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Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Jornada 14: Sporting bounce back while Porto keep on winning!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss Porto's 3-1 win over Estrela Amadora which keeps them top of the table, whilst Sporting bounce back from disappointing results with a 6-0 win, and Benfica put on their best league performance under Mourinho. Plus there's some incredible drama in the rest of the Primeira Liga fixtures including an incredible game between Nacional and Tondela.You can get in contact with the show on Twit...
2025-12-171h 37
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Jornada 13: A nervy Lisbon derby draw sees Porto go topThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolBenfica and Sporting draw 1-1 in the Lisbon derby, a result which allows Porto to extend their lead at the top of the table. Elsewhere Braga come into good form in the league, and there's some calamitous defending and shocking red cards in the rest of the league games ...You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/an...
2025-12-0952 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Jornada 11: A classic week of controversy in Liga Portugal ...Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThe Primeira Liga never fails to offer up a healthy dose of controversy and there are talking points galore this week as controversial corners, penalties, and more make a big impact on the Primeira Liga table. Porto beat Famalicao, Sporting come from behind against Santa Clara, and Benfica drop points against Casa Pia. All that plus much more.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Inst...
2025-11-111h 26
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Jornada 9: Big ups and big downs as the Liga returns!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss the return of Primeira Liga football after an extended break. There's important wins for the big three, a big win for Braga who look to get their league season back on track, as well as good results for Famalicao and Gil Vicente, whilst Vitória, Arouca, Tondela, and Casa Pia all struggle in tough times.You can get in contact with the show on Twitt...
2025-10-301h 31
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Jornada 8: Not exactly a 'classic' Clássico ...Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss the biggest game in Portuguese football, the Porto v Benfica clássico, albeit not the best clássico we've every had, the game throws up great talking points nonetheless. We also discuss Sporting's unfortunately draw against Braga, Nacionals exciting comeback against Moreirense, Gil Vicente's continued good form, and much more ...You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow...
2025-10-071h 39
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Jornada 7: Big win for Porto, reality check for Mourinho, and taxi for Vicens ...Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolIt's a bumper episode this week as we discuss all the action from a gascinating weekend of Primeira Liga football! Porto put four past Arouca despite going down to 10 men, Sporting beat Estoril 1-0 whilst struggling for form, Benfica beat Gil Vicente 2-1 but it's a reality check for Mourinho, Braga fall to unforgivable loss against Nacional, plus much more!You can get in contact with the show on T...
2025-10-011h 28
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Jornada 6: Gil Vicente's best ever start to a season!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss Porto, Sporting, and Benfica's respective 3-0 victories as Jose Mourinho takes charge of Benfica for the first time. We also dissect a Minho derby lacking in quality but brimming with antics, Gil Vicente's best ever start to a Primeira Liga season, and Estoril's continued struggles under Ian Cathro.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Bati...
2025-09-241h 10
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹The Special One returns! José Mourinho returns to Portugal as Benfica manager.Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolOn this special episode of the Long Ball Futebol Podcast, Albert, Kevin, and Andrew are joined by Tom Kundert to discuss the breaking news that José Mourinho has returned to Portugal as Benfica manager. We discuss what brought us to this point, what Mourinho can bring to Benfica, and how it might unfold.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andre...
2025-09-1942 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Jornada 4: Porto beat Sporting in the first clássico of the season!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss Porto's 2-1 win over Sporting in the first clássico of the season, Benfica beat Alverca but still flatter to deceive, Braga drop points again against Rio Ave, and Tondela get their first point on the board.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kev...
2025-09-031h 16
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Jornada 3: Sporting & Porto win to set up an exciting Clássico!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're back to discuss Jornada 3 of the 25/26 season as Sporting come from behind in the Choupana to beat Nacional, Porto brush aside Casa Pia, Benfica improve against Tondela, Moreirense make it 3 wins from 3, and much more!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof
2025-08-271h 13
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Jornada 2: Sporting are viving la vida Arouca!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week the boys are back to discuss Sporting's 6-0 demolition of Arouca, Porto's win over stubborn Gil Vicente, and Benfica's important but unconvincing result against Estrela.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof
2025-08-201h 13
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Jornada 1: Samu takes centre stage!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThe Primeira Liga is back! And we're here to digest all the action from Jornada 1, as Sporting and Porto get off to positive starts, Braga put 3 past Tondela, Famalicão beat tired Santa Clara, and Arouca start a new dynasty.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevin...
2025-08-131h 12
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹25/26 Season Preview Show!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThe 25/26 season is nearly upon us, and the Long Ball Futebol podcast is back to preview what is sure to be another blockbuster season of Primeira Liga futebol. We discuss how the big three are shaping up for the title race, wether Braga and Vitória are in good shape, and which teams from the rest of the league we should be keeping an eye on ...You can get i...
2025-08-051h 40
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹🏆 24/25 Team of the Season 🏆Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolOn part 2 of our End Of Season special, we discuss our choices for team of the season, as well as a special 'non big-3' team of the season, shining a light on some of the more hidden talent in the Primeira Liga.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol
2025-05-2945 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹🏆 24/25 End of Season Awards 🏆Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolOn part 1 of our end of season special, we present our anual awards show discussing who to crown the player of the season, young player of the season, manager of the season, and more from the 24/25 Primiera Liga season.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol
2025-05-281h 02
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 34: SPORTING BICAMPEÕES 🏆💚🏆Sporting are crowned champions on the last day of the season!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Albert & Barney are joined by the dream team of Patrick Kundert, Patrick Ribeiro, and Andrew Batista to discuss all the action from the final weekend of the 24/25 Primeira Liga season. Sporting are crowned champions after beating Vitória 2-0, Benfica can only manage a draw against 10 men Braga, whilst at the other end of the table...
