PortuGOAL Podcast
The PortuGOAL Podcast covers Portuguese football, including the Primeira Liga, Portuguese national team, and Portuguese players abroad. It features match analysis, interviews, and discussions about the latest news and developments in Portuguese soccer.
Episódios
PortuGOAL 2026 World Cup Podcast Part 2 - Analysing the 1-1 draw against DR Congo
Join Portugoal's Matthew Mashall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup squad.
PortuGOAL 2026 World Cup Podcast Part 1 - Squad Analysis & 10 Reasons Why The Seleção Can Win
Join Portugoal's Matthew Mashall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal's 2026 World Cup squad. They discuss the Top 10 reasons why Portugal can win the tournament and list some doubts about the Seleção as Roberto Martínez's side make their final preparations in Florida.
2025 UEFA European U17 Championship Podcast
PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall follows the Equipa das Quinas at the 2025 UEFA European U17 Championship in Albania where they won the title for a third time. He documents Portugal’s campaign, talks to players, gives his ingishts on Albanian history and key figures as he travels around the country.
PortuGOAL 2024/25 Primeira Liga Start of Season Special
PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert discuss the start of the 2024/25 Primeira Liga season from top to bottom, breaking down Sporting CP, Porto, Vitoria de Guimarães, Famalicão, Santa Clara, Braga, Benfica, Moreirense, Rio Ave, Gil Vicente, AVS, Nacional, Boavista, Arouca, Casa Pia, Estoril, Estrela da Amadora and Farense. Mat goes on another rant and we end with a look at the Seleção befo
PortuGOAL 2023/24 Primeira Liga End of Season Special
PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert discuss the 2023/24 Primeira Liga season from top to bottom, breaking down Sporting CP, Benfica, Porto, Braga, Vitoria de Guimarães, Moreirense, Arouca, Famalicão, Farense, Rio Ave, Casa Pia, Estoril, Gil Vicente, Boavista, Estrela da Amadora, Portimonense, Chaves and Vizela. We also take a quick look at the clubs in the race for promotion from the Segu
PortuGOAL 2022/23 Primeira Liga End of Season Special Part 2
PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert end the 2022/23 season with news you might have missed, discuss media manipulation in Portuguese football, Mat goes on another rant and they end with a quick discssion about the Seleção as the 2024 European Championship qualifiers continue. Music is this episode comes from Big Cock.
PortuGOAL 2022/23 Primeira Liga End of Season Special Part 1
PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert discuss the 2022/23 season from top to bottom, breaking down Benfica, Porto, Braga, Sporting CP, Arouca Vitoria de Guimarães, Chaves, Famalicão, Boavista, Casa Pia, Vizela, Rio Ave, Gil Vicente, Estoril, Portimonense, Maritimo, Paços de Ferreira and Santa Clara. Music is this episode comes from Big Cock.
PortuGOAL Podcast February 2023
Join Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert who break down Benfica, Porto, Braga, Sporting Clube de Portugal and cruise through the remaining teams in the Primeira Liga with some love for to Casa Pia and Arouca.
Mat goes on another rant, Tom tries his luck with some Felgueiras trivia and we wrap up with the Seleção. Music comes from Skunkhour's 1993 self-titled album.
PortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 7 - Morocco end Portugal's campaign in the quarter-finals
Join PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals, the futures of Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Santos, the media and more thoughts about Qatar. Music in this episode is from Diesel. Support local music. https://dieselmusic.com.au/
PortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 6 - Portugal smash Switzerland 6-1 in the Round of 16
Join PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal’s 6-1 win against Switzerland in the 2022 World Cup Round of 16 and look ahead to the Seleção's quarter-final clash against Morocco. Music in this episode is from Aerosmith's 1978 album 'Live Bootleg'.
PortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 5 - Seleção stay top despite 2-1 defeat to South Korea
Join PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal’s 2-1 defeat to South Korea at the 2022 World Cup and look ahead to the Seleção's Round of 16 clash against Switzerland. Music in this episode is from Kenny Wayne Shepherd's 2010 album 'Live In Chicago'.
PortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 4 - Sweet revenge after a 2-0 win against Uruguay
Join PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal’s 2-0 win against Uruguay in their second game at the World Cup which guarantees the Seleção a spot in the Round of 16.
PortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 3 - Ronaldo breaks another record in 3-2 win against Ghana
Join PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they discuss Portugal’s 3-2 win against Ghana in their opening game at the World Cup.
PortuGOAL 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 2 - Nigeria friendly, good vibes and Ronaldo hullabaloo
Join PortuGOAL’s Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert as they run through Portugal’s 4-0 win against Nigeria, analyse who impressed one week before the Seleção begin their Qatar World Cup campaign, and discuss the unsatiable appetite for everything to do with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugoal 2022 World Cup Podcast Part 1 - Squad Announcement
Join Portugoal's Matthew Mashall and Tom Kundert as they run through Portugal's 2022 World Cup squad, answer listener questions and discuss manager Fernando Santos.
Portugal 2022 Nations League Deciders
Analysis of Portugal's squad ahead of the decisive Nations League matches against the Czech Republic in Prague, and Spain in Braga. This is the final chance for Portugal coach Fernando Santos to assess his options ahead of the Qatar World Cup 2022.
PortuGOAL Podcast 21 September 2022
Join Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert who analyse the Primeira Liga, bad fan behaviour in Portugal and the Seleção who are preparing for the final two group games in the UEFA Nations League.
Portugal FIFA World Cup 2022 Squad
In a little over two months Fernando Santos will announce Portugal's squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Who will make the plane to Qatar? PortuGOAL's Tom Kundert and Matthew Marshall discuss.
Portugoal Podcast September 2022
Join Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert who go through all 18 teams in the Primeira Liga, talk about Portuguese clubs in Europe and conclude with a discussion about the Seleção who are gearing up for the UEFA Nations League and FIFA World Cup.
Long Ball Futebol Podcast on Yago Cariello goal celebration controversey
Yagi Cariello shot to global fame after his controversial machine-gun goal celebration in Portimonense's weekend victory over Vitória Guimarães. Long Ball futebol duo Albert and Barney Carter-Phillips discuss the incident and reveal there is more to it than initially meets the eye.
Chaves in 100 seconds
A brief history of Chaves in northern Portugal
Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 4
Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 4. Join Matthew Marshall as he visits Marítimo, Nacional, Santa Clara, Tondela, Porto, Braga, Académica, Sporting Covilhã, Leixões and Ajax. Interviews with Felipe, Carlos Carvalhal, Guilherme, Ryan Teague, and some info about the Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira, Coimbra and Covilhã.
Portugoal 2022 UEFA European U17 Championship Podcast
Portugoal 2022 UEFA European U17 Championship Podcast. Join Matthew Marshall as he followed Portugal at the U17 Euros in Israel. Part 2 features interviews with Tiago Sardo, André Reis and Luísa Nogueira.
Long Ball Futebol Podcast: End of Season Awards
Introducing the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. You may have already heard Barney & Albert on http://PortuGOAL.net, but if not PortuGOAL are here to present their latest episode, the anual Long Ball Futebol Awards Ceremony. With the season drawing to a close, it just leaves us to reflect on the success stories of the season as a whole and give credit where it's due to the league's top performers. Over
Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 3
Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 3. Join Matthew Marshall as he visits Penafiel, Feirense, Tondela, Benfica B, Alverca, Benfica & Braga alongside an interview with Feirense supporter Samuel and some info on the sights to see and history in Tondela.
Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 2
Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 2. Join Matthew Marshall as he visits Canelas 2010, Arouca, Sporting CP, Porto, Boavista, Gil Vicente and Vitoria de Guimaraes alongside an interview with Canelas 2010 owner Fernando Madureira and some info on the sights to see and history north of Lisbon.
Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 1
Portugoal 2022 Road Trip Part 1. Join Matthew Marshall as he visits Chaves, Porto, Braga, Fafe and Vizela alongside interviews with Braga manager Carlos Carvalhal and Fafe stadium announcer Miguel Pimenta, ending with a trip to Citânia de Sanfins.
Portugal vs Serbia podcast
The Portugoal podcast returns. Join Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert for a gameday experience at Estadio da Luz and a discussion with Nathan Motz about Fernando Santos' future and the FPF.
