PortugueseSoccer.com Podcast
Podcast talking about the latest news and topics in the Liga Bwin, 2Liga, the Seleção, and Player/Manager Abroad. Special emphasis on Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, SC Braga and the rest of Liga! Some Cristiano Ronaldo too!
All Episodes
Episode 198: 4th Round Cup Preview; Braga, Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP & Player Abroad Updates
November 24th, 2023
Episode #198 TOPICS: 4th Round Cup Preview (top matches Benfica x Famalicão; Portimonense x SC Braga). Second Division Report (top match FC Porto B x AVFC). Portuguese Managers & Players Abroad Report. SC Braga, …
Episode 197: Liga & Second Division Reports. EURO Qualifiers. Final Derby Thoughts. FC Porto Problems.
November 17th, 2023
Episode #197 TOPICS: Why did Roberto Martinez call up his best players even though they qualified? Final Derby thoughts. FC Porto General Assembly problems. Portuguese Managers and Players Abroad Report + other Liga …
Episode 196: Liga Week 11; Derby Preview; Players & Managers Abroad Report; Seleção Returns!
November 11th, 2023
TOPICS: Liga Week 11 Preview (top matches Benfica x Sporting CP; Vitoria SC x FC Porto). Second Division Report (top match Santa Clara x AVS). Portuguese Managers & Players Abroad Report. SC Braga, Benfica, FC …
Episode 195: Liga Week 10; 2nd Division Report; Players & Managers Abroad Report
November 3rd, 2023
TOPICS: Liga Week 10 Preview (top matches Chaves x Benfica; Sporting CP x Est. Amadora). Second Division Report (top match Nacional x Santa Clara). Portuguese Managers & Players Abroad Report. SC Braga, Benfica, FC …
Episode 194: Liga Week 9; 2nd Division Report; Players & Managers Abroad Report
October 27th, 2023
TOPICS: Liga Week 9 Preview (top matches Boavista x Sporting CP; Gil Vicente x SC Braga). Second Division Report (top match UD Leiria x Oliveirense). Portuguese Managers & Players Abroad Report. SC Braga, Benfica, …
Episode 193: Third Round Cup (Taca de Portugal) Begins; Champions & Europa Portuguese Club Previews
October 20th, 2023
TOPICS: Third Round Cup (Taca de Portugal). Portuguese clubs Champions & Europa League Previews. Managers & Players Abroad Report. SC Braga, Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, and other Liga stuff of interest.
Episode 192: Reviewing Liga's First 8 Match Days. EURO Qualifier Previews & XI of Portugal vs. Slovakia and Bosnia & Herzegovina
October 13th, 2023
Portugal EURO Qualifiers Preview & XI versus Slovakia & Bosnia and Herzegovina. Big 4 and other Liga stuff of interest. Reviewing the first 8 Liga match days, the good and bad. Portuguese players & managers …
Episode 191: Liga Week 8; Players & Managers Abroad Report; International Break Returns
October 6th, 2023
TOPICS: Liga Week 8 Preview (top matches Chaves x Gil Vicente; Famalicão x Vitoria SC). Second Division Report (top match Nacional x Oliveirense). Portuguese Managers & Players Abroad Report. SC Braga, Benfica, FC …
Episode 190: Liga Week 7; Rating Summer Signings; Portuguese Champions & Europa League Previews
September 29th, 2023
TOPICS: Liga Week 7 Preview (top matches Benfica x FC Porto; Boavista x Famalicão). Second Division Report (top match Nacional x Oliveirense). Portuguese Champions & Europa League Previews. SC Braga, Benfica, FC …
Episode 189: Liga Week 6 Preview; Big 4 Reports; SC Braga x Boavista; Portimonense x Benfica
September 22nd, 2023
Liga Week 6 Preview (top matches SC Braga x Boavista; Portimonense x Benfica). 2nd Round Taca de Portugal Preview. Rising Boavista. Big 4 and other Liga stuff of interest.
Episode 185: Liga Week 3 Preview; Big 4 Report; Transfer Rumors; SC Braga x Panthinaikos UCL Playoff
September 22nd, 2023
Liga Week 3 Preview (top matches Gil Vicente x Benfica; Boavista x Casa Pia). Second Division Report (top match Oliveirense x Penafiel). Portuguese Players & Managers Abroad Report. Big 4 and other Liga notes of …
Episode 188: Liga Week 5 Preview; Big 4 Reports; Roberto Martinez, Cristiano Ronaldo and Other Seleção Talk
September 15th, 2023
Liga Week 5 Preview (top matches Vizela x Benfica; Boavista x Chaves). Second Division Report (top match FC Porto B x Maritimo). Portuguese Players & Managers Abroad Report. Big 4 and other Liga stuff of interest.
Episode 187: Portugal EURO Qualifiers Preview; Player Abroad Report and Other Liga Stuff of Interest; Liga Erupts in Controversy Again
September 8th, 2023
Portugal EURO Qualifiers Preview x Slovakia & Luxembourg. Big 4 and other Liga stuff of interest. Why does the Liga have so many controversies? …
Episode 186: Liga Week 4 Preview; Big 4 Reports; SC Braga x Sporting; Benfica x Vitoria SC
September 1st, 2023
Liga Week 4 Preview (top matches SC Braga x Sporting CP; Benfica x Vitoria SC). Second Division Report (top match UD Leiria x AVS). Portuguese Players & Managers Abroad Report. Big 4 and other Liga stuff of interest.
Episode 184: Liga Week 2 Preview; Big 4 Report; Latest Transfer Rumors; Portuguese Players & Managers Abroad Report
August 18th, 2023
Episode 184 TOPICS: Liga Week 2 Preview (top matches Casa Pia x Sporting CP; Vitoria SC x Gil Vicente). Second Division Report (top match Belenenses x FC Porto B). Portuguese Players & Managers Abroad Report. Big 4 …
Episode 183: Liga Week 1 Preview; Big 4 Report?; Latest Transfer Rumors; Portuguese Players & Managers Abroad Report
August 11th, 2023
Episode 183 TOPICS: Liga Week 1 Preview (top matches Boavista x Benfica; Moreirense x FC Porto). Second Division Report (top match Pacos de Ferreira x União Desportiva de Leiria). Portuguese Players & Managers …
Episode 182: Is SC Braga finally a Liga title contender? Super Cup Benfica x FC Porto Preview. Big 3 Report.
August 4th, 2023
SC Braga is making big moves. Are they finally a Liga title contender? Benfica, Sporting CP, FC Porto off-season reports. Previewing Benfica x FC Porto Super Cup. Updating the Top 10 best Liga transfers so far this …
Episode 181: Rating the Top 10 Best Liga Transfers So Far This Summer. Transfer Rumors. Big 3 & SC Braga Off-Season Reports. Navegadoras vs USA!
July 28th, 2023
Podcast Episode 181: Rating the Top 10 best Liga transfers so far this summer. Benfica, Sporting CP, FC Porto, SC Braga off-season reports. Portuguese players and managers abroad coming and goings. Talking about the …
Episode 180: Which Liga club has improved the most this summer? Transfer Rumors. Big 3 & SC Braga Off-Season Reports. League Cup Begins.
July 21st, 2023
Podcast Episode 180: Which Portuguese club has had the best transfer success this summer? Benfica, Sporting CP, FC Porto, SC Braga Off-Season Reports. Portuguese players and managers abroad coming and goings. League Cup …
Episode 179: What is next in João Félix's future? Grading Liga's Best Transfers So Far. Big 3 & SC Braga Off-Season Reports
July 14th, 2023
Podcast Episode 179: What is next in João Félix's future? Grading the Liga's Best Transfers So Far. Benfica, Sporting CP, FC Porto, SC Braga Off-Season Reports. Portuguese players and managers abroad coming and goings.
Episode 178: Reviewing 2023-24 First & Second Division Liga Schedules & Trip Advice; Transfer Rumors; Big 3 & SC Braga Off-Season Reports
July 7th, 2023
Episode 178 TOPICS: Reviewing 2023-24 First & Second Division Liga Schedules & Travel Tips; Portuguese Transfer Rumors; Benfica, Sporting CP, …
Episode 177: Under-21 Portugal x England EURO Preview; Portuguese Transfer Rumors; Big 3 & SC Braga Off-Season Reports
June 30th, 2023
Episode 177 TOPICS: Under-21 Portugal x England EURO Preview; Portuguese Transfer Rumors; Benfica, Sporting CP, FC Porto, SC Braga Off-Season Reports. Portuguese players and managers abroad coming and goings.
Episode 176: Portugal & Saudi Arabia Money; Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, SC Braga Reports; Transfer Rumors
June 23rd, 2023
Episode #176: Portugal & Saudi Arabia Money; More Transfer Rumors; Benfica, Sporting CP, FC Porto, SC Braga Off-Season Reports. Portuguese players and managers abroad coming and goings.
