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PortuGOAL podcast 47: End-of-season conclusions, the winners and losers in 2011/12
5/16/2012
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Duration: 48:42

Our latest pod is a bumper edition dominated by two topics. We kick off with an in-depth discussion of the Selecção’s 23-man squad for Euro 2012, which Paulo Bento announced on Monday evening. The panel then analyse the Liga ZON Sagres season from the perspective of various teams, select our players of the season and discuss some of the other talking points thrown up over the course of the 2011/12 campaign.
PortuGOAL podcast 46: FC Porto and Real Madrid on verge of domestic glory
4/24/2012
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Duration: 36:31

The latest podcast looks at FC Porto’s excellent prospects of lifting the Liga Zon Sagres title. The panel also discusses Sporting’s transformation under Sa Pinto and the Lions’ chances of progressing to the final of the Europa League. We then wallow in the superb performances of the three Portuguese members of Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid team in the memorable victory at the Camp Nou. The podcast ends by looking at two depressingly repetitive problems afflicting Portuguese football which have again reared their ugly heads: chronic financial strife and suspicions of corruption.
PortuGOAL podcast 45: Braga in amongst contenders in closest title race in years
3/9/2012
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Duration: 36:10

In our latest podcast we try to make sense of the upheaval and mayhem that has characterised Portuguese football since our last show. Are Braga genuine title contenders? Were Sporting right to ditch Domingos? Why did Andre Villas-Boas fail at Chelsea? We discuss these and many more questions.
PortuGOAL podcast 44: Transfer deadline day bombshells
2/3/2012
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Duration: 31:10

The latest PortuGOAL podcast takes an in-depth look at what could prove to be the most pivotal four days in the Liga ZON Sagres season. Hot on the heels of an astonishing weekend of action, some frantic transfer deals were struck just before the winter window closed, including the fascinating captures of Lucho Gonzalez by FC Porto and Yannick Djalo by Benfica.
PortuGOAL podcast 43: State of play at the halfway stage of Liga ZON Sagres
1/18/2012
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Duration: 45:42

With the Portuguese Liga at precisely the halfway stage, the PortuGOAL pod casts its collective eye over the primeira volta, examining the performances of Benfica, Braga, Porto and Sporting and other teams who have caught our eye for one reason or another. We also take a look at the Seleccao’s daunting Euro 2012 draw and the ties faced by Portugal’s club sides when the Champions League and Europa League resume in February. We end the pod by delving into the mailbag to answer a variety of your questions.
PortuGOAL podcast 42: Euro 2012 here we come!
11/18/2011
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Duration: 41:04

No prizes for guessing what topic dominates the latest PortuGOAL podcast. Portugal booked their place at next summer’s Euro 2012 tournament with a magnificent performance to crush Bosnia-Herzegovina 6-2 at the Estadio da Luz on Tuesday. We hear exclusively from Hugo Almeida and Joao Moutinho. The panel analyses the display, the coach, the players and looks ahead to the possible draw and prospects for the Seleccao. Oh, and we also take a peek at some tasty-looking Liga matches on the horizon.
PortuGOAL podcast 41: Liga race, Bosingwa, Carvalho and Bento, Argentines in Portugal
10/26/2011
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Duration: 34:08

The latest PortuGOAL podcast is a break away from our usual format. After analysing the latest developments in what is turning into a fascinating Liga ZON Sagres title race, we tackle a broad range of questions sent in by listeners/readers. From Sporting’s Andres to that hundred million euro man Hulk, from Bento’s Seleccao bust-ups to Porto’s future coach, from Greek wives to the Argentine invasion, the panel has it covered.
PortuGOAL podcast 40: Liga ZON Sagres – taking stock; Euro 2012 crunch time
10/5/2011
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Duration: 47:39

