at Man U mean for the Seleção at the World Cup The numerous Seleção players on the move this summer, which moves Sean liked/disliked, and who (outside of CR7) was Sean surprised that did not move in this window www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms Twitter.com/seangillen9

Live Reaction Pod - Host Danny Pinto hosts a live reaction podcast on YouTube and Twitter following the Seleção's 1-0 loss to Switzerland on MatchDay 4 of Group A2 play of the Nations League.  Bruno Fernandes was discussed lol... www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms

On Episode 63, host Danny Pinto is joined by Craig King (@FootballSwissEN) as they preview the upcoming Portugal-Switzerland match from the Swiss perspective, including who Seleção supporters should be focused on from the Swiss side and how Switzerland may approach the match against Portugal after Switzerland's 2-1 loss to the Czech Republic to open Nations League group play. www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms

On Episode 62, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira (@HammerEV) as they look back at Portugal's 1-1 draw away to Spain in the opening group match of the Nations League. Danny and Eric also discuss Portugal's tactical and lineup choices for the match, Bruno Fernandes' consistent struggle in a Seleção shirt, and Portugal's trouble with finding consistency as a team.  And there is AWAY World Cup jersey talk, as well :) www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms  Get yourself a "Portuguese Hammer" sticker (and more) at the following link: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/portuguese-hammer-stickers

On Episode 61, host Danny Pinto previews the opening match of the Nations League versus Spain with Alan Feelehy (@azulfeelehy) of Football España (@footballespana_) and Nathan Motz (@nathanmotz) of PortuGOAL.net Danny and Alan discuss Spain's approach to the Nations League, as well as Spain being one of the favorites at World Cup 2022 Danny and Nathan discuss the Seleção call ups for the upcoming Nations League matches in June, where Fernando Santos could have made different call ups, and debate whether younger and upcoming players should have been called up for the June matches www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms

On Episode 60, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they: • Take a look back at the Seleção's road to Qatar via the playoff • Analyze Portugal's World Cup Draw • Discuss what the Seleção needs to do and figure out with their roster between now and the start of the World Cup in November  www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com  Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms

World Cup Bound!!!  On Episode 59, host Danny Pinto is joined by Marc Lewis (@MarcLewisEU), a football commentator for ESPN, as they reviewed Portugal's 2-0 victory over North Macedonia that clinched the Seleção's place in Qatar.  Danny and Marc also discussed: • Could this be remembered as the "Bruno Fernandes Game" and how it be a turning point in his Portugal career • How Portugal have proven that they are more than simply Cristiano Ronaldo • The influence of Pepe Marc also gives his thoughts on if Fernando Santos should continue on as Portugal manager (his answer may surprise many!!!), and tells us how he made his journey from Madeira to South Africa before calling Eindhoven home. www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/c/theselecaopodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms Follow Marc Lewis on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MarcLewisEU