Long Ball Futebol - Portuguese football in English 🇵🇹

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolIn part 1 of our 'End of Season Awards' we host the awards ceremony and crown our Player of the Season, Manager of the Season, and much more!Part 2 will be out tomorrow where you can find out our Team of the Season ...You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolIn Part 2 of our End Of Season Roundup, we head from Vitória in 5th place, all the way down to Chaves in 18th and disect how every team performed in the league this season. Stay tuned to hear about some hidden gem players, underrated managers, and which teams should've done better?You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis is part 1 of our End Of Season Roundup! In part 1 we discuss the seasons of the top 4 clubs in Portugal, what made Sporting Champions? What lead to Benfica & Porto underachieving? Was it a good season for Braga? Plus we react to our predictions from the beginning of the season ...You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Sporting were finally crowned Champions of the Primeira Liga after leading the league for the majority of the season. They won comfortably against Portimonense and saw their cross-town rivals Benfica fall to a surprise defeat at Famalicão to clinch the title. We discuss all that plus the battle for 3rd place between Porto and Braga, and the first team this season to be relegated.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by Zach Lowy from breaking the lines to discuss all the action from Jornada 31 of the Primeira Liga season. Focus is on FC Porto as Andre Villas-Boas wins a landslide election to become the new president of Porto after 43 years under Pinto da Costa. We discuss what impact he will have on Porto both on and off the pitch. Plus does Ruben Amorim have a weakness when it comes to the biggest games? And What does the future hold for Braga and Benfica after dissapointing seasons.You can find Zach Lowy on twitter @ZachLowy and Breaking the lines at @BTLVid and https://breakingthelines.com/You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Sporting edge closer to clinching the Primeira Liga title with a big win against an impressive Vitória side. Benfica win comfortably against Farense but does fan unrest spell the end for Roger Schmidt at Benfica? Plus Porto and Braga win in the fight for third place, the ugly side of the game rears it's head in Chaves as fans confront opposition players, and Famalicao continue to impress under their new manager.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss Sporting's continued run towards the Primeira Liga title as they go 7 points clear at the top of the table! Benfica switch things up in the league as their focus switches to the Europa League quarter finals, and Sergio Conceição has a huge meltdown as Porto earn just 1 point in their last 3 games. Plus we discuss a massive game at the bottom of the table.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss all the action from the Lisbon derby as Sporting beat Benfica to get one hand on the Primeira Liga trophy! But is the title already theirs? And where does this result leave not just Sporting but Benfica and their manager Roger Schmidt? In other news Porto fell to a second consecutive shock defeat in the league at the hands of Vitória, but what lead to their defeat? And how far really can Jota Silva go?Plus there's discussion of Braga's woeful 3-0 loss to Arouca, and hearbtreak for both Chaves and Vizela in their fight for survival.

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week things get ugly in the Primeira Liga as the season nears it's climax! Porto fall to a shock defeat away at Estoril in a game with 3 red cards, a controversial penalty decision, and some seriously unsavoury antics that lead to a typically tugão response from the club. Benfica scrape past Chaves despite missing 3 penalties, and Sporting maintain their lead at the top of the table ahead of next week's clássico! Plus we discuss Artur Jorge leaving Braga, Vizela running out of time to survive, and much more.

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Support the show by becoming a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss wins for Sporting, Benfica, Porto, and Braga, as Viktor Gyökeres once again strikes fear into the hearts of Primeira Liga defenders as Sporting score 6 against Boavista, helped by a number of great Sporting players. Benfica do enough to beat Casa Pia away from home, Porto come from behind to continue their good form, and Braga win despite being unconvincing against Gil Vicente. Plus we discuss important wins for Vitória and Estoril, Orkun Kökçü's recent comments that lead to him being dropped by Benfica, Jota Silva being called up to the Portugal national team, João Pedro Sousa being sacked by Famalicão, and much more.The Long Ball Futebol Podcast is a Portuguese football podcast covering the Portuguese Primeira Liga/Liga Portugal, as well as all the Portguese clubs in European competition. Every week we discuss Benfica, Porto, Sporting, and Braga, as well as the best games from the other teams in the league.