In a jam-packed edition, our latest podcast draws conclusions about the state of play in Portugal’s top two divisions in what looks set to be one of the most exciting domestic seasons for years, before looking ahead to the Seleccao’s decisive Euro 2012 qualifiers against Iceland and Denmark. We also hear exclusively from two goalkeepers: Denmark’s Anders Lindegaard and Atletico’s Caleb.
PortuGOAL podcast 39: European fixtures preview, Carvalho-Bento bust-up
9/12/2011
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Duration: 26:47

The latest PortuGOAL podcast brings you a heady mix of domestic, European and international football. After reviewing the latest round of Liga matches, we take a look at what promises to be an intriguing set of Champions League and Europa League fixtures for FC Porto, Benfica, Braga and Sporting. This week’s show ends with a look at the Seleccao’s Euro 2012 qualification situation and the bombshell which was Ricardo Carvalho’s shock departure from the national team set-up.
PortuGOAL podcast 38: Farewell Falcao, Benfica joy, Sporting despair and Seleccao
8/31/2011
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Duration: 31:11

How will Falcao’s exit affect FC Porto? How good are Benfica? How bad are Sporting? In our latest podcast the PortuGOAL crew runs the rule over the stories thrown up by first few weeks of the season, and we look ahead to Portugal’s must-win Euro 2012 qualifier against Cyprus.
PortuGOAL podcast 37: Porto, Benfica or Sporting? That is the question
8/9/2011
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Duration: 33:21

In our latest PortuGOAL podcast we continue this week’s theme of looking ahead to the new season. Who will be wearing the biggest smile come May 2012? We also look at Eduardo’s precarious position with the Seleccao, Portugal’s participation in the U20 World Cup in Colombia and Real Madrid’s prospects of overhauling Barcelona.
PortuGOAL podcast 36: The Andre Villas-Boas bombshell and summer transfer madness
7/1/2011
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Duration: 36:20

In a bumper summer podcast we break down the fall-out at the Estadio do Dragao in the wake of Andre Villas-Boas’s decision to leave FC Porto for Chelsea. We then take a detailed look at the frantic transfer activity involving Sporting, Benfica and Braga, before speculating on the future careers of two Portuguese abroad – Bebe and Nani.
PortuGOAL podcast 35: End-of-season finals, Cristiano Ronaldo and Seleccao
5/28/2011
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Duration: 35:05

The latest PortuGOAL podcast wraps up all the fun from the Europa League and Portuguese Cup finals, including interviews with FC Porto’s Joao Moutinho and Braga’s Marcio Mossoro. We also discuss James Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo and his relationship with Jose Mourinho, Nani’s role in the Champions League final and the upcoming Portugal-Norway Euro 2012 qualifier.
PortuGOAL podcast 34: Europa League – who will meet Porto in the final?
5/2/2011
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Duration: 27:47

In our latest podcast the focus is on the conclusion to the Europa League semi-finals this Thursday, which will almost certainly lead to an all-Portuguese final in Dublin. We also pay homage to the goal machine that goes by name of the Radamel Falcao, look at the clubs trying to stay in or to get promoted to the Liga ZON Sagres and discuss that game in the Spanish capital last week and Jose Mourinho’s part in it.
PortuGOAL podcast 33: FC Porto champions and Europa League preview
4/6/2011
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Duration: 40:31

The PortuGOAL podcast is back with a bumper edition. We pay tribute to the new champions of Portugal, FC Porto, and hear from Hulk, Joao Moutinho and Beto. The second half of the show focuses on the three Europa League quarter-finals involving Portuguese clubs on Thursday.
PortuGOAL podcast 32: Braga end Benfica’s championship dream as Porto march towards title
3/7/2011
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Duration: 35:57

The PortuGOAL podcast is back. Today we dissect another tremendous tussle between Braga and Benfica which resulted in a home win, all but killing off Benfica’s hopes of retaining the Portuguese championship. We then look ahead to Thursday’s Europa League.
PortuGOAL podcast 31: Benfica stun Porto and farewell Liedson and David Luiz
2/3/2011
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Duration: 34:33