2025-05-201h 14
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 33: Lisbon derby draw sees title race go down to the final day!A draw in the Lisbon derby means the title will be decided on the final day of the season!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Albert and Patrick sit down to discuss the all the action from the penultimate weekend of the Primeira Liga season, as Benfica and Sporting play out a 1-1 draw in the Lisbon derby, a result which gives Sporting a slight advantage as the title race goes down to t...
2025-05-1343 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 32: The title race and relegation battle go down to the wire!Sporting & Benfica get narrow victories that see the title race go down to the wire, with a potential title deciding Clássico on the horizon!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Albert & Barney discuss Sporting's dramatic late winner against Gil Vicente that saw them stay on par with Benfica in the race for the Primeira Liga title. Porto take back 3rd sport with a vital win against Moreirense, whilst Braga drop more point...
2025-05-0750 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 31: Boavista buses can't stop goal-machine Gyökeres!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week the boys are joined by Patrick Ribeiro to discuss Viktor Gyökeres' four goal demolition of Boavista, whilst Benfica stay hot on Sporting's tails with a big victory of their own over AVS. Elsewhere, Porto fall to a shock defeat at the hands of Estrela Amador who's best performance of the season sees them all but safe, and Vitória continue to impress under Luís Freire.You c...
2025-04-291h 02
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 29: Benfica go 2 points clear at the top!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Barney is Joined by Kevin and Patrick to discuss a huge weekend in the Primeira Liga, as Benfica defeat Porto 4-1 in O Clássico, and Sporting drop points against Braga to fall to 2nd in the table.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Patrick Ribeiro: https://x.com/P_SRibeiroFollow Kevin Fernandes: https://x.com...
2025-04-1049 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 27: Rodrigo Mora shines for Porto!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Albert, Barney, and Andrew are back to discuss Jornada 27 of the Primeira Liga season, as Porto overcame a solid Estoril side to win 201, thanks to some individual magic from wonderkid Rodrigo Mora. Elsewhere some generous refereeing decisions contributed to Sporting's 3-0 win over Estoril, Vitória were unable to take all three points in a 2-2 draw with Moreirense, and Casa Pia continue their excellent season with a 2-1 wi...
2025-04-0252 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 26: A weekend of BIG wins!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Albert & Barney run you through all the action from this weekend's Primeira Liga futebol. There's wins for the big three and Braga, as well as important results for Vitória, Nacional, and Moreirense.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol
2025-03-1942 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 24: Simply Debast!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by Ricardo Sousa from 'Remate Cruzado' to discuss Jornada 24 of the Primeira Liga season, as Sporting get a much needed win over in-form Estoril, Boavista get their first home win in almost a year, Rio Ave defeat Braga thanks to a goalkeeping howler, and much more!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolRemate Cruzado on Twitter - ht...
2025-03-051h 05
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 22: Arouca 'rob' two points from Sporting! Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by friend of the show Andrew Batista and Arouca expert and journalist Simão Duarte to discuss Jornada 22 of the Primeira Liga season, as Sporting dropping points against Arouca allows Benfica to close the gap on first place to just two points. Meanwhile, Porto win their first game under Martin Anselmi to honour the memory of Pinto da Costa, and the Minho Derby fails to deliver on it...
2025-02-1859 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 21: Not exactly a classic 'Clássico' ...Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by Andrew Batista and Kevin Fernandes to discuss the Clássico between Porto and Sporting, but what's missing from these big games that was there in recent seasons? We also discuss Estoril's incredible form under Ian Cathro, and much more.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujofFollow Andrew...
2025-02-1152 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 19: Casa Pia beat Benfica as Sporting go 6 points clear ...Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by Andrew Batista to discuss Jornada 19 of the Primeira Liga season, as Casa Pia beat Benfica for the first time since the 1930s, Sporting go 6 points clear at the top, Porto appoint a new manager, plus much more!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolYou can follow Andrew Batista at @andrewgbatista & https://andrewbatista.substack.com/
2025-01-2955 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 18: Vítor Bruno sacked as Porto manager!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss some of the big stories from the Primeira Liga as Porto sack Vítor Bruno, Daniel Sousa loses his second job in 10 games, and Fábio Coentrão gets himself into a fishy situation.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol
2025-01-2143 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 17: Rui Borges is the new Sporting manager!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're back to catch up on all the news from the Christmas period, as well as discuss the action from Jornada 17 of the Primeira Liga season. Rui Borges is the new Sporting manager as João Pereira's ill fated reign comes to an end. Meanwhile the January transfer window opens, and we discuss potential moves as well as how the table is shaping up at the halfway stage of th...
2025-01-0745 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹Christmas Quiz 2024 🎄Welcome to the first ever Long Ball Futebol Christmas Quiz!We're joined by representatives from All Things Alvalade, The Portugal Corner, and Mr Benfica to battle it out for the first ever LBFCQ trophy.Follow our contestants and subscribe to them wherever you get your podcasts: The Portugal Corner → https://x.com/Portugal_Corner Mike Agostinho a.k.a. Mr Benfica → https://x.com/mikeagostinho All Things Alvalade → https://x.com/ATAlvalade Sam Fonseca → https://www.youtube.com/@SamFonsecaa Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for j...