Episode 175: Portugal x Bosnia & Iceland EURO Qualifier Previews; Transfer Rumors; Big 3 & SC Braga Reports
June 16th, 2023
Episode 175 TOPICS: Portugal x Bosnia & Iceland EURO Qualifier Previews; Portuguese Transfer Rumors; Benfica, Sporting CP, FC Porto, SC Braga Off-Season Reports. Portuguese players and managers abroad report.
Episode 174: Announcing the Liga Best XI & Honorable Mention for 2022-23; Transfer Rumors; Big 3 and SC Braga Reports
June 9th, 2023
Episode 174: Announcing the Liga Best XI & Honorable Mention for 2022-23; Transfer Rumors; Big 3 and SC Braga Reports. Latest dates on Super Cup (Benfica x FC Porto).
Episode 173: Portuguese Cup Final Preview; Transfer Rumors; Grading Martinez's Portugal Call Ups; Liga Managerial Turnovers
June 2nd, 2023
Episode 173 TOPICS: Portuguese Cup Final Preview (SC Braga x FC Porto). Final Second Division Report. Big 3 & SC Braga Round-Ups. Portuguese Players & Managers Abroad. Grading Roberto Martinez's Portugal …
Episode 172: Final Liga Week 34 Details; Transfer Rumors; Mourinho's Revenge; Who Will Roberto Martinez Call Up on Monday?
May 26th, 2023
Episode 172 TOPICS: Liga Week 34 Final Match Day Preview (top matches Benfica x Santa Clara; FC Porto x Vitória SC). Second Division Final Report. Big 3 Round-Up. Portuguese Players & Managers Abroad. Latest Rumors …
Episode 171: Liga Week 33 & Derby Preview; Big 3 Report; Transfer Rumors; Bernardo's Magical Night; Another Mourinho European Final!
May 19th, 2023
Episode 171 TOPICS: Liga Week 33 Preview (top matches Sporting CP x Benfica; Famalicão x FC Porto). Second Division Report. Big 3 Round-Up. Portuguese Players & Managers Abroad. Bernardo Silva's magical night! He's …
Episode 170: Liga Week 32 Preview; Big 3 Report; Latest Transfer Rumors; Portuguese Players & Managers Abroad Report
May 12th, 2023
Episode 170 TOPICS: Liga Week 32 Preview (top matches Portimonense x Benfica; FC Porto x Casa Pia). 2nd Division Report (top match Nacional x Farense). Women's Liga updates. Big 3 Report. Roberto Martinez talks about …
Episode 169: Liga Week 31 Preview; Ugarte & Liverpool? Portuguese Players & Managers Abroad Report
May 5th, 2023
Episode 169 TOPICS: Liga Week 31 Preview (top matches Benfica x SC Braga; Arouca x FC Porto). 2nd Division Report (top match Est. Amadora x Moreirense). Women's Liga and Cup updates. Who is Ugarte and is he good for …
Episode 168: Liga Week 30 Preview; Portugal & Sports Business; Roberto Martinez Talks about Rafa; Taca da Liga Final 4 to USA?
April 28th, 2023
Episode 168 TOPICS: Liga Week 30 Preview (top match Gil Vicente x Benfica). 2nd Division Report (top match Oliveirense x Est. Amadora). Women's Liga update. Big 3 Report. Portugal & Sports Business. Taca da Liga …
Episode 167: Liga Week 29 Preview; Portugal's Rough Future in European Competitions; Crisis at Benfica? Can Porto Catch Them?
April 20th, 2023
Episode 167 TOPICS: Liga Week 29 Preview (top match Vitoria SC x Sporting CP). 2nd Division Preview (top match FC Porto B x Moreirense). Women's update. What is happening at Benfica? Can FC Porto catch them? What is the …
Episode 166: Liga Week 28 Preview; 2nd Division Report; Underappreciated Conceição. Jorge Jesus & Flamengo? European 2nd Leg Previews
April 14th, 2023
Episode 166 TOPICS: Liga Week 28 Preview (top match Sporting CP x Arouca). 2nd Division Preview (top match Vilfranquense x Est. Amadora). Women's update. Previewing 2nd legs Inter x Benfica / Sporting CP x Juventus. …
Episode 165: Liga Week 27 Preview; 2nd Division Report; Players & Managers Abroad Update; Classico
April 7th, 2023
Episode 165 TOPICS: Liga Week 27 Preview (top match Benfica x FC Porto). Second Division Preview (top match Ac. Viseu x Vilfranquense). Women's football update. Previewing Benfica x Inter. The one disappointing thing to …
Episode 164: Liga Week 26 Preview; 2nd Division Report; Final Thoughts on Seleção & Roberto Martinez; Latest Transfer Rumors
March 31st, 2023
Episode 164 TOPICS: Liga Week 26 Preview (top match Rio Ave x Benfica). Second Division Preview (top match SC Covilhã x Estrela Amadora). Women's Liga update (Derby sets women's attendance record). Early Week 27 …
Episode 163: Reviewing Portugal x Liechtenstein & Previewing Luxembourg Match; Liga Updates, Second Divison & Women's Reports
March 24th, 2023
Episode #163 Reviewing Portugal x Liechtenstein and previewing the next match versus Luxembourg. Liga Bwin updates, Second Divison & Women's Liga reports. How serious was the Sérgio Conceição and Pinto da Costa …
Episode 162: Liga Week 25 Preview; 2nd Division Report; Sporting Makes History in North London! Martinez's First Calls Ups!
March 17th, 2023
Episode 162 TOPICS: Liga Week 25 Preview (top match SC Braga x FC Porto). Second Division Preview (top match Estrela Amadora x Torreense ). Women's Liga update. Reviewing Benfica's (Champions League x Inter) and …
Episode 161: Liga Week 24 Preview; 2nd Division Report; Women's Updates; Roberto Martinez Set to Announce his First Call Ups
March 10th, 2023
Episode 161 TOPICS: Liga Week 24 Preview (top match Vitoria SC x Arouca). Second Division Preview (top match Vilafranquense x Farense). Women's Liga update. Will Portugal get 3 clubs into the Champions & Europa …
Episode 160: Liga Week 23 Preview; 2nd Division Report; Liga TV Rights Update; Good Idea for Taca da Liga with Only 4 Teams?
March 3rd, 2023
Episode 160 TOPICS: Liga Week 23 Preview (top match Chaves x FC Porto). Second Division Preview (top match Ac. Viseu x Est. Amadora). The Future of Portuguese Liga TV Rights. Is it a good idea for Taca da Liga (League …
Episode 159: Liga Week 22 Preview; Women Qualify for Their First World Cup! Portugal's Shrinking UEFA Rankings & Worrisome Future European Spots
February 24th, 2023
Episode 159: Liga Week 22 Preview (top match Vitória SC x SC Braga). Second Division Preview (top match Torreense x Est. Amadora). Congratulations to …
Episode 158: Liga Week 21 Preview; 2nd Division Report; Problems at Sporting & Braga; Benfica Nears History; FC Porto x Inter
February 17th, 2023
Episode 158: Liga Week 21 Preview (top match SC Braga x Arouca). Second Division Update. Champions League Preview Inter x FC Porto. Reviewing Benfica, Sporting, and Braga's 1st leg European matches & UEFA …
Episode 157: Liga Week 20 Preview; 2nd Division Report; Classico Coming Up! Europe Returns
February 10th, 2023
Episode 157: Liga Week 20 Preview (Classico Sporting CP x FC Porto). Second Division Update. Women's Liga Report. Champions League Preview Brugge x Benfica. Europa Preview Sporting CP x Midtjylland. Big 3 & SC Braga …
Episode 156: Liga Week 19 Preview; Special Interview About Portuguese Match Day Food
February 3rd, 2023
Episode 156: Liga Week 19 Preview. 2nd Division Report. Full Transfer Round-Up. Thoughts on Benfica/Enzo controversy. Special Interview about …
Episode 155: Liga Week 18 Preview; League Cup Sporting x FC Porto Final Preview; Reviewing Confirmed & Rumored Portuguese Transfer Market Deals
January 27th, 2023
Episode 155: Liga Week 18 Preview. League Cup Final Preview FC Porto x Sporting CP. Second Division Report. Grading the Portuguese transfer moves from last summer and reviewing the current winter market moves. Big 3 …
Episode 154: Liga Week 17 Preview; League Cup Final 4 Preview; Transfer Market Talk About Guedes, Fabio Silva, Henrique Araujo, Porro
January 20th, 2023
Episode 154: Liga Week 17 Preview. League Cup Final 4 Preview. Second Division Report. Transfer Market Talk About Guedes (Benfica), Fabio Silva (PSV/Seville), Henrique Araujo (Watford), and Porro (Spurs). Klopp on …
Episode 153: Liga Week 16 & Derby Preview; Thoughts on Roberto Martinez Hiring; Marco Silva & Palhinha Success Story; Porro to Spurs?
