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A weekly podcast by two brothers about all things football in Portugal 🇵🇹⚽🇬🇧 Join us each week for Primeira Liga chat, and discussion about Portuguese clubs' exploits in Europe!
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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 Porto, Sporting, and Benfica's respective 3-0 victories as Jose Mourinho takes charge of Benfica for the first time. We also dissect a Minho derby lacking in quality but brimming with antics, Gil Vicente's best ever start to a Primeira Liga season, and Estoril's continued struggles under Ian Cathro.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow 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/LongBallFutebolOn this special episode of the Long Ball Futebol Podcast, Albert, Kevin, and Andrew are joined by Tom Kundert to discuss the breaking news that José Mourinho has returned to Portugal as Benfica manager. We discuss what brought us to this point, what Mourinho can bring to Benfica, and how it might unfold.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof
Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss Porto & Sporting as they overcome potential obstacles to earn valuable wins, whilst Benfica and Braga's deficiencies catch up with them as both teams drop points in disappointing fashion. Elsewhere Estoril get their first win of the season, and Moreirense win again to get to 3rd place!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow 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 discuss Porto's 2-1 win over Sporting in the first clássico of the season, Benfica beat Alverca but still flatter to deceive, Braga drop points again against Rio Ave, and Tondela get their first point on the board.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow 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 back to discuss Jornada 3 of the 25/26 season as Sporting come from behind in the Choupana to beat Nacional, Porto brush aside Casa Pia, Benfica improve against Tondela, Moreirense make it 3 wins from 3, and much more!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow 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 the boys are back to discuss Sporting's 6-0 demolition of Arouca, Porto's win over stubborn Gil Vicente, and Benfica's important but unconvincing result against Estrela.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow 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/LongBallFutebolThe Primeira Liga is back! And we're here to digest all the action from Jornada 1, as Sporting and Porto get off to positive starts, Braga put 3 past Tondela, Famalicão beat tired Santa Clara, and Arouca start a new dynasty.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof
25/26 Season Preview Show!

25/26 Season Preview Show!

2025-08-0501:40:19

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThe 25/26 season is nearly upon us, and the Long Ball Futebol podcast is back to preview what is sure to be another blockbuster season of Primeira Liga futebol. We discuss how the big three are shaping up for the title race, wether Braga and Vitória are in good shape, and which teams from the rest of the league we should be keeping an eye on ...You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista - https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow 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/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/
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