The latest PortuGOAL podcast looks at Benfica’s victory over FC Porto in the Portuguese Cup and the departures of two of the biggest names in Portuguese football – David Luiz and Liedson. We also pick the bones of Paulo Bento’s latest Portugal squad and much more.
PortuGOAL podcast 30: Liga analysis, Europa League draw, 2010 awards
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Duration: 40:31

In a bumper Christmas PortuGOAL podcast, we take a look at how things stand as regards domestic football in Portugal after the first half of 2010/11 and analyse the Europa League draw. We then attribute our 2010 team and individual awards in a variety of categories.
PortuGOAL podcast 29: Portugal crush Spain - interviews and analysis
11/18/2010
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Duration: 24:41

In our latest podcast pride of place goes to Portugal’s merciless thrashing of Iberian neighbours Spain in Lisbon last night. We analyse the match with the help of the thoughts of Seleccao players Eduardo and Manuel Fernandes. The panel also cast an eye over the state of the Liga and ask, “should Benfica’s Gaitan have played against FC Porto?” The pod finishes with a nod to several Portuguese players currently pulling up trees abroad.
PortuGOAL podcast 28: The big one – FC Porto v Benfica preview, European review
11/5/2010
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Duration: 20:24

In our latest podcast we take a look back at the midweek European action involving Benfica, Braga, FC Porto and Sporting. Part Two is dedicated solely to what promises to be a huge Portuguese classico at the Estadio do Dragao on Sunday.
PortuGOAL podcast 27: Seleccao back on track
10/14/2010
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Duration: 16:51

Portugal are back in the mix to qualify for Euro 2012 thanks to successive victories over Denmark and Iceland in new coach Paulo Bento’s first two games in charge. We analyse the performances of the Seleccao.
PortuGOAL podcast 26: European ‘Big Four’ review, Bento’s first Portugal squad
10/2/2010
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Duration: 37:42

In our latest podcast we look back at the performances of Portugal’s four representatives in the Champions League and Europa League this week. Paulo Bento’s first Seleccao squad is analysed and we ask if Mourinho can deliver the football demanded at Real Madrid.
PortuGOAL podcast 25: Portugal’s Euro 2012 nightmare and the Vickery verdict
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Duration: 39:40

In a special podcast we welcome renowned BBC journalist and South American football guru Tim Vickery, who gives us a fascinating insight into seven newcomers to Portuguese football who will be looking to make a big impact at FC Porto, Benfica and Sporting. We start the podcast with a look back at a traumatic week for the Seleccao, with two poor results compounding the problems resulting from Queiroz-gate.
PortuGOAL podcast 24: Braga on the up or up. Big three now a big four?
9/1/2010
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Duration: 24:26

In our latest podcast we look back on Braga’s magnificent achievement in knocking out Sevilla to qualify for the Champions League and the rise and rise of the Minho club. We also focus on the Seleccao and attempt to make sense of the Carlos Queiroz controversy that threatens to shake Portuguese football to its very foundations.
PortuGOAL podcast 23: It’s here! 2010/11 Portuguese League season kicks off
8/13/2010
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Duration: 26:37

On the day the newly named Liga ZON Sagres kicks off, the PortuGOAL podcast is back to cast an eye over what we can expect over the next 10 months.
PortuGOAL podcast 22: Portugal fall to Spain – the inquest
6/30/2010
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Duration: 16:19

Portugal’s World Cup campaign ended in the round of sixteen in Cape Town last night. Should Carlos Queiroz and his players have done better? In our latest podcast we pick apart the defeat to Spain.
PortuGOAL podcast 21: Delight for Queiroz and company
6/23/2010
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Duration: 16:24

In our latest podcast we revel in the aftermath of Portugal’s stunning 7-0 World Cup victory over North Korea, and look ahead to the prospects for the Seleccao for the rest of the tournament.
PortuGOAL podcast 20: What next for Portugal and Carlos Queiroz?
6/16/2010
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Duration: 13:57

