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PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2024/25 Primeira Liga Start of Season SpecialPortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert discuss the start of the 2024/25 Primeira Liga season from top to bottom, breaking down Sporting CP, Porto, Vitoria de Guimarães, Famalicão, Santa Clara, Braga, Benfica, Moreirense, Rio Ave, Gil Vicente, AVS, Nacional, Boavista, Arouca, Casa Pia, Estoril, Estrela da Amadora and Farense. Mat goes on another rant and we end with a look at the Seleção before the UEFA Nations League kicks off. Music is this episode comes from Limp Bizkit's "The Truth".2024-09-041h 25
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2023/24 Primeira Liga End of Season SpecialPortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert discuss the 2023/24 Primeira Liga season from top to bottom, breaking down Sporting CP, Benfica, Porto, Braga, Vitoria de Guimarães, Moreirense, Arouca, Famalicão, Farense, Rio Ave, Casa Pia, Estoril, Gil Vicente, Boavista, Estrela da Amadora, Portimonense, Chaves and Vizela. We also take a quick look at the clubs in the race for promotion from the Segunda Liga. Music is this episode comes from Mantissa.2024-05-102h 20
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2022/23 Primeira Liga End of Season Special Part 2PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert end the 2022/23 season with news you might have missed, discuss media manipulation in Portuguese football, Mat goes on another rant and they end with a quick discssion about the Seleção as the 2024 European Championship qualifiers continue. Music is this episode comes from Big Cock.2023-06-1055 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2022/23 Primeira Liga End of Season Special Part 1PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert discuss the 2022/23 season from top to bottom, breaking down Benfica, Porto, Braga, Sporting CP, Arouca Vitoria de Guimarães, Chaves, Famalicão, Boavista, Casa Pia, Vizela, Rio Ave, Gil Vicente, Estoril, Portimonense, Maritimo, Paços de Ferreira and Santa Clara. Music is this episode comes from Big Cock.2023-06-081h 36
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 7 - Morocco end Portugal's campaign in the quarter-finalsJoin PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals, the futures of Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Santos, the media and more thoughts about Qatar. Music in this episode is from Diesel. Support local music. https://dieselmusic.com.au/2022-12-141h 27
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 6 - Portugal smash Switzerland 6-1 in the Round of 16Join PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal’s 6-1 win against Switzerland in the 2022 World Cup Round of 16 and look ahead to the Seleção's quarter-final clash against Morocco. Music in this episode is from Aerosmith's 1978 album 'Live Bootleg'.2022-12-071h 14
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 5 - Seleção stay top despite 2-1 defeat to South KoreaJoin PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal’s 2-1 defeat to South Korea at the 2022 World Cup and look ahead to the Seleção's Round of 16 clash against Switzerland. Music in this episode is from Kenny Wayne Shepherd's 2010 album 'Live In Chicago'.2022-12-041h 00
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 4 - Sweet revenge after a 2-0 win against UruguayJoin PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal’s 2-0 win against Uruguay in their second game at the World Cup which guarantees the Seleção a spot in the Round of 16.2022-11-291h 08
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 3 - Ronaldo breaks another record in 3-2 win against GhanaJoin PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal’s 3-2 win against Ghana in their opening game at the World Cup.2022-11-2634 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 2 - Nigeria friendly, good vibes and Ronaldo hullabalooJoin PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they run through Portugal’s 4-0 win against Nigeria, analyse who impressed one week before the Seleção begin their Qatar World Cup campaign, and discuss the unsatiable appetite for everything to do with Cristiano Ronaldo.2022-11-2222 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortugoal 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 1 - Squad AnnouncementJoin Portugoal's Matthew Mashall and Tom Kundert as they run through Portugal's 2022 World Cup squad, answer listener questions and discuss manager Fernando Santos.2022-11-121h 13
PortuGOAL PodcastPortugal FIFA World Cup 2022 SquadIn a little over two months Fernando Santos will announce Portugal's squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who will make the plane to Qatar? PortuGOAL's Tom Kundert and Matthew Marshall discuss.2022-09-0215 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortugoal Podcast September 2022Join Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert who go through all 18 teams in the Primeira Liga, talk about Portuguese clubs in Europe and conclude with a discussion about the Seleção who are gearing up for the UEFA Nations League and FIFA World Cup.2022-09-021h 25
PortuGOAL PodcastPortugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 4Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 4. Join Matthew Marshall as he visits Marítimo, Nacional, Santa Clara, Tondela, Porto, Braga, Académica, Sporting Covilhã, Leixões and Ajax. Interviews with Felipe, Carlos Carvalhal, Guilherme, Ryan Teague, and some info about the Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira, Coimbra and Covilhã.2022-07-241h 36
PortuGOAL PodcastPortugoal 2022 UEFA European U17 Championship PodcastPortugoal 2022 UEFA European U17 Championship Podcast. Join Matthew Marshall as he followed Portugal at the U17 Euros in Israel. Part 2 features interviews with Tiago Sardo, André Reis and Luísa Nogueira.2022-06-272h 07