2024-12-231h 14
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 14: What next for João Pereira as the title race tightensThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by Patrick Ribeiro to discuss a huge win for Sporting under João Pereira, their first in the league under their new manager. The title race is tightening up but Benfica miss an opportunity to put real pressure on their Lisbon rivals. Plus is Carlos Carvalhal at the end of the line in Braga?You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Insta...
2024-12-1859 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 12: Big shoes to fill as the title race is on!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week, we're joined by Andrew Batista and Kevin Fernandes to discuss Jornada 12 of the Primeira Liga season, João Pereira looses his first league game, Benfica and Porto close the gap and a discussion on Rio Ave being part of a multi club ownership and how that will impact the leaagueYou can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolYou can follo...
2024-12-0456 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 11: Ruben Amorim goes out with a bang!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week, we're joined by Andrew Batista to discuss Jornada 11 of the Primeira Liga season, as Ruben Amorim leaves Sporting in dramatic fashion, and Benfica thump Porto in the Clássico.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolYou can follow Andrew on Twitter @andrewgbatista, and subscribe to his substack here → https://andrewbatista.substack.com/
2024-11-1359 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹Ruben Amorim leaves Sporting CP for Manchester United!With Ruben Amorim set to become the new Manchester United manager, we sat down with Portuguese football experts Tom Kundert & Patrick Ribeiro from PortuGOAL.net to discuss the biggest news story to come out of Portugal in many years.We discuss his journey so far, if he can take the step up to Manchester United, his managerial style, and the future of Sporting CP.Jump to a specific section of the show:02:54 - Ruben Amorim confirm's his departure, and his replacement05:44 - Amorim's story so far10:48 - Amorim's impact...
2024-11-0154 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹LBF Weekender 2024: Taça de Portugal Femenina Final! Benfica vs. Racing PowerThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week with the international break upon is we dug into the LBF vaults and found these recordings from Albert's trip to Portugal in May 2024. Over the next three days we'll be inviting you on a journey across Lisbon at three fantastic football matches, all very different to each other.Today, Albert is at the Estádio Nacional do Jamor for the Taça de Portugal Femenina final betwee...
2024-10-1634 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹LBF Weekender 2024: Sporting CP vs. GD ChavesThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week with the international break upon is we dug into the LBF vaults and found these recordings from Albert's trip to Portugal in May 2024. Over the next three days we'll be inviting you on a journey across Lisbon at three fantastic football matches, all very different to each other.Today Albert is at the Estádio José Alvalade as league champions Sporting CP lift the Primeira Liga trophy...
2024-10-1543 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹LBF Weekender 2024: Estrela da Amadora vs. Gil VicenteThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week with the international break upon is we dug into the LBF vaults and found these recordings from Albert's trip to Portugal in May 2024. Over the next three days we'll be inviting you on a journey across Lisbon at three fantastic football matches, all very different to each other.Today, Albert is at the Estádio José Gomes as Estrela da Amadora bid to stay in the Primei...
2024-10-1435 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 8: A weekend of #QuintessentialSagres!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by Andrew Batista (PortuGOAL) and Matthieu Monteiro (Golaço TV) to discuss Jornada 8 of the 24/25 Primeira Liga season! There's a huge game between Porto and Braga which highlights the strenghts and weaknesses of both teams, whilst Sporting overcome a resiliant Casa Pia side, and Vitória & Boavista play out a the type of chaotic Primeira Liga fixture we've come to know and love.You can ge...
2024-10-091h 09
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 7: Big wins for the Big Three!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by Tom Kundert from PortuGOAL.net and Andrew Batista to discuss Jornada 7 of the Primeira Liga season. Sporting continue to set the pace, whilst Benfica, Porto, and Braga all get big wins in their bids to keep up with the league leaders. We also discuss what's causing the increasing gulf in quality between the top clubs and the rest of the league.Follow Andrew Bati...
2024-10-011h 12
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 6: Bruno Lage returns to Benfica!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by Filipe Melo to discuss Bruno Lage's return to Benfica following the sacking of Roger Schmidt, and what he needs to do to get Benfica back on track. Plus we discuss Sporting's continued good form, Porto brush aside Vitória, and two managerial sackings in Jornada 6.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Filipe on Twitter @filip...
2024-09-241h 00
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 4: Benfica sack Schmidt + Sporting go top!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by Kevin Fernandes & Andrew Batista to discuss Roger Schmidt being sacked by Benfica, Sporting beating Porto in the first Clássico of the season, and Vitória & Famalicão having excellent seasons.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujofFollow Andrew Batista on Substack → https://andrewbatista.substack.com/
2024-09-041h 00
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 3: Rounding up EVERY game from the weekend!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we round up every game from Jornada 3 of the 24/25 Primeira Liga season, including another massive win for Sporting, impressive performances from Porto and Braga, a first win for Arouca, Casa Pia's struggles, and much more!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol
2024-08-2742 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 2: Sporting set the pace, & Benfica bounce back!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss all the action from this weekend's Primeira Liga futebol, including Sporting's 6-1 demolition of Nacional, Benfica bounce back to beat Casa Pia 3-0 at home, Carlos Carvalhal complets a perfect first week back at Braga, Famalicão continue to impress, and much more!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol
2024-08-2156 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Jornada 1: Instant drama as the Primeira Liga returns!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!The Primeira Liga is back, and brings with it an instant dose of drama and chaos as Daniel Sousa is sacked by Braga just hours after their first game of the season, and Benfica fall to a shock defeat against Famalicao as their season gets off to the worst start possible. PLUS we discuss Porto and Sporting winning in impressive fashion, as well asall the action from the rest of the league.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com...
