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The Long Ball Futebol Podcast: One week gone and two Primeira Liga clubs in crisis!

The Primeira Liga is back, and brings with it an instant dose of drama and chaos as Braga manager Daniel Sousa is sacked just hours after their first league game of the season.

Meanwhile, Benfica fall to a shock defeat against Famalicão as their season gets off to the worst possible start, triggering fierce criticism of coach Roger Schmidt and president Rui Costa.

Plus we discuss Porto and Sporting winning in impressive fashion, as well as all the action from the rest of the league. 

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