January 13th, 2023
Episode 153: Liga Week 16 & Derby Preview. Second Division Report. Thoughts on Roberto Martinez hiring as Portugal manager. Why Benfica signed 2 upcoming Nordic stars. Why Sporting will sell Porro to Spurs. Why FC …
Episode 152: More Liga Week 15 Preview; Felix/EPL? Enzo/Chelsea? Cristiano/Al-Nassr Happens; Bernardo Leaving City?
January 6th, 2023
Episode 152: More Liga Bwin Week 15 Preview. Second Division Report. Cristiano Ronaldo & Al-Nassr Finally Happens. What happened to Enzo & …
Episode 151: Liga Week 15 Preview; Second Division Report; 2023 Predictions; Cristiano & Al-Nassr; Enzo & Chelsea
December 31st, 2022
Episode 151: Liga Bwin Week 14 Review & Previewing Next Week 15 (Best Match: Casa Pia x FC Porto). Second Division Report. Cristiano Ronaldo & Al-Nassr. Enzo & Chelsea? Predictions for 2023.
Episode 150: Liga Week 14 Preview; League Cup Round Up; Portugal Manager Choices; Cristiano & Al-Nassr; Enzo Liverpool or Real Madrid?
December 23rd, 2022
Episode 150: Liga Bwin Week 14 Preview (Best Match: SC Braga x Benfica). The 2nd Division Week 14 Preview. League Cup Quarterfinal Review & the Future of the League Cup. Latest choices for Portugal manager. Enzo at …
Episode 149: League Cup Heads Into Quarterfinals. Who Will Be Next Portugal Manager? Where Next for Cristiano?
December 16th, 2022
Episode 149: Previewing Current League Cup Schedule and Looking Ahead to Next Week's Quarterfinals. Reviewing Fernando Santos' History with Portugal. …
World Cup Episode 148: Portugal x Morocco Preview. Probable Line Ups. Start Ramos Again! Cristiano's Future
December 9th, 2022
Episode 148: Portugal x Morocco Preview. Probable Line Ups. Should Santos start Ramos again? Will Fernando Santos take any new chances and play …
World Cup Episode 147: Portugal x South Korea Preview. Probable Line Ups. Should Santos Rest Players? Is it Time to Test Dalot/Cancelo in the Back?
December 1st, 2022
Episode 147: Portugal x South Korea Preview. Probable Line Ups. Should Santos rest players against South Korea? Or play to win the group and avoid …
World Cup Episode 146: Portugal x Uruguay Preview. Probable Line Ups. Reviewing 1st Half Liga Bwin Season with Special Guest Nino Torres of GOL TV
November 27th, 2022
Episode 146: World Cup Portugal x Uruguay Preview. Probable XI for Portugal & Uruguay. Other topics also include reviewing the first 13 matches …
World Cup Episode 145: Portugal x Ghana Preview. Probable Line Ups. Why Cristiano Leaving United is the Best Thing to Happen to Portugal at World Cup
November 23rd, 2022
Episode 145: Portugal x Ghana Preview. Probable Line Ups. Why Cristiano Leaving Manchester United is the Best Thing to Happen to Portugal at the World Cup. The first part of this episode will discuss the group matches …
Episode 144: More World Cup Portugal Preview, Talking Antonio Silva, Cristiano Bombshell Interview, Fabio Carvalho's U21 Decision
November 18th, 2022
Episode 144: More World Cup Portugal Preview Talk. Other Topics: Fabio Carvalho's late U21 choice. Will Antonio Silva handle the spotlight? Thoughts on Cristiano's two-part bombshell interview. Is Taca da Liga group …
Episode 143: Liga Week 13 Preview; Grading the squad Fernando Santos selected for the World Cup; Is the Seleção good enough to reach the semifinals?
November 11th, 2022
Episode 143: Liga Week 13 Preview (Best match: Portimonense x SC Braga). Second Division Preview (Best match: Tondela x Moreirense). Grading the squad Fernando Santos selected for the World Cup. Is the Seleção good …
Episode 142: Liga Week 12 Preview; Taca de Portugal 4th Round Preview; Portugal World Cup Squad Update; 2nd Division Report
November 4th, 2022
Episode 142: Liga Bwin Week 12 Preview (Best match: Sporting CP x Vitória de Guimarães). Second Division Preview (Best match: Moreirense x FC Porto B). Taca de Portugal 4th Round Preview (Best match SC Braga x …
Episode 141: Liga Week 11 Preview; Portugal World Cup Squad Update; New Record Set for Portuguese Clubs in Champions League; 2nd Division Report.
October 28th, 2022
Episode 141: Liga Bwin Week 11 Preview (Best match: Pacos de Ferreira x Maritimo). Second Division Preview (Best match: Benfica B x Moreirense). Reviewing the record-breaking week for Portugal's three biggest clubs in …
Episode 140: Week 10 Liga Bwin Preview; The Pros & Cons of Cristiano Ronaldo's & Joao Felix's Current Club Issues; Latest Predicted Portugal World Cup Squad List
October 21st, 2022
Episode 140: Liga Bwin Week 10 Preview (best matches FC Porto x Benfica; Sporting x Casa Pia). The pros and cons of Cristiano Ronaldo's & João Félix's current club issues. The latest predicted Portugal World Cup …
Episode 139: Weekend Taca de Portugal Preview; SC Braga Gets New Investors; My Updated Portugal World Cup Squad List; Will João Félix Leave Atletico?
October 14th, 2022
Episode 139: Taça de Portugal Third Round Preview. My Updated Portugal World Cup Squad List. Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, Liga Bwin updates. Second Division Report. What is happening with João Félix at Atletico? …
Episode 138: Liga Bwin Week 9 Preview; Sunday's EURO 2024 Draw; Who won the auction for Aves' 2018 Taca de Portugal trophy? Next European Match Previews
October 7th, 2022
Episode 138: Liga Bwin Week 9 Preview (Top match Portimonense x FC Porto). Sunday's EURO 2024 Draw Information. Big 3 reports for Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, as well as SC Braga, and Liga. Second Division Report. …
Episode 137: Liga Bwin Week 8 Preview; What happened in Braga?; Big 3 Reports; Champions & Europa Previews
September 30th, 2022
Episode 137: Liga Bwin Week 8 Preview (Top match FC Porto x SC Braga). What happened against Spain? Who is the best future manager for Portugal? Got …
Episode 136: Previewing Nations League Portugal x Czech Republic & Spain Matches; Santos Decision to Not Replace Pepe; Is Darwin a Flop at Liverpool?
September 23rd, 2022
Episode 136: Previewing Nations League Portugal x Czech Republic & Spain matches. Why did Santos not replace Pepe? Why did Rafa retire? Liga Bwin Week 7 review. Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, SC Braga, Liga …
Episode 135: Liga Bwin Week 7 Preview. Thoughts on Fernando Santos Call Ups. Portuguese Clubs defeat Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga opponents in same week.
September 16th, 2022
Episode 135: Liga Bwin Week 7 Preview (Top match Estoril x FC Porto ). Thoughts on Fernando Santos Call Ups for upcoming Nations League matches. Portuguese Clubs defeat EPL (Sporting), Serie A (Benfica), and Bundesliga …
Episode 134: Liga Bwin Week 6 Preview. Champions League & Europa Match Day 2 Previews; Big 3 & SC Braga Updates. Moreirense Attempts 2Liga History
September 9th, 2022
Episode 134: Liga Bwin Week 6 Preview (Top match Sporting CP x Portimonense). Champions League & Europa Match Previews: Juve/Benfica, Sporting CP/Spurs, FC Porto/Brugge, Braga/Union. Big 3 & SC Braga updates. …
Episode 133: Liga Bwin Week 5 Preview. Champions League & Europa Match Day 1 Portuguese Previews. Sporting dropping, Benfica rising. Final Transfer Window Report.
September 2nd, 2022
Episode 133: Liga Bwin Week 5 Preview. Champions League & Europa Match Day 1 Previews for Portuguese clubs. Final transfer window report. Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP updates. Two More Young Portuguese Players to …
Episode 132: Liga Week 4 Preview; Reviewing Champions League Groups; Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting, Braga Updates; Where is Cristiano's future going?
August 26th, 2022
Episode 132: Liga Bwin Week 4 Preview. Champions League group draw review for Big 3. Transfer report & rumors. Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, SC Braga updates. Two More Young Portuguese Players to Highlight this …
Episode 131: Liga Bwin Week 3 & Classico Preview; Transfer Reports & Rumors; Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting, Braga Updates
August 19th, 2022
Episode 131: Liga Week 3 & Classico FC Porto x Sporting Preview. Transfer reports & rumors. Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, SC Braga updates. Two More Young Portuguese Players to Highlight this Week. Is Sporting …
Episode 130: Liga Round 2 Preview; Latest Transfer Reports & Rumors; Big 3 & SC Braga Updates; Bruno Lage comments on the issue with Jesse Marche
August 12th, 2022
Episode 130: Liga Week 2 Preview. Latest transfer reports & rumors. Big 3 & SC Braga updates. Another episode, another two young players to highlight in Portugal. Bruno Lage comments on the sideline issue with …
Episode 129: Liga Bwin Opening Weekend Preview; Latest Transfer Reports & Rumors; Big 3 & SC Braga Updates; Klopp Praises Jota; Marco Silva Talks About Fulham's Challenges
August 5th, 2022
Episode 129: Liga Bwin opening weekend preview. Latest transfer reports & rumors. Big 3 & SC Braga updates. Another episode, another two young players to highlight in Portugal. Jurgen Klopp praises Diogo Jota. …
Episode 128: The Pros & Cons of Rumored Sporting/Cristiano; FC Porto x Tondela Super Cup Preview; Benfica x Midtjylland UCL Preview, Big 3 & Braga Reports
July 29th, 2022
Episode 128: FC Porto x Tondela Super Cup Preview. Benfica x Midtjylland Champions League Preview. The pros & cons of (rumored) Cristiano Ronaldo move to Sporting CP. Big 3 reports. Latest transfer report. Braga …
Episode 127: Trying to Make Sense of Transfer Market Moves & Rumors Regarding Cristiano Ronaldo, Chico Conceição, Renato Sanches, Fabio Silva, etc; Pre-Season Club Reports
July 22nd, 2022
Episode 127: Trying to make sense of the latest transfer rumors & moves regarding Cristiano Ronaldo, Chico Conceição (Ajax), Fabio Silva (Anderlecht), Renato Sanches, and Ricardo Horta. Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting, …
Episode 126: Transfer Market Special #4 - Horta, Cristiano, Bernardo Silva, etc; Liga Pre-Season Reports; Portugal/Spain World Cup Bid
July 15th, 2022
Episode 126: Reviewing transfer activity & latest rumors regarding Cristiano Ronaldo, Ricardo Horta, Bernardo Silva, Andre Almeida (VSC), etc. Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting, Braga pre-season updates. Other topics …
Episode 125: Transfer Market Special #3 - Ricardo Horta, Matheus Nunes, Trincão, Cristiano Ronaldo; Liga Schedule Draw Review
July 8th, 2022
Episode 125: Reviewing transfer activity & rumors regarding Ricardo Horta, Matheus Nunes, Trincão, Cristiano Ronaldo, etc. Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, SC Braga pre-season updates. Other topics include the …
Episode 124: More Transfer Market Updates - Vitinha, Morita, Carmo, Horta, Palhinha, Nunes, Otavio, Jota; Liga Schedule Draw
June 25th, 2022
Episode 124: Reviewing more transfer activity & rumors regarding Vitinha, Morita, Carmo, Horta, Palhinha, Nunes, Otavio, Jota, etc. Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP pre-season updates. Why Portugal deserves #9 FIFA …
Episode 123: Transfer Market Special - Vitinha, Vieira, Carmo, Horta, Palhinha, Darwin; Why Braga holds the most power this summer in Portuguese domestic transfers.
June 19th, 2022
Episode 123: Reviewing the past week's confirmed transfer activity & rumors regarding Vitinha, Fabio Vieira, Carmo, Horta, Palhinha, Nunes, Darwin, Bernardo Silva, Renato Sanches, etc. Final thoughts on Portugal x …
Episode 122: Nations League; Darwin & Liverpool; Latest Transfers, Managers, Big 3 Updates; Happy Portugal Day!
June 10th, 2022
Episode 122: Reviewing Portugal x Switzerland & Czech Republic Nations League victories. Previewing next Portugal x Switzerland. Is Darwin good …
Episode 121: Portugal x Switzerland & Czech Rep Previews; JJ & Fenerbahce; Darwin Rumors; The Braga x Malaga x Benfica Battle for Horta
June 3rd, 2022
Episode 120: Liga Playoff Preview; Portugal x Spain Nations League; Big 3 Updates; Schmidt Era Begins; Is Conceição or Amorim a good fit for PSG?
May 27th, 2022
Episode 119: More TV Ideas; End of Season Awards; Liga Playoff; Big 3 Updates, Thoughts on Fernando Santos Call Ups;
May 20th, 2022
Episode #119: More thoughts on TV to promote Liga ... The good and bad of Fernando Santos Nations League squad list ... End of the Season Best Awards: MVP, GK, Defender, Midfielder, Forward, Flop, Best Young Player ... …
Episode #118: Final Liga Round 34, Relegation Battles, Roger Schmidt & VAR, Fernando Santos May 20 Call Ups
May 13th, 2022
Episode #118: Upcoming Schedule ... Relegation Race ... Final 34 Liga Preview ... Thoughts on Fernando Santos Call Ups for May 20 ... Second Division …
Episode #117: Classico Preview; Week in Review in Portuguese News; Jorge Jesus at Flamengo or Fenerbahce?
May 6th, 2022
Episode #117: Classico Preview: Benfica x FC Porto ... Week in Review in Portuguese News & Torreense ... Round 32 Liga Review ... Round 33 Liga Preview ... Weekly Second Division Report ... Jorge Jesus at Flamengo …
Episode #116: Liga Round 32 Preview; 2nd Division Report; Benfica, Sporting CP, FC Porto, SC Braga Updates; VSC's Pepa to Fenerbahçe?
April 29th, 2022
Episode #116: Reviewing recent Portuguese news ... Round 31 Liga Review ... Round 32 Liga Preview ... Weekly Second Division Report ... How 2020 Lisbon Champions League Final may have started idea to have all Final 4 in …
Episode #115; Liga Round 31 Preview; The Future at Braga: Is Carvalhal leaving? Who could be the next manager? Marco SIlva Transforms Fulham
April 22nd, 2022
Episode #115: Congratulations to Tondela & FC Porto ... Week 30 Liga Review ... Week 31 Liga Preview ... Second Division Weekly Report ... The …
Episode #114 Liga Week 30 Preview, Derby, Taça de Portugal 2nd Leg FC Porto x Sporting; Second Division Report
April 15th, 2022
Episode #114: Great Job by Benfica & SC Braga ... Week 29 Liga Review ... Week 30 Liga Preview ... Second Division Weekly Report ... Easter Derby ... Taça de Portugal Preview 2nd Leg FC Porto x Sporting CP ... …
Episode #113: Liga Week 29 Preview, Second Division Report, Interview with Cristiano Oliveira
April 8th, 2022
Episode #113: Reviewing the Past Week's News ... Week 29 Liga Preview (Top Match VSC x FC Porto) ... Second Division Weekly Report ... Interview with Cristiano Oliveira (Twitter: @10CO10) talking Benfica topics such as …
Episode #112: World Cup Draw; Week 28 Liga Preview; 2nd Division Report; Taca da Liga during World Cup?
April 1st, 2022
Episode #112: World Cup Draw ... Final thoughts on Portugal qualifying for World Cup ... Week 28 Liga Preview (Top Match SC Braga x Benfica) ... 2Liga Weekly Report ... Taca da Liga (League Cup) being played during …
Episode #111: Portugal x North Macedonia Preview; Liga Week 28 Preview (Braga x Benfica), Gil Vicente Fans Show Up in Big Numbers
March 26th, 2022
Episode #111: Portugal x North Macedonia Preview ... Why did Diogo Costa get the XI x Turkey? ... How Portugal wins matches ... Why we need to be worried about North Macedonia ... Last World Cup chance for Cristiano? …
Episode 110: Portugal x Turkey World Cup Playoff Preview with Burak Cubukcu; Liga Week 27 Preview; Thoughts on Fernando Santos Call Ups
March 18th, 2022
Episode 109: Week 26 Liga Preview; Will Fernando Santos call any new names for World Cup playoff?; Benfica, FC Porto, Braga UEFA 2nd Leg Previews
March 11th, 2022
Episode #109: Weekly Roundup ... Week 26 Liga Preview (top match: SC Braga x Gil Vicente) ... 2Liga Weekly Report ... Benfica, FC Porto, SC Braga UEFA 2nd Leg Previews ... Will Fernando Santos call up any new names for …
Episode 108: Week 25 Liga Preview; Europa & Champions League Previews; Rui Patricio or Jose Sa against Turkey?
March 4th, 2022
Episode 108: Weekly Roundup ... Week 25 Liga Preview ... Europa & Champions League Matches Return for FC Porto, SC Braga and Sporting CP this week ... 2Liga Weekly Report ... Liga Attendances ... Do you believe …
Episode 107: Taca de Portugal 1st leg Classico Preview; Week 24 Liga Preview; Liga TV Rights Update; Buying Tickets
February 25th, 2022
Episode #107: Weekly Roundup ... Week 24 Liga Preview ... 2Liga Weekly Report ... Taca de Portugal 1st leg Preview Sporting x FC Porto ... Centralized TV Rights possible in 2023-24 ... Buying Tickets in Portugal ... …
Episode #106: Week 23 Liga Preview; 2Liga Report; Benfica x Ajax; Bernardo Silva
February 18th, 2022
Episode #106: Thoughts about all the bad news during the past week ... Week 23 Liga Preview ... 2Liga Weekly Report ... Benfica x Ajax Preview ... Bernardo Silva's Incredible Form ... Cristiano and Man United Captaincy …
Episode #105: Week 22 Liga Preview; Talking about Chaves; Portugal & FIFA Rankings; Cristiano King of Instagram
February 11th, 2022
Episode #105: Week 22 Liga Preview ... 2Liga Weekly Report ... Talking about Chaves ... Sporting x City; FC Porto x Lazio, Sheriff x Braga Previews ... World Cup 2030 Bid ... FIFA Rankings - Is Portugal worthy of #8? …
Episode #104: Week 21 Liga Preview; Rating Clubs on Transfer Window; Benfica's Crisis; Gil Vicente Rising; FC Porto x Sporting Next Week!