2024-08-141h 03
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Season Preview: FC Porto with 'The Porto Podcast in English'Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!In the final of our club specific season preview shows we're joined by Jason Rego from 'The Porto Podcast in English'. Porto have had a huge change over the summer as Andre VIllas-Boas became the new president after 42 years of Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, and Sérgio Conceição departed after 7 years in charge. Porto are also the only club yet to make a signing in the Primeira Liga so far this summer. We discussed all that, and more.Follow 'The Porto Podcast in English' and...
2024-08-0822 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Season Preview: SC Braga with 'That Braga Podcast'Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!We're joined by great friend of the show Dave Pereira from 'That Braga Podcast' to discuss Braga heading into the 24/25 season. Last year there was a lot of optimisim around Braga which never quite lived up to people's hopes, this season they've got a new manager, and a host of young players. We discuss what we can expect from Os Guerreiros in 24/25.Follow 'That Braga Podcast' and listen wherever you get your podcast → https://twitter.com/SCBragaUKFollow Dave Pereira → https://twitter.com/davepereira86
2024-08-0735 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Season Preview: SL Benfica with Mike AgostinhoThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!On this episode we discuss all things Benfica with Mr Benfica himself, Mike Agostinho. We talk about the impact new signings could have, how Roger Schmidt is seen by the fans in his third season in charge, what are Benfica's expectations heading into a new season, and much more.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolFollow Mike Agostinho here, and subscribe to the 'Mr Benfica' podcast → https://twitter.com/mikeagostinhoYou can get in...
2024-08-0639 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹24/25 Season Preview: Sporting CP with 'All Things Alvalade!'Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!In the first of our season preview shows we're joined by Sam Fonseca from 'All Things Alvalade' to discuss Sporting CP. We discuss the transfer market, pre-season friendlies, prospects for the upcoming season, and much more.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolFollow Sam on twitter here → https://twitter.com/SamFonsecaaSubscribe to All Things Alvalde wherever you get your podcasts → https://twitter.com/ATAlvaladeYou can get in contact with the...
2024-08-0535 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 END OF SEASON AWARDS: Part 2, our Team of the Season!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolIn part 2 of our 'End of Season Awards' show discuss our Team of the Season, as well as a Team of the Season made of players from outside the top 4 clubs!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol
2024-05-3031 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 END OF SEASON AWARDS: Part 1, the awards ceremony!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolIn part 1 of our 'End of Season Awards' we host the awards ceremony and crown our Player of the Season, Manager of the Season, and much more!Part 2 will be out tomorrow where you can find out our Team of the Season ...You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol
2024-05-2959 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 SEASON ROUNDUP: Part 2 Vitória, Moreirense, Arouca, and every team in the league!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolIn Part 2 of our End Of Season Roundup, we head from Vitória in 5th place, all the way down to Chaves in 18th and disect how every team performed in the league this season. Stay tuned to hear about some hidden gem players, underrated managers, and which teams should've done better?You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol
2024-05-2346 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 SEASON ROUNDUP: Part 1 Sporting, Benfica, Porto & Braga!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis is part 1 of our End Of Season Roundup! In part 1 we discuss the seasons of the top 4 clubs in Portugal, what made Sporting Champions? What lead to Benfica & Porto underachieving? Was it a good season for Braga? Plus we react to our predictions from the beginning of the season ...You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol
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Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 32: Sporting Campeões 💚🏆Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Sporting were finally crowned Champions of the Primeira Liga after leading the league for the majority of the season. They won comfortably against Portimonense and saw their cross-town rivals Benfica fall to a surprise defeat at Famalicão to clinch the title. We discuss all that plus the battle for 3rd place between Porto and Braga, and the first team this season to be relegated.You can get in co...
2024-05-0754 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 31: A new dawn for Porto! Featuring Zach Lowy.Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by Zach Lowy from breaking the lines to discuss all the action from Jornada 31 of the Primeira Liga season. Focus is on FC Porto as Andre Villas-Boas wins a landslide election to become the new president of Porto after 43 years under Pinto da Costa. We discuss what impact he will have on Porto both on and off the pitch. Plus does Ruben Amorim have a weakness when it come...
2024-05-0154 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 30: Sporting edge closer to the title + Roger Schmidt's future at Benfica?Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Sporting edge closer to clinching the Primeira Liga title with a big win against an impressive Vitória side. Benfica win comfortably against Farense but does fan unrest spell the end for Roger Schmidt at Benfica? Plus Porto and Braga win in the fight for third place, the ugly side of the game rears it's head in Chaves as fans confront opposition players, and Famalicao continue to impress under their new m...
2024-04-2444 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 29: Sporting go 7 points clear + Conceiçã has a meltdown!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss Sporting's continued run towards the Primeira Liga title as they go 7 points clear at the top of the table! Benfica switch things up in the league as their focus switches to the Europa League quarter finals, and Sergio Conceição has a huge meltdown as Porto earn just 1 point in their last 3 games. Plus we discuss a massive game at the bottom of the table.You can ge...