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! You can become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio on Patreon for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis weekend's podcast is naturally dominated by an astonishing Clássico between Porto and Benfica which saw Porto thrash Benfica 5-0 at the Estádio do Dragão, as Sergio Conceição out-manages Roger Schmidt, the Porto players outplay their Benfica counterparts, and we disect the aftermath. But that wasn't the only game in Portugal this weekend, Sporting took advantage of Benfica's loss to go back to the top of the table thanks to a win against Farense, Braga get a much needed win against Estrela, Estoril's leaky defense sees them lose against Vitória, and Arouca demolish GD Chaves away from home.You can follow us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week Barney & Albert discuss one of the best weekends of the season so far, with plenty of goals, drama, upsets, and everything in between! Sporting drop points against Rio Ave and allow Benfica to go 2 points clear at the top of the table (for now), Porto slip up against Gil Vicente and fall further behind their Lisbon rivals, Casa Pia get another win against tough opposition, Vizela and Estoril play out one of the games of the season, plus much more!

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Become a LBF Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're back to discuss Jornada 22 of the 23/24 Primeira Liga season, and whilst it was wins all round for the top 4, all is not as it seems for Braga and Porto who both have clouds hanging over them and their managers, whereas down in Lisbon things are a bit sunnier as Sporting and Benfica continue to lead the way at the top of the table. Plus we chat about Chaves moving off the foot of the table, Portimonense actually impressing, and much more!

On a very special episode of the Long Ball Futebol podcast, join Albert & Barney on their journey from the UK to Leiria in Portugal to watch the Allianz Cup final LIVE! On this audio diary podcast from a weekend in Portugal, we take you with us to the final of the Taça da Liga between Braga & Estoril for some fantastic football, amazing atmosphere, brilliant goals, and even better headwear. Sit back and join us on a journey to one of Portugal's biggest games!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol

This week we're joined by Lee Wingate from The Sweeper podacast for a special episode discussing the Madeira derby! Lee is back from a trip to the Portuguese island where he took in the Madeira derby between Marítimo and Nacional, and we invited him onto the podcast to discuss it. We chat everything from underrated players, to matchday atmosphere, the highs and lows of being an island club, and even a chocolate CR7!You can follow The Sweeper Podcast on all platforms here.

Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month - https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! It's another jam packed show as the Primeira Liga reaches the halfway point. Braga go down with a whimper against Porto, Benfica made to work hard against Rio Ave, Sporting overcome Chaves in the rain, and we look at the table ahead of the second half of the season!

Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThanks for listening to the long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we discuss a week of derbies as Braga and Vitória contest the Minho Derby (one of the best derbies in Portugal), Boavista host Porto (the most miserable derby in Portugal), and Sporting face Estoril (sort of a derby?). Plus we discuss Benfica's comfortable win over Arouca, Moreirense's unexpected defeat at the hands of Casa Pia, and much more!

This week we're giving you a taster of our weekly preview podcast which is normally exclusive to our LBF Sócios over on Patreon. If you like what you hear please subscribe to our Patreon page to get the same bonus podcast every week for just £1 a month! Sign up here → www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol For just £1 a month you get:A weekly bonus podcastOur weekly predictions league where you can win prizesExclusive access to monthly watchalongsPLUS the satisfaction of supporting a completely independant DIY podcast. Did I mention it's only £1 a month?The regular Long Ball Futebol podcast will return next week.

