Episodes

On Episode 56, host Danny Pinto is joined by Alex Gonçalves (@aljeeves) of TugaScout.com (@TugaScoutPT) to analyze the call ups for Portugal's World Cup playoff, including their thoughts on those unavailable due to injury and those who did not make the squad (including breaking squad news during the episode). Danny and Alex also give their thoughts on Fernando Santos (his future and legacy) and what the ramifications of Portugal possibly missing the World Cup could be, including what it may mean...

On Episode 55, host Danny Pinto is joined by European Football journalist Alex Barker (@EUROExpert_) to preview the World Cup playoff semifinal between Portugal and Turkey. Alex provides a look at the players and matchups the Turkish Nation Team brings to the win-or-home playoff match against the Seleção. www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/c/theselecaopodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms Follo...

On this special edition of the podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by Brian Nunes Magina (AKA - Magïn), a 2022 International Portuguese Music Award nominee in the Rap/Hip-Hop category for his song "Cala Boca". Danny and Magïn discuss how Brian discovered his love for music, how his culture and upbringing molded his artistry, his all-time list of artists to collaborate with, and his love of sports. You can vote for Magïn and "Cala Boca" until March 20, 2022 at 10p EDT / 7p PDT at the follow...

Happy New Year, Tugas!!! On Episode 54, host Danny Pinto takes a look back at a frustrating 2021 for the Seleção and looks ahead to the WCQ playoff and beyond in 2022 with Tom Kundert of Portugoal.net. Among the topics discussed: How is Fernando Santos still Portugal manager? The ramifications to the National Team if Portugal fails to qualify for the World Cup Could CR7 retire from the Seleção if Portugal fails to make the World Cup And much more... www.selecaopod.com Tw...

On Episode 53, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert, founder of PortuGOAL.net. They discuss Portugal's awful 2-1 loss against Serbia which sends Portugal to the World Cup Qualifying playoff. Danny and Tom also share their opinions on why they feel Fernando Santos should be replaced as manager and if the FPF will actually do it prior to the playoff in March 2022. www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/c/TheSelecaoPodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/Sel...

On Episode 52, host Danny Pinto is joined by Feargal Brennan and Milos Dusanovic, as they preview the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Ireland and Serbia, respectively. Danny also breaks down the call ups and replacements, Portugal's yellow card situation, and other news from the FPF. www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/c/TheSelecaoPodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Feargal Brennan: twitter.com/FeargalBren ...

On Episode 51, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, as they discuss the Seleção’s 5-0 victory versus Luxembourg and being in control of their destiny towards direct qualification for World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The also spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo continuing to set records, Palhinha taking over the midfield, Bruno Fernandes as a #10, and much more. Here is the link to Matthew’s piece on Fernando Santos, as discussed in the interview: https://portugoal.net/selecao...

On Episode 50, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert, founder of PortuGOAL.net, as they discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational return to Manchester United. Danny and Tom also discuss Fernando Santos' precarious position as Seleção manager, the roster called up for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, and so much more. www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/c/TheSelecaoPodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Tom Kundert:...

On Episode 49, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports for the final time during EURO 2020, as they go over Portugal's 1-0 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 to end the Seleção's reign as European Champions. Danny and Eric also discuss why they feel Fernando Santos' tenure as Portugal's manager should come to an end, who they may want to see as Portugal manager if/when the job becomes available, the future of this roster with World Cup qualifying beginning again in Septembe...

On Episode 48, host Danny Pinto and Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports review Portugal's 2-2 draw against France to clinch a spot in the Round of 16 at EURO 2020. The guys also discuss, amongst other things: • Fernando Santos' changes to Starting XI • Impact of Renato Sanches • CR109 • and much more... The guys also answer some Twitter questions, and finish up by previewing Sunday's match against Belgium in Sevilla. www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/c/TheSelecaoPodcast Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Eric Krakauer: twitter.com/EricKrakauer MANSCAPED.com: Use the promo code SELECAO and get 20% off and free worldwide shipping on your order from MANSCAPED Joseph Rae's BBQ Company is ready to take your BBQ orders during EURO 2020. Follow & order from them on Instagram (instagram.com/joseph_rae_bbq_co) and tell the The Seleção Podcast sent you! Music: Uzohms (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx6…

On Episode 47, host Danny Pinto and Eric Kraukauer of beIN Sports dissect Saturday's disappointing 4-2 loss against Germany, Fernando Santos' failure to make in-game adjustments, his future with Seleção, and look ahead to a decisive match up with France on Wednesday. Plus, they get to your Twitter questions, as well. www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod Youtube.com/channel/UCysdKoaDWmXJyBnOojYWeEg Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Eric Krakauer: twitter.com/EricKrakauer MANSCAPED.com: Use the promo code SELECAO and get 20% off and free worldwide shipping on your order from MANSCAPED Joseph Rae's BBQ Company is ready to take your BBQ orders during EURO 2020. Follow & order from them on Instagram (instagram.com/joseph_rae_bbq_co) and tell the The Seleção Podcast sent you! Music: Uzohms (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg)