2024-04-171h 00Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 28: Sporting beat Benfica to get one hand on the Primeira Liga trophy!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss all the action from the Lisbon derby as Sporting beat Benfica to get one hand on the Primeira Liga trophy! But is the title already theirs? And where does this result leave not just Sporting but Benfica and their manager Roger Schmidt? In other news Porto fell to a second consecutive shock defeat in the league at the hands of Vitória, but what lead to their...
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Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 27: Things start to get ugly as the season nears it's climax ...Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week things get ugly in the Primeira Liga as the season nears it's climax! Porto fall to a shock defeat away at Estoril in a game with 3 red cards, a controversial penalty decision, and some seriously unsavoury antics that lead to a typically tugão response from the club. Benfica scrape past Chaves despite missing 3 penalties, and Sporting maintain their lead at the top of the table ahead of next week's cláss...
2024-04-0347 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 26: Sporting put 6 past Boavista!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Support the show by becoming a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss wins for Sporting, Benfica, Porto, and Braga, as Viktor Gyökeres once again strikes fear into the hearts of Primeira Liga defenders as Sporting score 6 against Boavista, helped by a number of great Sporting players. Benfica do enough to beat Casa Pia away from home, Porto come from behind to continue their good form, and Braga win despite being unconvincing against Gil Vicente. Plus we di...
2024-03-2055 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 24: Porto SMASH Benfica in massive Clássico!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! You can become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio on Patreon for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis weekend's podcast is naturally dominated by an astonishing Clássico between Porto and Benfica which saw Porto thrash Benfica 5-0 at the Estádio do Dragão, as Sergio Conceição out-manages Roger Schmidt, the Porto players outplay their Benfica counterparts, and we disect the aftermath. But that wasn't the only game in Portugal this weekend, Sporting took advantage of Benfica's loss to go back to the to...
2024-03-0653 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 24: Sporting drop points and Benfica go top!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Barney & Albert discuss one of the best weekends of the season so far, with plenty of goals, drama, upsets, and everything in between! Sporting drop points against Rio Ave and allow Benfica to go 2 points clear at the top of the table (for now), Porto slip up against Gil Vicente and fall further behind their Lisbon rivals, Casa Pia get another win against tough opposition, Vizela and Estoril play out one...
2024-02-2755 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹Allianz Cup Final LIVE from Portugal!On a very special episode of the Long Ball Futebol podcast, join Albert & Barney on their journey from the UK to Leiria in Portugal to watch the Allianz Cup final LIVE! On this audio diary podcast from a weekend in Portugal, we take you with us to the final of the Taça da Liga between Braga & Estoril for some fantastic football, amazing atmosphere, brilliant goals, and even better headwear. Sit back and join us on a journey to one of Portugal's biggest games!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patre...
2024-01-311h 04Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 17: Half way through the season!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month - https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! It's another jam packed show as the Primeira Liga reaches the halfway point. Braga go down with a whimper against Porto, Benfica made to work hard against Rio Ave, Sporting overcome Chaves in the rain, and we look at the table ahead of the second half of the season!
2024-01-1756 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 16: Derby after derby in the Primeira Liga ...Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThanks for listening to the long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we discuss a week of derbies as Braga and Vitória contest the Minho Derby (one of the best derbies in Portugal), Boavista host Porto (the most miserable derby in Portugal), and Sporting face Estoril (sort of a derby?). Plus we discuss Benfica's comfortable win over Arouca, Moreirense's unexpected defeat at the hands of Casa Pia, and much more!
2024-01-1049 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 14: Sporting go top of the Christmas tree 🎄Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week we recap a fantastic week of football with TWO clássicos to disect. Benfica and Braga play out a highly entertaining game seperated by a single goal, and Sporting go top of the tree at Christmas with a comprehensive 2-0 win over Porto in a game full of drama. We also take a look at the rest of the weekends fixtures and look at how the table is shaping up heading into 2024.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for a host of exclusive benefits → https://www...
2023-12-2151 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹Long Ball Futebol x PortuGOAL: Jornada 14 Preview Special!This week we're very pleased to present a very special podcast in collaboration with our friends at PortuGOAL.net. With such an exciting weekend of futebol coming up, we're joined by Tom Kundert and Patrick Ribeiro from PortuGOAL.net to preview two HUGE games as Benfica take on Braga and Sporting face Porto in two games that could be season defining in terms of the title race. We discuss everything from Benfica's troubles, Braga's lethal attack, Sporting's star players, and Porto's fighting spirit, as we discuss everything you need to know ahead of a fantastic weekend.You...
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Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 12: Square pegs in round holesThanks for listening to this episode of the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week Barney & Albert are back to discuss Jornada 12 of the Primeira Liga season as Benfica slip up against Moreirense and allow to go Sporting back to the top of the tabel. There's also discussion of Porto's win against Famalicão, Braga beating Estoril, Arouca winning after 10 games, and Chaves overcoming Vizela in an entertaining game.To become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol
2023-12-0655 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 11: The Dérbi de Lisboa with Matthieu MonteiroThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we're delighted to be joined by Matthieu Monteiro from Golaço TV to discuss all the action from the Dérbi de Lisboa, as well as Porto's important win against Vitória, Braga beating Arouca, and Estoril beating Casa Pia 4-0 which resulted in Filipe Martins leaving Casa Pia.Follow Matthieu and his various projects below:Matthieu Monteiro - https://twitter.com/MMatthieuZSCBZone SC Braga - https://twitter.com/ZoneSCBragaGolaço TV - https://twitter.com/Golaco_TV
2023-11-141h 10Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 10: An upset in Porto + some crazy games!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week Albert & Barney are back to discuss a typically unpredictable week of Primeira Liga action including Porto's shock loss to Estoril at home, Braga's crazy 6-1 win over Portimonense, Sporting coming from behind thanks to some Marcus Edwards magic, and much more.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio on our Patreon page!