PortuGOAL PodcastLong Ball Futebol Podcast: End of Season AwardsIntroducing the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. You may have already heard Barney & Albert on http://PortuGOAL.net, but if not PortuGOAL are here to present their latest episode, the anual Long Ball Futebol Awards Ceremony. With the season drawing to a close, it just leaves us to reflect on the success stories of the season as a whole and give credit where it's due to the league's top performers. Over the course of an extended episode, Albert & Barney crown their receipents of such awards as 'Best Signing', 'Best Mangager', 'Best Player', and more, plus a full 'Team of the Season...2022-05-251h 22
PortuGOAL PodcastPortugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 3Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 3. Join Matthew Marshall as he visits Penafiel, Feirense, Tondela, Benfica B, Alverca, Benfica & Braga alongside an interview with Feirense supporter Samuel and some info on the sights to see and history in Tondela.2022-03-251h 12
PortuGOAL PodcastPortugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 2Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 2. Join Matthew Marshall as he visits Canelas 2010, Arouca, Sporting CP, Porto, Boavista, Gil Vicente and Vitoria de Guimaraes alongside an interview with Canelas 2010 owner Fernando Madureira and some info on the sights to see and history north of Lisbon.2022-03-061h 08
PortuGOAL PodcastPortugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 1Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 1. Join Matthew Marshall as he visits Chaves, Porto, Braga, Fafe and Vizela alongside interviews with Braga manager Carlos Carvalhal and Fafe stadium announcer Miguel Pimenta, ending with a trip to Citânia de Sanfins.2022-02-201h 03
PortuGOAL PodcastPortugal vs Serbia podcastThe Portugoal podcast returns. Join Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert for a gameday experience at Estadio da Luz and a discussion with Nathan Motz about Fernando Santos' future and the FPF.2021-11-1658 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Euro 2020 Podcast #4Portugal exit Euro 2020 after a 1-0 defeat against Belgium in the Round of 16. PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert chat about the match and what the Seleção can be positive about as they switch their attention to the 2022 World Cup.2021-06-2845 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Euro 2020 Podcast #3Portugal drew 2-2 against France in Budapest which takes the Seleção into the Round of 16 where they take on Belgium. PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert chat about the match and the upcoming game in Sevilla.2021-06-2434 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Euro 2020 Podcast #2Portugal lost 4-2 against Germany in Munich which puts their Euro 2020 campaign in a perilous position. PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert chat about the match and the upcoming game against France in Budapest.2021-06-2042 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Euro 2020 Podcast #1Portugal beat Hungary 3-0 in Budapest to get their Euro 2020 campaign off to a winning start. PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert chat about the match and the upcoming game against Germany in Munich.2021-06-1620 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2019 UEFA Nations League Final podcastPortugal are taking on Netherlands in the 2019 UEFA Nations League Final in Porto on Sunday 9 June 2019. Matthew Marshall is joined by Nathan Motz and Patrick Ribeiro to analyse the 3-1 win against Switzerland and what we are likely to see in the final.2019-06-0836 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals podcastPortugal are contesting the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals on home soil, taking on Switzerland in the semi-final with a chance to meet Netherlands or England in the final. Matthew Marshall is joined by Tom Kundert and Nathan Motz to go through the squad, manager Fernando Santos, offer our ideal formation and lineup and take a quick look at the Swiss side.2019-06-021h 05
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2018 World Cup Podcast #4Matthew Marshall, Tom Kundert and Patrick Ribeiro go through the 1-1 draw against Iran and look ahead to Uruguay as the Seleção make the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the fourth time in history.2018-06-2848 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2018 World Cup Podcast #3Matthew Marshall, Tom Kundert and Marino Peixoto go through the 1-0 win against Morocco, what Fernando Santos might do against Iran and take a tentative look forward as the Seleção eye Russia or Uruguay in the Round of 16.2018-06-2244 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL 2018 World Cup Podcast #2Matthew Marshall, Patrick Ribeiro and Tom Kundert discuss how the stunning 3-3 draw against the Spaniards may impact the Seleção going forward and speculate about what Fernando Santos might do against Morocco.2018-06-1821 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortugal 2018 World Cup PreviewMatthew Marshall, Tom Kundert and Marino Peixoto discuss Portugal's squad, Group B opponents, line-up, expectations and answer questions as the 2016 European Champions try and capture the FIFA World Cup, the biggest prize in football. For more stay in touch with https://portugoal.net/2018-06-1054 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 108 - Portugal are Champions of Europe!Portugal are European Champions and we are in celebratory mood in a very special extended podcast. The PortuGOAL team look back at the greatest month in Portuguese football history, discussing all aspects of the Seleção winning Euro 2016.
