The Seleção Podcast

Happy New Year, Tugas!!! On Episode 54, host Danny Pinto takes a look back at a frustrating 2021 for the Seleção and looks ahead to the WCQ playoff and beyond in 2022 with Tom Kundert of Portugoal.net. Among the topics discussed: How is Fernando Santos still Portugal manager? The ramifications to the National Team if Portugal fails to qualify for the World Cup Could CR7 retire from the Seleção if...

On Episode 53, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert, founder of PortuGOAL.net. They discuss Portugal's awful 2-1 loss against Serbia which sends Portugal to the World Cup Qualifying playoff. Danny and Tom also share their opinions on why they feel Fernando Santos should be replaced as manager and if the FPF will actually do it prior to the playoff in March 2022. www.selecaopod.comTwitter....

On Episode 52, host Danny Pinto is joined by Feargal Brennan (13:35) and Milos Dusanovic (34:19), as they preview the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Ireland and Serbia, respectively. Danny also breaks down the call ups and replacements, Portugal's yellow card situation, and other news from the FPF. www.selecaopod.comTwitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/c/TheSelecaoPodcastFacebook.com/Selec...

On Episode 51, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, as they discuss the Seleção’s 5-0 victory versus Luxembourg and being in control of their destiny towards direct qualification for World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The also spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo continuing to set records, Palhinha taking over the midfield, Bruno Fernandes as a #10, and much more. Here is the link to Ma...

On Episode 50, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert, founder of PortuGOAL.net, as they discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational return to Manchester United. Danny and Tom also discuss Fernando Santos' precarious position as Seleção manager, the roster called up for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, and so much more. www.selecaopod.comTwitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/c/TheSelecaoPodca...

On Episode 49, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports for the final time during EURO 2020, as they go over Portugal's 1-0 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 to end the Seleção's reign as European Champions. Danny and Eric also discuss why they feel Fernando Santos' tenure as Portugal's manager should come to an end, who they may want to see as Portugal manager i...

On Episode 48, host Danny Pinto and Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports review Portugal's 2-2 draw against France to clinch a spot in the Round of 16 at EURO 2020. Danny and Eric also discuss, amongst other things: Fernando Santos' changes to Starting XI Impact of Renato Sanches CR109, and much more... The guys also answer some Twitter questions, and finish up by previewing Sunday's match aga...

On Episode 47, host Danny Pinto and Eric Kraukauer of beIN Sports dissect Saturday's disappointing 4-2 loss against Germany, Fernando Santos' failure to make in-game adjustments, his future with Seleção, and look ahead to a decisive match up with France on Wednesday. Plus, they get to your Twitter questions, as well.  www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod  Youtube.com/channel/UCysdKoaD...

On Episode 46, host Danny Pinto and Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports discuss Portugal's 3-0 victory over Hungary to begin their title defense at EURO 2020.Danny and Eric discuss Portugal and Fernando Santos' tactics during the match, which players stood out (both good and bad), and preview the Seleção's 2nd Group F match against Germany. www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod Youtube.co...

On Episode 45, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports as they preview EURO 2020 for the Seleção, including the opening match against Hungary on June 15th. Danny and Eric also discussed the 26-man roster compared to 2016, how much more does Cristiano Ronaldo have left to give the Seleção, who they think could star for Portugal at EURO 2020, and they give their Starting XI predic...

On Episode 44, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, as he covered the U21 EUROs. Danny and Matthew discussed the "Esperanças" run to the finals of the tournament, the success this generation of players have had in the youth ranks, and who out of this group may find themselves as contributors to Portugal's senior team in the near future.  www.selecaopod.com...

On Episode 43, host Danny Pinto is joined by Zach Lowy, co-creator of "Breaking the Lines", as they discuss the Seleção's roster and chances at EURO 2020. Danny and Zach also discussed Portugal's U21 EURO chances, as the young craques take on Spain in the semifinals on Thursday (June 3rd). Finally, Zach discusses many of the projects that he and BTL have either just completed or...

Host of The Seleção Podcast, Danny Pinto, had the pleasure of joining Paul Ross on "Extra Time" on talkSPORT in the UK on Wednesday, May 26th. Paul and Danny discussed: Bruno Lage's possible appointment at Wolves Rúben Dias winning the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year award Portugal's chances at EURO 2020  https://talksport.com/radio/listen-again/1621987200/16...

