The Seleção Podcast

On Episode 77, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL.net’s Tom Kundert, as they review Roberto Martinez’s first call ups as Seleção manager. Danny and Tom also discuss the reaction to Martinez’s initial hiring to what it is now, the reasoning for his first squad selections, which players may thrive in this new era, and how Martinez will ultimately be judged as Portugal manager (hint: it won'...

On Episode 76, host Danny Pinto is joined by Ritwik Sarkar of “Breaking The Lines” to discuss the hiring of Roberto Martinez as the Seleção’s next manager. Danny and Ritwik discuss Roberto Martinez’s 6.5 years as Belgium’s manager, how his tenure compared with Fernando Santos towards the end respectively, and give their thoughts on the overall lukewarm response to this hire. Danny and Ritwik also...

On Episode 75, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert and Nathan Motz from PortuGOAL.net.  The trio discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia and their disappointment in the move, the end of the Fernando Santos era and who might be the next Portugal manager, and they honor Pele who passed away earlier this week. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/th...

On Episode 74, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, reporting from the World Cup in Qatar. Danny and Matthew review Portugal's disappointing 1-0 quarterfinal loss to Morocco, what the exit could mean for Fernando Santos, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Pepe, as well as what Portugal may look like in the future.   Danny and Matthew also remember American soccer journalist Gra...

On Episode 73, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer, as they review Portugal's dominating 6-1 victory over Switzerland in the R16.  Danny and Eric also discuss the prolific attacking style Portugal displayed in their victory, the dynamic play of Gonçalo Ramos and João Félix, more kudos for Fernando Santos (!!!), and the current state of Cristiano Ronaldo with the Seleção.  Finally, Dann...

On Episode 72, host Danny Pinto is joined by Alex Gonçalves of TugaScout.com, they review Portugal's qualification into the Round of 16 by winning Group H, the manner in which they did it, some praise for Fernando Santos (!!!), and some choice words towards Cristiano Ronaldo.  Danny and Alex also preview the R16 match against Switzerland and discuss how far the Seleção can go in the knockouts...

On Episode 71, host Danny Pinto is honored to welcome international football commentator Derek Rae to the podcast.  Derek is working with FOX Sports on their coverage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the United States audience, and will be on the call for the Portugal-South Korea match on Friday, December 2nd (Derek was also on the call for Portugal's opening match vs. Ghana).   Among the topics...

On Episode 70, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer, play-by-play voice of Charlotte FC, as they look back on Portugal’s 3-2 victory over Ghana in the Seleção’s first group match at the 2022 World Cup, while also previewing the second Group H match against Uruguay. Danny is also joined by David Kraakman, who covers the Uruguayan National Team for "Warriors of Uruguay", as David pr...

On Episode 69, host Danny Pinto is joined by Zach Lowy of "Breaking the Lines", as they discussed: Cristiano Ronaldo's interview with Piers Morgan Portugal's roster for the World Cup The Seleção's chances in Qatar Help Danny Pinto and The Seleção Podcast raise money to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicid...

On Episode 68, host Danny Pinto gives his thoughts on the Portugal squad Fernando Santos has called up and tasked with winning the Seleção’s first World Cup. Help Danny Pinto and The Seleção Podcast raise money to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide and mental health. Goal is to raise at least $100, with Danny matching total...

On Episode 67, Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, who was in attendance covering Portugal's 1-0 group-deciding Nations League loss to Spain in Braga.  Danny and Matthew discussed, among other things: * How and why Fernando Santos has lasted so long as Portugal's manager * If Portugal's approach to the Nations League has had a negative effect on the development...

On Episode 66, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL founder, Tom Kundert. Danny and Tom discuss Rafa Silva’s surprise retirement from the Seleção, Portugal’s roster for the final two matches of Nations League group play, and whether the roster will mostly be the same one we’ll see at the World Cup in Qatar two months from now. https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/...

On this Special Edition of "The Seleção Podcast", host Danny Pinto is joined by David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas, the directors of the Luis Figo Netflix documentary: "El Caso Figo/The Figo Affair".   www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcastFacebook.com/SelecaoPodInstagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by UzohmsFoll...

On Episode 65, host Danny Pinto is joined by Sean Gillen of PortuGOAL.net as they discuss all the comings and goings of the 2022 Summer Transfer Window involving Seleção players. Danny and Sean discussed: Cristiano Ronaldo staying at Manchester United, what the perception of CR7 has been during this window, and what could staying at Man U mean for the Seleção at the World Cup The numerous Seleção...

Live Reaction Pod - Host Danny Pinto hosts a live reaction podcast on YouTube and Twitter following the Seleção's 1-0 loss to Switzerland on MatchDay 4 of Group A2 play of the Nations League.  Bruno Fernandes was discussed lol... www.selecaopod.comTwitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcastFacebook.com/SelecaoPodInstagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provide...

On Episode 63, host Danny Pinto is joined by Craig King ( @FootballSwissEN ) as they preview the upcoming Portugal-Switzerland match from the Swiss perspective, including who Seleção supporters should be focused on from the Swiss side and how Switzerland may approach the match against Portugal after Switzerland's 2-1 loss to the Czech Republic to open Nations League group play. www.selecaopod....

On Episode 62, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira ( @HammerEV ) as they look back at Portugal's 1-1 draw away to Spain in the opening group match of the Nations League. Danny and Eric also discuss Portugal's tactical and lineup choices for the match, Bruno Fernandes' consistent struggle in a Seleção shirt, and Portugal's trouble with finding...

On Episode 61, host Danny Pinto previews the opening match of the Nations League versus Spain with Alan Feelehy (@azulfeelehy) of Football España (@footballespana_) and Nathan Motz (@nathanmotz) of PortuGOAL.netDanny and Alan discuss Spain's approach to the Nations League, as well as Spain being one of the favorites at World Cup 2022 Danny and Nathan discuss the Seleção call ups for the upcomi...

On Episode 60, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they: • Take a look back at the Seleção's road to Qatar via the playoff • Analyze Portugal's World Cup Draw • Discuss what the Seleção needs to do and figure out with their roster between now and the start of the World Cup in November  www.selecaopod.comTwitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcastFacebook....

World Cup Bound!!!  On Episode 59, host Danny Pinto is joined by Marc Lewis (@MarcLewisEU), a football commentator for ESPN, as they reviewed Portugal's 2-0 victory over North Macedonia that clinched the Seleção's place in Qatar.  Danny and Marc also discussed:• Could this be remembered as the "Bruno Fernandes Game" and how it be a turning point in his Portugal career• How Portug...

On Episode 58, host Danny Pinto is joined by Filip Mishov (@fmishov), a freelance sports journalist from Macedonia, to preview the World Cup Playoff Final between Portugal and North Macedonia taking place on March 29 at the Dragão in Porto.   Danny and Filip discuss what Macedonia has been like in the days following their historic 1-0 victory against Italy in their World Cup Playoff Semifinal in P...

On Episode 57, host Danny Pinto is joined by Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net, as they take a look back at Portugal's 3-1 victory against Turkey in their World Cup Playoff Semifinal match at the Dragão. Danny and Nathan also discuss the surprising Starting XI that Fernando Santos chose for the Turkey match and how that may look different with Pepe (possibly) and João Cancelo (assuredly) back for t...

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

On Episode 55, host Danny Pinto is joined by European Football journalist Alex Barker (@EUROExpert_) to preview the World Cup playoff semifinal between Portugal and Turkey. Alex provides a look at the players and matchups the Turkish Nation Team brings to the win-or-home playoff match against the Seleção.    www.selecaopod.comTwitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/c/theselecaopodcast Facebook.com/Selec...

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