2023-11-0854 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 5: Boavista on top + upsets in the Algarve!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! On this week's show we discuss Boavista's incredible 4-1 win over Chaves which puts them top of the Primeira Liga table, whilst Chaves sit rock bottom and sack manager José Gomes. There's wins for both Algarve sides as Faro get a surprise win over Braga and Portimonense get their first win of the season away at Vitória. The big 3 all win with Sporting's best performance of the season, Porto try out a new system, and Benfica get another routine win. You can become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for jus...
2023-09-201h 05Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 4: Futebol Com ComunicadosThank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. On this week's episode Albert & Barney discuss o jogo bonito, and o jogo slightly less bonito as the Primeira Liga provides drama and entertainment in equal measure. We disect the incredible scenes during and after Porto's game against Arouca, there's a clássico of sorts as Braga host Sporting, Benfica put 4 past Vitória, Boavista remain top of the table, and Moreirense get their first win of the season.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month by clicking here.
2023-09-0751 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 2: Conference league woe + Otávio departs!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! Theres a lot to discuss this week as Portuguese clubs struggles in the Europa Conference League continue with Arouca crashing out against Brann. Otávio departs for Saudi Arabia, but what impact will his departure have on Porto? Plus all the action from the Primeira Liga including Benfica & Braga bouncing back from opening game losses, and Portimonense's continued struggles.You can become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month on our Patreon!
2023-08-231h 13Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 JORNADA 1: The greatest league in the world is BACK!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we discuss the return of the Primeira Liga after one of the best weekend's in recent memory. There's upsets as Benfica and Braga both lost unexpectedly, Porto & Sporting both see off spirited competition from their opposition, Arouca & Estoril play out a 5 goal thriller, and Gil Vicente hit Portimonense for 5!You can become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month by clicking here.
2023-08-161h 02Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹23/24 SEASON PREVIEW SHOW: Every Primeira Liga team analysed!Futebol is BACK! And so are we, only a week late! In our anual season preview show we take on the mammoth task of analysing EVERY team in the 23/24 Primeira Liga Season. We discuss wether Benfica are champions elect? Can Porto close the gap on their Lisbon rivals. Will Braga upset the big 3 again? Will Sporting improve on a poor season? Which teams are ready to fight for Europe? Who's in danger of the drop? And are Portimonense really that bad?Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → patreon.com/LongBallFutebol
2023-08-141h 37Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 Long Ball Futebol Awards PART 2: Team Of The Season!In Part 2 of our Long Ball Futebol Awards we crown our Team Of The Season! It's always fun to choose your favourite players, but equally hard knowing some will have to lose out. We did our best to choose the players we think deserve recognition this season - let us know who you would've picked!We also have time to pick our 'Non Top-4 Team Of The Season' where we choose our best players from outside the top 4 clubs, meaning more limelight is shone on some of the league's hidden gems.
2023-06-089h 07Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 End of Season Roundup! PART 2: From Europe to relegation ...Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! On Part 2 of our End of Season Roundup we discuss everyone from 5th place down to 18th, from Europe to relegation. We discuss everything from Arouca's incredible achievements, Vitória getting back to where they belong, Famalicão showing promise, Boavista being average, GIl Vicente dissapointing, and the shambles that was the relgation battle.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month - https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol
2023-06-0142 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 End of Season Roundup! PART 1: Benfica, Porto, Braga, and SportingThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! In part 1 of our End of Season Roundup we analuse the seasons of Benfica, Porto, Braga, and Sporting. Benfica win the league on the last day of the season, Porto finish in 2nd after struggling to reach the same heights of last season, Braga have a record breaking season, their best in years, to qualify for the Champions League, and Sporting finish in 4th after their inconsistency lets them down.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month - https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol
2023-05-3137 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 JORNADA 33: Everything gets wrapped up ... except the title!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Enter our competition to win a portuguese football shirt here → https://twitter.com/LongBallFutebol/status/1657392155789336577?s=20Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio via Patreon here → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolOn this week's show we discuss a decisive week in the Primeira Liga as EVERY aspect of the league is wrapped up ... except for the title! Benfica miss the opportunity to clinch the title at the Alvalade as an excellent first half performance from Sporting means they can only salvage a point. Porto win again to keep themselves with the slim chanc...
2023-05-2453 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 JORNADA 32: Teams on the brink + our 100th episode!Thanks for listening to the 100th episode of the Long Ball Futebol Podcast 🥳Enter our competition to win a portuguese football shirt here → https://twitter.com/LongBallFutebol/status/1657392155789336577?s=20Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio via Patreon here → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolOn this week's podcast, Albert & Barney discuss Benfica's win over Portimonense which gets them one win away from the title, Porto and Sporting come from behind to win but not without a healthy dose of dram, Braga come through an 8 goal thriller with Santa Clara on the brink of relegation, and Chaves continue their excellent form against hapless...
