PortuGOAL’s roaming reporter Matthew Marshall is a self-confessed football addict.

He also happens to love the country of Portugal and its historical, cultural and gastronomical offerings. And of course its football.

In the latest installment of his memorable mega 2022 Road Trip, he visits Penafiel, Feirense, Tondela, Benfica B, Alverca, Benfica and Braga. 

There is also an interview with Feirense supporter Samuel and some info on the sights to see and history in Tondela. 

In Episode 56 of the Seleção podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by Alex Gonçalves (@aljeeves) of TugaScout.com (@TugaScoutPT) to analyse the call-ups for Portugal’s World Cup playoff. The pair share their thoughts on those unavailable due to injury and those who did not make the squad (including breaking squad news during the episode). 

Danny and Alex also discuss Fernando Santos (his future and legacy) and what the ramifications of Portugal possibly missing the World Cup could be, including what it may mean for Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with the Seleção. 

All or nothing for Portugal at Porto’s Estádio do Dragão

In Episode 55 of the Seleção podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by European Football journalist Alex Barker (@EUROExpert_) to preview the FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final between Portugal and Turkey.

Alex provides a look at the players and matchups the Turkish national team brings to the win-or-miss-out decider against the Seleção in Porto on Thursday. 

• Gil Vicente
• Long Ball podcast

After a short break, Albert & Barney are back to discuss all things Primeira Liga, and Portuguese clubs in Europe!

This week, we discuss the biggest Primeira Liga game of Jornada 26 as Gil Vicente beat Braga to reduce the gap between 4th and 5th place. With 8 games of the season left we talk about who could end the season in 4th as this quickly turns into the most exciting showdown of the Primeira Liga season.

We also talk about Porto’s 4-0 win over Tondela, Benfica dropping points against Vizela thanks to an early Adel Taraabt red card, Marcus Edwards’ first start for Sporting, and Paços de Ferreira’s veteran players delivering for the northern side.