From Fernando Santos’ majestic coaching, to Ronaldo’s equally brilliant leadership, we analyse what factors led to Portugal’s win, put the widespread negative media criticism surrounding Portugal in its place, assess individual performances and pick out our favourite moments from the tournament in France.2016-07-161h 08
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL podcast 107: Portugal at Euro 2016 specialIn a special Euro 2016 dedicated podcast, we discuss all the issues that could dictate how well or poorly Portugal do in the tournament starting in France next week.
We hear from Seleção players José Fonte, João Mário, William Carvalho and Danilo and analyse whether the confidence and ambition shown by Fernando Santos and his charges is merited or misplaced.
The show looks into Portugal’s midfield options, whether an ageing defence may be a problem, the Ronaldo factor, and how the team may stack up against different opponents at Euro 2016, before winding up by giving our predictions on wher...2016-06-0537 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL podcast 106: The 2015/16 season in PortugalThe latest PortuGOAL podcast reviews the 2015/16 domestic season in Portugal. We discuss the titanic title race between Lisbon giants Benfica and Sporting, and select the player of the season from each club, which in the case of the champions will probably surprise many...
Part two of the pod begins with a look at Braga’s terrific campaign and we ask: can the Arsenalistas get amongst the traditional Big Three and become a title contender? We also try and fathom what FC Porto need to do to get back on track.
The third and final part of the show is set as...2016-05-2440 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 105: Benfica or Sporting? Who will win thrilling title race?One subject dominates the latest PortuGOAL podcast - the Portuguese title race. It's heading for a thrilling finale with just two points separating Lisbon giants Benfica and Sporting with two matches remaining.
How can you explain Benfica's shaky form? Is Jorge Jesus right when he says Sporting are the best team in Portugal? Who are the main players who have sustained the incredible run of results by both sides?
We attempt to answer these questions and discuss the transfer rumours surrounding Renato Sanches, João Mário and Islam Slimani, before tackling the biggest question of them all: Who will be...2016-05-0627 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 104: Euro 2016 & Portuguese players in FranceIn the latest PortuGOAL podcast we welcome back French football expert James Eastham onboard for an in-depth talk about the progress this season of the many Portuguese players based in France.
We also ask James about how the host country is gearing up for the Euro 2016 tournament and hear about another Portuguese manager making a name for himself in the French second division.2016-04-2045 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL podcast 103: Euro 2016, Benfica & Braga in Europe, Porto's woesWe kick off our latest podcast by looking at the Portugal national team ahead of Euro 2016 in the wake of the recent friendlies. How should Fernando Santos solve the problems caused by the lack of quality strikers available and the abundance of talent in midfield?
Club football then takes centre stage as we discuss Benfica and Braga’s performances in Europe this week and weigh up their chances of making progress. We wrap up by analysing FC Porto’s ongoing troubles. What does club president Pinto da Costa have to do to get the Dragons back on track?2016-04-0830 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 102: Benfica's Champions League success, Portuguese title raceIn the latest edition of the PortuGOAL podcast we tip our hat to Benfica’s fantastic achievement of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals after back-to-back wins against Zenit St Petersburg.
We then take a look at the Liga NOS title race and assess the chances of the three perpetual candidates to lift the crown, Benfica, Sporting and FC Porto, as the 2015/16 season heads towards an exciting climax.2016-03-1127 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 101: Rising stars and Europa League prospectsThe PortuGOAL podcast is back. In the 101st edition of the show we look at three young players who are making a name for themselves, despite not playing for Portugal’s traditional Big Three. Portuguese football coach and journalist Tiago Estêvão runs the rule over Diogo Jota, Iuri Medeiros and Otávio.
In part two we focus on the Europa League as we analyse the chances of Braga, FC Porto and Sporting in their second-leg matches against Sion, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen respectively.2016-02-2447 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 100: The mother of all Lisbon derbiesBenfica-Sporting preview and Champions League appraisal
Today’s PortuGOAL podcast is number 100 and to mark the occasion we are joined by Andy Brassell, European football expert extraordinaire and the original host of the show, as special guest.
The team discuss Porto and Benfica’s showing so far in the Champions League as the competition reaches the halfway stage of the group phase, before moving on to analyse the massively anticipated Benfica-Sporting Lisbon derby on Sunday.2015-10-2337 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL podcast 99 - Porto edge Benfica out in ClássicoThe latest PortuGOAL podcast is dedicated to the first Portuguese clássico of the season, which saw FC Porto beat Benfica thanks to a late winner from André André.