2023-05-171h 01Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 JORNADA 31: Benfica beat Braga to close in on the title ...Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast. To become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio sign up to our Patreon for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol/membershipThis week Barney and Albert discuss Benfica's 1-0 win over Braga, and what that means for their bid for the title. Sporting get another good win, but do they have anything left to fight for this season? Arouca have impressed so much this season, but are they losing form at just the wrong time? And the unthinkable happens for Santa Clara ...
2023-05-101h 02Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 JORNADA 30: Four games to go ...Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast. To become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio sign up to our Patreon for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol/membershipThis week Albert is riding solo to discuss all the action from the weekend, including Benfica grinding out the wins on the road to the title, Porto keeping pace despite not being their best, and are Braga the best team in the league at the moment? Plus Arouca slip up, Paços get a much needed win, Vitória are back to winning ways, and Estoril beat lowly Santa Clara...
2023-05-0334 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 JORNADA 29: The business end of the season! Feat. Jamie FarrThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast. To become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio sign up to our Patreon for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol/membershipThis week we're joined by Jamie Farr to discuss Jornada 29 of the Primeira Liga season. Benfica get a much needed win, Porto and Braga keep the pressure on, Arouca solidify their european hopes, Marítimo and Paços suffer damaging losses, plus much more ...To contact the show you can find us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol
2023-04-261h 19Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 JORNADA 28: The Primeira Liga title race is BACK ON! // feat. Patrick RibeiroThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast. To become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio sign up to our Patreon for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol/membershipThis week we're joined by Patrick Ribeiro to discuss a fantastic weekend of Primeira Liga football. Benfica's shock loss to Chaves leaves the title race wide open, Sporting drop points against impressive Arouca, and Marítimo beat Paços in a huge game in the relegation battle.You can follow Patrick on twitter @P_SRibeiro
2023-04-191h 04Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹LBF WEEKENDER 2023 PART 1: Porto vs EstorilJoin us on a journey through the north of Portugal for the second edition of the Long Ball Futebol weekender. In part 1, we head to the Estadio do Dragão for Porto vs Estoril. There's 5 goals, a sending off, and a live burger review. Groundbreaking futebol podcasting at it's finest.
2023-03-1446 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 JORNADA 8: The Long Ball Futebol Curse ... 👻This week Barney & Albert deal with the aftermath of a weekend that confirms once and for all the existence of the 'Long Ball Futebol Curse', which dictates that if we praise a team, they are doomed to fail, as Benfica, Braga, Boavista, & Portimonense all either lose or drop points. Benfica drop points for the first time this season, Braga lost to Porto, Famalicão get an incredible win in Joao Pedro Sousa's first game back in charge, and Marítimo lost to Casa Pia.We deal with all the action from the games above, and cover even mo...
2022-10-0559 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 MID-SEASON Q&A SPECIAL: Can Braga & Boavista sustain their form? Where will sporting finish?With the international break upon us, we asked you for your questions for a special 'Mid-season Q&A Special' of the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. We discuss everything you put to us, including: How long can Braga & Boavista sustain their league positions? Where will Sporting finish this season? Can anyone catch Benfica? And what is our XI of the season so far? To find out the answers to all those and more, press play now ...
2022-09-2859 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹22/23 JORNADA 1: This is why we love Futebol Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! The Primeira Liga is back and Albert & Barney are back to discuss all the best moments from Jornada 1 of the new season. There's an absolute classic in the quarry as Braga and Sporting play out a 3-3 draw, Porto and Benfica get off to impressive, high scorring starts, and Estoril impress with their new look youthful squad.To contact the show you can find us on Twitter at @LongBallFutebol
2022-08-1052 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹21/22 End of Season Awards Show! 🏆Ladies and Gentlemen, take your seats for the 2nd anual Long Ball Futebol Awards ceremony! Join us for our season finale as we crown the Long Ball Futebol Award winners for the 21/22 season. In a massive episode we announce the winners of such awards as Best Signing, Worst Signing, Best Young Player, Best Manager, and Best Player. We also reveal our Team of the Season, and our best XI from players outside the top 4! Finally, we answer your questions in a quick fire Q&A to round things off.Thank you to everyone who's listened to the...
2022-05-251h 22Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹21/22 Jornada 15: Rafa dazzles for Benfica, Ivo Viera leaves Famalicão, and we answer YOUR questionsIt's the last Long Ball Futebol podcast of 2021! To celebrate we answer YOUR questions submitted on Twitter, after a lengthy discussion of Benfica's 7-1 demolition of Marítimo, Ivo Viera leaving Famalicão, and much more action from another great week of Primeira Liga futebol ...
2021-12-2257 minLong Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹The Long Ball Futebol weekender in Porto! Thank you for listening to the first EVER Long Ball Futebol weekender, recorded live from Porto, Vila do Conde, Famalicão, and Braga! Join us as we take you on a marathon, 90 minute journey through the north of Portugal taking in the the atmosphere at matches from all parts of the Portuguese football spectrum; from the Derbí de Invicta in the Estádio do Dragão, to Segunda Liga action at Rio Ave, to a press conference with Carlos Carvalhal in Braga. Sit down and settle in for a long ride ...TIMESTAMPS:02:00 - Porto vs. Boav...
