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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. 

To listen to the podcast click on the play button below.

Related: Diogo Leite and Gonçalo Inácio called up to Roberto Martínez’s first Portugal squad

Related: Portugal women qualify for first World Cup 

 

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Rolf Gerber
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@Tom Kundert: „Making major changes could cause antibodies“ That is a brave statement at 23:30 of the podcast, given the fact Martinez willingly includes the one big fat antybody per se. Oh sorry, most probably the FPF did. Great podcast though,...

@Tom Kundert: „Making major changes could cause antibodies“ That is a brave statement at 23:30 of the podcast, given the fact Martinez willingly includes the one big fat antybody per se. Oh sorry, most probably the FPF did. Great podcast though, always a pleasure to listen to the experts.

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In opposition to Danny or Matthew (from previous podcasts) I find the Nations League a great format. The critics that it forces the teams to always select the strongest teams is a very weak argument. It is still your choice who you field. And -...

In opposition to Danny or Matthew (from previous podcasts) I find the Nations League a great format. The critics that it forces the teams to always select the strongest teams is a very weak argument. It is still your choice who you field. And - important especially for nations like Portugal - you can secure two-citizenship talent for your country (what Santos missed with F. Carvalho). Besides that: It would have been a golden opportunity to be in the final four in summer to compete against real opposition. That defeat agains Spain was a pity. I mean the qualification group with Portugal is a joke. Most of these games will tell nothing about the relative strength and resilience when the opponent is high level.

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Paulo    Rolf Gerber
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Have to agree on this.

For example we are playing the 198th FIFA ranked team in the world. Then we will follow up with the 92th ranked team. By the way, I respect what Luxembourg is building, but really not a real test. Once we get past those...

Have to agree on this.

For example we are playing the 198th FIFA ranked team in the world. Then we will follow up with the 92th ranked team. By the way, I respect what Luxembourg is building, but really not a real test. Once we get past those two powerhouses, we will play 54th, 57th and 63rd ranked.

In comparison, in the last Nation's League we played the 10th, 12th and 38th(current rankings). All the teams in the NL final are top 10 ranked.

So, even though it doesn't have the history of the Euro, it is a legitimate and tough competition. So tough in fact, that after the first go round, Germany should have gotten relegated into League B. Instead, they brought some patsies up, to rotate in and out so the powerhouses wouldn't be embarrassed. Talk about motivation. Unfortunately, England got relegated this last time. Maybe the will do a playoff to see who gets a place in League A, to save England from going down.

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LisbonIsOurs    Rolf Gerber
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The Nations League is far more interesting than international friendlies, which were completely insufferable matches. It's like the League cup, nice to win but also allows scope for experimentation. I don't think anyone would consider a group...

The Nations League is far more interesting than international friendlies, which were completely insufferable matches. It's like the League cup, nice to win but also allows scope for experimentation. I don't think anyone would consider a group stage exit where we have tested some new players or systems and found some new solutions to be a failure. Playing supposedly our best team always and still failing to qualify however..

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Kadir Paulo
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@Rolf Gerber
Mate I've seen you comment a few times on this website, and now I understand that you have no clue what you're on about. How are you gonna refer to our captain as an antibody, after everything he has done for the Portuguese Team.
I...

@Rolf Gerber
Mate I've seen you comment a few times on this website, and now I understand that you have no clue what you're on about. How are you gonna refer to our captain as an antibody, after everything he has done for the Portuguese Team.
I wish that the other "stars" on this team had a similar drive and hunger to win as he did, maybe they'd become half as good.
You're a clown Rolf, it's pretty obvious to see at this point. Criticise Ronaldo's inclusion all you want, but don't call the guy an Antibody. The issue with these websites is that they give people who know nothing about football a voice, and you're one such example.

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Rolf Gerber    Kadir Paulo
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Boy, you have no clue about team dynamics. You‘re just a blind fanboy. Guess you never had to build and manage a team of any kind, otherwise it‘s not explainable how clueless you are about leadership and team cohesion. Not worth to discuss with...

Boy, you have no clue about team dynamics. You‘re just a blind fanboy. Guess you never had to build and manage a team of any kind, otherwise it‘s not explainable how clueless you are about leadership and team cohesion. Not worth to discuss with boys like you.

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John    Kadir Paulo
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Kadir, Rolf is an idiot - and always will be LOL.

I am speaking as a non partisan Portuguese fan. I don’t see any of these players having captain-like quality. The only 3 players out of 23(?) are Ronaldo, Pepe and maybe Ruben Dias.

Bruno...

Kadir, Rolf is an idiot - and always will be LOL.

I am speaking as a non partisan Portuguese fan. I don’t see any of these players having captain-like quality. The only 3 players out of 23(?) are Ronaldo, Pepe and maybe Ruben Dias.

Bruno Fernandes is WAY too temperamental for me, Bernardo Silva is like a little boy, Danilo? I’ll pass.

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Rolf Gerber    John
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John, I do not go to the deep intellectual level where you are at home. Dias - Bernardo - Palhinha are absolutely suitable as a captain team. It is unimaginable how ignorant you have to be to continue to hold the national team hostage to an aging...

John, I do not go to the deep intellectual level where you are at home. Dias - Bernardo - Palhinha are absolutely suitable as a captain team. It is unimaginable how ignorant you have to be to continue to hold the national team hostage to an aging diva who thinks the world revolves around him. Miserable management decision to keep him as captain.

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LisbonIsOurs    Rolf Gerber
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https://twitter.com/Davenbort/status/1600237883239325697

"Captain material"

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Rolf Gerber    LisbonIsOurs
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Thanks Santos. I think I found the reason why some people say, Ronaldo is a good captain: they say it because they would be the same assholes when they were in that position. It is simple projection, nothing else.

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