Portuguese football coach and journalist Vasco Mota Pereira pulls no punches as we analyse the job Julen Lopetegui and Rui Vitória are doing at Porto and Benfica respectively.
We also reflect on some individual displays: Is Imbula a €20m player? Are Porto really "going Portuguese"? Is Nélson Semedo a potential Portugal right-back?2015-09-2225 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL podcast 98: Santos’s Portugal yet to clickIn our latest podcast it’s the Seleção all the way! Portugal are all but qualified for Euro 2016, yet many questions remain about the direction Fernando Santos’s team is heading.
We hear from Bernardo Silva and José Fonte as the PortuGOAL crew discuss the current issues surrounding the team, possible tactical tweaks, the coach Fernando Santos and much more, and ask the question: Can Portugal thrive at next summer’s tournament?2015-09-0926 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL podcast 97: Jorge Jesus bombshellPortuGOAL podcast 97 is dominated by the bombshell that exploded in the last few hours in Portugal, with Benfica’s 3-time championship winning coach Jorge Jesus walking out of the club and signing for bitter cross-Lisbon rivals Sporting.
We also review the 2014/15 season in terms of Portugal’s Big Three, and discuss what the future may hold for the two Lisbon giants, Portuguese coaches Rui Vitória and Marco Silva, and Spanish counterpart Julen Lopetegui at FC Porto.2015-06-0434 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 96: Portuguese tearing it up in FranceThe latest PortuGOAL podcast is dedicated entirely to Portuguese footballers and coaches doing exceptionally well for themselves in France.
We are joined by French football expert, scout and journalist James Eastham who runs the rule over the thriving Portuguese contingent at Monaco, as well as Anthony and Marcos Lopes, and last but not least Raphael Guerreiro. The assessment is good news for fans of Portuguese football.2015-05-0532 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL podcast 95: Benfica-FC Porto previewThere’s just one item on the agenda in the latest PortuGOAL podcast as we look ahead to Sunday’s title-defining Benfica-Porto Clássico in Lisbon.
We discuss what approach Benfica coach Jorge Jesus may take in the knowledge that a draw would be a good result for the Eagles. We also speculate about what impact Porto’s chastening defeat at Bayern Munich in midweek may have, if Salvio’s possible absence will be a big blow for Benfica, and whether or not Lopetegui should drop goalkeeper Fabiano.
We also try to gauge the significance of home advantage in football, and point...2015-04-2423 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 94: Porto-Bayern previewThe new PortuGOAL podcast focuses on Wednesday's huge Champions League quarter-final 1st leg between FC Porto and Bayern Munich. Can the Dragons cause an upset?
We also discuss where we are at in the Primeira Liga, speculating whether or not the title will be decided when Benfica host Porto in a couple of weeks, and running the rule over the job coach Marco Silva has done at Sporting.2015-04-1318 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 93: Seleção - in with the old, out with the newPortuGOAL podcast 93: Seleção - in with the old, out with the new
The latest PortuGOAL podcast is dedicated to the Portuguese national team in the wake of the 2-1 victory over Serbia in Euro 2016 qualifying and the defeat in the friendly against Cape Verde.
Seleção experts Nathan Motz and Simon de Sousa join Tom Kundert to discuss whether Fernando Santos is leading Portugal in the right direction, where Fábio Coentrão should play, how the team may fare at Euro 2016 and much more.2015-04-0224 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 92 - Porto and Portuguese players in SpainThe latest PortuGOAL podcast has a slightly different flavour to it as we make an in-depth analysis of two topics: FC Porto and Portuguese players in Spain.
Portuguese coach and journalist Vasco Mota Pereira gives his assessment of the job Julen Lopetegui is doing at the helm of Porto and forecasts what the rest of their season may hold for the Dragons.
Special guest, Spanish football expert and journalist David Cartlidge, gives us his opinion of Porto's Spanish contingent, then takes a close look at the legion of Portuguese footballers playing in La Liga. André Gomes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tiago, Ivan C...2015-03-0946 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 91 - How come Benfica are top?In PortuGOAL podcast 91 we ask how have Benfica managed to stay top of the Primeira Liga despite selling player after player, and how crucial is it for Porto to overtake their arch rivals before the finishing line. Looking further down the line, does Portuguese clubs' newfound reliance on youth players bode well for Sporting?
We also tackle a host of hot issues affecting Portuguese football right now: Cristiano Ronaldo, Mourinho's Chelsea, Nuno Espírito Santo's success at Valencia, Bernardo Silva's sale to Monaco. We end with the question: "Has Jorge Jesus got something against Portuguese players?"2015-01-2327 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL podcast 90: Benfica’s Champions League failure and Seleção analysisThe latest PortuGOAL podcast is split into two parts. Firstly, we sift through the debris of Benfica’s Champions League campaign, and in stark contrast speculate how far Porto can go in the competition. We also doff our cap to Vitória Guimarães and their amazing season and discuss which potential January transfer reinforcements are needed by Sporting, Porto and Benfica.