In the wake of a less-than-stellar performance from the Seleccao in their opening World Cup match yesterday, we analyse what went wrong for Portugal and how Carlos Queiroz may try to recitify matters for the next clash against North Korea.
PortuGOAL podcast 19: Portugal at the World Cup preview
6/9/2010
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Duration: 22:54

It’s almost upon us. The world’s biggest party will kick off in two days’ time, with Portugal joining in the fun on Tuesday 15 June. What can we expect from the Seleccao in South Africa?
PortuGOAL podcast 18: Benfica crowned champions, Portugal World Cup squad announced
5/11/2010
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Duration: 17:05

The latest PortuGOAL podcast looks at two events that dominated the Portuguese football scene on Sunday and Monday – Benfica’s championship triumph and the announcement of Portugal’s World Cup squad.
PortuGOAL podcast 17: Benfica pounded in the Dragon’s lair
5/6/2010
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Duration: 27:15

The latest PortuGOAL podcast takes a look back at the explosive FC Porto versus Benfica classico of last weekend, replete with tension and talking points on and off the pitch. The phenomenon that goes by the name of Jose Mourinho is analysed, as well as discussing the superb form of Ronaldo and Nani.
PortuGOAL podcast 16: Lisbon derby review, Nani and Deco riding high
4/17/2010
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Duration: 22:44

In the latest PortuGOAL.net podcast we take a look back at the big Lisbon derby last week and analyse the super recent form of Nani and Deco, which bodes well for Portugal’s World Cup hopes. Also listen to an exclusive interview with goalkeeper Matt Jones, the lone Englishman in Portugal’s professional leagues who is on the cusp of making it into the top flight.
PortuGOAL podcast 15: Benfica power on in Europa League, Sporting knocked out
3/19/2010
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Duration: 24:26

The latest PortuGOAL.net pod casts a beady eye over last night’s European action as a brilliant Benfica display saw them win in Marseille, while Sporting were edged out by Atletico Madrid at the Alvalade. The Carlsberg Cup final between FC Porto and Benfica on Sunday is also analysed, and the panel explains why the amount of love for Mourinho and Deco seems to be going in opposite directions among Portuguese football fans.
PortuGOAL podcast 14: Portugal at the World Cup – squad and opponents
3/5/2010
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Duration: 36:23

In a bumper podcast today we continue our ongoing debate about which Seleccao players should make that plane bound for South Africa. We also discuss Portugal’s group opponents. In part two the focus is back on club football, with three mouth-watering European matches involving FC Porto, Benfica and Sporting in prospect. Find out why Marseille are still angry at Benfica two decades on.
PortuGOAL podcast 13: European action review / Porto-Braga preview
2/19/2010
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Duration: 24:00

In our latest podcast we analyse an exciting week of European action. Switching back to domestic matters, will Braga continue their phenomenal season and end Porto’s championship hopes on Sunday night? Also we take a closer look at the ins and outs of the now infamous Estadio da Luz tunnel set-to.
PortuGOAL podcast 12: Portugal's wing wizards – Nani's brilliance, Ronaldo's wrath
2/3/2010
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Duration: 36:24

Following Nani's scintillating performance for Manchester United at the weekend, the PortuGOAL crew analyse what has led to the upturn in the former Sporting player's fortunes and his possible impact on the Seleccao. Ronaldo’s recent goals, trials and tribulations in Spain have brought praise and criticism in equal measure – we discuss.
PortuGOAL podcast 11: Who will lift the Liga Sagres championship?
1/20/2010
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Duration: 24:53

The PortuGOAL podcast is back and in our latest edition we are focussing heavily on domestic issues. Are this Benfica team the real deal? Can Braga hold on to top spot? Will FC Porto come on strong to win a fifth straight title?
PortuGOAL podcast 10: All change at Sporting; contrasting fortunes for Nani
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Duration: 24:24