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week we recap a fantastic week of football with TWO clássicos to disect. Benfica and Braga play out a highly entertaining game seperated by a single goal, and Sporting go top of the tree at Christmas with a comprehensive 2-0 win over Porto in a game full of drama. We also take a look at the rest of the weekends fixtures and look at how the table is shaping up heading into 2024.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for a host of exclusive benefits → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol

This week we're very pleased to present a very special podcast in collaboration with our friends at PortuGOAL.net. With such an exciting weekend of futebol coming up, we're joined by Tom Kundert and Patrick Ribeiro from PortuGOAL.net to preview two HUGE games as Benfica take on Braga and Sporting face Porto in two games that could be season defining in terms of the title race. We discuss everything from Benfica's troubles, Braga's lethal attack, Sporting's star players, and Porto's fighting spirit, as we discuss everything you need to know ahead of a fantastic weekend.You can follow our guests on Twitter at @PortuGoal1 and @P_SRibeiro

Thanks for listening to this episode of the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week Barney & Albert are back to discuss Jornada 12 of the Primeira Liga season as Benfica slip up against Moreirense and allow to go Sporting back to the top of the tabel. There's also discussion of Porto's win against Famalicão, Braga beating Estoril, Arouca winning after 10 games, and Chaves overcoming Vizela in an entertaining game.To become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we're delighted to be joined by Matthieu Monteiro from Golaço TV to discuss all the action from the Dérbi de Lisboa, as well as Porto's important win against Vitória, Braga beating Arouca, and Estoril beating Casa Pia 4-0 which resulted in Filipe Martins leaving Casa Pia.Follow Matthieu and his various projects below:Matthieu Monteiro - https://twitter.com/MMatthieuZSCBZone SC Braga - https://twitter.com/ZoneSCBragaGolaço TV - https://twitter.com/Golaco_TVBecome a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for £1 a month - patreon.com/LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week Albert & Barney are back to discuss a typically unpredictable week of Primeira Liga action including Porto's shock loss to Estoril at home, Braga's crazy 6-1 win over Portimonense, Sporting coming from behind thanks to some Marcus Edwards magic, and much more.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio on our Patreon page!

This week we're joined by friend of the show Kevin Fernandes who joins us to discuss all things Primeira Liga, with a particular focus on Sporting and their game against Arouca. As well as Estoril, Chaves, Braga, Rio Ave, Vitória, and more!Follow Kevin on Twitter here.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio here.

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we're joined by PortuGOAL.net's own Matthew Marshall to discuss all things Clássico as Benfica beat Porto 1-0 at the Estádio da Luz, as well as games involving Braga, Sporting, Boavista, Famalicão, Vitória, Estoril, and more.You can follow Matthew and his travels through Portuguese & world footbal on Twitter @noobzcorp

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! On this week's show Barney & Albert dicuss one of the biggest games of the season so far as Braga beat high flying Boavista with plenty of debate around a red card. There's also discussion of Sporting going top of the table, Benfica making life harder than it needs to be against Portiomonense, Mehdi Taremi's struggles at Porto, Chaves' almost new manager bounce, Estoril sacking a much loved manager, and much more!

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! On this week's show we discuss Boavista's incredible 4-1 win over Chaves which puts them top of the Primeira Liga table, whilst Chaves sit rock bottom and sack manager José Gomes. There's wins for both Algarve sides as Faro get a surprise win over Braga and Portimonense get their first win of the season away at Vitória. The big 3 all win with Sporting's best performance of the season, Porto try out a new system, and Benfica get another routine win. You can become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 per month over on our Patreon page.

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. On this week's episode Albert & Barney discuss o jogo bonito, and o jogo slightly less bonito as the Primeira Liga provides drama and entertainment in equal measure. We disect the incredible scenes during and after Porto's game against Arouca, there's a clássico of sorts as Braga host Sporting, Benfica put 4 past Vitória, Boavista remain top of the table, and Moreirense get their first win of the season.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month by clicking here.

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. In part 2 of our summer transfer window roundup we discuss 4 smaller teams who've had interesting transfer windows, and why. Which of their players to look out for, and what it's like being a smaller team in the Primeira Liga. Plus we answer your listener questions including which newly promoted team has had the best window, and wether Sporting should've signed a new goalkeeper.

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. In Part 1 of our summer transfer window roundup, we discuss the transfer dealings for Benfica, Porto, Sporting, and Braga during this window. We talk about where they've done well, and where they could've done better.

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! Theres a lot to discuss this week as Portuguese clubs struggles in the Europa Conference League continue with Arouca crashing out against Brann. Otávio departs for Saudi Arabia, but what impact will his departure have on Porto? Plus all the action from the Primeira Liga including Benfica & Braga bouncing back from opening game losses, and Portimonense's continued struggles.You can become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month on our Patreon!

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we discuss the return of the Primeira Liga after one of the best weekend's in recent memory. There's upsets as Benfica and Braga both lost unexpectedly, Porto & Sporting both see off spirited competition from their opposition, Arouca & Estoril play out a 5 goal thriller, and Gil Vicente hit Portimonense for 5!You can become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month by clicking here.

Futebol is BACK! And so are we, only a week late! In our anual season preview show we take on the mammoth task of analysing EVERY team in the 23/24 Primeira Liga Season. We discuss wether Benfica are champions elect? Can Porto close the gap on their Lisbon rivals. Will Braga upset the big 3 again? Will Sporting improve on a poor season? Which teams are ready to fight for Europe? Who's in danger of the drop? And are Portimonense really that bad?Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → patreon.com/LongBallFutebol

We had the pleasure of speaking to Arouca's Jerome Opoku for our first ever interview with a Primeira Liga footballer! In a fascinating interview, Jerome discusses his footballing journey to date, in a career that has taken him from a Premier League youth academy, to the Europa Conference league with Arouca, via the English League 1 and Danish Superliga. We discuss Arouca's incredible 22/23 season, playing abroad as a young english player, and much more.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio - https://patreon.com/LongBallFutebol

In the final part of our 22/23 awards show we answer YOUR questions, submitted to us through Patreon & Twitter. There's a lot of topics covered from most dissapointing teams/players, which team could crack the top 4, how to increase league attendances, and more!To take part in future Q&As make sure you're following us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol or subscribed to our Patreon page.

In Part 2 of our Long Ball Futebol Awards we crown our Team Of The Season! It's always fun to choose your favourite players, but equally hard knowing some will have to lose out. We did our best to choose the players we think deserve recognition this season - let us know who you would've picked!We also have time to pick our 'Non Top-4 Team Of The Season' where we choose our best players from outside the top 4 clubs, meaning more limelight is shone on some of the league's hidden gems.

In part 1 of our End Of Season Awards show, we start with the main event and hand out our 22/23 Primeira Liga Awards. Up for grabs are such awards as 'Best Player', 'Best Young Player', 'Best Manager', and a special award dedicated to a certain scottish icon.There's also time for us to react to the predictions we made at the beggining of the season with some incredible moments both good and bad (mainly bad).Part 2 (Team of the Season), and Part 3 (listener Q&A) will be out later this week!

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! On Part 2 of our End of Season Roundup we discuss everyone from 5th place down to 18th, from Europe to relegation. We discuss everything from Arouca's incredible achievements, Vitória getting back to where they belong, Famalicão showing promise, Boavista being average, GIl Vicente dissapointing, and the shambles that was the relgation battle.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month - https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! In part 1 of our End of Season Roundup we analuse the seasons of Benfica, Porto, Braga, and Sporting. Benfica win the league on the last day of the season, Porto finish in 2nd after struggling to reach the same heights of last season, Braga have a record breaking season, their best in years, to qualify for the Champions League, and Sporting finish in 4th after their inconsistency lets them down.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month - https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Enter our competition to win a portuguese football shirt here → https://twitter.com/LongBallFutebol/status/1657392155789336577?s=20Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio via Patreon here → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolOn this week's show we discuss a decisive week in the Primeira Liga as EVERY aspect of the league is wrapped up ... except for the title! Benfica miss the opportunity to clinch the title at the Alvalade as an excellent first half performance from Sporting means they can only salvage a point. Porto win again to keep themselves with the slim chance of winning, Braga finalise their Champions League qualification spot, Arouca & Vitoria earn themselves European football for next season, and the relegation battle is finally over ...To contact the show you can find us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the 100th episode of the Long Ball Futebol Podcast 🥳Enter our competition to win a portuguese football shirt here → https://twitter.com/LongBallFutebol/status/1657392155789336577?s=20Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio via Patreon here → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolOn this week's podcast, Albert & Barney discuss Benfica's win over Portimonense which gets them one win away from the title, Porto and Sporting come from behind to win but not without a healthy dose of dram, Braga come through an 8 goal thriller with Santa Clara on the brink of relegation, and Chaves continue their excellent form against hapless Paços de Ferreira.