On Episode 46, host Danny Pinto and Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports discuss Portugal's 3-0 victory over Hungary to begin their title defense at EURO 2020. Danny and Eric discuss Portugal and Fernando Santos' tactics during the match, which players stood out (both good and bad), and preview the Seleção's 2nd Group F match against Germany. www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod Youtube.com/channel/UCysdKoaDWmXJyBnOojYWeEg Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Eric Krakauer: twitter.com/EricKrakauer MANSCAPED.com: Use the promo code SELECAO and get 20% off and free worldwide shipping on your order from MANSCAPED Joseph Rae's BBQ Company is ready to take your BBQ orders during EURO 2020. Follow & order from them on Instagram (instagram.com/joseph_rae_bbq_co) and tell the The Seleção Podcast sent you!

On Episode 45, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports as they preview EURO 2020 for the Seleção, including the opening match against Hungary on June 15th. Danny and Eric also discussed the 26-man roster compared to 2016, how much more does Cristiano Ronaldo have left to give the Seleção, who they think could star for Portugal at EURO 2020, and they give their Starting XI predictions for the match versus Hungary. www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod Youtube.com/channel/UCysdKoaDWmXJyBnOojYWeEg Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Eric Krakauer: twitter.com/EricKrakauer MANSCAPED.com: Use the promo code SELECAO and get 20% off and free worldwide shipping on your order from MANSCAPED Joseph Rae's BBQ Company is ready to take your BBQ orders during EURO 2020. Follow & order from them on Instagram (instagram.com/joseph_rae_bbq_co) and tell the The Seleção Podcast sent you!

On Episode 44, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, as he covered the U21 EUROs. Danny and Matthew discussed the "Esperanças" run to the finals of the tournament, the success this generation of players have had in the youth ranks, and who out of this group may find themselves as contributors to Portugal's senior team in the near future.

On Episode 43, host Danny Pinto is joined by Zach Lowy, co-creator of "Breaking the Lines", as they discuss the Seleção's roster and chances at EURO 2020. Danny and Zach also discussed Portugal's U21 EURO chances, as the young craques take on Spain in the semifinals on Thursday (June 3rd). Finally, Zach discusses many of the projects that he and BTL have either just completed or are about to debut, including: * a piece on "The Renaissance of Renato Sanches" * his "Corta Linhas" podcast, which covers Portuguese football * BTL's upcoming EUROs magazine; previewing each countries' road to and chances at the tournament www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Zach Lowy: twitter.com/ZachLowy Breaking the Lines: twitter.com/BTLvid; breakingthelines.com "The Renaissance of Renato Sanches": https://breakingthelines.com/player-stories/the-renaissance-of-renato-sanches-at-lille/ MANSCAPED.com: Use …

Host of The Seleção Podcast, Danny Pinto, had the pleasure of joining Paul Ross on "Extra Time" on talkSPORT in the UK on Wednesday, May 26th. Paul and Danny discussed: • Bruno Lage's possible appointment at Wolves • Rúben Dias winning the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year award • Portugal's chances at EURO 2020 https://talksport.com/radio/listen-again/1621987200/1621990800/ https://talksport.com/radio/listen-again/1621987200/1621992600/

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 discuss the following teams/tournaments: * World Cup 1966 * EURO 1984 * EURO 2000 * EURO 2004 * World Cup 2006 * EURO 2012 We also tell you how you can win a copy of “The Thirteenth Chapter” over at PortugGOAL.net www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com

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" in World Cup Qualifying. Among the topics: Why does Portugal "struggle" in qualifying? Why isn't VAR/goal line technology always used? Fernando Santos: Style vs. Results Nuno Mendes' emergence vs. Pepe's absence Is CR7 pressing? Should he be playing 90 m...

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 very busy 2021 fixture list for the Seleção. www.selecaopod.com @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com

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 and busy 2020 and look ahead to an even busier 2021 for our beloved Seleção. Remember to support our advertiser: MANSCAPED Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: SELECAO #manscapedpod www.selecaopod.com @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.co...

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 Benfica Podcast. Remember to support our advertiser: MANSCAPED Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: SELECAO #manscapedpod selecaopod.com @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com

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 advertiser: MANSCAPED Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: SELECAO #manscapedpod selecaopod.com @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram Facebook.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com

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 Portuguese National Team, and the emergence of Diogo Jota. Remember to support our advertiser: MANSCAPED Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: SELECAO #manscapedpod selecaopod.com @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram Facebook.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gma...

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 Portugal and France. Danny also looks back at the Spain friendly, previews the other Nations League group match versus Sweden in Lisboa, and gives his thoughts on the Portugal/Spain joint 2030 World Cup bid. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Inst...