On Episode 42, host Danny Pinto is joined by the authors of "The Thirteenth Chapter": Tom Kundert, Simon Curtis, and Nathan Motz, as we discuss which Seleção team is the greatest Portugal side not to win a major tournament. We discuss the following teams/tournaments: World Cup 1966 EURO 1984 EURO 2000 EURO 2004 World Cup 2006 EURO 2012 We also tell you how you can win a copy of “The Thir...

On Episode 41, host Danny Pinto is joined by TugaScout founder and PortuGOAL contributor Alex Gonçalves as they look back on an underwhelming, but top-of-the-group performance by the Seleção as they begin their "Road to Qatar" in World Cup Qualifying.  Among the topics: Why does Portugal "struggle" in qualifying? Why isn't VAR/goal line technology always used? Fernando Sant...

WE ARE BACK!!! On Episode 40, host Danny Pinto is joined by Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net as they look at the World Cup qualifying opponents, the 25-man roster Fernando Santos called up for the opening WCQ's, and look at a very busy 2021 fixture list for the Seleção. www.selecaopod.com@SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram)Facebook.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.com

On Episode 39, host Danny Pinto and Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net review the disappointment of the loss to France which ended Portugal's hopes of repeating as Nations League champions. They also looked back at a very strange and busy 2020 and look ahead to an even busier 2021 for our beloved Seleção. Remember to support our advertiser: MANSCAPEDGo to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shippin...

On Episode 38, host Danny Pinto reviews Fernando Santos’ 25-man roster, recaps the 7-0 Friendly win vs. Andorra, and previews the huge Nations League matches against France and Croatia with guest Cristiano Oliveira of The Benfica Podcast. Remember to support our advertiser: MANSCAPED Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: SELECAO #manscapedpod    selecaopod.co...

On Episode 37, host Danny Pinto is joined by Sean Gillen of PortuGOAL.net as they recap the huge summer transfer moves involving Diogo Jota, Rúben Dias, Danilo Pereira, Wolves, and much more. Remember to support our advertiser: MANSCAPED Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: SELECAO #manscapedpod  selecaopod.com @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram Facebook.com/SelecaoP...

On Episode 36, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer of BeIN Sports, as they discuss Cristiano Ronaldo and COVID-19, the successful Nations League/International break for the Seleção, the quality of depth of the Portuguese National Team, and the emergence of Diogo Jota. Remember to support our advertiser: MANSCAPED Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: SELECAO #m...

On Episode 35, host Danny Pinto is joined by Jeremy Smith (@JeremySmith98), writer and podcaster for French Football Weekly and Get French Football News, as they preview the first of two Nations League group matches between Portugal and France. Danny also looks back at the Spain friendly, previews the other Nations League group match versus Sweden in Lisboa, and gives his thoughts on the Portugal/...

Cristiano Ronaldo is the G.O.A.T. ... On Episode 34, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they recap CR7's historic 100 goal (and counting) achievement in Sweden, as well as review the very positive start to the Seleção's defense of their Nations League title. www.selecaopod.comFacebook.com/SelecaoPod@SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram)selecaopod@gmail.com

294 days later...the Seleção is back!!! On Episode 33, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL.net Seleção correspondent, Nathan Motz, as they discuss the return of the Portuguese National Team to the field.   They also give their thoughts on the 25-man roster manager Fernando Santos has selected for Portugal's opening two matches in defense of their Nations League title (Sept. 5 - Croatia; Se...

On Episode 32, host Danny Pinto is joined by Alex Gonçalves of TugaScout.com, as they review the 2019-20 LigaNOS season: * Porto's "dobradinha" 🏆🏆 * The resurrection of (Jorge) Jesus at Benfica * Braga's chances of challenging the "Big 3" * Sporting's youth & the club's direction * Plus the positives (Famalicão) & negatives (Aves) of the season  You ca...

On Episode 31, host Danny Pinto is joined by Alfredo Fumaças of The Benfica Podcast. They discuss the resignation of Benfica manager Bruno Lage, where they feel things began unraveling for Benfica this season, the manner is which Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira is leading the club, and who may be the next Benfica manager. www.selecaopod.comFacebook.com/SelecaoPod@SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram...