http://www.portugoal.net en-uk ℗ & © 2010 PortuGOAL Informed discussion on the hottest topics in Portuguese football PortuGOAL.net A lively and expert look at all aspects of Portuguese football. News and views on the Portugal national team, domestic football and Portuguese footballers abroad. Brought to you by www.portugoal.net, the definitive Portuguese football site. A lively and expert look at all aspects of Portuguese football. News and views on the Portugal national team, domestic football and Portuguese footballers abroad. Brought to you by www.portugoal.net, the definitive Portuguese football site. Tom Kundert tomkundert@portugoal.net Portugal, football, soccer, Cristiano, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, Mourinho, Queiroz PortuGOAL.net Porto’s woes, El Comandante’s return, Yannick Djalo’s Lisbon switch 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20120202-PortuGOAL-Podcast44.mp3 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT 31:10 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, Braga, Champions League, Mourinho PortuGOAL.net Review of Euro 2012 and European club draws 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20120117-PortuGOAL-Podcast43.mp3 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:50:00 GMT 45:42 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, Braga, Champions League, Mourinho PortuGOAL.net Seleccao master class dissected; Moutinho and Almeida interviews 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20111118-PortuGOAL-Podcast42.mp3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:25:00 GMT 41:04 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, Braga, Champions League, Mourinho PortuGOAL.net Your questions answered 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20111025-PortuGOAL-Podcast41.mp3 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT 34:08 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, Braga, Champions League, Mourinho PortuGOAL.net Exclusive interviews, Liga Orangina and predictions a-plenty 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20111004-PortuGOAL-Podcast40.mp3 Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT 47:39 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, Braga, Champions League, Mourinho PortuGOAL.net Liga – FC Porto steam ahead and Sporting spring to life 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20110912-PortuGOAL-Podcast39.mp3 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT 26:47 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, Braga, Champions League, Mourinho PortuGOAL.net Review of season start and preview of Cyprus-Portugal 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20110830-PortuGOAL-Podcast38.mp3 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT 31:11 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, Champions League PortuGOAL.net Season preview, Seleccao, U20 World Cup, Eduardo, Real Madrid 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20110808-PortuGOAL-Podcast37.mp3 Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:30:00 GMT 33:21 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net FC Porto, Sporting, Benfica, Braga, Bebe and Nani discussed in depth 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20110630-PortuGOAL-Podcast36.mp3 Fri, 1 Jul 2011 9:30:00 GMT 36:20 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Domingos moves to Sporting, Nani’s role in CL final, interviews 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20110528-PortuGOAL-Podcast35.mp3 Sat, 28 May 2011 13:55:00 GMT 35:05 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Plus interviews, Falcao and Mourinho analysis, relegation and promotion issues 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20110502-PortuGOAL-Podcast34.mp3 Mon, 2 May 2011 13:15:00 GMT 27:47 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Europa League preview 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20110405-PortuGOAL-Podcast33.mp3 Wed, 6 Apr 2011 8:00:00 GMT 40:31 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Europa League preview 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20110307-PortuGOAL-Podcast32.mp3 Mon, 7 Mar 2011 15:20:00 GMT 35:57 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Seleccao squad and transfer window activity 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20110203-PortuGOAL-Podcast31.mp3 Thu, 3 Feb 2011 18:40:00 GMT 34:33 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Portuguese invasion of Istanbul and much more in extended edition 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20101222-PortuGOAL-Podcast30.mp3 Thu, 22 Dec 2010 15:40:00 GMT 40:31 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net As well as Seleccao, Liga round-up, Portuguese abroad thriving 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20101118-PortuGOAL-Podcast29.mp3 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:50:00 GMT 24:41 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Joy for Benfica and Braga in Champions League 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20101105-PortuGOAL-Podcast28.mp3 Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:20:00 GMT 20:24 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Paulo Bento’s winning start put under the microscope 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20101014-PortuGOAL-Podcast27.mp3 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:20:00 GMT 16:51 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Mourinho struggling at Real Madrid 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20101001-PortuGOAL-Podcast26.mp3 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 2:30:00 GMT 37:42 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net South American football expert’s low-down on new faces 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100909-PortuGOAL-Podcast25.mp3 Wed, 09 Sep 2010 15:50:00 GMT 39:40 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Portugal Euro 2012 qualifying preview and Queirozgate 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100901-PortuGOAL-Podcast24.mp3 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:10:00 GMT 24:26 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Season preview, European prospects, Real Madrid and Carlos Queiroz 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100812-PortuGOAL-Podcast23.mp3 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 9:10:00 GMT 26:37 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Analysis of painful World Cup defeat 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100630-PortuGOAL-Podcast22.mp3 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:50:00 GMT 16:19 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Can Seleccao maintain stunning performance level? 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100623-PortuGOAL-Podcast21.mp3 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:50:00 GMT 16:24 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Ivory Coast match analysed and look ahead to North Korea 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100616-PortuGOAL-Podcast20.mp3 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:30:00 GMT 13:57 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Analysis of Seleccao including Nani injury, Danny impact, Pepe status 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? 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? http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100609-PortuGOAL-Podcast19.mp3 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:40:00 GMT 22:54 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto, World Cup PortuGOAL.net Has Queiroz made the right choices? 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100511-PortuGOAL-Podcast18.mp3 Tue, 11 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT 17:05 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Jose Mourinho, the pride of Portugal, Ronaldo and Nani on fire 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100504-PortuGOAL-Podcast17.mp3 Thu, 06 May 2010 27:15:00 GMT 27:15 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Interview with Santa Clara’s English goalkeeper, Matt Jones 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100416-PortuGOAL-Podcast16.mp3 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:25:00 GMT 22:44 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Carlsberg Cup final preview, Mourinho and Deco discussed 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100319-PortuGOAL-Podcast15.mp3 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:45:00 GMT 24:26 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net European action: Porto-Arsenal, Benfica-Marseille, A.Madrid-Sporting 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100305-PortuGOAL-Podcast14.mp3 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:20:00 GMT 36:23 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net A look at the tunnel fisticuffs that led to Hulk suspension 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100219-PortuGOAL-Podcast13.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:05:00 GMT 24:00 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Winter transfers, World Cup squad, Liga Sagres 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100202-PortuGOAL-Podcast12.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:35:00 GMT 36:24 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net A detailed look at the most exciting title race in years 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? 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? http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20100119-PortuGOAL-Podcast11.mp3 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 9:10:00 GMT 24:53 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net South Africa bound, but will Almeida and Makukula be on the plane? 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20091126-PortuGOAL-Podcast10.mp3 Fri, 26 Nov 2009 11:45:00 GMT 24:24 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Review of Saturday’s 1st leg and a look forward to the 2nd game 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? 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? http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20091116-PortuGOAL-Podcast09.mp3 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMT 14:33 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Di Maria, Hulk and Makukula come under the microscope 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 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 http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20091103-PortuGOAL-Podcast08.mp3 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 30:28 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Qualifying campaign overview after play-off place is assured 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? 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? http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20091018-PortuGOAL-Podcast07.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:40:00 GMT 20:45 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Comprehensive preview of upcoming European and Liga Sagres action 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20090927-PortuGOAL-Podcast06.mp3 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:20:00 GMT 26:52 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Analysis of Portuguese clubs in Champions and Europa League action 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20090911-PortuGOAL-Podcast05.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT 31:52 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Sporting in crisis, Benfica buzzing, Hulk, Nani and Quaresma 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20090825-PortuGOAL-Podcast04.mp3 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:40:00 GMT 24:54 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting preparations for new campaign 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20090811-Podcast03.mp3 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:10:00 GMT 34:57 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Portuguese football transfer round-up 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20090706-Podcast02.mp3 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:25:00 GMT 21:28 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto PortuGOAL.net Quique Sanchez Flores forced out of Benfica 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. 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. http://www.portugoal.net/MP3/20090608-Podcast01.mp3 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:10:00 GMT 19:18 Portuguese, football, soccer, Ronaldo, Portugoal, Benfica, Sporting, Porto