Long Ball Futebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolOn part 2 of our End Of Season special, we discuss our choices for team of the season, as well as a special 'non big-3' team of the season, shining a light on some of the more hidden talent in the Primeira Liga.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/LongBallFutebolOn part 1 of our end of season special, we present our anual awards show discussing who to crown the player of the season, young player of the season, manager of the season, and more from the 24/25 Primiera Liga season.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Sporting are crowned champions on the last day of the season!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 Albert & Barney are joined by the dream team of Patrick Kundert, Patrick Ribeiro, and Andrew Batista to discuss all the action from the final weekend of the 24/25 Primeira Liga season. Sporting are crowned champions after beating Vitória 2-0, Benfica can only manage a draw against 10 men Braga, whilst at the other end of the table Boavista and Farense are relegated after a lacklustre end to the relegation battle.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Tom Kundert - https://x.com/PortuGoal1Follow Patrick Ribeiro - https://x.com/P_SRibeiroFollow Andrew Batista - https://x.com/andrewgbatista

A draw in the Lisbon derby means the title will be decided on the final day of the season!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 Albert and Patrick sit down to discuss the all the action from the penultimate weekend of the Primeira Liga season, as Benfica and Sporting play out a 1-1 draw in the Lisbon derby, a result which gives Sporting a slight advantage as the title race goes down to the final games of the season. We also discuss all the action from the relegation battle as wins for AVS and Farense see Boavista go back to bottom of the table, and drag Estrela right back into the dog fight ...You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Patrick Ribeiro - @P_SRibeiro

Sporting & Benfica get narrow victories that see the title race go down to the wire, with a potential title deciding Clássico on the horizon!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 Albert & Barney discuss Sporting's dramatic late winner against Gil Vicente that saw them stay on par with Benfica in the race for the Primeira Liga title. Porto take back 3rd sport with a vital win against Moreirense, whilst Braga drop more points against Santa Clara. At the bottom of the table Boavista get a dramatic win against AVS and keep the relegation battle completely open heading into the final two games 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 the boys are joined by Patrick Ribeiro to discuss Viktor Gyökeres' four goal demolition of Boavista, whilst Benfica stay hot on Sporting's tails with a big victory of their own over AVS. Elsewhere, Porto fall to a shock defeat at the hands of Estrela Amador who's best performance of the season sees them all but safe, and Vitória continue to impress under Luís Freire.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Patrick Ribeiro @P_SRibeiro

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 is Joined by Kevin and Patrick to discuss a huge weekend in the Primeira Liga, as Benfica defeat Porto 4-1 in O Clássico, and Sporting drop points against Braga to fall to 2nd in the table.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Patrick Ribeiro: https://x.com/P_SRibeiroFollow Kevin Fernandes: https://x.com/kevinaraujof

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 Albert, Barney, and Andrew are back to discuss Jornada 27 of the Primeira Liga season, as Porto overcame a solid Estoril side to win 201, thanks to some individual magic from wonderkid Rodrigo Mora. Elsewhere some generous refereeing decisions contributed to Sporting's 3-0 win over Estoril, Vitória were unable to take all three points in a 2-2 draw with Moreirense, and Casa Pia continue their excellent season with a 2-1 win over Rio Ave.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista on Twitter (@andrewgbatista) and Substack → https://andrewbatista.substack.com/

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 Albert & Barney run you through all the action from this weekend's Primeira Liga futebol. There's wins for the big three and Braga, as well as important results for Vitória, Nacional, and Moreirense.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 Ricardo Sousa from 'Remate Cruzado' to discuss Jornada 24 of the Primeira Liga season, as Sporting get a much needed win over in-form Estoril, Boavista get their first home win in almost a year, Rio Ave defeat Braga thanks to a goalkeeping howler, and much more!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolRemate Cruzado on Twitter - https://x.com/RemateCruzadoRemate Cruzado on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/remate_cruzado/

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 friend of the show Andrew Batista and Arouca expert and journalist Simão Duarte to discuss Jornada 22 of the Primeira Liga season, as Sporting dropping points against Arouca allows Benfica to close the gap on first place to just two points. Meanwhile, Porto win their first game under Martin Anselmi to honour the memory of Pinto da Costa, and the Minho Derby fails to deliver on it's promise.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista on Twitter (@andrewgbatista) and Substack → https://andrewbatista.substack.com/Follow Simão Duarte → https://x.com/SimoDuarte3

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 Andrew Batista and Kevin Fernandes to discuss the Clássico between Porto and Sporting, but what's missing from these big games that was there in recent seasons? We also discuss Estoril's incredible form under Ian Cathro, and much more.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujofFollow Andrew Batista on Twitter (@andrewgbatista) and Substack → https://andrewbatista.substack.com/