PortuGOAL Euro 2020 Podcast #4
Portugal exit Euro 2020 after a 1-0 defeat against Belgium in the Round of 16. PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert chat about the match and what the Seleção can be positive about as they switch their attention to the 2022 World Cup.
PortuGOAL Euro 2020 Podcast #3
Portugal drew 2-2 against France in Budapest which takes the Seleção into the Round of 16 where they take on Belgium. PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert chat about the match and the upcoming game in Sevilla.
PortuGOAL Euro 2020 Podcast #2
Portugal lost 4-2 against Germany in Munich which puts their Euro 2020 campaign in a perilous position. PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert chat about the match and the upcoming game against France in Budapest.
PortuGOAL Euro 2020 Podcast #1
Portugal beat Hungary 3-0 in Budapest to get their Euro 2020 campaign off to a winning start. PortuGOAL's Matthew Marshall and Tom Kundert chat about the match and the upcoming game against Germany in Munich.
PortuGOAL 2019 UEFA Nations League Final podcast
Portugal are taking on Netherlands in the 2019 UEFA Nations League Final in Porto on Sunday 9 June 2019. Matthew Marshall is joined by Nathan Motz and Patrick Ribeiro to analyse the 3-1 win against Switzerland and what we are likely to see in the final.
PortuGOAL 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals podcast
Portugal are contesting the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals on home soil, taking on Switzerland in the semi-final with a chance to meet Netherlands or England in the final. Matthew Marshall is joined by Tom Kundert and Nathan Motz to go through the squad, manager Fernando Santos, offer our ideal formation and lineup and take a quick look at the Swiss side.
PortuGOAL 2018 World Cup Podcast #4
Matthew Marshall, Tom Kundert and Patrick Ribeiro go through the 1-1 draw against Iran and look ahead to Uruguay as the Seleção make the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the fourth time in history.
PortuGOAL 2018 World Cup Podcast #3
Matthew Marshall, Tom Kundert and Marino Peixoto go through the 1-0 win against Morocco, what Fernando Santos might do against Iran and take a tentative look forward as the Seleção eye Russia or Uruguay in the Round of 16.
PortuGOAL 2018 World Cup Podcast #2
Matthew Marshall, Patrick Ribeiro and Tom Kundert discuss how the stunning 3-3 draw against the Spaniards may impact the Seleção going forward and speculate about what Fernando Santos might do against Morocco.
Portugal 2018 World Cup Preview
Matthew Marshall, Tom Kundert and Marino Peixoto discuss Portugal's squad, Group B opponents, line-up, expectations and answer questions as the 2016 European Champions try and capture the FIFA World Cup, the biggest prize in football. For more stay in touch with https://portugoal.net/
José Fonte after Portugal 2-0 Switzerland
Portugal centre-back José Fonte speaking after Portugal 2-0 Switzerland (10/10/2017)
PortuGOAL Podcast 108 - Portugal are Champions of Europe!
Portugal are European Champions and we are in celebratory mood in a very special extended podcast. The PortuGOAL team look back at the greatest month in Portuguese football history, discussing all aspects of the Seleção winning Euro 2016.
From Fernando Santos’ majestic coaching, to Ronaldo’s equally brilliant leadership, we analyse what factors led to Portugal’s win, put the widespread negative
PortuGOAL podcast 107: Portugal at Euro 2016 special
In a special Euro 2016 dedicated podcast, we discuss all the issues that could dictate how well or poorly Portugal do in the tournament starting in France next week.
We hear from Seleção players José Fonte, João Mário, William Carvalho and Danilo and analyse whether the confidence and ambition shown by Fernando Santos and his charges is merited or misplaced.
The show looks into Portugal’s midf
PortuGOAL podcast 106: The 2015/16 season in Portugal
The latest PortuGOAL podcast reviews the 2015/16 domestic season in Portugal. We discuss the titanic title race between Lisbon giants Benfica and Sporting, and select the player of the season from each club, which in the case of the champions will probably surprise many...
Part two of the pod begins with a look at Braga’s terrific campaign and we ask: can the Arsenalistas get amongst the traditio
PortuGOAL Podcast 105: Benfica or Sporting? Who will win thrilling title race?
