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June 6, 2019

talkSPORT Interview on Extra Time w/Will Gavin

Our host Danny Pinto was a guest on “Extra Time” w/Will Gavin on talkSPORT in England to discuss the Seleção’s victory against Switzerland in the Nations League semifinal, Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick, and VAR. https://talks...

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May 31, 2019

#19: SWI/NED/ENG Preview - Nations League Final 4

On Episode 19, host Danny Pinto previews the Seleção's Nations League semifinal opponent (Switzerland) with guest Craig King (@FootballSwissEN). Danny also previews the other semifinal and potential Finals opponents with Mich...

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May 24, 2019

#18: Portugal Preview - Nations League Final 4 w/Cristiano Oliveira o…

On Episode 18, host Danny Pinto reviews the 23-man Seleção squad for the upcoming Nations League Final Four with Cristiano Oliveira (@10CO10) from the Benfica Podcast (@BenficaPodcast). They also talk about Fernando Santos' f...

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April 16, 2019

Special Edition: The Portuguese Kids & Eratoxica

This is a special edition of The Seleção Podcast as host Danny Pinto is joined by comedy troupe, The Portuguese Kids (8:40), and Portuguese-American rock band, Eratoxica (27:15) during the inaugural San Joaquin Valley Portugu...

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March 27, 2019

#17: Review of Ukraine/Serbia Draws w/Michael Teixeira

On Episode 17, host Danny Pinto reviews the two disappointing draws the Seleção suffered in Portugal versus Ukraine and Serbia to open up EURO 2020 qualifying with Michael Teixeira. Danny and Michael discuss the issues the Se...

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March 16, 2019

#16: Eric Krakauer of BeIN Sports

We are back!!! On Episode 16, host Danny Pinto welcomes Eric Krakauer of BeIN Sports back to the show. Danny and Eric discuss the Seleção's 25-man roster for the opening 2 matches of EURO 2020 qualifying, as well as Cristiano...

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Dec. 5, 2018

#15: Nations League & EURO 2020 Draws & Ballon D'Or w/Nathan Motz

On Episode 15, host Danny Pinto and PortuGOAL.net contributor Nathan Motz discuss the Nations League semi-final draw, the EURO 2020 qualifying draw, the Ballon D'Or results, and Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from the National T...

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Nov. 22, 2018

#14: Special Announcement w/Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net

On Episode 14, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net. Danny and Tom discuss Portugal's qualification to the Final Four of the UEFA Nations League and what the accomplishment means without Cristiano Ronald...

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Nov. 15, 2018

#13: Preview of ITA/POL w/Jimmy Enes

We are back!!! On Episode 13, host Danny Pinto previews the upcoming UEFA Nations League group matches against Italy and Poland with the podcast's first two-time guest, Jimmy Enes. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @...

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Sept. 17, 2018

#12: Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net

On Episode 12, host Danny Pinto spoke with American freelance writer Nathan Motz, who has been a contributor for Tom Kundert's PortuGOAL.net and a co-author with Tom (and others) on two English-language books about Portuguese...

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Sept. 5, 2018

#11: Eric Vieira of Guys in Shorts LA & Corner of the Galaxy Podcasts

We are back!!! On Episode 11, host Danny Pinto speaks with Eric Vieira of Guys in Shorts LA and Corner of the Galaxy Podcasts. They discuss the upcoming matches versus Croatia and Italy, breakdown the 23-man roster for these ...

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July 12, 2018

#10: Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net

Host Danny Pinto is joined by the godfather of English-language coverage of the Seleção, Tom Kundert from PortuGOAL.net. Danny and Tom discuss the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus and the Seleção's performance i...

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July 5, 2018

#9: POR-URU & Seleção World Cup Review

Host Danny Pinto reviews Portugal's 2-1 loss vs. Uruguay to knock Portugal out of the World Cup. He also gives his thoughts on Fernando Santos, the players, and their overall performances. Finally, Danny gives an update on th...

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June 27, 2018

#8: LIVE from Portugal Viewing Party at Avaya Stadium

We bring you Episode 8 from the Portugal-Iran Viewing Party at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA. Host Danny Pinto gives his thoughts on the 1-1 draw, the VAR rulings, and his prediction for the match with Uruguay. Danny is …

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June 21, 2018

#7: Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports

Episode 7 brings guest Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports. Eric and host Danny Pinto breakdown Portugal's 1-0 win vs. Morocco and preview the huge match vs. Iran. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Inst...

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June 17, 2018

#6: Review of Spain Match w/Brian Toste

On Episode 6, host Danny Pinto reviews the Portugal-Spain 3-3 draw to open World Cup play. Danny is also joined by his cousin Brian Toste from Canada. They go over the Spain match and Brian gives his thoughts on what …

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June 12, 2018

#5: World Cup Preview Round Table w/James Faria, Steve Ferreira, & Ne…

The World Cup is upon us and the Seleção Podcast gets you ready on Episode 5...Host Danny Pinto is joined by childhood friends James Faria, Steve Ferreira, and Nelson Azevedo in a World Cup-round table discussion. They discus...

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June 9, 2018

#4: Review of Algeria, Bruno Fernandes & Gonçalo Guedes, & Guest Marc…

Welcome to Episode 4! Host Danny Pinto shares some good news regarding the show, as well as give his thoughts on the 3-0 victory over Algeria in Portugal's final tune-up before the World Cup. Danny also discusses the merit of...

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June 5, 2018

#3: Rui Miguel Martins of Futebol Factory

It's Episode 3 of The Seleção Podcast. Host Danny Pinto reviews Portugal's nil-nil draw vs. Belgium and is joined by Rui Miguel Martins, editor-in-chief of Futebol Factory in Toronto to get his thoughts on the Seleção heading...

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May 31, 2018

#2: Tunisia Friendly, Listener Feedback, & Guest Jimmy Enes

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Seleção Podcast! This week, host Danny Pinto welcomes guest Jimmy Enes to the show. Danny gives his thoughts on the Tunisia 2-2 draw and shares some of the listeners' feedback on the match, as …

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May 25, 2018

#1: Welcome to The Seleção Podcast

Welcome to the debut episode of The Seleção Podcast! Your host, Danny Pinto, reviews the 23-man Seleção squad for the World Cup 2018 in Russia with guest Michael Teixeira. They also go over the Seleção's perception as a threa...

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