The Seleção Podcast

The Seleção Podcast

Hosted by Danny Pinto, “The Seleção Podcast” is an English-language soccer/football podcast covering the Portuguese National Team, the 2016 European and inaugural UEFA Nations League Champions.

Recent Episodes

March 7, 2024

Special Edition: “Portuguese Problems” w/Brian Martins & Derrick DeMelo of The Portuguese Kids

On a Special Edition of The Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by The Portuguese Kids -- Brian Martins and Derrick DeMelo. Danny talks with Brian and Derrick about "Portuguese Problems", their new six-episode sketch…
Feb. 22, 2024

Special Edition: “Portuguese Problems” w/Taylor Amarante

On a Special Edition of The Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by amigo do pod - Taylor Amarante. Danny and Taylor discuss "Portuguese Problems", a six-episode sketch comedy series that will highlight the funnier as…
Dec. 2, 2023

LIVE - EURO 2024 Draw Reaction

On this LIVE Episode of The Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by the Portuguese Hammer, the Tuga from Texas: Eric Vieira, as they broadcast during the EURO 2024 draw, which saw Portugal land in Group F with Turkey,…
Nov. 22, 2023

#83: EURO 2024 Qualifying was Portuguese Perfection

On Episode 83, host Danny Pinto is joined by Seleção contributor for PortuGOAL.net, Nathan Motz. Danny and Nathan look back at the victories against Liechtenstein and Iceland, Portugal's perfect (10-0-0) and historic EURO 20…

Recent Blog Posts

Rúben Dias Among Six Seleção Players Named to ESPNFC's #FC100

On Tuesday, ESPNFC released their annual #FC100 list, ranking "The Beautiful Game's" best men's players and coaches. Among the players chosen, six Portuguese players were named to the annual list. Center back Rúben Dias, likely a future Sele…

Analysis of Roster Announcement for March WC Qualifiers

On Tuesday, Portugal manager Fernando Santos announced his initial squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers, revealing the 25-man roster who will be tasked to get the Seleção off to a flying start with opening matches against Azerbaija…

FPF Announces "Home" WC Qualifier...in Italy???

The Seleção's "Road to Qatar 2022" will begin with a "home" match against Azerbaijan, but the fixture will not be played in Portugal. Due to current European travel restrictions because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Portuguese…