One subject dominates the latest PortuGOAL podcast - the Portuguese title race. It's heading for a thrilling finale with just two points separating Lisbon giants Benfica and Sporting with two matches remaining.
How can you explain Benfica's shaky form? Is Jorge Jesus right when he says Sporting are the best team in Portugal? Who are the main players who have sustained the incredible run of resul
PortuGOAL Podcast 104: Euro 2016 & Portuguese players in France
In the latest PortuGOAL podcast we welcome back French football expert James Eastham onboard for an in-depth talk about the progress this season of the many Portuguese players based in France.
We also ask James about how the host country is gearing up for the Euro 2016 tournament and hear about another Portuguese manager making a name for himself in the French second division.
PortuGOAL podcast 103: Euro 2016, Benfica & Braga in Europe, Porto's woes
We kick off our latest podcast by looking at the Portugal national team ahead of Euro 2016 in the wake of the recent friendlies. How should Fernando Santos solve the problems caused by the lack of quality strikers available and the abundance of talent in midfield?
Club football then takes centre stage as we discuss Benfica and Braga’s performances in Europe this week and weigh up their chances o
PortuGOAL Podcast 102: Benfica's Champions League success, Portuguese title race
In the latest edition of the PortuGOAL podcast we tip our hat to Benfica’s fantastic achievement of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals after back-to-back wins against Zenit St Petersburg.
We then take a look at the Liga NOS title race and assess the chances of the three perpetual candidates to lift the crown, Benfica, Sporting and FC Porto, as the 2015/16 season heads towards an excitin
PortuGOAL Podcast 101: Rising stars and Europa League prospects
The PortuGOAL podcast is back. In the 101st edition of the show we look at three young players who are making a name for themselves, despite not playing for Portugal’s traditional Big Three. Portuguese football coach and journalist Tiago Estêvão runs the rule over Diogo Jota, Iuri Medeiros and Otávio.
In part two we focus on the Europa League as we analyse the chances of Braga, FC Porto and Spor
The BBC in Portugal to capture the sights and sounds of the Lisbon derby
Last weekend’s Lisbon derby made waves all over the football world. BBC World Service sent correspondent Steve Crossman to the Portuguese capital to see what all the fuss was about.
His investigations included meeting a Fado singer, a family split by their allegiances and some Sporting ultras, as well as speaking to Sporting president Bruno de Carvalho and former Benfica player Diogo Luís. Read
PortuGOAL Podcast 100: The mother of all Lisbon derbies
Benfica-Sporting preview and Champions League appraisal
Today’s PortuGOAL podcast is number 100 and to mark the occasion we are joined by Andy Brassell, European football expert extraordinaire and the original host of the show, as special guest.
The team discuss Porto and Benfica’s showing so far in the Champions League as the competition reaches the halfway stage of the group phase, before mov
PortuGOAL podcast 99 - Porto edge Benfica out in Clássico
The latest PortuGOAL podcast is dedicated to the first Portuguese clássico of the season, which saw FC Porto beat Benfica thanks to a late winner from André André.
Portuguese football coach and journalist Vasco Mota Pereira pulls no punches as we analyse the job Julen Lopetegui and Rui Vitória are doing at Porto and Benfica respectively.
We also reflect on some individual displays: Is Imbula a
PortuGOAL podcast 98: Santos’s Portugal yet to click
In our latest podcast it’s the Seleção all the way! Portugal are all but qualified for Euro 2016, yet many questions remain about the direction Fernando Santos’s team is heading.
We hear from Bernardo Silva and José Fonte as the PortuGOAL crew discuss the current issues surrounding the team, possible tactical tweaks, the coach Fernando Santos and much more, and ask the question: Can Portugal thr
PortuGOAL podcast 97: Jorge Jesus bombshell
PortuGOAL podcast 97 is dominated by the bombshell that exploded in the last few hours in Portugal, with Benfica’s 3-time championship winning coach Jorge Jesus walking out of the club and signing for bitter cross-Lisbon rivals Sporting.
We also review the 2014/15 season in terms of Portugal’s Big Three, and discuss what the future may hold for the two Lisbon giants, Portuguese coaches Rui Vitóri
PortuGOAL Podcast 96: Portuguese tearing it up in France
The latest PortuGOAL podcast is dedicated entirely to Portuguese footballers and coaches doing exceptionally well for themselves in France.
