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March 20, 2024

#84: We Are On The Road To EURO 2024

On Episode 84, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net. Danny and Tom discuss Roberto Martínez's roster call ups for the upcoming friendlies against Sweden (3/21) and Slovenia (3/26). The guys also talk abo...

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March 7, 2024

Special Edition: “Portuguese Problems” w/Brian Martins & Derrick DeMe…

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 ...

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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 asp...

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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, …

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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 202...

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Oct. 18, 2023

#82: Destination Deutschland

On Episode 82, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they discuss the Seleção's dominant qualification for EURO 2024,. Danny and Tom also discuss the tactical flexibility manager Roberto Martínez has ...

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Sept. 13, 2023

#81: Portugal’s Perfection Continues w/guests Albert & Barney of the …

On Episode 81, host Danny Pinto is joined by Albert and Barney, hosts of the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. The guys look back at Portugal’s two victories over Slovakia and Luxembourg and give their thoughts on the job Seleção ma...

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Sept. 7, 2023

#80: Can Portugal Stay Perfect?

On Episode 80, host Danny Pinto previews the upcoming EURO 2024 qualifying matches against Slovakia (Sept.8) and Luxembourg (Sept.11), reviews the 24-man roster selected by Roberto Martinez, Cristiano Ronaldo's press conferen...

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June 24, 2023

#79: Portugal Stays Perfect

On Episode 79, Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, as they review the Seleção's perfect start to EURO 2024 qualifying (4 matches, 4 wins; 14 goals scored, 0 conceded), discuss the current and just comp...

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March 27, 2023

#78: Perfect Start for the New Boss

On Episode 78, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, as Matthew was in attendance for both of Roberto Martínez's first two matches as Portugal manager: 2 decisive wins against Liechtenstein and Luxe...

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March 19, 2023

#77: The Roberto Martinez Era Has Begun

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...

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Jan. 13, 2023

#76: There’s A New “Mister” In Town

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 ma...

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Dec. 31, 2022

#75: CR7 Ca$hes In (or Out), Obrigado “Mister”, & Adeus Pele

On Episode 75, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert and Nathan Motz from PortuGOAL.net. The trio discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's to Saudi Arabia and their disappointment in the move, the end of the Fernando Santos era and w...

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Dec. 12, 2022

#74: End of an Era?

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 me...

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Dec. 9, 2022

#73: World Cup - Portugal Routs the Swiss in R16; Awaits Morocco in Q…

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 v...

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Dec. 3, 2022

#72: World Cup - Portugal Wins Group H & Preview of R16 Match v. Swit…

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 (!!!...

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Nov. 30, 2022

#71: Derek Rae of FOX Sports, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, & Voice of FIF…

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,...

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Nov. 25, 2022

#70: World Cup - Ghana Review/Uruguay Preview

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 previ...

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Nov. 19, 2022

#69: Portugal World Cup Preview with Zach Lowy of "Breaking the Lines"

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 ...

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Nov. 11, 2022

#68: World Cup Roster Review

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 aware...

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Sept. 28, 2022

#67: When is Enough Enough?

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: ...

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Sept. 21, 2022

#66: Dress Rehearsal for Qatar?

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, a...

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Sept. 12, 2022

Special Edition: Directors of the "El Caso Figo" Netflix Documentary …

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....

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Sept. 5, 2022

#65: Review of the 2022 Summer Transfer Window

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 st...

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