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast. To become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio sign up to our Patreon for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol/membershipThis week Barney and Albert discuss Benfica's 1-0 win over Braga, and what that means for their bid for the title. Sporting get another good win, but do they have anything left to fight for this season? Arouca have impressed so much this season, but are they losing form at just the wrong time? And the unthinkable happens for Santa Clara ...

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast. To become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio sign up to our Patreon for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol/membershipThis week Albert is riding solo to discuss all the action from the weekend, including Benfica grinding out the wins on the road to the title, Porto keeping pace despite not being their best, and are Braga the best team in the league at the moment? Plus Arouca slip up, Paços get a much needed win, Vitória are back to winning ways, and Estoril beat lowly Santa Clara. To contact the show you can find us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast. To become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio sign up to our Patreon for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol/membershipThis week we're joined by Jamie Farr to discuss Jornada 29 of the Primeira Liga season. Benfica get a much needed win, Porto and Braga keep the pressure on, Arouca solidify their european hopes, Marítimo and Paços suffer damaging losses, plus much more ...To contact the show you can find us on Twitter @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast. To become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio sign up to our Patreon for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol/membershipThis week we're joined by Patrick Ribeiro to discuss a fantastic weekend of Primeira Liga football. Benfica's shock loss to Chaves leaves the title race wide open, Sporting drop points against impressive Arouca, and Marítimo beat Paços in a huge game in the relegation battle.You can follow Patrick on twitter @P_SRibeiro

This week Barney is away, so we are joined by special guests Kevin Fernandes & João Nuno Sousa for a Primeira Liga roundup of Jornada 26! We discuss Sporting's 3-0 win over Santa Clara, Benfica's imperious form, Marítimo's importnt win over Boavista, the relegation battle, and a controversial penalty in Famalicão, plus much more!You can follow Kevin on Twitter @kevinaraujof and João @JoaoNunoSousa_

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! On this week's show we discuss Braga and Porto's 0-0 draw, as well as Benfica's 5-1 win over Vitória, and how that affects the top of the table with Benfica going 10 points clear at the top.Plus we answer your questions in our listener Q&A, with questions about matchday attendances in the Primeira Liga, why are newly promoted clubs doing so well, which are the best teams to watch outside the big 3, and more!

Join us on a journey through the north of Portugal for the second edition of the Long Ball Futebol weekender. In part 3, we end our oddysey in Vila do Conde to watch Rio Ave in the spring sunshine. This one starts of chilled, but gets very animated as the game reaches its dramatic climax (no spoilers).

Join us on a journey through the north of Portugal for the second edition of the Long Ball Futebol weekender. In part 2 we head first to Paços de Ferreira with our friend Luís to witness a massive victory against fellow relegation strugglers Santa Clara, and then straight onto Vizela for a masterclass by Braga.

Join us on a journey through the north of Portugal for the second edition of the Long Ball Futebol weekender. In part 1, we head to the Estadio do Dragão for Porto vs Estoril. There's 5 goals, a sending off, and a live burger review. Groundbreaking futebol podcasting at it's finest.