In Part Two it’s the Seleção all the way as we sum up the situation of the national team under new coach Fernando Santos. We assess his decisions to bring in the old guard and call up a few...2014-12-0433 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 89 - Lesser lights shine, Champions League joyPortuGOAL podcast 89 focuses on club football. Vitória Guimarães, Paços de Ferreira and Belenenses have all made strong starts to the 2014/15 season. What is the secret of their success?
It was a superb week in the Champions League for Portugal's three representatives, Benfica, Porto and Sporting. We take a look at the state of the nation at the Big Three in more detail.
Finally we discuss just how competitive the Portuguese Primeira Liga really is.2014-11-0632 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 88 - New era for the SeleçãoIt's all change in the Seleção. The appointment of Fernando Santos heralds a new era for Portugal's national football team. Nathan Motz, Simon de Sousa and Tom Kundert start by looking at Paulo Bento's legacy, before discussing Fernando Santos' options and the future for the Seleção. We end by previewing the Denmark match and predicting the result of the Euro 2016 qualifier.2014-10-1333 min
PortuGOAL PodcastPortuGOAL Podcast 87: Big Three's title credentials and Lisbon derbyThe new season is well and truly upon us and the PortuGOAL podcast is back! Vasco Mota Pereira and Tom Kundert discuss how Benfica, FC Porto & Sporting stand after the summer transfer season and their title prospects.
We end by previewing Sunday's Lisbon derby between Benfica and Sporting at the Estádio da Luz.2014-08-2922 min
PortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 85: Benfica brillianceIn the latest PortuGOAL podcast we look at the reasons behind Benfica's wave of success, before turning our attention to the Big Three's coaches. How much credit does Jorge Jesus deserve for the Eagles' triumphant season? Did Porto make a good appointment in Julen Lopetegui? How big a blow would it be for Sporting to lose Leonardo Jardim? Vasco Mota Pereira and Tom Kundert try to come up with some answers.2014-05-0818 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 84: More joy for Benfica, more despair for PortoIt was joy for Benfica in the Europa League last night, as two Rodrigo goals gave the Eagles a 2-0 win over AZ Alkmaar to set up a mouth-watering semi-final against Juventus. Porto, on the other hand, crashed out after being beaten 4-1 at Sevilla. And can Sporting maintain their momentum with new challenges next season? Vasco Mota Pereira and Tom Kundert attempt to make some sense of it all in the latest PortuGOAL podcast.2014-04-1120 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 81: Porto crisis, a new cycle in Portuguese football?In a bumper podcast PortuGOAL takes an in-depth look at the crisis at FC Porto. Or is it really a crisis? Vasco Mota Pereira analyses the situation at the Dragao. We also discuss the goings-on at Braga and Pacos de Ferreira, Sporting's youth and Benfica's impressive run before asking: is Portuguese football entering a new cycle?2014-02-2635 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 80: Impressive Benfica sweep aside Sporting in Lisbon derbyIn today's PortuGOAL podcast Vasco Mota Pereira and Tom Kundert analyse Benfica's ruthless dispatching of Sporting in the Lisbon derby on Tuesday night, we wax lyrical about Enzo Peréz and we ask: can anyone stop Benfica lifting the 2013/14 championship title?2014-02-1217 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 79: Quaresma, Lucho Gonzalez, Matic on the moveIn the latest PortuGOAL podcast we discuss how the transfer activity this January - namely Lucho González's departure and Ricardo Quaresma's entrance at Porto, and Matic's departure from Benfica - will affect the rest of the season for Portugal's top clubs.2014-01-2816 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 78: Benfica take the classicoIn the latest PortuGOAL podcast we analyse the three big matches in the Liga ZON Sagres this weekend, at the end of which Benfica sit atop the table, although the three grandes are separated by just three points at the halfway stage of the season.2014-01-1320 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 77: Portuguese club football in 2014The first PortuGOAL podcast of 2014 is dedicated to club football. Vasco Mota Pereira and Tom Kundert first glance back at that moment in 2013, then analyse what lies in store for Portugal's biggest club sides in 2014.2014-01-0229 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 76: Portugal national team in 2013The PortuGOAL podcast is back. Nathan Motz and Tom Kundert look back on Portugal's World Cup qualifying camapaign and the prospects for Paulo Bento's men in next summer's tournament in Brazil.2013-12-2630 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 75: Early season indicatorsThe PortuGOAL vodcast is back! The embryonic 2013/14 season has already thrown up some spectacular and dramatic action in Portugal. Vasco Mota Pereira and Tom Kundert take a look at the early season indicators for FC Porto, Braga, Sporting and Benfica, before speculating on what might happen in tomorrow's Lisbon derby.2013-08-3020 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 72: Benfica v Sporting previewIt’s Lisbon derby weekend and that means the PortuGOAL vodcast