February 5th, 2022
Episode #104: Gil Vicente ... Week 21 Liga Preview ... FC Porto x Sporting Next Week ... 2Liga Weekly Report ... Benfica: The more things change, the more they stay the same ... Conceição's Frustration at Diaz transfer …
Episode #103: League Cup Derby Final Preview, Who Tells the Truth in Portugal: Clubs, Players or Media? Diaz Leaving Porto?
January 28th, 2022
Episode #103: Taca da Liga (League Cup) Derby Preview Benfica x Sporting ... Taca da Liga Abroad in the Future? ... Week 20 Preview .. Estoril Struggling ... 2Liga Weekly Report ... New segment: Who is telling the …
Episode #102: Liga Week 19 Preview; Taca da Liga (League Cup) Final 4 Preview; Jota & Celtic; Big 3 Updates
January 21st, 2022
Episode #102: Surprising & Fast Liga Suspension News (1:30) ... Liverpool's Jota scores again, but he needs to save some goals for Portugal! …
Episode #101: Liga Week 18 Preview; 2Liga Weekly Report; Cristiano Ronaldo Doubters; Jorge Jesus Future
January 14th, 2022
Episode 100: Taca de Portugal Preview; Liga Week 17 Preview; Big 3 Updates; Great News! RTP Buys Cup Rights!
January 7th, 2022
Episode 99: Classico Again, Estoril Struggles, Gil Vicente Rising, Jorge Jesus, and Paulo Sousa
December 30th, 2021
Episode #99 Topics
Classico FC Porto x Benfica
Next Liga Week 17
What is happening at Estoril?
Gil Vicente is Rising
Portimonense is Good
Paulinho …
Episode 98: Classicos, Liga Week 16 Preview, and Jorge Jesus & Flamengo
December 27th, 2021
Episode #98 Topics
Introduction
Liga Week 16 Preview
Taca de Portugal
Taca & Liga Classicos FC Porto x Benfica
Portimonense & Paulo Sergio
…
Episode 97: Liga Weekend Preview; Taça Clássico FC Porto x Benfica; Bruno Pinheiro to Besiktas?; 2Liga Report
December 17th, 2021
Liga Weekend Preview ... Gil Vicente x Sporting CP ... SC Braga x BSAD ... Casa Pia x Rio Ave ... Taca Classico: FC Porto x Benfica ... R16 Taca de Portugal Preview ... Bruno Pinheiro to Besiktas? ... 2Liga Report ... …
Episode 96: Liga Weekend & Mid-Week Taca da Liga Preview; FC Porto x Braga; Benfica Redeem Themselves; Sporting CP Stays Best Club in Liga
December 9th, 2021
Liga Week 14 Preview ... FC Porto x SC Braga ... Famalicão x Benfica ... BSAD x Estoril ... New Liga 13 player rule ... Taca da Liga Final Match Day …
Episode 95: Lisbon Derby; Weekend Liga Preview; Big FC Porto & Benfica Champions League Matches Coming Up; What happened in Jamor?
December 3rd, 2021
The Lisbon Derby: Benfica x Sporting CP...Liga Weekend Preview. Everyone is talking about Derby but there is also a great match between SC Braga x Estoril...What happened at Jamor between BSAD x Benfica. Who is to …
Episode 94: Taca de Portugal & Champions League Previews, Why Fernando Santos is Not The Only One To Blame
November 19th, 2021
Why Fernando Santos is not the only one to blame, the players deserve some blame too...Taca de Portugal 4th Round Preview...Champions League & Europa League Previews...Liga issues alert to clubs regarding domestic …
Episode 93: The Good & Bad of Fernando Santos, Ricardinho, Liga Review
November 12th, 2021
World Cup Qualifier Portugal x Serbia ... The Good & Bad of Fernando Santos as Manager ... Honoring Portuguese Futsal Legend Ricardinho ... Liga Bwin Review ... 2Liga Report ... Estoril ... Vizela... Boavista ... …
Episode 92: Week 11 Liga Preview, International Break; Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting Updates; Surprising Vizela, Estoril
November 5th, 2021
Topics: Week 10 Liga Review & Week 11 Preview...Portugal x Ireland...Fernando Santos Call Ups and International Break Update...Surging SC Braga...2Liga Report...Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP Updates...Why …
Champions/Europa League Previews, Ireland-Portugal Ticket Controversy, and will Liga go back to 3 Substitutes?
October 29th, 2021
Episode 91 Topics: Another weekend, another great schedule of Liga matches starting with 4th place Estoril x 1st place Benfica...Portuguese Champions …
Conceicismo Conquers Serie A. Flamengo Wants a Portuguese Club. Taça da Liga Preview. Pote Returns.
October 22nd, 2021
Episode 90 Topics: Liga & Taça da Liga (League Cup) both return this week. A preview of both. Brazilian giant Flamengo wants to acquire Tondela. Good or bad idea? What is Conceicismo? Cassano is wrong! Cristiano is …
Joao Felix, Centralized Liga TV Rights, and Taça de Portugal Weekend Preview
October 15th, 2021
Episode 89 Topics: Taça de Portugal preview as the third round gets underway this weekend. Can João Félix reach the level of Haaland or Mbappe? Jose Mourinho says CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying is tougher than Europe. Is …
Portugal WCQ Preview, Great Mourinho Stories, Vitor Pereira Does It Again, and Pepa is Vin Diesel
October 8th, 2021
Episode 88: Special guest is Nino Torres (Twitter @Espnino74) the English language play-by-play announcer for Liga Bwin matches in North America for …
Benfica Rising, Conceicao's Dilemma, and Sporting's New Problem
October 1st, 2021
Topics: The Diogo Costa & Marchesin dilemma for Conceicao ... Jorge Jesus plan is finally working, but what happened to Pizzi? The reasons why the Benfica of 2021-22 is doing so much better than 2020-21 ... Nuno …
Episode 86: Barcelona/Liverpool Visit Portugal, Conceição's Tough Decision, and Liga Managers on the Hot Seat
September 24th, 2021
Episode 85: Portugal Rankings, Congested Schedules, and the Bruno Fernandes/Cristiano Synergy
September 17th, 2021
Topics: Estoril x Sporting CP ... Portugal's UEFA & FIFA Rankings ... 2Liga Showdown: 1st Place Rio Ave x 2nd Place Feirense ... FC Porto's rising star Luis Diaz ... Undefeated Benfica ... Portimonense ... Ruben …
Episode 84: The Classico, Cristiano and the French Referee
September 10th, 2021
Episode 84 Topics: Classico Sporting CP x FC Porto ... Santa Clara x Benfica ... Cristiano, Bruno, and United ... Portugal/France Referee Exchange Program ... Champions League Starts Tuesday ... Pablo Sarabia ... …
Episode 83: Cristiano Ronaldo Saves Portugal Again...And Breaks Another Record. Nuno Mendes to PSG.
September 3rd, 2021
Episode 83 Topics: Can Portugal win without Ronaldo? He saves them again ... Transfer Round Up ... Will Nuno Mendes succeed at PSG? ... Sporting CP x FC Porto, Santa Clara x Benfica Week 5 preview ... Centralized TV …
Episode 82: Final Week of Transfer Window, Cristiano & Bruno Together: Good News for Portugal, Big 3 Updates
August 27th, 2021
Episode 82 Topics: Guest Steve Torres (Twitter @Steve1T) ... Final week of the transfer window ... Cristiano & Bruno: How Portugal will benefit …
Episode #81: Biggest Match in 10 years for Benfica? Are Bruno Fernandes & Jota just good club players? Will Wendell solve Porto's LB problems?
August 20th, 2021
Topics: The most important match for Benfica, possibly in the past 10-12 years, is on Tuesday in PSV. Why Jorge Jesus must manage the best match of his career at PSV to advance to UCL groups. Why did Santa Clara sell …
Podcast Episode #80: Jorge Jesus and Vitor Pereira Need Social Media Lessons
August 13th, 2021
Topics: A look ahead at the schedule for the upcoming week. Is João Mário the new Benfica leader? Is Sporting CP pricing their players too high? Who …
Podcast: Liga is Back! Sporting 2 Wins, 1 Trophy; Talking Benfica Win in Russia; FC Porto's Pepê Loves Pressure
August 6th, 2021
Topics: The 2021-22 Liga Bwin season has started! Sporting shows no signs of slowing down. Pote scores two more goals. Will Sporting 2021-22 be even better? Talking Benfica's big win in Moscow and their busy week coming …
Podcast: Exploring the Good/Bad of the Big 3 during Pre-Season, Benfica x Spartak, Super Cup Sporting x SC Braga, Fans Allowed Back!
