The Seleção Podcast
Hosted by Danny Pinto, “The Seleção Podcast” is an English-language soccer/football podcast covering the Portuguese National Team, the 2016 European and two-time UEFA Nations League Champions.
Episodes
On Episode 106, host Danny Pinto is joined by "amigo do pod" and NWSL PxP man, Eric Krakauer.
Danny and Eric covered a variety of topics in this episode:
- Portugal failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with a last-minute Hungary goal
- The differences between the Ireland and Hungary matches
- Are the continuous changes in tactics/lineups Roberto Martínez a good or bad thing
- Is the defense solely to blame for being unable to...
On Episode 105, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, who was in attendance covering both Seleção victories in Armenia and Hungary to kickoff World Cup qualification for Portugal.
Danny and Matthew covered a variety of topics in this episode:
- Portugal's ability to come back and win multiple matches under Roberto Martínez (3 of their last 4 wins have been comebacks)
- the reintegration of the João's: Cancel...
On Episode 104, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net.Before they begin talking about the football, Danny and Tom discuss the tragic tram accident in Lisbon that took place September 3 (the day before the recording of the episode) as well as the FPF's continued observance and honoring of Diogo Jota, with these call ups and upcoming matches being the first since his passing this summer.As for the football, Danny...
On Episode 103, host Danny Pinto is once again joined by Mike Agostinho as they discuss the disappointing showing Portugal displayed at EURO 2025, finishing last in their group with only 1 point.
Danny and Mike also discuss what changes could be made and if there is any young hope on the Seleção's horizon after this experienced group seemed to regress at the European Championship.
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On Episode 102, host Danny Pinto is joined once again by Mike Agostinho, as they discuss the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.They also review Portugal's 5-0 loss to Spain at EURO 2025 and preview As Navegadoras crucial group match against Italy.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail....
On Episode 101, host Danny Pinto is joined by Mike Agostinho as they get you ready for the “Navegadoras” at the Women’s EURO 2025.
Mike shares his thoughts on Portugal's chances at the European Championship, manager Francisco Neto's roster he is taking to the tournament in Switzerland, and the evolution of the women’s game in Portugal over the last decade.
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On Episode 100 (!!!), host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they relive the greatness that was the Seleção beating Spain in the Nations League Final to win Portugal's 2nd Nations League trophy and 3rd major trophy, overall.
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On Episode 99, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric “The Portuguese Hammer” Vieira.
They review the Seleção’s 2-1 comeback victory over Germany in Munich in the Nations League semifinals, they preview the final against Spain, discuss the emergence of Vitinha in World Football, and discuss the future of Roberto Martínez as speculation on his job security as Portugal manager remains.
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On Episode 98, host Danny Pinto went LIVE following Portugal's 5-3 aggregate victory against Denmark in the 2-leg quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League.
Danny gave his thoughts on the victorious 2nd leg in Lisbon and the heroics of Francisco Trincão, as well as questioning why Roberto Martinez should still be the manager of the Seleção.
Danny also got feedback and interaction from the folks in the live chat and also got a "caller"...
On Episode 97, host Danny Pinto is joined by Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net as they review Portugal's extremely frustrating and disappointing loss to Denmark in the 1st leg of the Nations League Quarterfinals.
Danny and Nathan discuss how flat and the lack of cohesiveness impacted Portugal's poor play, and how fortunate the Seleção is just to be down 1-0 heading into Sunday's 2nd leg in Lisbon at the Alvalade.
The guys also discuss if ...
On a LIVE version of the pod, Episode 96 is our 2024 Year in Review.
Thank you for a tremendous year! We'll see you in 2025!
FORÇA PORTUGAL!!!
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On a LIVE Episode 95, host Danny Pinto was joined by PortuGOAL.net Seleção correspondent Nathan Motz as they reviewed Portugal's 2 wins over Croatia and Scotland to open up 2024-25 #NationsLeague group play.
Danny and Nathan discussed #CR7 coming off the bench to score the game-winner in the 88th minute vs. Scotland and if that role could be his next (and final???) chapter in his Seleção career.
The guys also discussed Roberto Mar...
On a LIVE Episode 93, host Danny Pinto is once again joined by Nathan Motz and Eric “The Portuguese Hammer” Vieira following Portugal’s heartbreaking loss to France in penalties at the quarterfinals of #EURO2024.
Among the topics were Roberto Martínez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe, the Seleção’s missed opportunities during the match, and what happens next with this National Team.
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On Episode 92, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, who has been in Germany covering #EURO2024.
Danny and Matthew discuss, among other things:
- Diogo Costa's heroics in the R16 match vs. Slovenia
- The growing importance of Vitinha in the Starting XI
- Roberto Martínez's tactics and substitutions
- CR7: fair criticism vs. rooting for his failure
- Could the Quarterfinal match vs. France be the match wh...
On a LIVE Episode 91, host Danny Pinto was joined by a couple of Eric's: Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira & Eric Krakauer.
The guys discussed Portugal's emotionally exhausting R16 victory in penalties vs. Slovenia at #EURO2024.
They spoke on Diogo Costa's historic display in the penalty shootout, Roberto Martínez's substitutions, the almost potential end of Pepe and CR7's Seleção careers, Vitinha's growing importance, look a...
On Episode 90, host Danny Pinto is joined once again by international play-by-play announcer Derek Rae, who is working EURO 2024 for FOX Sports in the U.S.
Danny and Derek discuss:
- Differences between the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 (Derek's first appearance on the podcast) to being in a historically soccer-rich country like Germany
- His broadcast partnership with former England goalkeeper Robert Green at EURO 2024
- Portugal'...
LIVE POD! On Episode 89, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL.net's Nathan Motz and Play-by-Play announcer for Apple TV's Major League Soccer coverage, Eric Krakauer.
Among the topics covered on the show:
- The loss vs. Georgia
- Roberto Martínez decision making regarding lineup and technique vs. Georgia
- Portugal's mentality as a perceived favorite
- What/who needs to change for R16 match vs. Slovenia
- Twitter and Chat Room...
Instant analysis and reaction following Portugal’s 3-0 victory over Türkiye at EURO 2024 on Twitter/X Spaces.
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LIVE POD!!! On Episode 88, host Danny Pinto reviewed the 2-1 win over Czechia and previewed Saturday's match versus Türkiye with guests Ahmet Bob Gurgut ( @ahmetbobturgut2365 ) & the podcast's first-ever guest, Michael Teixeira. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast prov...
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