We are joined by French football expert, scout and journalist James Eastham who runs the rule over the thriving Portuguese contingent at Monaco, as well as Anthony and Marcos Lopes, and last but not least Raphael Guerreiro. The assessment is good news for fa
PortuGOAL podcast 95: Benfica-FC Porto preview
There’s just one item on the agenda in the latest PortuGOAL podcast as we look ahead to Sunday’s title-defining Benfica-Porto Clássico in Lisbon.
We discuss what approach Benfica coach Jorge Jesus may take in the knowledge that a draw would be a good result for the Eagles. We also speculate about what impact Porto’s chastening defeat at Bayern Munich in midweek may have, if Salvio’s possible abse
PortuGOAL Podcast 94: Porto-Bayern preview
The new PortuGOAL podcast focuses on Wednesday's huge Champions League quarter-final 1st leg between FC Porto and Bayern Munich. Can the Dragons cause an upset?
We also discuss where we are at in the Primeira Liga, speculating whether or not the title will be decided when Benfica host Porto in a couple of weeks, and running the rule over the job coach Marco Silva has done at Sporting.
PortuGOAL Podcast 93: Seleção - in with the old, out with the new
PortuGOAL podcast 93: Seleção - in with the old, out with the new
The latest PortuGOAL podcast is dedicated to the Portuguese national team in the wake of the 2-1 victory over Serbia in Euro 2016 qualifying and the defeat in the friendly against Cape Verde.
Seleção experts Nathan Motz and Simon de Sousa join Tom Kundert to discuss whether Fernando Santos is leading Portugal in the right direction
PortuGOAL Podcast 92 - Porto and Portuguese players in Spain
The latest PortuGOAL podcast has a slightly different flavour to it as we make an in-depth analysis of two topics: FC Porto and Portuguese players in Spain.
Portuguese coach and journalist Vasco Mota Pereira gives his assessment of the job Julen Lopetegui is doing at the helm of Porto and forecasts what the rest of their season may hold for the Dragons.
Special guest, Spanish football expert an
PortuGOAL Podcast 91 - How come Benfica are top?
In PortuGOAL podcast 91 we ask how have Benfica managed to stay top of the Primeira Liga despite selling player after player, and how crucial is it for Porto to overtake their arch rivals before the finishing line. Looking further down the line, does Portuguese clubs' newfound reliance on youth players bode well for Sporting?
We also tackle a host of hot issues affecting Portuguese football righ
PortuGOAL podcast 90: Benfica’s Champions League failure and Seleção analysis
The latest PortuGOAL podcast is split into two parts. Firstly, we sift through the debris of Benfica’s Champions League campaign, and in stark contrast speculate how far Porto can go in the competition. We also doff our cap to Vitória Guimarães and their amazing season and discuss which potential January transfer reinforcements are needed by Sporting, Porto and Benfica.
In Part Two it’s the Sele
PortuGOAL Podcast 89 - Lesser lights shine, Champions League joy
PortuGOAL podcast 89 focuses on club football. Vitória Guimarães, Paços de Ferreira and Belenenses have all made strong starts to the 2014/15 season. What is the secret of their success?
It was a superb week in the Champions League for Portugal's three representatives, Benfica, Porto and Sporting. We take a look at the state of the nation at the Big Three in more detail.
Finally we discuss just
PortuGOAL Podcast 88 - New era for the Seleção
It's all change in the Seleção. The appointment of Fernando Santos heralds a new era for Portugal's national football team. Nathan Motz, Simon de Sousa and Tom Kundert start by looking at Paulo Bento's legacy, before discussing Fernando Santos' options and the future for the Seleção. We end by previewing the Denmark match and predicting the result of the Euro 2016 qualifier.
PortuGOAL Podcast 87: Big Three's title credentials and Lisbon derby
The new season is well and truly upon us and the PortuGOAL podcast is back! Vasco Mota Pereira and Tom Kundert discuss how Benfica, FC Porto & Sporting stand after the summer transfer season and their title prospects.
We end by previewing Sunday's Lisbon derby between Benfica and Sporting at the Estádio da Luz.