July 31st, 2021
Big week coming up! Discussing Benfica’s Champion League 1st leg match at Spartak Moscow and the start of the 2021-22 Liga Bwin season that gets officially underway on Friday, August 6 with Sporting hosting Vizela. Also …
Podcast: Special Interview with Portuguese Journalist David Novo of Record. Why Benfica Must Qualify for Champions League. Is Nuno Mendes worth over 50M?
July 23rd, 2021
TOPICS: Interview with journalist David Novo (Twitter: @DavidNovo1) of major Portuguese sports daily RECORD. How do Portuguese media get their transfer information? Through Agents? Clubs? Entourages? How hard is the job …
Podcast: Rui Costa takes over, How long will Honeymoon last? LFV Resigns. Why did Joao Mario stay in Lisbon? Why FC Porto is in the best shape now among the Big 3.
July 17th, 2021
TOPICS: Rui Costa takes over, how long will the Honeymoon last? LFV resigns to avoid more controversy. A look back at his history at Benfica. Why did João Mário stay in Lisbon? Why FC Porto is in the best shape right …
Podcast: Talking João Mário, LFV, Fans Back at Stadiums, Liga Schedule Review, Pre-Season is Fully Underway!
July 9th, 2021
Guest Bhavin (Twitter @Baavin). TOPICS: Talking about the João Mário situation with Benfica, Sporting, and Inter. What was it like around Lisbon on May 11 when Sporting won the title? Bhavin tells us about his …
Podcast: Why is there so much interest from Turkish clubs on Portuguese players & managers? Updates on Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP.
July 2nd, 2021
Interview with Burak Cubukcu (Twitter: @NosFutebol, @burak_cubukcu_). Why is there so much interest from Turkish clubs in Portuguese players & …
Podcast: Reviewing the Good & Bad of Group F Play ... Why Every Knock Out Match is Now a Final ... Still waiting on a player, besides Cristiano, to step up for Portugal. Who will it be?
June 26th, 2021
Episode 73 Topics: Reviewing the good & bad of Group F play ... What needs to be done to beat Belgium ... Still waiting on a player, besides Cristiano, to step up for Portugal at the EURO. Who will it be? ... …
Podcast: EURO 2020 Preview. Besides Cristiano & Bruno, which player will step it up for Portugal this month? Why Hungary is the most important match.
June 11th, 2021
Episode 72 Topics: EURO Preview ... Besides Cristiano & Bruno, which player will need to step up for Portugal this month? ... Why Hungary is the most important match in the group ... Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP …
Podcast: Seleção x Israel; One Problem with Portugal/Spain World Cup Bid; Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting Updates; U21 Final; Women's Team Will Play USA
June 4th, 2021
Episode 71 Topics: The upcoming Seleção match x Israel ... Portugal women's team plays USA & Nigeria ... U21 Final x Germany ... Silly Season Arrives ... Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting transfer market updates ... The …
Podcast: Talking Nani, Joao Moutinho & Orlando City; Was Nani's Suspension Fair? Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting Updates
May 28th, 2021
Episode 70 Topics: Guest Jason "JJ" Jose (Twitter Jason_Jose) of the Orlando Lions Den Podcast ... Talking Nani & Orlando City ... Was Nani's MLS …
Podcast: End of the Season Awards; Portuguese Playing in Europa & Champions League Finals
May 21st, 2021
Episode 69 Topics: Special guest Nino Torres of Gol TV joins the podcast this week to talk about the 2020-21 End-of-the-Season Liga Awards for …
Podcast: Talking Pros & Cons of Champions League Final in Porto, Sporting Celebration Controversies, Fernando Santos EURO Squad, Portuguese Managers Abroad Without Jobs
May 15th, 2021
Episode 68 Topics: Talking about the Pros and Cons of hosting the Champions League Final in Porto. The major controversies over Sporting's …
Podcast: Round 32 Preview; Sporting CP & Sporting Lisbon Name Problem; Cristiano to MLS, China or Portugal?; One Year Anniversary of Liga Returning After Shutdown
May 8th, 2021
Episode #67 Topics: Round 32 Preview...Sporting CP & Sporting Lisbon Name Problem...Cristiano to MLS, China or Portugal?...Taca de Portugal Kick-Off Time Controversy...Reflecting on 1 Year Anniversary of Liga …
Podcast: Final Liga Matches Coming Up; Most Expensive Classico in History?; Is Sporting Done Enough to Win Title?; Brutal August Coming for Benfica?
May 1st, 2021
Episode #66 Topics: Final Liga Matches Coming Up...Most Expensive Classico in History?...Has Sporting Done Enough to Win Title?...Why Benfica Is in …
Podcast: Talking Sporting & FC Porto Liga NOS Race; What is Happening at Sporting?; Paulinho's Social Media Issues; Benfica & Braga Updates; European Super League & Liga NOS; EURO 2020 News
April 24th, 2021
Episode 65 Topics: Talking Sporting & FC Porto Liga NOS Race ... What is Happening at Sporting CP? ... Paulinho's Social Media Issues ... Six …
Podcast: Talking Final 8 Liga Matches, Sporting Pressure, FC Porto in Europe, Benfica Resurgence, Portuguese Abroad: Gedson & Rui Vitoria
April 17th, 2021
Episode 64 starts with talking about the upcoming Liga schedule, the final 8 Liga matches left, Sporting under pressure, FC Porto success in Europe, …
Podcast: Special Guest Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew) Talking MLS, His Past Coaches Paulo Fonseca, Conceiciao, Abel Ferreira; Plus Benfica, Sporting, FC Porto Updates
April 10th, 2021
Episode 63 features special guest Pedro Santos of the Columbus Crew. He talks about his experiences in Major League Soccer, winning the 2020 MLS Cup, …
Podcast: Special Guest Sid Seixeiro, Talking About His First Love the Seleção, His Broadcasting Career, Portugal + Latest Big 3 News & Serbia VAR Controversy
April 3rd, 2021
Episode 62 features Canadian sports broadcasting legend Sid Seixeiro, who came on to talk about his first love the Seleção, his incredibly successful …
Podcast: Talking JJ or Amorim - Who would you hire? Is Diego Costa a good idea for SLB? Why Porto must renew with Conceição. Future Guest Preview. Listener Comments.
March 27th, 2021
EPISODE 61 starts with a Seleção, U21, and Round/Week 25 preview plus a mention of the next podcast guest. Then moves on to talking about comparing …
Podcast: Talking about Sports Business in Portugal; Seleção Preview; FC Porto x Chelsea; No Fans in Stadiums After All? Why No Sports Talk Radio in Portugal?
March 20th, 2021
Episode 60 starts with Week 24 & Seleção Preview. Then moves on to talking Sports Business in Portugal: Why stadium naming rights deal are coming to the Liga. Why are fans now not allowed in stadiums? Portugal …
Podcast: Talking Sporting CP: Amorim License Controversy; Palhinha Update; FC Porto Make History; Benfica Getting Better?; Fans in Stadiums
March 13th, 2021
Guest Bhavin (Twitter @Baavin) joins the second segment of podcast to talk about how exciting it has been for Sporting CP fans this past season. We also discuss the controversy over Ruben Amorim’s managerial license …
Podcast: Unstoppable Sporting; LFV x Nacional; Portugal Camp at Juventus; 10, 12, 14, or 16 Liga Clubs? Listener Comments
March 6th, 2021
Topics: Talking Portuguese Referee Exchange Program ... Unstoppable Sporting CP ... Benfica/LFV x Nacional ... Portugal Camp at Juventus ... 10, 12, 14, or 16 Liga Clubs? ... Champions League 2nd Leg: Juventus x FC …
Podcast: Talking MLS with Vancouver Manager Marc Dos Santos; Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, Player Abroad Updates
February 27th, 2021
Topics: Guest Marc Dos Santos - Manager Vancouver Whitecaps FC ... Talking with Marc about MLS during a pandemic, Liga NOS, his career, his FC Porto Experiences ... The real story about Vancouver chasing Otavio of FC …
Podcast: Talking Next Week's FC Porto x Sporting, Ruben Amorim's Future, Breaking Down Benfica's Problems, Player Abroad, Andre Silva, Covid Update
February 20th, 2021
Topics: Next Week's FC Porto x Sporting CP ... Ruben Amorim's Future ... Breaking Down Benfica's Problems ... FC Porto x Juventus Review ... Player Abroad Update ... Andre Silva.