2021-11-031h 34Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹21/22 International break: Season update featuring Jamie Farr!Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast!It's the international break, so we took the opportunity to relax, take a breather, and assess the season so far after a whirlwind start to the 21/22 Primeira Liga season! We're joined by Jamie Farr to talk about the summer transfer window, how The Big 3 are shaping up, and the surprises - both good and bad - of the Primeira Liga so far.Read Jamie's weekly PortuGOAL column here.Follow Jamie on TwitterFollow Long Ball Futebol on Twitter
2021-09-0848 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹Long Ball Futebol: an interview with Con Murphy!On this week's episode of Long Ball Futebol we are delighted to welcome Con Murphy onto the show!Most of our listeners will know Con as the voice of the Primeira Liga fixtures both on Free Sports and the Live Score App, but our conversation spanned everything from his work on Irish Television with RTE covering World Cups and Olympics all over the world, to this season's Primeira Liga, and what the future might hold for Portuguese football...To contact the show you can find us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol, or email us at LongBallFutebol@gmail...
2021-06-021h 19
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹20/21 Episode 27: Liga NOS returns!Thanks for downloading episode 27 of Long Ball Futebol!We're back! After a short break during the international break, Albert and Barney are back for another episode of Long Ball Futebol, and it's a bit of a relegation battle special!In this episode we discuss Vitória SC sacking manager João Henriques, Portimonense's astonishing 5-1 win over hapless CD Nacional, & Famalicão continuing to impress under Ivo Viera. Plus Porto's upcoming #UCL game against Chelsea, and we ask 'do Braga really play the best football in Portugal?' Plus much much more ....T...
2021-04-0744 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹20/21 Episode 9: Liga Pro week feat. Estoril PraiaThank you for listening to Episode 9 of Long Ball Futebol!This week, the international break means there's no Primeira Liga action, but still plenty of action for the boys to get stuck into, we discuss:- Paulinho makes a great start to life as a Portugal International- What are the international prospects for the Primeira Liga's English contingent?- We check out the Liga Pro with Estoril Praia taking on Cova da Piedade- And we select our best XI from the season so far!To...
2020-11-1847 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹20/21 Episode 8: Os Três Grandes special!Thanks for listening to Episode 8 of Long Ball Futebol!With so much drama at the top end of the table, it's a big 3 special today! But the boys also make time to discuss:- Paulinho gets his first Seleçao callup, and Barney offers his thoughts on the Portugal U21 squad- Ryan Gaul and Farense finally get their first win of the season- And our 'Team in Focus' this week are FC. Paços de FerreiraTo get in contact email longballfutebol@gmail.com, or follow us on...
2020-11-1153 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹20/21 Episode 7: Sporting CP turn on the heat!Thank you for downloading Episode 7 of Long Ball Futebol!It's Long Johns weather in the LBF Studio's! On this week's podcast:- The boys try and get their heads around the Portuguese presidential system, and enjoy a bit of beef between Bernardo Silva and Jorge Jesus in the process- Porto manage to fall even further behind in the title race (despite the best efforts of the referee)- Sporting Lisbon start to turn on the heat, with another impressive performance from Pote!- and our 'Team In Focus...
2020-11-0445 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹20/21 Episode 6: The Derby de Minho? More like A Batalha de Minho!Thank you for listening to episode 6 of Long Ball Futebol!This week the boys discuss:- Porto, Benfica, and Braga have varying success in Europe- The Derby de Minho turns into a batalha de Minho!- And our 'Team In Focus' are Madeira outfit C.D NacionalTo get in contact email longballfutebol@gmail.com, or follow us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol
2020-10-2858 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹20/21 Episode 5: *New Podcast Format* Long Ball Futebol is back for Episode 5 with a Brand New Format!We'll be looking more at interesting news stories from the world of Portuguese football, and every episode we'll be dedicating some time to a different ''Team In Focus' as we learn more about some of the lesser known teams in the division.This week: We discuss Vitoria Setubal's financial problems, demotion to the 3rd division, and prospects for rebuilding 💪, Porto and Sporting battle it out in a clássico packed with drama, Farense nearly leave Albert in tears, and our 'Team in Focus' is R...
2020-10-2147 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹20/21 Episode 3: Is Angel Gomes the new Becks?Thank you for listening to Long Ball Futebol! On this weeks show:Angel Gomes channels his inner David Beckham for BoavistaPorto fall to shock defeat at the hands of MaritimoVitoria Guimaraes continue to underwhelmAnd is it already time to pack in the fantasy football?To get in contact email longballfutebol@gmail.com, or follow us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol
2020-10-0753 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹20/21 Episode 2: Derby da InvictaThank you for listening to 'Long Ball Futebol' on this weeks show:Porto run riot in the Derby da InvictaSporting Lisbon return to Primeira Liga actionSanta Clara continue their fine start to the seasonAnd it's desperate times in the world of fantasy footballTo get in contact email longballfutebol@gmail.com, or follow us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol
2020-09-2944 min
Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹20/21 Episode 1: Welcome to Long Ball Futebol!Thanks for listening to the first ever episode of LBF! On this weeks show:Weekly Round up of all Primeira Liga action, including Benfica vs Famaliçao and Porto vs BragaHow have Benfica and Porto fared in the transfer market so far?Did Boavista, Vitoria Guimaraes, and Rio Ave consolidate the hype surrounding them in the buildup to the season?And will Barney or Albert ever get more than 30 points in a week at Fantasy Football?To get in contact email us on: longballfutebol@gmail.com or follow u...
2020-09-2354 min