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This week’s Long Ball Futebol podcast is a double header as we asses every team in the Primeira Liga over a two-part ‘Mid-Season Review’ show.

In part 1 we cover the top 5, as the traditional big three are disrupted by a resurgent Braga, and a revelatory Casa Pia.

In part 2 we cover everyone from Vitória to Paços, as we ask: How have Portimonense ended up in 7th place? How have Gil Vicente been so bad? Do we owe João Henriques an apology? And will Paços ever win a game? 

Throughout the FIFA World Cup 2022, PortuGOAL’s network of writers will be covering the campaign of the Seleção in detail, with correspondent Matthew Marshall on the ground in Qatar.

To kick off a series of podcasts on what we hope to be a memorable tournament for Portugal, Tom Kundert and Mat analyse the 26-man squad coach Fernando Santos has called up for the World Cup, also discussing those who narrowly missed out. 

We also give our predictions on the starting XI Fernando Santos will select for Portugal’s opener against Ghana on 24 November. 

In episode 68 of the Seleção podcast, 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. 

• Long Ball podcast

This week on the Long Ball Futebol podcast, Albert & Barney discuss some big results in the Primeira Liga, including whether Benfica’s 5-0 thrashing of Chaves was their best performance in the league this season, whether Porto will iron out the inconsistencies which saw them drop points (again) in the league against Santa Clara, and whether Ruben Amorim’s position should be called into question after Sporting fall to another defeat in the league at the hands of Arouca.

There’s also discussion of Paços vs. Marítimo, and Vitória vs. Famalicão to round off another great week of Primeira Liga football.