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The Seleção Podcast

Danny Pinto
Portugal National Team
Euro 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo
Nations League
Roberto Martínez
Roberto Martinez
Diogo Jota
Football
Portugal National Football Team
Navegadoras
World Cup 2026
Pepe
Portugal National Soccer Team
Euro 2025
Spain National Soccer Team
Italy National Soccer Team
Soccer
Portuguese National Team
Germany National Team
Portuguese Problems

Hosted by Danny Pinto, “The Seleção Podcast” is an English-language soccer/football podcast covering the Portuguese National Team, the 2016 European and two-time UEFA Nations League Champions.

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Latest Episodes

Host Danny Pinto speaks with Silvia Manuela, founder of The Portuguese Collective in the next installment of our series of episodes leading up to the World Cup where we are bringing the world of Futebol and Portuguese Influencers together.

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Host Danny Pinto speaks with Carlos Sousa, founder of "João's List" in the next installment of our series of episodes leading up to the World Cup where we are bringing the world of Futebol and Portuguese Influencers together.

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On Episode 109, host Danny Pinto is joined by soccer/football commentator Derek Rae of FOX Sports, as he is part of the star-studded broadcast team FOX Sports has put together for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Matthew Marshall
Writer for Portugal.net, football reporter, and analyst
Portugal.net
Episode: #105: World Cup 2026 Already Within View
Mike Agostinho
Soccer analyst and commentator on the Portuguese women's national team
Episode: #103: As Navegadoras Bow Out of EURO 2025
Tom Kundert
Football analyst and representative from portugal.net
portugal.net
Episode: #100: NOS SOMOS CAMPEÕES...AGAIN!!!
Eric Vieira
Also known as The Portuguese Hammer; host of the Corner of the Galaxy Podcast.
Corner of the Galaxy Podcast
Episode: #99: Portugal beat Germany, face Spain in Nations League Final
Nathan Motz
Contributor at portugal.net
portugal.net
Episode: #97: AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE!!!
Derek Rae
International Football Commentator and voice of EA FC 24
FOX Sports
Episode: #90: Derek Rae of FOX Sports
Eric Krakauer
Play-by-play commentator for Apple Plus
Apple Plus
Episode: #89: LIVE SHOW - Reviewing loss to Georgia & Previewing R16 Match vs. Slovenia
Ahmet Bob Gurgut
Pundit of Turkish football and host of the Turkish Soccer Podcast
Turkish Soccer Podcast
Episode: #88: Review of Czechia/Preview of Türkiye at #EURO2024
Michael Teixeira
Frequent guest and football analyst
Episode: #88: Review of Czechia/Preview of Türkiye at #EURO2024

Host

Daniel Pinto
Host of The Seleção Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • Portugal national team

    Wonderful pod discussing the Portuguese national team. Danny (host) brings guests with solid insights of the team. Hosts discuss current players, up and coming talent, coaching, formations, and games. They breakdown previous games of the Seleção and discuss upcoming matches and tournaments. The guys are also active on social media.

    If you’re a fan of the Portugal national team, this pod is a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swc04a
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank You!

    Awesome podcast for Portugal fans. Good to see an outlet to get news/analysis for Portuguese-Americans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevmister1777
    United States4 years ago
  • El Caso Figo was fuego

    Loved the insider views from the producers of the doc. Which was 🔥🔥🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cdn_Graciosan
    Canada4 years ago
  • Excellent

    Top pod! Shoutout Tio DPP!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BasedHippo
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Always look forward to the Selecao Podcast.

    Premier guests and match/roster breakdowns

    The best podcast on my favorite team. I always learn something

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason Oliveira
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate in-depth tactical discussion and human-interest context.
Guest lineup consistently delivers credible insights from Portuguese football networks.
High-quality guests and timely episodes keep the audience engaged.
Polished host with deep knowledge of Portuguese football.
English-language coverage fills a niche for non-Portuguese-speaking fans.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#180
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#36
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#146
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#245
France/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#166
Chile/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#205
South Africa/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#107: Two Matches to Achieve One Goal
Q: What are your thoughts heading into these last two matches for the national team?
Nathan expressed concerns about missing Nuno Mendes and how it impacts tactical play, especially in supporting Ronaldo, but remains moderately positive about qualifying results.
#97: AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE!!!
Q: What changes would you like to see in terms of lineup?
I would like to see someone else start up top, perhaps Diogo Jota for more speed against the defense.
#83: EURO 2024 Qualifying was Portuguese Perfection
Q: Who do you think are the standout players in the current squad?
Nathan identified Bruno Fernandes and João Cancelo as key contributors, noting Fernandes' transition to a more cohesive role this campaign while praising Cancelo's skill and versatility.
#83: EURO 2024 Qualifying was Portuguese Perfection
Q: What are your thoughts on the performances of the Portuguese National Team under Roberto Martínez?
Nathan Motz shared that while there are areas to critique, overall, Martínez has successfully utilized the talents of the team and implemented a more attacking style of play.
LIVE - EURO 2024 Draw Reaction
Q: Who will be the top scorer for Portugal in your opinion?
I think Ronaldo still has to be at the top on who's going to be your goal scorer.

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The show centers on Portugal's national football team, delivering match previews, tactical breakdowns, and cultural context around the Seleção. Episodes consistently feature expert guests and a knowledgable host who balance on-field analysis with human-interest angles, including team transitions, management decisions, and the emotional side of following a national squad. Notable strengths include English-language coverage of Portuguese football, deep dives with guests who have ties to Portugal's football media networks, and a track record of timely, nuanced discussions around fixtures, tournaments, and major team events that appeal to dedicated fans and industry professionals seeking authentic football insight.

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1. PortugueseSoccer.com Podcast
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The Seleção Podcast launched 7 years ago and published 123 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Seleção Podcast include:

1. Matthew Marshall
2. Mike Agostinho
3. Tom Kundert
4. Eric Vieira
5. Nathan Motz
6. Derek Rae
7. Eric Krakauer
8. Ahmet Bob Gurgut

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