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 Andrew Batista to discuss Jornada 19 of the Primeira Liga season, as Casa Pia beat Benfica for the first time since the 1930s, Sporting go 6 points clear at the top, Porto appoint a new manager, plus much more!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolYou can follow Andrew Batista at @andrewgbatista & https://andrewbatista.substack.com/

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 some of the big stories from the Primeira Liga as Porto sack Vítor Bruno, Daniel Sousa loses his second job in 10 games, and Fábio Coentrão gets himself into a fishy situation.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 back to catch up on all the news from the Christmas period, as well as discuss the action from Jornada 17 of the Primeira Liga season. Rui Borges is the new Sporting manager as João Pereira's ill fated reign comes to an end. Meanwhile the January transfer window opens, and we discuss potential moves as well as how the table is shaping up at the halfway stage of the season.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Welcome to the first ever Long Ball Futebol Christmas Quiz!We're joined by representatives from All Things Alvalade, The Portugal Corner, and Mr Benfica to battle it out for the first ever LBFCQ trophy.Follow our contestants and subscribe to them wherever you get your podcasts: The Portugal Corner → https://x.com/Portugal_Corner Mike Agostinho a.k.a. Mr Benfica → https://x.com/mikeagostinho All Things Alvalade → https://x.com/ATAlvalade Sam Fonseca → https://www.youtube.com/@SamFonsecaa 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!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're joined by Patrick Ribeiro to discuss a huge win for Sporting under João Pereira, their first in the league under their new manager. The title race is tightening up but Benfica miss an opportunity to put real pressure on their Lisbon rivals. Plus is Carlos Carvalhal at the end of the line in Braga?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 Andrew Batista and Kevin Fernandes to discuss Jornada 12 of the Primeira Liga season, João Pereira looses his first league game, Benfica and Porto close the gap and a discussion on Rio Ave being part of a multi club ownership and how that will impact the leaagueYou can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolYou can follow Andrew on Twitter @andrewgbatista, and subscribe to his substack here → https://andrewbatista.substack.com/Follow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof

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 Andrew Batista to discuss Jornada 11 of the Primeira Liga season, as Ruben Amorim leaves Sporting in dramatic fashion, and Benfica thump Porto in the Clássico.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolYou can follow Andrew on Twitter @andrewgbatista, and subscribe to his substack here → https://andrewbatista.substack.com/

With Ruben Amorim set to become the new Manchester United manager, we sat down with Portuguese football experts Tom Kundert & Patrick Ribeiro from PortuGOAL.net to discuss the biggest news story to come out of Portugal in many years.We discuss his journey so far, if he can take the step up to Manchester United, his managerial style, and the future of Sporting CP.Jump to a specific section of the show:02:54 - Ruben Amorim confirm's his departure, and his replacement05:44 - Amorim's story so far10:48 - Amorim's impact on Portuguese football16:00 - Is it the right move for Amorim?24:56 - Can Amorim make the step up to Manchester United?28:53 - What will Amorim's style of play be at Manchester United, and how will he use the players?37:46 - Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot's potential roles under Amorim42:05 - How will Amorim's departure affect Sporting?Follow Tom Kundert → https://twitter.com/PortuGoal1Follow Patrick Ribeiro → https://twitter.com/P_SRibeiroFollow the Long Ball Futebol Podcast → https://twitter.com/LongBallFutebolBecome a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebol#rubenamorim #manchesterunited #sportingcp

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 with the international break upon is we dug into the LBF vaults and found these recordings from Albert's trip to Portugal in May 2024. Over the next three days we'll be inviting you on a journey across Lisbon at three fantastic football matches, all very different to each other.Today, Albert is at the Estádio Nacional do Jamor for the Taça de Portugal Femenina final between SL Benfica and Racing Power!#LigaPortugal #SLBenfica #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 with the international break upon is we dug into the LBF vaults and found these recordings from Albert's trip to Portugal in May 2024. Over the next three days we'll be inviting you on a journey across Lisbon at three fantastic football matches, all very different to each other.Today Albert is at the Estádio José Alvalade as league champions Sporting CP lift the Primeira Liga trophy!#LigaPortugal #SportingCP #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 with the international break upon is we dug into the LBF vaults and found these recordings from Albert's trip to Portugal in May 2024. Over the next three days we'll be inviting you on a journey across Lisbon at three fantastic football matches, all very different to each other.Today, Albert is at the Estádio José Gomes as Estrela da Amadora bid to stay in the Primeira Liga on the final day of the season.#LigaPortugal #EstrelaDaAmadora #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 Andrew Batista (PortuGOAL) and Matthieu Monteiro (Golaço TV) to discuss Jornada 8 of the 24/25 Primeira Liga season! There's a huge game between Porto and Braga which highlights the strenghts and weaknesses of both teams, whilst Sporting overcome a resiliant Casa Pia side, and Vitória & Boavista play out a the type of chaotic Primeira Liga fixture we've come to know and love.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista on Twitter → https://twitter.com/andrewgbatistaSubscribe to Andrew's substack → https://andrewbatista.substack.com/Follow Mathieu on Twitter → https://twitter.com/MMatthieuZSCBGolaço TV → https://twitter.com/Golaco_TVZone SC Braga → https://twitter.com/ZoneSCBraga