is back. Vasco Mota Pereira and Tom Kundert take a look at Sporting and Benfica ahead of the big clash at the Estádio da Luz on Sunday. With speculation surrounding the future of the coaches at all four of Portugal’s biggest club, we attempt to second-guess whether Jorge Jesus (Benfica), Vítor Pereira (FC Porto), Jesualdo Ferreira (Sporting) and José Peseiro (Braga) will be in their current positions at the start of 2013/14.2013-04-2124 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast special: Benfica v Newcastle previewBenfica host Newcastle United at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon tomorrow in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals. The latest PortuGOAL podcast takes an in-depth look at the match.2013-04-0317 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL Portuguese football show number 5 - Mid-season report, January transfers, National TeamThe PortuGOAL vodcast is back! In our latest show we attribute our Best Goalkeeper, Best Defender, Best Midfielder and Best Striker awards for the first half of the 2012/13 season. We then take a look at the winter transfer window in Portugal, before dedicating the rest of the show to the Seleçao ahead of Wednesday's Portugal v Ecuador friendly.2013-02-0747 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podinho 13: Clássico reviewIn the latest PortuGOAL podinho Tom Kundert and Ben Shave run through some of the talking points from a Clássico that surely had as manic a start as any other in the long history of this fixture.2013-01-1409 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL Portuguese football show number 4 - Benfica v FC Porto previewThe latest PortuGOAL Portuguese football show is dedicated exclusively to this Sunday's massive game at the Estádio da Luz.2013-01-1230 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL Portuguese football show number 3 - 2012 reviewIn a special PortuGOAL vodcast, the crew look back over the highlights and lowlights of the calender year 2012 in terms of Portuguese football. Euro 2012, Porto's title triumph and José Mourinho leading Real Madrid to La Liga triumph over Barcelona are just some of the subjects discussed in a bumper Christmas edition.2012-12-221h 00PortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL Portuguese football show number 2The PortuGOAL panel discusses Benfica's 3-1 win at Sporting and takes an in-depth look at what is turning into a fascinating title race between FC Porto and Benfica in Portugal2012-12-1125 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL Portuguese football show number 1In our inaugural vodcast the PortuGOAL team looks at the performances of the six Portuguese clubs in the Champions League and Europa League group stages in the 2012-2013 season2012-12-1032 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podinho 12: Braga bounce back, Champions League previewIn the latest PortuGOAL podinho Tom Kundert and Ben Shave take a look back Braga’s 2-1 Portuguese Cup victory over FC Porto before previewing the two big Champions League games involving Portuguese teams this week: PSG v FC Porto and Barcelona v Braga2012-12-0409 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podinho 11: Is Portugal turning into a two-team league?In the latest PortuGOAL podinho we start by looking at Porto’s victory at Braga and discuss whether Benfica boss Jorge Jesus is correct in his assertion that the Dragons always get lucky at the Quarry. After tipping our hat to Benfica captain Luisão, and looking at Braga’s poor form and Sporting’s ongoing problems, we ask the question: “Is Portugal turning into a two-team league?”2012-11-2712 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podinho 5: Can a depleted Portugal get a result in Russia?Today’s PortuGOAL podinho runs the rule over the weekend action in the Liga ZON Sagres. As expected, FC Porto overcame Sporting, while Benfica eventually got the better of Beira-Mar, with two exceptional goals gracing each game. Elsewhere the highlight was an extraordinary 4-4 draw between Braga and Olhanense at the quarry.2012-10-1205 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podinho 4: PortuGOAL podinho: Porto take first clássico, Benfica win, Madness in BragaToday’s PortuGOAL podinho has just one subject on the agenda - the Russia v Portugal World Cup qualifier. Ben Shave and Tom Kundert discuss how the encounter in Moscow may pan out.2012-10-0905 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podinho 3: PortuGOAL podinho: Lima at the double for Benfica; Porto and Sporting slip upIn the latest PortuGOAL podinho (6:04 minutes) Ben Shave and Tom Kundert look back on a fascinating set of matches in Portugal’s top flight this weekend. We also hear from Estoril’s new goal-scoring sensation Luís Leal.2012-10-0106 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 52: Selecção, Transfer bombshells and European drawsThe PortuGOAL podcast is back! In a bumper show we cover all areas in what has been a hectic start to the 2012/13 season for Portuguese football.2012-09-1151 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 51: Portugal’s brilliant Euro 2012 campaignAs the dust settles on what was an excellent European Championship in general, and an especially memorable one for Portugal in particular, the latest PortuGOAL pod discusses the Selecção’s performance in Ukraine and Poland.2012-07-0436 