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Sept. 9, 2024

#95: CR900...& CR901

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 ...

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Aug. 10, 2024

#94: OBRIGADO, Grande Pepe!!!

On Episode 94, host Danny Pinto is joined by the founder of PortuGOAL.net as they look back on Pepe’s career following his retirement announcement. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/thesel...

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July 6, 2024

#93: LIVE SHOW-Portugal OUT of #EURO2024

On a LIVE Episode 93, host Danny Pinto is once again joined by Nathan Motz and Eric “The Portuguese Hammer” following Portugal’s heartbreaking loss to France in penalties at the quarterfinals of #EURO2024. Among the topics we...

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July 4, 2024

#92: Hello, Old Friend

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 Th...

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July 2, 2024

#91: DioGOAT Costa!!!

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 #EURO...

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June 29, 2024

#90: Derek Rae of FOX Sports

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 i...

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June 28, 2024

#89: LIVE SHOW - Reviewing loss to Georgia & Previewing R16 Match vs.…

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. Geor...

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June 24, 2024

Twitter/X Spaces: Instant Reaction to Portugal’s 3-0 win over Türkiye…

Instant analysis and reaction following Portugal’s 3-0 victory over Türkiye at EURO 2024 on Twitter/X Spaces. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/Seleca...

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June 21, 2024

#88: Review of Czechia/Preview of Türkiye at #EURO2024

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 Teixei...

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June 18, 2024

#87: Portugal's Opening Match…Is Here!!!

LIVE POD!!! On Episode 87, host Danny Pinto previewed the opening Group F match against Czechia and Portugal’s prospects for #EURO2024 with Eric “The Portuguese Hammer” Vieira and Nathan Motz. https://www.selecaopod.com https...

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June 13, 2024

#86: Recapping Friendlies Heading Into EURO 2024

On Episode 86, host Danny Pinto recaps the three friendlies leading up to EURO 2024. Danny gives his thoughts on the positives and concerns for Portugal as they head into the tournament, his key players for the Seleção at EUR...

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May 22, 2024

#85: Portugal's EURO 2024 Roster Announced

On Episode 85, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net to discuss Roberto Martinez’s roster selections for EURO 2024. Danny and Matthew discuss which players had an argument to be part of the roster, J...

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March 20, 2024

#84: We Are On The Road To EURO 2024

On Episode 84, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net. Danny and Tom discuss Roberto Martínez's roster call ups for the upcoming friendlies against Sweden (3/21) and Slovenia (3/26). The guys also talk abo...

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March 7, 2024

Special Edition: “Portuguese Problems” w/Brian Martins & Derrick DeMe…

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 ...

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Feb. 22, 2024

Special Edition: “Portuguese Problems” w/Taylor Amarante

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 asp...

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Dec. 2, 2023

LIVE - EURO 2024 Draw Reaction

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, …

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Nov. 22, 2023

#83: EURO 2024 Qualifying was Portuguese Perfection

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 202...

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Oct. 18, 2023

#82: Destination Deutschland

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 ...

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Sept. 13, 2023

#81: Portugal’s Perfection Continues w/guests Albert & Barney of the …

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 ma...

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Sept. 7, 2023

#80: Can Portugal Stay Perfect?

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 conferen...

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June 24, 2023

#79: Portugal Stays Perfect

On Episode 79, Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, as they review the Seleção's perfect start to EURO 2024 qualifying (4 matches, 4 wins; 14 goals scored, 0 conceded), discuss the current and just comp...

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March 27, 2023

#78: Perfect Start for the New Boss

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 Luxe...

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March 19, 2023

#77: The Roberto Martinez Era Has Begun

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...

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Jan. 13, 2023

#76: There’s A New “Mister” In Town

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 ma...

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