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May 6, 2021

#42: Which Seleção Team is the Greatest Portugal Side not to Win a Ma…

On Episode 42, host Danny Pinto is joined by the authors of "The Thirteenth Chapter": Tom Kundert, Simon, Curtis, and Nathan Motz, as we discuss which Seleção team is the greatest Portugal side not to win a major tournament. We …

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April 1, 2021

#41: A Giveaway, A Robbery, & Top of the Group

On Episode 41, host Danny Pinto is joined by TugaScout founder and PortuGOAL contributor Alex Gonçalves as they look back on an underwhelming, but top-of-the-group performance by the Seleção as they begin their "Road to Qatar...

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March 22, 2021

#40: The "Road to Qatar" Begins

WE ARE BACK!!! On Episode 40, host Danny Pinto is joined by Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net as they look at the World Cup qualifying opponents, the 25-man roster Fernando Santos called up for the opening WCQ's, and look at a …

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Nov. 20, 2020

#39: Defending Nations League Champs...No More

On Episode 39, host Danny Pinto and Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net review the disappointment of the loss to France which ended Portugal's hopes of repeating as Nations League champions. They also looked back at a very strange a...

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Nov. 13, 2020

#38: Youth + Experience = Nations League Repeat?

On Episode 38, host Danny Pinto reviews Fernando Santos’ 25-man roster, recaps the 7-0 Friendly win vs. Andorra, and previews the huge Nations League matches against France and Croatia with guest Cristiano Oliveira of The Ben...

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Oct. 17, 2020

#37: 2020 Portuguese Summer Transfer Recap

On Episode 37, host Danny Pinto is joined by Sean Gillen of PortuGOAL.net as they recap the huge summer transfer moves involving Diogo Jota, Rúben Dias, Danilo Pereira, Wolves, and much more. Remember to support our advertise...

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Oct. 15, 2020

#36: No CR7, No Problem

On Episode 36, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer of BeIN Sports, as they discuss Cristiano Ronaldo and COVID-19, the successful Nations League/International break for the Seleção, the quality of depth of the Portugu...

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Oct. 9, 2020

#35: A Rivalry Renewed in the Nations League

On Episode 35, host Danny Pinto is joined by Jeremy Smith (@JeremySmith98), writer and podcaster for French Football Weekly and Get French Football News, as they preview the first of two Nations League group matches between P...

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Sept. 11, 2020

#34: CR7 = CR100

Cristiano Ronaldo is the G.O.A.T. ... On Episode 34, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they recap CR7's historic 100 goal (and counting) achievement in Sweden, as well as review the very positive ...

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Aug. 31, 2020

#33: The Seleção is BACK!!!

294 days later...the Seleção is back!!! On Episode 33, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL.net Seleção correspondent, Nathan Motz, as they discuss the return of the Portuguese National Team to the field. They also give t...

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Aug. 3, 2020

#32: LigaNOS Season Review w/Alex Gonçalves of TugaScout.com

On Episode 32, host Danny Pinto is joined by Alex Gonçalves of TugaScout.com, as they review the 2019-20 LigaNOS season: * Porto's "dobradinha" 🏆🏆 * The resurrection of (Jorge) Jesus at Benfica * Braga's chances of challengin...

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July 2, 2020

#31: Lage is Out...What's Next For Benfica?

On Episode 31, host Danny Pinto is joined by Alfredo Fumaças of The Benfica Podcast. They discuss the resignation of Benfica manager Bruno Lage, where they feel things began unraveling for Benfica this season, the manner is w...

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July 2, 2020

Special Edition: Taylor Amarante

On this special edition of the pod, host Danny Pinto is joined by Portuguese-American stand-up comedian and entrepreneur, Taylor Amarante. Taylor also serves as the in-game host for the San Jose Earthquakes. Taylor is on to...

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June 8, 2020

#30: Liga NOS is BACK w/Aaron Barton of Proxima Jornada

Liga NOS is back and host Danny Pinto is joined by Aaron Barton of Proxima Jornada to discuss Portuguese soccer's first action in almost 3 months due to the pandemic and analyze Porto and Benfica's missed opportunities on the...

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April 20, 2020

#29: Soccer During the Pandemic w/Tom Kundert & Eric Krakauer

On Episode 29, host Danny Pinto discusses the current soccer world and how it has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net updates us on the latest news in Portugal, while Eric Krakauer of Be...

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Feb. 5, 2020

#28: Portuguese Winter Transfer Recap w/Sean Gillen of PortuGOAL.net

On Episode 28, host Danny Pinto welcomes Sean Gillen of PortuGOAL.net back to the show to discuss the Winter Transfer Window, most notably the transfer of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting to Manchester United. Danny and Sean als...

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Dec. 31, 2019

#27: Portugal's Team of the 2010’s

On Episode 27, host Danny Pinto provides a look back at the 2010's, the Seleção's most successful decade in its history. Danny also reveals the podcast's "Team of the Decade", as voted by listeners, readers, and supporters of...

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Dec. 1, 2019

#26: EURO 2020 Group of Death & 2019 Year in Review w/Tom Kundert

Of course we'd get the Group of Death... On Episode 26, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL.net's Tom Kundert as they review Portugal's EURO 2020 Group F draw with Germany and France, as well as take a look back …

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Nov. 11, 2019

#25: EURO 2020 Qualification in Injury Crisis???

On Episode 25, host Danny Pinto and guest Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net preview the Seleção's final 2 EURO 2020 qualifiers between Lithuania and Luxembourg, as well as discuss the rash of injuries (will CR7 be available???) th...

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Oct. 17, 2019

#24: Disappointment in Ukraine w/Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira

On Episode 24, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira to discuss the Seleção's disappointing loss in Kiev against Ukraine, how much blame does Fernando Santos deserve, and which players failed to pe...

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Oct. 9, 2019

#23: Preview of LUX/UKR EURO 2020 Qualifiers w/Aaron Barton of Proxim…

On Episode 23, host Danny Pinto is joined by Aaron Barton of Promixa Jornada (@ProximaJornada1) to discuss the 25-man squad for the upcoming EURO 2020 qualifiers versus Luxembourg and Ukraine, including the debut call-up and ...

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Sept. 12, 2019

#22: Victories in Serbia & Lithuania w/Marino Peixoto

On Episode 22, host Danny Pinto is joined by Seleção enthusiast and journalist Marino Peixoto (@MarinoPeixoto), as they review the victories in Serbia and Lithuania to get Portugal's EURO 2020 Qualifying campaign back on trac...

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Sept. 9, 2019

#21: EURO 2020 Qualifiers v. SRB/LTU & Portuguese Summer Transfer Win…

We are back with Episode 21 as host Danny Pinto previews the Seleção's upcoming EURO 2020 qualifiers against Serbia and Lithuania and gives his thoughts on the 25-man roster. Danny is also joined by Sean Gillen (@SeanGillen9)...

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June 11, 2019

#20: Campeões, Nós Somos Nations League Campeões

Campeões, Campeões, Nós Somos Nations League Campeões... On Episode 20, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net as they recap the Seleção’s 1-0 victory over the Netherlands to capture the inaugural UEFA Nat...

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