In Episode 77 of the Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL.net’s Tom Kundert to review Roberto Martínez’s first call-ups as Portugal’s head coach. Up for discussion is the reaction to Martínez’s hiring, which players may thrive in this new era, and how Martínez will ultimately be judged as Portugal manager (hint: it won't be during Euro 2024 qualifying unless results are truly disastrous).
Danny and Tom also spend some time talking about Sporting’s Europa League heroics at the Emirates this week, and give the women’s national team some long-overdue and well-deserved kudos for qualifying for their first World Cup.
It’s the return of the annual Long Ball Futebol Weekender.
This week on the Long Ball Futebol podcast, there are wins for the top four to discuss as Gonçalo Ramos puts himself back at the top of the Top Scorers chart, Danny Namaso shows why he should be starting for Porto, Rúben Amorim tinkers with his best XI, and Simon Banza provides some acrobatics for Braga.
Join Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert who break down Benfica, Porto, Braga and Sporting at the halfway point of the season. How are Portugal’s biggest clubs faring as they resume their European campaigns?