Podcasts by Long Ball Futebol

22/23 SEASON PREVIEW SHOW PART 3: Rio Ave, Casa Pia, and Chaves featuring Especialistas de Segunda from 2023-12-12T17:12:39.460047

On the final part of our pre-season preview show we are joined by José from Especialistas da Segunda to discuss the three newly promoted teams: Rio Ave, Casa Pia, and Chaves. José tells us the s...

23/24 JORNADA 12: Square pegs in round holes from 2023-12-06T04:00:24

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 Moreire...

23/24 JORNADA 11: The Dérbi de Lisboa with Matthieu Monteiro from 2023-11-14T04:00:23

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 P...

23/24 JORNADA 10: An upset in Porto + some crazy games! from 2023-11-08T04:00:15

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 Es...

23/24 JORNADA 8: The drip king! Feat. Kevin Fernandes from 2023-10-10T03:00:43

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 Estor...

23/24 JORNADA 7: Clássico review feat. Matthew Marshall! from 2023-10-03T03:00:27

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 be...

23/24 JORNADA 6: Braga beat Boavista & Sporting go top! from 2023-09-27T03:00:24

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...

23/24 JORNADA 5: Boavista on top + upsets in the Algarve! from 2023-09-20T03:00:25

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 roc...

23/24 JORNADA 4: Futebol Com Comunicados from 2023-09-07T03:00:19

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 e...

23/24 Summer Transfer Window Roundup Part 2: The best smaller teams + listener Q&A from 2023-09-05T03:00:13

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 pl...

23/24 Summer Transfer Window Roundup Part 1: Benfica, Porto, Sporting, & Braga from 2023-09-04T03:00:20

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. ...

23/24 JORNADA 2: Conference league woe + Otávio departs! from 2023-08-23T03:00:19

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 Bran...

23/24 JORNADA 1: The greatest league in the world is BACK! from 2023-08-16T03:00:24

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 bot...

23/24 SEASON PREVIEW SHOW: Every Primeira Liga team analysed! from 2023-08-14T03:00:15

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 a...

An interview with Jerome Opoku! Arouca, Fulham, playing abroad, and more ... from 2023-07-26T03:00:29

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 dat...

22/23 Long Ball Futebol Awards PART 3: Listener Q&A from 2023-06-09T03:00:14

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...

22/23 Long Ball Futebol Awards PART 2: Team Of The Season! from 2023-06-08T03:00:15

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 ...

22/23 Long Ball Futebol Awards PART 1: Awards Ceremony from 2023-06-07T03:00:20

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 Manag...

22/23 End of Season Roundup! PART 2: From Europe to relegation ... from 2023-06-01T03:00:22

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 ...

22/23 End of Season Roundup! PART 1: Benfica, Porto, Braga, and Sporting from 2023-05-31T03:00:17

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 o...

22/23 JORNADA 33: Everything gets wrapped up ... except the title! from 2023-05-24T03:00:23

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22/23 JORNADA 32: Teams on the brink + our 100th episode! from 2023-05-17T03:00:25

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22/23 JORNADA 31: Benfica beat Braga to close in on the title ... from 2023-05-10T03:00:21

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22/23 JORNADA 30: Four games to go ... from 2023-05-03T03:00:28

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22/23 JORNADA 29: The business end of the season! Feat. Jamie Farr from 2023-04-25T23:10:09

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 → ...

22/23 JORNADA 28: The Primeira Liga title race is BACK ON! // feat. Patrick Ribeiro from 2023-04-19T03:00:29

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 → ...

22/23 JORNADA 26: Liga roundup with special guests Kevin Fernandes & João Nuno Sousa from 2023-04-05T03:00:34

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...

22/23 JORNADA 25: Benfica go 10 points clear + listener Q&A from 2023-03-22T04:01:44

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 tabl...

LBF WEEKENDER 2023 PART 3: Rio Ave vs Gil Vicente from 2023-03-16T04:01:08

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 sunshi...

LBF WEEKENDER 2023 PART 2: Paços de Ferreira & Vizela from 2023-03-15T04:01:32

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 massi...

LBF WEEKENDER 2023 PART 1: Porto vs Estoril from 2023-03-14T04:02:20

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...

22/23 JORNADA 23: You don't get this kind of tactical innovation anywhere else ... from 2023-03-08T04:00:23

On this week's show, Barney and Albert roundup another weekend of Primeira Liga futebol. Benfica make light work of Famalicão, Danny Namaso impresses for Porto, Paulinho and Banza score bangers ...

22/23 JORNADA 22: This league can really take it out of you ... from 2023-03-01T04:00:26

Join us for another episode of the Long Ball Futebol podcast as we discuss one of the most insane weekends of Primeira Liga football in quite some time! We discuss Porto vs. Gil Vicente as contr...