Podcast 10 focuses on the latest goings-on at Sporting, as Paulo Bento resigns and Carlos Carvalhal is the surprise choice to replace him as head coach. The PortuGOAL crew also wrap up coverage of Portugal’s World Cup qualifying campaign, discuss Nani’s contrasting fortunes in the Seleccao and at Manchester United and plenty more besides.
PortuGOAL podcast 9: Portugal versus Bosnia World Cup play-off
11/16/2009
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Duration: 14:33

In another special Seleccao dedicated podcast, PortuGOAL.net takes advantage of the four-day interval between the two legs of Portugal’s World Cup play-off against Bosnia to discuss the state of play in the tie. What to be said of Pepe’s and Nani’s performances? Is the one-goal lead enough to take to Bosnia? Do the panel dare put the mockers on Portugal’s chances by tipping them to make it to South Africa?
PortuGOAL podcast 8: Braga topple Benfica, Bento on the brink, sackings galore
11/4/2009
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Duration: 30:28

The big talking point in our latest podcast is the Braga v Benfica encounter last weekend. Was this monumental match really a Liga Sagres game? The PortuGOAL panel also run the rule over Sporting’s woes, discuss the sack-happy nature of Portugal’s top-flight clubs and hear about the Portuguese coach at Le Mans who suggested he could be replaced by Arnold Schwarzenegger
PortuGOAL podcast 7: Portugal heading to the World Cup!
10/18/2009
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Duration: 20:45

In a special Seleccao dedicated podcast we discuss where Portugal are at after an up and down (or should that be down and up) World Cup qualifying campaign so far. How has Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz performed? What was the turning point in Group One? Are Real Madrid and the Portuguese Football Federation about to go to war over the utilisation of Cristiano Ronaldo?
PortuGOAL podcast 6: Porto pip Sporting and Ronaldo on the rampage
9/28/2009
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Duration: 26:52

FC Porto’s victory over Sporting is the opening discussion point of our latest podcast. The PortuGOAL crew also look at Ronaldo’s sensational start to life in La Liga as well as previewing the European action in midweek and the upcoming Liga Sagres matches.
PortuGOAL podcast 5: Portugal national team under the microscope
9/13/2009
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Duration: 31:52

With Portugal’s World Cup hopes hanging in the balance we ask whether it is fair to lay all the blame squarely on Carlos Queiroz? Also on the agenda is a match-by-match analysis of the upcoming European ties involving FC Porto, Benfica, Sporting and Nacional da Madeira.
PortuGOAL podcast 4: Early season pointers
8/26/2009
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Duration: 24:54

After just five games are Sporting in crisis? How good is this Benfica team? Are Porto right to call for greater protection for Hulk? We also cast an eye further afield as Nani enjoys a fabulous start to 2009/10, Quaresma continues to struggle at Inter Milan and a little known Portuguese coach is making waves in France.
PortuGOAL podcast 3: 2009/10 Portuguese season preview
8/12/2009
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Duration: 34:57

Who are best prepared to lift the Liga Sagres crown come May 2010? Will the Seleccao be in South Africa next summer? Which Portuguese players will make their mark abroad this season? The PortuGOAL.net team discuss these matters and much more in the latest podcast.
PortuGOAL podcast 2: Cristiano Ronaldo completes dream move to Real Madrid
7/6/2009
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Duration: 21:28

In our second show we focus on transfers that have taken place or are in the offing involving Portuguese players or foreign footballers in Portugal.
PortuGOAL podcast 1: Last-gasp Portugal scrape win
6/9/2009
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Duration: 19:18

Our inaugural show analyses Portugal’s last-gasp victory over Albania, Quique Flores’ exit from Benfica, Paulo Bento’s continuation at Sporting plus a smattering of transfer talk as Europe’s top clubs start to target Portuguese football’s finest.

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