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 44: Transfer deadline day bombshellsThe latest PortuGOAL podcast takes an in-depth look at what could prove to be the most pivotal four days in the Liga ZON Sagres season. Hot on the heels of an astonishing weekend of action, some frantic transfer deals were struck just before the winter window closed, including the fascinating captures of Lucho Gonzalez by FC Porto and Yannick Djalo by Benfica.2012-02-0331 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 43: State of play at the halfway stage of Liga ZON SagresWith the Portuguese Liga at precisely the halfway stage, the PortuGOAL pod casts its collective eye over the primeira volta, examining the performances of Benfica, Braga, Porto and Sporting and other teams who have caught our eye for one reason or another. We also take a look at the Seleccao’s daunting Euro 2012 draw and the ties faced by Portugal’s club sides when the Champions League and Europa League resume in February. We end the pod by delving into the mailbag to answer a variety of your questions.2012-01-1845 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 42: Euro 2012 here we come!No prizes for guessing what topic dominates the latest PortuGOAL podcast. Portugal booked their place at next summer’s Euro 2012 tournament with a magnificent performance to crush Bosnia-Herzegovina 6-2 at the Estadio da Luz on Tuesday. We hear exclusively from Hugo Almeida and Joao Moutinho. The panel analyses the display, the coach, the players and looks ahead to the possible draw and prospects for the Seleccao. Oh, and we also take a peek at some tasty-looking Liga matches on the horizon.2011-11-1841 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 41: Liga race, Bosingwa, Carvalho and Bento, Argentines in PortugalThe latest PortuGOAL podcast is a break away from our usual format. After analysing the latest developments in what is turning into a fascinating Liga ZON Sagres title race, we tackle a broad range of questions sent in by listeners/readers. From Sporting’s Andres to that hundred million euro man Hulk, from Bento’s Seleccao bust-ups to Porto’s future coach, from Greek wives to the Argentine invasion, the panel has it covered.2011-10-2634 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 39: European fixtures preview, Carvalho-Bento bust-upThe latest PortuGOAL podcast brings you a heady mix of domestic, European and international football. After reviewing the latest round of Liga matches, we take a look at what promises to be an intriguing set of Champions League and Europa League fixtures for FC Porto, Benfica, Braga and Sporting. This week’s show ends with a look at the Seleccao’s Euro 2012 qualification situation and the bombshell which was Ricardo Carvalho’s shock departure from the national team set-up.2011-09-1226 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 38: Farewell Falcao, Benfica joy, Sporting despair and SeleccaoHow will Falcao’s exit affect FC Porto? How good are Benfica? How bad are Sporting? In our latest podcast the PortuGOAL crew runs the rule over the stories thrown up by first few weeks of the season, and we look ahead to Portugal’s must-win Euro 2012 qualifier against Cyprus.2011-08-3131 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 37: Porto, Benfica or Sporting? That is the questionIn our latest PortuGOAL podcast we continue this week’s theme of looking ahead to the new season. Who will be wearing the biggest smile come May 2012? We also look at Eduardo’s precarious position with the Seleccao, Portugal’s participation in the U20 World Cup in Colombia and Real Madrid’s prospects of overhauling Barcelona.2011-08-0933 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 35: End-of-season finals, Cristiano Ronaldo and SeleccaoThe latest PortuGOAL podcast wraps up all the fun from the Europa League and Portuguese Cup finals, including interviews with FC Porto’s Joao Moutinho and Braga’s Marcio Mossoro. We also discuss James Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo and his relationship with Jose Mourinho, Nani’s role in the Champions League final and the upcoming Portugal-Norway Euro 2012 qualifier.2011-05-2835 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 33: FC Porto champions and Europa League previewThe PortuGOAL podcast is back with a bumper edition. We pay tribute to the new champions of Portugal, FC Porto, and hear from Hulk, Joao Moutinho and Beto. The second half of the show focuses on the three Europa League quarter-finals involving Portuguese clubs on Thursday.2011-04-0640 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 32: Braga end Benfica’s championship dream as Porto march towards titleThe PortuGOAL podcast is back. Today we dissect another tremendous tussle between Braga and Benfica which resulted in a home win, all but killing off Benfica’s hopes of retaining the Portuguese championship. We then look ahead to Thursday’s Europa League.2011-03-0735 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 31: Benfica stun Porto and farewell Liedson and David LuizThe latest PortuGOAL podcast looks at Benfica’s victory over FC Porto in the Portuguese Cup and the departures of two of the biggest names in Portuguese football – David Luiz and Liedson. We also pick the bones of Paulo Bento’s latest Portugal squad and much more.2011-02-0334 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 