22/23 JORNADA 21: European football is BACK! from 2023-02-22T04:00:31

This week European football is BACK for Portuguese clubs, and there's differing fortunes for all of Portugal's representantives. We discuss how those clubs responded in the league this weekend, ...

22/23 JORNADA 18: January Transfer Window Special! from 2023-02-01T23:37:42

Another transfer window slams shut, and the Long Ball Futebol podcast are here to round up all the action from an incredible deadline day which saw Enzo Fernández move to Chelsea, Pedro Porro mo...

22/23 JORNADA 17: Arouca impress, Sporting ... don't, and the relegation battle gets interesting. from 2023-01-25T04:00:24

Thanks for downloading the Long Ball Futebol podcast! On this week's podcast we discuss everything from Sporting's inconsistencies, poor form, and off-field issues, how Braga are still fighting ...

22/23 JORNADA 16: The Dérbi de Lisboa, Paços's new old manager bounce, and more! from 2023-01-18T04:00:22

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week we discuss all the action from one of the biggest games in the Primeira Liga, the Dérbi de Lisboa as Benfica and Sporting play ou...

21/22 Mid-Season review PART 2: From Vitória to Paços ... from 2022-11-18T04:00:36

On Part 2 of our 'Mid-Season Review' show we discuss all the teams outside the top 5 of the Primeira Liga this season, from Vitória down to Paços, and everything in between. How have Portimonens...

21/22 Mid-Season review PART 1: Benfica, Porto, Braga, Sporting, and Casa Pia ... from 2022-11-17T04:00:28

With the world cup coming up and a long break from Portuguese Futebol on the horizon, we're taking the opportunity to have a proper look at the season so far with a 'mid-season review', split in...

22/23 JORNADA 11: Consistency, inconsistency, and unpredictability in the Primeira Liga .... from 2022-11-02T04:01:26

This week Albert & Barney look back on a weekend of Primeira Liga Futebol which saw Benfica solidify top spot, and Braga & Casa Pia capitalise on Porto and Sporting dropping points as co...

22/23 JORNADA 10: The first Clássico of the season! from 2022-10-25T23:14:13

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. On this week's show Barney and Albert recap all the action from the weekend's Clássico between Porto and Benfica, as well as discussing mat...

22/23 JORNADA 8: The Long Ball Futebol Curse ... 👻 from 2022-10-05T03:00:24

This week Barney & Albert deal with the aftermath of a weekend that confirms once and for all the existence of the 'Long Ball Futebol Curse', which dictates that if we praise a team, they ar...

22/23 MID-SEASON Q&A SPECIAL: Can Braga & Boavista sustain their form? Where will sporting finish? from 2022-09-28T03:00:37

With the international break upon us, we asked you for your questions for a special 'Mid-season Q&A Special' of the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. We discuss everything you put to us, including:...

22/23 JORNADA 7: Everything falls into place ... from 2022-09-21T03:00:50

This week on the Long Ball Futebol podcast we discuss Jornada 7 of the 22/23 Primeira Liga season as Benfica and Braga continue their great form, Porto and Sporting drop points AGAIN, and Paços ...

22/23 JORNADA 5: Dodgy Refs, bouncing back, and the season's first sacking ... from 2022-09-07T03:00:25

On this week's Long Ball Futebol Podcast, Albert & Barney discuss all the action from the Primeira Liga, as well as recapping the biggest deals from Transfer Deadline Day, and looking ahead ...

22/23 JORNADA 4: A weekend of upsets! Featuring Patrick Ribeiro from 2022-08-31T03:00:34

On the Long Ball Futebol Podcast this week, we discuss the two massive upsets as Porto and Sporting both suffer surprise losses at the hands of newly promoted teams, Benfica and Braga continue t...

22/23 JORNADA 3: You don't get this in the Eredivisie ... from 2022-08-24T03:00:29

On this week's show, Albert & Barney discuss all the action from the weekend's Primeira liga action including THAT goal celebration, the first clássico of the season, which clubs have had go...

22/23 JORNADA 2: Goodbye Matheus Nunes, Goodbye Ricardo Horta? With Kevin Araujo Fenandes from 2022-08-17T03:00:18

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! Albert is away this week so we are joined by friend of the podcast Kevin Araujo Fernandes (@kevinaraujof) to discuss all the best moments f...

22/23 JORNADA 1: This is why we love Futebol from 2022-08-10T03:00:19

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! The Primeira Liga is back and Albert & Barney are back to discuss all the best moments from Jornada 1 of the new season. There's an abs...

22/23 SEASON PREVIEW SHOW PART 2: Braga, Vitória, Gil Vicente, and the rest ... from 2022-08-03T03:00:31

In Part 2 of our Season Preview show we look at the club's outside of the big 3 from last season (the newly promoted clubs are coming up in Part 3). We discuss wether Braga are closer to crackin...

