The Seleção Podcast

Host Danny Pinto speaks with Tony Gonçalves of "The Heart and Hustle of Portugal" Podcast in the first of a series of episodes leading up to the World Cup where we are bringing the world of Futebol and Portuguese Influencers together.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod http://tiktok.com/@selecaopod?lang=enselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69egFollow Tony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goncalvestg?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Follow The Heart and Hustle of Portugal Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearthustlept?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Check out The Heart and Hustle of Portugal Podcast on Linktree: https://tr.ee/Ji_gfGa-Ne

LIVE Coverage of Portugal's Roster Announcement for the 2026 FIFA World CupBroadcast LIVE on The Seleção Podcast YouTube channelhttps://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg

On Episode 108, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer, as they look back at Portugal's friendlies against Mexico and the United States.Danny and Eric discuss Roberto Martínez's approach to the friendlies, how the squad looked in the two matches, who perhaps played themselves on (or off) the World Cup squad, and the guys give their WAAAAY too early predictions for who will be on Portugal's World Cup roster.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69egFollow Eric Krakauer on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/erickrakauer

On Episode 107, host Danny Pinto is joined by Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net as they preview Portugal's final two World Cup Qualifiers: Nov. 13 against Ireland (A) & Nov. 16 against Armenia at The Dragão.Danny and Nathan absence of Nuno Mendes in these upcoming matches, the return of João Cancelo, the talented but crowded Portuguese midfield, the unsettled Portuguese center back situation, and much more.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69egFollow Nathan Motz on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/nathanmotz

On Episode 106, host Danny Pinto is joined by "amigo do pod" and NWSL PxP man, Eric Krakauer.Danny and Eric covered a variety of topics in this episode:Portugal failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with a last-minute Hungary goalThe differences between the Ireland and Hungary matchesAre the continuous changes in tactics/lineups Roberto Martínez a good or bad thingIs the defense solely to blame for being unable to close out matchesCristiano Ronaldo and the acceptance of his role with the National TeamDanny and Eric also discuss the great Ray Hudson, who recently retired as a soccer analyst in the United States, but who Eric worked with for many years at beIN Sports.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69egFollow Eric Krakauer on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/erickrakauer

On Episode 105, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, who was in attendance covering both Seleção victories in Armenia and Hungary to kickoff World Cup qualification for Portugal.Danny and Matthew covered a variety of topics in this episode:Portugal's ability to come back and win multiple matches under Roberto Martínez (3 of their last 4 wins have been comebacks)the reintegration of the João's: Cancelo and FelíxMartínez's continuing to tinker with the Starting XIthe perceived joy and lack of pressure Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be playing with now as Portugal CaptainMatthew also gives his thoughts on FPF President Pedro Proença, the U17 and U21 programs for Portugal, and also shares his mission of attending matches in as many Portuguese stadiums all over Portugal, Azores, and more.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast prov

On Episode 104, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net.Before they begin talking about the football, Danny and Tom discuss the tragic tram accident in Lisbon that took place September 3 (the day before the recording of the episode) as well as the FPF's continued observance and honoring of Diogo Jota, with these call ups and upcoming matches being the first since his passing this summer.As for the football, Danny and Tom discuss the roster, some of those who could make an impact in their returns to the squad, and what how the expectation of success at the World Cup next year has changed over the last number of years.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodhttps://www.threads.net/@selecaopodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69egFollow Tom Kundert: https://Twitter.com/PortuGOAL1Bookmark: https://www.port

On Episode 103, host Danny Pinto is once again joined by Mike Agostinho as they discuss the disappointing showing Portugal displayed at EURO 2025, finishing last in their group with only 1 point.Danny and Mike also discuss what changes could be made and if there is any young hope on the Seleção's horizon after this experienced group seemed to regress at the European Championship.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69egFollow Mike Agostinho on X/Twitter: @mikeagostinhoCheck out Mike's Soccer Vlogs on his Youtube page: https://t.co/28lCtXRiN9Check out Mike latest project, Wrexam Wednesdays, on the Park The Bus Podcast Network beginning July 16: https://t.co/wQfpPpJbCP

On Episode 102, host Danny Pinto is joined once again by Mike Agostinho, as they discuss the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.They also review Portugal's 5-0 loss to Spain at EURO 2025 and preview As Navegadoras crucial group match against Italy.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69egFollow Mike Agostinho on X/Twitter: @mikeagostinho

On Episode 101, host Danny Pinto is joined by Mike Agostinho as they get you ready for the “Navegadoras” at the Women’s EURO 2025. Mike shares his thoughts on Portugal's chances at the European Championship, manager Francisco Neto's roster he is taking to the tournament in Switzerland, and the evolution of the women’s game in Portugal over the last decade.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69egFollow Mike Agostinho on X/Twitter: @mikeagostinho

