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 two-time UEFA Nations League Champions.
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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 two-time UEFA Nations League Champions.
Recent Episodes
119
Sept. 29, 2026
#119: 2 Wins…and Drama
On Episode 119, we are joined by Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira as the Jorge Jesus Era is off to a perfect start (2 wins in 2 matches), João Félix's star is on the rise in a Portugal jersey, and is the reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo not playing versus Norway being overblown by both sides of the argument? YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://www.tiktok.com/@selecaopod selecaopod@gmail.com h
118
Sept. 22, 2026
#118: Welcome to the JJ Era!!!
WE ARE BACK!!! On Episode 118, host Danny Pinto is joined by "Amigo do Pod" Eric Krakauer as they discuss new Seleção manager Jorge Jesus' first call ups for Portugal's first four group matches in the defense of their Nations League title. Danny and Eric also discussed why someone like JJ was needed as the next manager of Portugal, why his tactics could open up an offense that has not been dynamic as the talent on the squad suggests it could be, why João Felíx could have a prominent role in th
117
July 10, 2026
#117: Can Jesus Save Portugal?
On Episode 117, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they discuss the hire and introcudtory press conference of Jorge Jesus as the new Seleção manager. Danny and Tom discuss the drastic differences between Jorge Jesus and Roberto Martínez (both on and off the field), his managing of Cristiano Ronaldo while both were at Al-Nassr last season, how he may introduce "new blood" into the squad and who may possibly have their Seleção career at risk, plus much more... YouTube
116
July 8, 2026
#116: World Cup Dream is OVER, Martínez OUT...JJ IN???, CR7's Last World Cup (and Portugal???) Dance
On Episode 116, host Danny Pinto went LIVE once again and discussed Portugal's 1-0 loss to Spain that ended the Seleção's World Cup aspirations. Danny also talked about his frustrations with now former Portugal manager Roberto Martínez & Jorge Jesus reportedly being the next Portugal manager. Danny also asks the most obvious question: What happens next if Cristiano Ronaldo no longer plays for Portugal? Plus, your calls and comments in the chat... One more Tuga Therapy Session... YouTube.com
115
July 2, 2026
#115: Portugal Beats Croatia 2-1 in Toronto; Face Spain in the R16 of World Cup
On Episode 115, host Danny Pinto went LIVE following #Portugal's exciting 2-1 victory against #Croatia in R32 of the FIFA World Cup in Toronto. Danny took some callers, as well as welcomed back some familiar faces: Nathan Motz and the "Eric Duo" of Krakauer and "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira. We were also joined by Sergio Rodrigues of Toronto, who was able to set the scene of how Toronto showed up and showed out for the Portuguese diaspora around the world. https://YouTube.com/theseleca
114
June 30, 2026
#114: Brendan Dunlop of Canadian Soccer Daily
On Episode 114, host Danny Pinto is joined by Brendan Dunlop of Canadian Soccer Daily. Danny and Brendan discuss: Portugal's upcoming R32 match against Croatia at the FIFA World Cup in Toronto How "Dunlop" = Portuguese :) Why Brendan still believes that the Seleção can win the World Cup How big it is having Portugal playing a World Cup match in Toronto where there is such a huge Portuguese population His work as a World Cup match host, and more... https://YouTube.com/these