Podcast: Talking Mid-Season Liga Awards; FC Porto Cards Controversy; Should Benfica's Top Objective Be Europa?; Is it over, are Sporting the Champions?; Player Abroad; Portugal Covid Update
February 13th, 2021
Mid-Season Liga Awards ... Is it over, are Sporting the Liga Champions? ... FC Porto Cards Controversy ... Benfica Rising? ... Pacos de Ferreira Streak ... Who is better Cristiano or Messi? ... Player Abroad Update ... …
Podcast: Talking Palhinha Controversy, Conceicao's Referee Criticism, Benfica Problems, Potential Seleção Problems With Players Based in England
February 6th, 2021
TOPICS: Palhinha Controversy ... Conceição's PK criticisms ... What happened to Benfica? ... Potential Seleção issues with England Lockdown ... TV Rights .
Podcast: Talking Newark NJ Portuguese, Also Lisbon Derby, Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting, Player Abroad Updates
January 30th, 2021
Episode 53 features a second appearance on the podcast by special guest Cristiano Oliveira (Twitter @10CO10). We talk about the Portuguese Casas in Newark (NJ), as well as FC Porto, Sporting, and Benfica updates, plus …
Podcast: Talking Toronto Portuguese with Sergio & Associates, Also Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP Updates, Player Abroad, Cristiano Ronaldo 760, Portugal Covid Update
January 23rd, 2021
Episode 52 features special guest Sergio Rodrigues (Twitter @Sergio_R81) talking about the past and current history of Benfica & FC Porto Casas on Rogers Road in Toronto. Also discussed Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting …
Podcast: Talking Benfica, Sporting, FC Porto, SC Braga, EURO 2020 Update, Abel Ferreira, Portuguese Abroad, Covid Lockdown
January 16th, 2021
In this episode the talk is about the Classico and how the draw hurts both Benfica & FC Porto. Is Sporting losing momentum? The latest on EURO 2020 next summer. Recognizing Abel Ferreira's success in Brazil with …
Podcast: Talking Sporting, FC Porto, Benfica, SC Braga, Agents, Portuguese Abroad Update
January 9th, 2021
Welcome to Episode #50! Talking Liga race between Sporting, FC Porto, Benfica, and SC Braga, along with what is an agents job, and the latest Portuguese Abroad update
Podcast: Will Sporting Get Braga's Paulinho? Why Did It Take So Long for Decision on Otavio Suspension?
December 30th, 2020
Will Sporting Get Braga's Paulinho? Why Did It Take So Long for Decision on Otavio Suspension?
Podcast: Talking Big 3: Sporting with Big Tests Coming Up. Can They Handle It? FC Porto on a Big Win Streak. How Did They Turn It Around? What is Benfica's Problem? January Schedule Preview
December 24th, 2020
Episode 48 focuses on the Big 3. Sporting with big tests coming up in January. Can they handle it? FC Porto is winning many matches. How did they turn it around? What Is Benfica's problem? Best matches of the season …
Podcast: Was Not Playing in Europa Good for Sporting? Why are Benfica Fans So Upset? Is the Best Yet to Come for FC Porto? Top Santa Clara Player to Leave?
December 12th, 2020
Episode 49: Podcast: Was Not Playing in Europa Good for Sporting? Why are Benfica Fans So Upset? Is the Best Yet to Come for FC Porto? Top Santa Clara Player to Leave?
Talking Liga NOS Return; League Cup Qualifier Update; Sporting, Benfica, FC Porto News; Cristiano Seeks All-Time Scoring Record
November 26th, 2020
Welcome to the latest episode from PortugueseSoccer.com. Talking about the Liga NOS return, League Cup Qualifier Update and the latest on Sporting, Benfica, FC Porto News. Also, Cristiano seeks international scoring …
Podcast: Interview with Gol TV's English Language Liga NOS Announcer Nino Torres: Talking Production, Play-By-Play, Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting, Braga
November 3rd, 2020
Interview with Gol TV's English Language Liga NOS Announcer Nino Torres. We discuss production, play-by-play duties, Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, …
Podcast: Why is FC Porto struggling? Is this the new and improved Sporting CP? Can Benfica extend their winning streak? Portugal Covid-19 Concerns Growing.
October 31st, 2020
Podcast talking about the latest highs-and-lows in the Liga. Why is FC Porto losing so many points? Is the new Sporting CP the real deal? Benfica is on a 7-match win streak. How much can they win this season?
Podcast: Classico Review: Sporting Rising, FC Porto Falling; Benfica's Big Opportunity Week, Selecao Review, Pre-Season Yearbook Story
October 18th, 2020
Reviewing the Classico. Why this is a big week for Benfica. Seleção update. Funny Pre-Season Yearbook Story.
Podcast: Talking All Things Benfica (Tiago Dantas, JJ, LFV, Presidential Election) with Cristiano Oliveira (Updated Sound Quality)
October 10th, 2020
Special guest Cristiano Oliveira (twitter @10co10) comes on to discuss the current events regarding Sport Lisboa e Benfica. We discuss the differences in philosophy of the club from 2019 compared to this 2020 season. …
Podcast: Portuguese Problems Continue in UEFA Competitions; Controversy Grows on Getting Fans to Liga Matches; Will Ruben Dias Succeed at City? Will United Ever Buy Telles?
October 2nd, 2020
Podcast: Portuguese Problems Continue in UEFA Competition; Controversy Grows on Getting Fans to Liga Matches; Will Ruben Dias Succeed? Will United Ever Buy Telles? (29:00)
Podcast: Transfer Updates on Ruben Dias, Alex Telles, Toni, Goncalo Ramos; Big Thursday Next Week; Can Rio Ave Defeat AC Milan?
September 26th, 2020
Transfer Updates on Ruben Dias, Alex Telles, Toni Martinez, and Goncalo Ramos. Big Thursday Next Week. Can Rio Ave Defeat AC Milan in Europa playoff? (Episode lasts 28:32)
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Podcast: Sporting-Gil Vicente; What has happened to Benfica? When will Toni Martinez to FC Porto happen?
September 16th, 2020
Sporting-Gil Vicente; What has happened to Benfica? When will Toni Martinez to FC Porto happen?
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Podcast: PAOK x Benfica Preview; Why Agents are Important for Portuguese Clubs; The Main Differences Right Now Between a Benfica & Sporting Younger Player; FC Porto Transfer Update
September 12th, 2020
Preview of the Big Champions League 3rd Round Preliminary match on Tuesday between PAOK x Benfica.
Why are agents so Important for Portuguese clubs?
Discuss the current differences between Benfica and Sporting younger …
Podcast: Why going to Wolves is the best choice for Fabio Silva; Rui Costa's Big Two Weeks for Benfica; Latest on Sporting CP x SC Braga Controversy over Ruben Amorim
September 5th, 2020
Topics: Why going to Wolves is the best choice for Fabio Silva. Rui Costa's Big Two Weeks for Benfica. Latest on Sporting CP x SC Braga Controversy …
Podcast: Why is the Champions League 3rd Pre Draw the most Important 15 minutes of the Season for Benfica? What is Happening with Porto's Transfer Activity? How much is Braga Upset at Sporting?
August 29th, 2020
In this episode the upcoming national team schedule is discussed with the League of Nation matches against Croatia and Sweden. How important is …
Podcast: What happened to Benfica & Cavani? Who will Fernando Santos select for Nations League? How many players will FC Porto sell? Will Sporting be better? UEFA praises Portugal.
August 22nd, 2020
What happened to Cavani? There were reports of a done deal but now its dead. What happened?
Santos announces his League of Nations squad this week. Will he select Benfica players with Champions League qualifiers a short …
Podcast: Is Benfica spending too much? Is Nani the best player in MLS? Latest updates on FC Porto, Sporting CP, SC Braga. TIme to stop closed door matches in Portugal?
August 15th, 2020
Is Benfica spending too much? Is Nani the best player in MLS? Latest updates on FC Porto, Sporting CP, SC Braga. (29:03)
Podcast: Talking Benfica rumors will they get Cavani, Vertonghen? Will Porto really sell Fabio Silva? How much does Adrien want to return to Portugal? Champions League starts in Lisbon!
August 9th, 2020
Podcast: Talking about Benfica rumors will they get Cavani, Vertonghen? Will Porto really sell Fabio Silva? How much does Adrien want to return to Portugal? Champions League starts in Lisbon! Let's discuss. (21:53)
Podcast: Big 4 (SC Braga) in Portugal? Is it time to Eliminate Big 3 Pundits on TV? Will FC Porto & Sporting sell many players? Will Benfica bring many new players?
August 2nd, 2020
Podcast: Big 4 (SC Braga) in Portugal? Is it time to Eliminate Big 3 Pundits on TV? Will FC Porto & Sporting Sell Many Players? Will Benfica bring many new players? Let's discuss. (21:44)
Podcast: Taca de Portugal Preview: Benfica x FC Porto; Carvalhal to Flamengo? Big News at Santa Clara; Remembering Figo Transfer to Real Madrid
July 25th, 2020
Taca de Portugal is next Saturday, August 1. Previewing Benfica x FC Porto. Carlos Carvalhal to Flamengo? Big News at Santa Clara. Remembering the Figo Transfer to Real Madrid. Let's discuss. (18:32)
Podcast: Jorge Jesus: Will Part 2 Be Better? What Happened to Aves? Will FC Porto Field Their Best XI Against SC Braga in Final Match Day? Sporting Battles for Third.