30: Liga analysis, Europa League draw, 2010 awardsIn a bumper Christmas PortuGOAL podcast, we take a look at how things stand as regards domestic football in Portugal after the first half of 2010/11 and analyse the Europa League draw. We then attribute our 2010 team and individual awards in a variety of categories.2010-12-2240 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 23: It’s here! 2010/11 Portuguese League season kicks offOn the day the newly named Liga ZON Sagres kicks off, the PortuGOAL podcast is back to cast an eye over what we can expect over the next 10 months.2010-08-1326 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 18: Benfica crowned champions, Portugal World Cup squad announcedThe latest PortuGOAL podcast looks at two events that dominated the Portuguese football scene on Sunday and Monday – Benfica’s championship triumph and the announcement of Portugal’s World Cup squad.2010-05-1117 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 16: Lisbon derby review, Nani and Deco riding highIn the latest PortuGOAL.net podcast we take a look back at the big Lisbon derby last week and analyse the super recent form of Nani and Deco, which bodes well for Portugal’s World Cup hopes. Also listen to an exclusive interview with goalkeeper Matt Jones, the lone Englishman in Portugal’s professional leagues who is on the cusp of making it into the top flight.2010-04-1722 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 15: Benfica power on in Europa League, Sporting knocked outThe latest PortuGOAL.net pod casts a beady eye over last night’s European action as a brilliant Benfica display saw them win in Marseille, while Sporting were edged out by Atletico Madrid at the Alvalade. The Carlsberg Cup final between FC Porto and Benfica on Sunday is also analysed, and the panel explains why the amount of love for Mourinho and Deco seems to be going in opposite directions among Portuguese football fans.2010-03-1924 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 12: Portugal's wing wizards – Nani's brilliance, Ronaldo's wrathFollowing Nani's scintillating performance for Manchester United at the weekend, the PortuGOAL crew analyse what has led to the upturn in the former Sporting player's fortunes and his possible impact on the Seleccao. Ronaldo’s recent goals, trials and tribulations in Spain have brought praise and criticism in equal measure – we discuss.2010-02-0336 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 11: Who will lift the Liga Sagres championship?The PortuGOAL podcast is back and in our latest edition we are focussing heavily on domestic issues. Are this Benfica team the real deal? Can Braga hold on to top spot? Will FC Porto come on strong to win a fifth straight title?2010-01-2024 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 10: All change at Sporting; contrasting fortunes for NaniPodcast 10 focuses on the latest goings-on at Sporting, as Paulo Bento resigns and Carlos Carvalhal is the surprise choice to replace him as head coach. The PortuGOAL crew also wrap up coverage of Portugal’s World Cup qualifying campaign, discuss Nani’s contrasting fortunes in the Seleccao and at Manchester United and plenty more besides.2009-11-2624 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 9: Portugal versus Bosnia World Cup play-offIn another special Seleccao dedicated podcast, PortuGOAL.net takes advantage of the four-day interval between the two legs of Portugal’s World Cup play-off against Bosnia to discuss the state of play in the tie. What to be said of Pepe’s and Nani’s performances? Is the one-goal lead enough to take to Bosnia? Do the panel dare put the mockers on Portugal’s chances by tipping them to make it to South Africa?2009-11-1614 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 8: Braga topple Benfica, Bento on the brink, sackings galoreThe big talking point in our latest podcast is the Braga v Benfica encounter last weekend. Was this monumental match really a Liga Sagres game? The PortuGOAL panel also run the rule over Sporting’s woes, discuss the sack-happy nature of Portugal’s top-flight clubs and hear about the Portuguese coach at Le Mans who suggested he could be replaced by Arnold Schwarzenegger2009-11-0430 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 6: Porto pip Sporting and Ronaldo on the rampageFC Porto’s victory over Sporting is the opening discussion point of our latest podcast. The PortuGOAL crew also look at Ronaldo’s sensational start to life in La Liga as well as previewing the European action in midweek and the upcoming Liga Sagres matches.2009-09-2826 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 3: 2009/10 Portuguese season previewWho are best prepared to lift the Liga Sagres crown come May 2010? Will the Seleccao be in South Africa next summer? Which Portuguese players will make their mark abroad this season? The PortuGOAL.net team discuss these matters and much more in the latest podcast.2009-08-1234 minPortuGOAL.net Portuguese football podcastPortuGOAL podcast 17: Benfica pounded in the Dragon’s lairThe latest PortuGOAL podcast takes a look back at the explosive FC Porto versus Benfica classico of last weekend, replete with tension and talking points on and off the pitch. The phenomenon that goes by the name of Jose Mourinho is analysed, as well as discussing the superb form of Ronaldo and Nani.1970-01-0127 min