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 Tom Kundert from PortuGOAL.net and Andrew Batista to discuss Jornada 7 of the Primeira Liga season. Sporting continue to set the pace, whilst Benfica, Porto, and Braga all get big wins in their bids to keep up with the league leaders. We also discuss what's causing the increasing gulf in quality between the top clubs and the rest of the league.Follow Andrew Batista on Substack → https://andrewbatista.substack.com/Follow Andrew Batista on Twitter → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Tom Kundert on Twitter → https://x.com/PortuGoal1PortuGOAL.netYou 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 Filipe Melo to discuss Bruno Lage's return to Benfica following the sacking of Roger Schmidt, and what he needs to do to get Benfica back on track. Plus we discuss Sporting's continued good form, Porto brush aside Vitória, and two managerial sackings in Jornada 6.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Filipe on Twitter @filipemelo171

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 Kevin Fernandes & Andrew Batista to discuss Roger Schmidt being sacked by Benfica, Sporting beating Porto in the first Clássico of the season, and Vitória & Famalicão having excellent seasons.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujofFollow Andrew Batista on Substack → https://andrewbatista.substack.com/

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 round up every game from Jornada 3 of the 24/25 Primeira Liga season, including another massive win for Sporting, impressive performances from Porto and Braga, a first win for Arouca, Casa Pia's struggles, and much more!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 this weekend's Primeira Liga futebol, including Sporting's 6-1 demolition of Nacional, Benfica bounce back to beat Casa Pia 3-0 at home, Carlos Carvalhal complets a perfect first week back at Braga, Famalicão continue to impress, and much more!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!The Primeira Liga is back, and brings with it an instant dose of drama and chaos as Daniel Sousa is sacked by Braga just hours after their first game of the season, and Benfica fall to a shock defeat against Famalicao as their season gets off to the worst start possible. PLUS we discuss Porto and Sporting winning in impressive fashion, as well asall the action from the rest of the league.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolGrab your Long Ball Futebol shirt here → https://longballfutebol.bigcartel.com/You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!In the final of our club specific season preview shows we're joined by Jason Rego from 'The Porto Podcast in English'. Porto have had a huge change over the summer as Andre VIllas-Boas became the new president after 42 years of Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, and Sérgio Conceição departed after 7 years in charge. Porto are also the only club yet to make a signing in the Primeira Liga so far this summer. We discussed all that, and more.Follow 'The Porto Podcast in English' and download wherever you get your podcasts → https://twitter.com/FCPortoPodEngBecome a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolYou can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!We're joined by great friend of the show Dave Pereira from 'That Braga Podcast' to discuss Braga heading into the 24/25 season. Last year there was a lot of optimisim around Braga which never quite lived up to people's hopes, this season they've got a new manager, and a host of young players. We discuss what we can expect from Os Guerreiros in 24/25.Follow 'That Braga Podcast' and listen wherever you get your podcast → https://twitter.com/SCBragaUKFollow Dave Pereira → https://twitter.com/davepereira86Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolYou can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!On this episode we discuss all things Benfica with Mr Benfica himself, Mike Agostinho. We talk about the impact new signings could have, how Roger Schmidt is seen by the fans in his third season in charge, what are Benfica's expectations heading into a new season, and much more.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolFollow Mike Agostinho here, and subscribe to the 'Mr Benfica' podcast → https://twitter.com/mikeagostinhoYou can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!In the first of our season preview shows we're joined by Sam Fonseca from 'All Things Alvalade' to discuss Sporting CP. We discuss the transfer market, pre-season friendlies, prospects for the upcoming season, and much more.Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolFollow Sam on twitter here → https://twitter.com/SamFonsecaaSubscribe to All Things Alvalde wherever you get your podcasts → https://twitter.com/ATAlvaladeYou can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebol

The 24/25 season starts HERE! We're back, and we're so excited to get started this season. In this quick intro episode we outline all our plans for pre-season and beyond, as well as discuss what we're excited about for the upcoming Primeira Liga season.Make sure you're subscribed to get all our upcoming podcasts straight into your feed; we'll be releasing a whole bunch of pre-season preview shows over the next couple of weeks.This is also the perfect time to become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolYou 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 Awards' show discuss our Team of the Season, as well as a Team of the Season made of players from outside the top 4 clubs!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 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.