The Seleção Podcast

On a Special Edition of The Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by The Portuguese Kids -- Brian Martins and Derrick DeMelo.

Danny talks with Brian and Derrick about "Portuguese Problems", their new six-episode sketch comedy series that highlights the funnier aspects of growing up with immigrant Portuguese parents, coming to RTP on March 18.

The guys talk about the whirlwind tour Brian and Derrick (and the cast and...

On a Special Edition of The Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by amigo do pod - Taylor Amarante.

Danny and Taylor discuss "Portuguese Problems", a six-episode sketch comedy series that will highlight the funnier aspects of growing up with immigrant Portuguese parents, coming to RTP on March 18.

The guys talk about how the show came to be and the pride Taylor has to be a part of this project. They also discuss Ta...

On this LIVE Episode of The Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by the Portuguese Hammer, the Tuga from Texas: Eric Vieira, as they broadcast during the EURO 2024 draw, which saw Portugal land in Group F with Turkey, Czech Republic, and the winner of Playoff C (Georgia, Luxembourg, Greece, or Kazakhstan.

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On Episode 83, host Danny Pinto is joined by Seleção contributor for PortuGOAL.net, Nathan Motz.

Danny and Nathan look back at the victories against Liechtenstein and Iceland, Portugal's perfect (10-0-0) and historic EURO 2024 qualifying campaign, what Roberto Martínez has been able to establish thus far as manager, and what still needs to be sorted out before Germany next summer.

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On Episode 82, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they discuss the Seleção's dominant qualification for EURO 2024,. Danny and Tom also discuss the tactical flexibility manager Roberto Martínez has shown CR7 not being done quite yet, Bruno Fernandes being the focal point of Portugal's attack, and what Roberto Martínez may do in the final 2 qualifiers and friendlies leading up to EURO 2024. https...

On Episode 81, host Danny Pinto is joined by Albert and Barney, hosts of the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. The guys look back at Portugal’s two victories over Slovakia and Luxembourg and give their thoughts on the job Seleção manager Roberto Martínez has done thus far.

Danny also gets Albert and Barney’s thoughts on the beginning of the Liga Portugal season thus far and what to look forward to in the upcoming phase of club football.

On Episode 80, host Danny Pinto previews the upcoming EURO 2024 qualifying matches against Slovakia (Sept.8) and Luxembourg (Sept.11), reviews the 24-man roster selected by Roberto Martinez, Cristiano Ronaldo's press conference, a busy Summer Transfer window for Seleção players, and a much deserved shout out to "As Navegadoras".

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On Episode 78, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, as Matthew was in attendance for both of Roberto Martínez's first two matches as Portugal manager: 2 decisive wins against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg to begin Portugal's EURO 2024 qualifying campaign, as well as Martínez's tenure as manager of the Seleção.

Danny and Matthew discuss what can be learned, if anything, about Portugal in these...

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't be during EURO qualifying unless ...

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 discuss João Félix’s loan move from...

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.

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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 Grant Wahl, who unexpectedly...

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, Danny and Eric preview the quarte...

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 Danny and Derek cover o...

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 provides the Uruguayan perspective on the match...

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

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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.

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