On Episode 100 (!!!), host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they relive the greatness that was the Seleção beating Spain in the Nations League Final to win Portugal's 2nd Nations League trophy and 3rd major trophy, overall.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodhttps://www.threads.net/@selecaopodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69egFollow Tom Kundert: https://Twitter.com/PortuGOAL1Bookmark: https://www.portugoal.net

On Episode 99, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric “The Portuguese Hammer” Vieira.They review the Seleção’s 2-1 comeback victory over Germany in Munich in the Nations League semifinals, they preview the final against Spain, discuss the emergence of Vitinha in World Football, and discuss the future of Roberto Martínez as speculation on his job security as Portugal manager remains.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69egFollow Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira on X/Twitter: @HammerEV9 Link to the Twitter Spaces LIVE reaction following the 2-1 win against Germany: https://x.com/selecaopod/status/1930374691543495035?s=46

On Episode 98, host Danny Pinto went LIVE following Portugal's 5-3 aggregate victory against Denmark in the 2-leg quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League.Danny gave his thoughts on the victorious 2nd leg in Lisbon and the heroics of Francisco Trincão, as well as questioning why Roberto Martinez should still be the manager of the Seleção.Danny also got feedback and interaction from the folks in the live chat and also got a "caller" in studio (shoutout James "O Acoriano".https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg

On Episode 97, host Danny Pinto is joined by Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net as they review Portugal's extremely frustrating and disappointing loss to Denmark in the 1st leg of the Nations League Quarterfinals.Danny and Nathan discuss how flat and the lack of cohesiveness impacted Portugal's poor play, and how fortunate the Seleção is just to be down 1-0 heading into Sunday's 2nd leg in Lisbon at the Alvalade.The guys also discuss if Roberto Martinez has the managerial quality to be Portugal's manager and how much of the blame do the players also share.https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69egFollow Nathan Motz on X: @NathanMotz

On a LIVE version of the pod, Episode 96 is our 2024 Year in Review.Thank you for a tremendous year! We'll see you in 2025!FORÇA PORTUGAL!!!https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.comMusic for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg

On a LIVE Episode 95, host Danny Pinto was joined by PortuGOAL.net Seleção correspondent Nathan Motz as they reviewed Portugal's 2 wins over Croatia and Scotland to open up 2024-25 #NationsLeague group play. Danny and Nathan discussed #CR7 coming off the bench to score the game-winner in the 88th minute vs. Scotland and if that role could be his next (and final???) chapter in his Seleção career. The guys also discussed Roberto Martínez's first couple of games without Pepe after starting Gonçalo Inacio (v. Croatia) and Antonio Silva (v. Scotland) alongside Ruben Dias, as well as the positive football played by Raphael Leão, Nuno Mendes, Bruno Fernandes, and more. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Nathan Motz: https://Twitter.com/NathanMotz

On Episode 94, host Danny Pinto is joined by the founder of PortuGOAL.net as they look back on Pepe’s career following his retirement announcement. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod https://www.threads.net/@selecaopod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Tom Kundert: https://Twitter.com/PortuGOAL1 Bookmark: https://www.portugoal.net Pepe’s retirement announcement: https://youtu.be/bWRr7fl8vQI?si=YbuawGkK2SZr5Utt

On a LIVE Episode 93, host Danny Pinto is once again joined by Nathan Motz and Eric “The Portuguese Hammer” Vieira following Portugal’s heartbreaking loss to France in penalties at the quarterfinals of #EURO2024. Among the topics were Roberto Martínez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe, the Seleção’s missed opportunities during the match, and what happens next with this National Team. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Eric Vieira: https://Twitter.com/HammerEV9 Follow Nathan Motz: https://Twitter.com/NathanMotz

On Episode 92, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, who has been in Germany covering #EURO2024. Danny and Matthew discuss, among other things: Diogo Costa's heroics in the R16 match vs. Slovenia The growing importance of Vitinha in the Starting XI Roberto Martínez's tactics and substitutions CR7: fair criticism vs. rooting for his failure Could the Quarterfinal match vs. France be the match where both teams finally show up? https://www.selecaopod.comhttps://Twitter.com/SelecaoPodYouTube.com/theselecaopodcasthttps://Facebook.com/SelecaoPodhttps://Instagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Matthew Marshall on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/noobzcorp

On a LIVE Episode 91, host Danny Pinto was joined by a couple of Eric's: Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira & Eric Krakauer. The guys discussed Portugal's emotionally exhausting R16 victory in penalties vs. Slovenia at #EURO2024. They spoke on Diogo Costa's historic display in the penalty shootout, Roberto Martínez's substitutions, the almost potential end of Pepe and CR7's Seleção careers, Vitinha's growing importance, look ahead to the quarterfinals vs. France, and so much more. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira on X/Twitter: @HammerEV9 Follow Eric Krakauer on X/Twitter: @EricKrakauer