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Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we're delighted to be joined by Jamie Farr from PortuGoal.net to discuss all things Jornada 29 from the Primeira Liga. This week we discuss everything from Benfica's shortcomings, Darwin Nunez's prospects, chaos between Moreirense & Gil Vicente, Kenji Gorre's great form for Boavista, and should Braga be aiming higher than 4th...

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week to celebrate the end of the international break it's a BUMPER episode, Albert & Barney analyse EVERY game from Jornada 28 of the season as Benfica lose to Braga, and the relegation battle is set a light by a number of key results.

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week we discuss the biggest game of the week in the Primeira Liga, as Gil Vicente cut the gap between them and 4th placed Braga down to 1 point! We discuss their phenomenal season so far, and what this result means for the fight for 4th place wiht 8 games left! Plus we talk about Porto's win on the road to the title, Benfica dropping p...

Canada. You've heard of it, the land of snow, poutine, and good friends of ours 'The Portgual Corner' a.k.a Evan, Patrick, Justin, and Chris. This week Albert & Barney couldn't record so we thought what better opportunity was there than to showcase one of our favourite shows, and our first choice was 'The Portugal Corner'. So strap in for 90 minutes of conversations about but not limited to: J...

Thank you for listening to this week's Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we discuss Porto's fiery encounter with Moreirense, how they're able to win the ugly way, and if the referee managed to completely ruin the game? Plus we discuss Arouca's 5th win of the season against Vitoria, and their hopes of survival after moving out of the relgation zone. There's also time for discussion of Benfica, S...

This week on the Long Ball Futebol Podcast we discuss the biggest game of the season as Porto take on Sporting in a derby that started wonderfully before descending into chaos. We discuss the reasons for controversy in that game, and what the ramifications could be on Portuguese football's international reputation. Plus we discuss all the other action from another Primeira Liga Jornada, as well as...

This week on the Long Ball Futebol podcast we discuss a brilliant Dérbi do Minho game, referee controversy between Gil Vicente & Santa Clara, and wins for the Big 3 PLUS much more ...

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week it's a January transfer deadline day special! We discuss Luis Díaz's move to Liverpool from Porto, Marcus Edwards joining Sporting, plus all the other transfer news from the last week. We also find time to talk about the Taça da Liga final between Benfica and Sporting, and some Primeira Liga action from Vitória, Vizela, Portimonen...

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week we discuss all the transfer news of the week, Braga beating Sporting in the Alvalade, Vitória beat Estoril and move up to 6th in the table, plus much more! Apologies for some technical issues which meant we lost the last 15 minutes of this show, we will make up for it next week!

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! On this week's show we discuss the latest transfers as Chiquinho joins Wolves and Jesus Corona joins Sevilla. We dive into all the Primeira Liga action as Porto beat B-SAD, Benfica slip up against Moreirense, Sporting get back on the horse against Vizela, Santa Clara turn a corner, and Marítimo continue to impress under Seabra. To contact t...

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week, on a jam packed show, we discuss Lito Vidigal's sacking at Moreirense and if they're the worst run club in Portugal, we talk about Sporting dropping points at Santa Clara thanks to an inspired performance from Lincoln, and the much praised Gil Vicente play their best game of the season against Vitoria. PLUS much more ... To contact...

Happy New Year from Long Ball Futebol! In our first episode of 2022, we discuss Porto's win over Benfica in the second Clássico in 7 days, the departure of Jorge Jesus, and the difference in class between both teams. We also talk about Paulinho silencing the doubters for sporting, Braga winning big with a youthful side, Boavista improving under Petit, and Paços de Ferreira succeeding with a new ma...

It'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 ...

This week on Long Ball Futebol! Barney & Albert recap all the action from the Champions and Europa league, as well as the draw for the knockout rounds. They also discuss Darwin Núñez and Rafa's impressive form for Benfica, how Marcus Edwards is ready to have the best season of his career, and how it all went wrong for Santa Clara ... PLUS coverage of Porto, Sporting, and Vasco Seabra's Marítim...

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! On this week's show, we dive in depth into the dramatic Lisbon derby, look at how Gil Vicente are becoming one of the most exciting teams in the division, and how recent managerial changes might shake up the league ... To contact the show you can find us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! On this week's show the boys discuss the shameful events in the Jamor stadium as B-SAD play against Benfica with only 9 players on the pitch. But it wasn't all doom and gloom as the rest of the weekend's action was full of drama, wonderful football, and some magical moments - we round up all the main action from Jornada 12 of the 21/22 Prim...

It's a Taça de Portugal special on this week's episode of Long Ball Futebol! We discuss the best games from last weekend's action, including two Campeonato de Portugal sides progressing, as well as Liga 2 and Primeira Liga sides in action, PLUS we discuss who could manage the portugal national team from the Primeira Liga, and what are our favourite cup memories..?

This week the boys round up Jornada 11 of the 21/22 Primeira Liga season, including Benfica's 6-1 demolition of Braga, Porto and Sporting setting the pace at the top of the table, plus all the action from lower down the league including Famalicão scoring 5 against Boavista, Tondela scoring a hat-trick of penalties, and Vitoria beating Moreirense... We apologise for the lower than normal audio qual...

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, t...

Thank you for listening to this episode of Long Ball Futebol! On this week's show the boys round up Jornada 9 of the 21/22 Primeira Liga season, including discussion of the Big 3 as Mehdi Taremi shines for Porto, and Benfica grind out a hard earned victory against Vizela. We also chat about Portimonense vs Estoril as two of this season's surprise packages face off, and Vitória get a vital win whic...

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week the boys roundup Jornada 8 of the 21/22 Primeira Liga season, including discussion of Benfica's surprise loss to Portimonense, and what it means for the title race, Boavista and Braga fighting out an exciting draw, Vitoria slowly improving with their star man Marcus Edwards, and Gil Vicente impressing. To contact the show you can...

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we round up Jornada 7 of the 21/22 Primeira Liga season! This week we discuss wins from The Big 3, Braga's mixed fortunes, Famalicão's struggles, and promising signs from the likes of Gil Vicente & Tondela. To contact the show you can find us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol, or email us at LongBallFutebol@gmail.com

Thank you for listening to the #LongBallFutebol podcast! After a break for holiday, Albert's back from Lisbon and the boys are back to doing what they do best; chatting about Primeira Liga football! This week, Benfica retain their 100% win record, Porto show just how good they can be, Braga leave it late in a typically unconvincing fashion, and Portimonense continue to impress under the radar. PLU...

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...

Join us for the very first ever 'LBF LIVE' as Albert & Barney make the trip down to White Heart Lane for Paços de Ferreira's second leg tie against Tottenham Hotspur. Experience the excitement, anticipation, fear, confusion, anger (£10 bag drop), hunger, and ultimately pride as we take you on a journey from the Capital do Móvel to North London (via Newcastle). Strap in, it's gonna be ... emotional