In Episode 50 of the Seleção podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert, founder of PortuGOAL.net, as they pore over Cristiano Ronaldo’s sensational return to Manchester United.

Danny and Tom also discuss Fernando Santos’ precarious position as Seleção manager on the back of a disappointing Euro for Portugal and run the rule over the squad called up for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

The tug-of-war between Portugal and Brazil for Matheus Nunes is the next topic on the agenda, before ending by touching on the upcoming Primeira Liga season and the Champions League draw for the Portugal’s three representatives in the competition.  

Zach Lowy, all-round football guru and creator of the outstanding Breaking the Lines website, twitter feed and digital magazines, has been turning his focus to Portugal’s Primeira Liga in recent times.

Last season he began the Cortalinhas podcast, producing excellent content dedicated to all things Portuguese football. Zach kicks off his weekly podcast for the 2021/22 Liga Bwin season with a bumper two-part podcast, with guest Tom Kundert, creator of PortuGOAL. 

In Episode 49 of the Seleção podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports for the final time during EURO 2020, as they go over Portugal’s 1-0 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 which brought an end to the Seleção’s reign as European Champions.

Danny and Eric also discuss why they feel Fernando Santos’ tenure as Portugal manager should come to an end, who they want to see as Portugal manager if and when the job becomes available, and the future of this roster with World Cup qualifying beginning again in September. Your Twitter questions are also answered. 

Portugal exit Euro 2020 after a 1-0 defeat against Belgium in the Round of 16.

PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert chat about the match and what the Seleção can be positive about as they switch their attention to the 2022 World Cup.