PortuGOAL Podcast

Portugoal 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.

Portugoal 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.

The 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.

Portugal 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.

Portugal 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.

Portugal 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.

Portugal 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.

Portugal 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.

Portugal 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.

Matthew 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.

Matthew 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.

Matthew 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.

Matthew 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/

Portugal centre-back José Fonte speaking after Portugal 2-0 Switzerland (10/10/2017)

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 me...

In 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...

The 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 tradition...

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...

In 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.

We 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...

In 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...

The 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 Sporti...

Last weekend’s Lisbon derby made waves all over the football world. BBC World Service sent correspondent Steve Crossman to the Portuguese capital to see what all the fuss was about. His investigations included meeting a Fado singer, a family split by their allegiances and some Sporting ultras, as well as speaking to Sporting president Bruno de Carvalho and former Benfica player Diogo Luís. Read ab...

Benfica-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...

The 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 €20...