July 18th, 2020
Jorge Jesus Returns to Benfica: Will Part 2 Be Better? What Happened to Aves and Why May They Miss Week 34 Match? Will FC Porto Field Their Best XI Against SC Braga? Sporting Battle for Third Place. Lots to discuss.
Podcast: Will Jorge Jesus Return to Benfica? Are Big European Clubs Noticing Ruben Amorim? Will Porto Wrap Up Title This Week? EURO 2016 Memories
July 11th, 2020
Will Jorge Jesus return to Benfica? Are Big European Clubs Noticing Ruben Amorim? Will Porto Wrap Up Title This Week? EURO 2016 Memories.
Podcast: Is Sporting the favorite to win the Liga next season? What happened to Benfica? Finally, Benfica & FC Porto agree on something important and how it will help Portugal in UEFA.
July 3rd, 2020
Podcast Topics: Is Sporting CP the favorite to win Liga next season? What happened to Benfica? Benfica & FC Porto finally agree on something that …
Podcast: Lage on the Hot Seat. Is Pochettino, Emery, Marco Silva or Jesus the best choice for next Benfica Manager? Is Ruben Amorim the best manager in Liga?
June 27th, 2020
Bruno Lage is on the Hot Seat due to poor results. Per various media reports Pochettino, Emery, Marco Silva or Jorge Jesus are reportedly the top …
Podcast: Is this the weakest Liga NOS competition in years? Why are Benfica and FC Porto struggling? Why a special congratulations should be sent to Liga NOS & Federation.
June 20th, 2020
Is this the weakest Liga NOS competition in years? Why are Benfica and FC Porto struggling so much? Why a special congratulations should be sent to …
Podcast: Bruno Lage is on the Benfica hotseat, can he survive the season? Champions League in Lisbon? Portugal Day Weekend Memories
June 13th, 2020
Podcast: Bruno Lage is on the Benfica Hotseat, can he survive the season if results don't get any better? Is the Champions League Final 8 coming to …
Podcast: Who is Really in 1st Place - Benfica or FC Porto? Why So Much Confusion? Champions League Final 8 in Lisbon?
June 6th, 2020
Who is really in 1st Place in the Liga NOS - Benfica or FC Porto? Why is there so much confusion? Another ugly attack (Benfica Bus) in Portugal. The Champions League Final 8 in Lisbon? Let's discuss.
Podcast: Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP Ready to Play? Champions League Final in Lisbon? Will Fans Be Allowed To See Matches? Could Happen
June 2nd, 2020
Are Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP Ready to Play? A Champions League Final in Lisbon? Will Fans Be Allowed this Season in Stadiums? Transfer Window and 2020-21 Season Update Available. (12:42)
Podcast: Maritimo Wants Some Fans in the Stands. They Have Some Good Ideas, But Can it Work? Should Liga Stadiums Use Fans Sounds Such as What Bundesliga is Doing?
May 27th, 2020
Maritimo wants some fans in the stadiums. Their president made a good case. Will it work? Should Liga stadiums use fans sounds similar to what the …
Podcast: The Good, the Bad, and Ugly about the Released Liga NOS Schedule. Is 13 Stadiums Too Much? Why Visiting Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP Museums are Good for You.
May 23rd, 2020
What is the good news, the bad news, and ugly stuff about the released Liga NOS Schedule that will start on June 3? Why are there so many matches …
Podcast: Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting Ready to Start Season? Should Maritimo's Stadium Be Used? Will Free Over The Air Portuguese TV Broadcast Liga matches?
May 20th, 2020
Portugal life is resuming slowly as the country opens up and Liga NOS is no different as teams continue training hard to prepare for June 4. Are …
Podcast: Bundesliga Returns! Portuguese Stadium Controversies. Why Don't Big 3 Teams Want to Play in Other Big 3 Stadiums? Why was Liga NOS Start Date Moved to June 4?
May 16th, 2020
Why are stadium controversies happening? Should Maritimo get to host in their stadium? Why doesn't Benfica want to play in the Estádio do Dragão …
Podcast: Will Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP get to play in their own stadiums?
May 12th, 2020
Podcast: Will Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP get to play in their own stadiums?
Podcast: Will Luz, Dragão, Alvalade Stadiums be used to finish season? Lots of anger in 2Liga. When is the next summer transfer market?
May 6th, 2020
Podcast: Will Luz, Dragão, Alvalade Stadiums be used to finish the season? Lots of anger in the 2Liga. When is the next summer transfer market?
Podcast: Why Resuming the Liga is the Biggest Marketing Opportunity Ever for Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting. Whose Idea Was It for Only Big 3 Clubs to Meet Prime Minister? Schedule Ideas Discussed.
May 2nd, 2020
Podcast: Why is Resuming the Liga the Biggest Marketing Opportunity Ever for Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting? Who thought of the Idea for just the Big 3 …
Podcast: Why is the Taça de Portugal at Risk? Big Meeting About Resuming with Prime Minister on Tuesday. What will happen? Lots of Positive News To Discuss.
April 28th, 2020
Podcast: Why is the Taça de Portugal at risk? Big Meeting with Prime Minister on Tuesday. What will happen? Lots of Positive News To Discuss. Here are some thoughts.
Podcast: Various Clubs Starting Restricted Training.
April 26th, 2020
Sporting CP has started restricted training. SC Braga starts on Monday. Benfica and FC Porto next week.
Podcast: Benfica x FC Porto Playoff to Decide Liga Champion? UEFA Has Opened the Door to the Idea
April 24th, 2020
How about a Benfica x FC Porto playoff to decide the champion & champions league direct group berth? UEFA has opened the door to the idea. Some thoughts about it.
Podcast: Latest Liga Resumption News, Possible Transfer Market Problem, What Happens if Season Doesn't Finish?
April 23rd, 2020
The latest information on when Liga may resume. A possible big transfer market problem on the horizon for Portugal? What happens if season doesn't finish? Which club goes direct to the Champions League group stage and …
Podcast: Liga Deadline to Finish Set for Early August. Can that work? How about a 27 Week Season in 2020-21?
April 2nd, 2020
Today UEFA made big news announcing new measures to help domestic leagues finish their season. Will discuss that, as well as mention an idea, already used by other sports in Portugal, for a consideration of a 27 week …
Podcast: Latest News, When Will Liga Re-Start? Is Spain's Deadline to Finish By Late June a Good Idea for Portugal?
March 31st, 2020
When Will Liga Re-Start? Is Spain's Deadline for Late June Finish a Good Idea for Portugal?
Did Sporting CP beat Benfica to Ruben Amorim?
March 3rd, 2020
A quick newsflash podcast. Did Sporting CP beat Benfica to Ruben Amorim?
Bruno de Carvalho Wants to be Sporting CP President Again? How long will Silas last as Manager? Would Pedro Martins, Abel or Jardim want the job?
February 29th, 2020
Another quick newsflash podcast, this one on the latest off-the-pitch news at Sporting. Bruno de Carvalho wants to be Sporting CP President Again? Is this possible with the bylaws? How long will Silas last as manager? …
PortugueseSoccer.com Podcast: A Possible Theory on why Portuguese clubs are no longer relevant in UEFA.
February 27th, 2020
It was a disaster with four clubs eliminated from Europa within about 27 hours. What happened? Here is a theory.
Newsflash Podcast: Bruno Fernandes to Manchester United Appears Confirmed
January 28th, 2020
Bruno Fernandes nearly done to United. Media now reporting new United offer of 55 million upfront + 10 million for reasonable objectives + 15 million harder objectives for potential 80 million euros total. Record deal …
Podcast #5 - PortugueseSoccer.com
January 21st, 2020
Topics
Famalicão - can they finish third?
Bruno Fernandes to United Ongoing Rumors
Is the Liga NOS race over?
League Cup Final 4 Preview
Podcast: January 20, 2020
Podcast #4 - PortugueseSoccer.com
November 6th, 2019
Topics
Andre Gomes Injury
Liga NOS Round Up
Selecao Update
Jorge Jesus - What is Copa Libertadores?
MLS Cup Thoughts (Seattle vs Toronto FC)
Podcast: November 6, 2019
Podcast #3 - PortugueseSoccer.com
September 4th, 2019
Topics
Famalicão
Liga NOS Week 4
Liga NOS Week 5 Schedule
National Team vs Serbia/Lithuania
Europa League Draw
Champions League Draw
Keizer/Sporting …
Podcast #2 - PortugueseSoccer.com
August 12th, 2019
Topics
Big win in many ways for Gil Vicente.
Can FC Porto bounce back?
Sporting CP tumble again
Portuguese Teams in UEFA Competitions
Why Losing 3rd party System Hurt Portugal.
Podcast #1 - PortugueseSoccer.com
July 27th, 2019
Welcome to the first edition of the PortugueseSoccer.com podcast with special guest @Steve1T from Twitter.
TOPICS
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