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Portugal has been drawn into Group H at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea. On paper, Portugal should cruise through to the Round of 16 but we all know Portugal tend to struggle in these groups. How will they fare?
We tee up Easter Sunday's Lisbon Derby... and in honour of our 25th podcast episode, we look at Portugal's all-time starting 11 for World Cup teams.
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For the third time in the last four World Cups, Portugal needed a playoff to qualify for the World Cup. It wasn't easy but they defeat North Macedonia 2-0 to book a spot in Qatar. We talk about the big win, the resurgence of Fernando Santos, and the rise of the next generation. PLUS - we look at possible group matchups as we get set for Friday's World Cup draw.
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It all comes down to one game... Portugal vs North Macedonia - the winner advances to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Portugal are the heavy favourites but you can't count out North Macedonia who slayed the defending European champions Italy - IN Italy! So how will Portugal do? What lineup should Fernando Santos draw up? Predictions and more!
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Just two wins stand in the way of a trip to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup for Portugal. It starts Thursday when they host Turkey. Winner to take on Italy or North Macedonia. Can Portugal get the job done? Has Fernando Santos got the perfect combination in his call-ups? Or was it a big swing and miss by not calling up Jose Sa?
We also look at Benfica and Braga's Quarter Final matchups in Champions League and Europa League respectively.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has once again proven himself to be the GOAT -- as he has become the all-time greatest goal scorer in men's soccer history with 807 career goals for club and country. PLUS - Christian and Mitch debate who Fernando Santos should select for Portugal's must-win playoff matchups against Turkey and Winner of North Macedonia/Italy to advance to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Barring some upsets, it appears the Liga Portugal comes down to a battle for 2nd spot and an automatic berth into UEFA Champions League. Sporting currently has the upper hand but can they hold off Benfica? We break down what happened in both Champions League and Europa League and is it time for a culture shift in Portuguese soccer?
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It's been 20-years since Jose Mourinho took over FC Porto. He's won multiple Champions League and domestic titles. Is he the greatest Portuguese manager of all-time? Would he be a good candidate to replace Fernando Santos at the National Team? And after a stunning 2-1 home loss to Braga, has Sporting lost its shot at back-to-back league titles?
#FCP #SCP #SLB #FCPorto #Sporting #Benfica #JoseMourinho #FernandoSantos #Portugal #Quaresma -
Cristiano Ronaldo called out his Manchester United teammates. Was it the right move? Is #CR7 looking elsewhere? Is it time to transition to a post-Ronaldo era? We also discuss the continued struggles of Benfica... rumours of Eustáquio joining FC Porto on loan... and our Sagi-Stars of the Week.
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The Jorge Jesus era at Benfica is over for a second time. Where does Benfica go from here? Thanks to a thrilling come from behind win - with three unanswered goals - FC Porto is alone in first place in Liga Portugal. Is this their year?
And we talk about some of the shining stars of Portuguese Soccer.
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The worst case scenario has come true for Portugal as they have been drawn into the same World Cup playoff path as Italy. Which means the two European giants could meet in Portugal -- with the winner advancing to Qatar for 2022 FIFA World Cup. Of course, Portugal can't overlook Turkey... neither can Italy overlook North Macedonia.
We also preview next week's huge clash -- the Lisbon Derby -- as Sporting visits Benfica at the Estadio da Luz.
And a special guest appearance from friend of the show - and long time listener (and Benfica fan) Richie!
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An absolute disaster for Portugal as their World Cup hopes are dealt a devastating blow. After a 2-1 loss - at home - to Serbia, Portugal will now move to a World Cup playoff to try and book their ticket to Qatar. So what went wrong? And is it time for a changing of the guard -- Fernando Santos - stay or go?
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What the heck is wrong with Benfica? A three game winless streak heading into a big game against Braga... is pressure mounting on Jorge Jesus? Manchester United brought back Cristiano Ronaldo but they just can't seem to catch a break. Has the clock struck midnight on Ole? And... Portugal's final two World Cup Qualifying games... will they book their ticket to Qatar? All this and much more!
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Portugal has guaranteed at least a playoff in World Cup Qualifying -- do they have enough to earn automatic qualification to Qatar? Sporting and Porto with major success in this week's Champions League action while Benfica stumbles against Bayern Munich. And... who is the greatest goalkeeper in Portuguese soccer history?
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It's never easy for Portugal when it comes to qualifying for major tournaments. Once again, they had to rely on Cristiano Ronaldo to help lead them past the Republic of Ireland in World Cup Qualifying. No doubt Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest... but when he plays, it seems our offence dries up -- so are we better without him? Crazy thought but interesting debate. Plus, for the first time this season, the Mega Powers collide as Sporting battle FC Porto in Liga Portugal.
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At least something came home to England this year... Cristiano Ronaldo has left Juventus and signed with Manchester United. Did Fernando Santos get it right with Portugal's World Cup Qualifying squad -- Christian and Mitch are definitely not fans of Otavio's call-up! And what about that Champions League Group Stage draw? Sporting looks good -- but what about Benfica and FC Porto?
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Does Portugal play better without Cristiano Ronaldo? With World Cup Qualifiers against Republic of Ireland and Azerbaijan and a friendly against Qatar, should Fernando Santos begin the post-CR7 transition or do we need our best to be the best and book our spot in Qatar? We also talk about Porto's big signing, Liga Portugal and Portugal's success on the European stage (Champions League, Conference League).
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Christian, Mitch and Kevin debate the first big Liga Portugal matchup as Sporting takes on Braga (Week 2). They discuss the Santa Clara COVID-19 crisis and is the soccer calendar too busy? They also make their Panel Picks and talk about their Sagi-Stars of the Week.