22/23 SEASON PREVIEW SHOW PART 1: Porto, Sporting, and Benfica ... from 2022-08-01T06:58:08

Hello and welcome to season 3 of the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! We're back for another season covering the world's greatest league, the portuguese Primeira Liga! In the first of a 3 part 'season...

21/22 End of Season Awards Show! 🏆 from 2022-05-25T03:00:17

Ladies and Gentlemen, take your seats for the 2nd anual Long Ball Futebol Awards ceremony! Join us for our season finale as we crown the Long Ball Futebol Award winners for the 21/22 season. In ...

21/22 End of Season Roundup! from 2022-05-18T02:00:17

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week's a big one, as the 21/22 Primeira Liga season draws to a close, we sit down for our annual end of season roundup! There's so muc...

21/22 Jornada 33: CHORA BEBEEEEEEE! from 2022-05-11T03:20:16

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast. This week we discuss Porto finally being crowned champions of Portugal, thanks to a 1-0 win against Benfica in the Estadio da Luz. But why ...

21/22 Jornada 30: The Dérbi de Lisboa, Porto score 7, and Moreirense & B-SAD both win ... from 2022-04-20T03:00:17

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! On this week's show we discuss all the action from the dérbi de Lisboa, Porto scoring 7 past Portimonense, Moreirense & B-SAD winning i...

21/22 Jornada 29: Primeira Liga roundup with Jamie Farr from 2022-04-13T03:00:17

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we're delighted to be joined by Jamie Farr from PortuGoal.net to discuss all things Jornada 29 from the Primeira Liga. This we...

21/22 Jornada 28: EVERY game of the week analysed ... from 2022-04-06T03:00:18

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week to celebrate the end of the international break it's a BUMPER episode, Albert & Barney analyse EVERY game from Jornada 28 ...

21/22 Jornada 26: Gil Vicente triumph, Porto march on, and the veterans do it for Paços! from 2022-03-16T04:10:21

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week we discuss the biggest game of the week in the Primeira Liga, as Gil Vicente cut the gap between them and 4th placed Braga dow...

Introducing: The Portugal Corner! from 2022-03-02T04:00:17

Canada. You've heard of it, the land of snow, poutine, and good friends of ours 'The Portgual Corner' a.k.a Evan, Patrick, Justin, and Chris. This week Albert & Barney couldn't record so we ...

21/22 Jornada 23: Porto dig in deep, Arouca give themselves a chance, and which ref is just a s%*t Pierluigi Collina? from 2022-02-23T04:00:17

Thank you for listening to this week's Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we discuss Porto's fiery encounter with Moreirense, how they're able to win the ugly way, and if the referee managed t...

21/22 Jornada 22: Beauty & Chaos as Porto play Sporting, Portuguese football's international reputation, and European football returns from 2022-02-16T04:00:17

This week on the Long Ball Futebol Podcast we discuss the biggest game of the season as Porto take on Sporting in a derby that started wonderfully before descending into chaos. We discuss the re...

21/22 Jornada 21: The Dérbi do Minho, Referee controversy in Barcelos, and wins for the Big 3 from 2022-02-09T04:00:17

This week on the Long Ball Futebol podcast we discuss a brilliant Dérbi do Minho game, referee controversy between Gil Vicente & Santa Clara, and wins for the Big 3 PLUS much more ...

21/22 Jornada 20: Transfer deadline day! Luis Díaz, Marcus Edwards, and MORE! from 2022-02-02T04:00:16

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week it's a January transfer deadline day special! We discuss Luis Díaz's move to Liverpool from Porto, Marcus Edwards joining Spor...

21/22 Jornada 19: Braga beat Sporting, and Vitória progress in the fight for Europe from 2022-01-26T04:00:15

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week we discuss all the transfer news of the week, Braga beating Sporting in the Alvalade, Vitória beat Estoril and move up to 6th ...

21/22 Jornada 18: Chiquinho joins Wolves, Porto thump B-SAD, and Marítimo show their ugly side ... from 2022-01-19T04:00:21

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! On this week's show we discuss the latest transfers as Chiquinho joins Wolves and Jesus Corona joins Sevilla. We dive into all the Prime...

21/22 Jornada 17: Sporting drop points, Gil Vincente shine, and the worst run club in the Primeira Liga? from 2022-01-12T04:10:15

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast! This week, on a jam packed show, we discuss Lito Vidigal's sacking at Moreirense and if they're the worst run club in Portugal, we talk abo...

21/22 Jornada 16: Porto win another Clássico, Braga trust in youth, and Boavista grow under Petit from 2022-01-04T04:00:17

Happy New Year from Long Ball Futebol! In our first episode of 2022, we discuss Porto's win over Benfica in the second Clássico in 7 days, the departure of Jorge Jesus, and the difference in cla...

21/22 Jornada 15: Rafa dazzles for Benfica, Ivo Viera leaves Famalicão, and we answer YOUR questions from 2021-12-22T03:40:15

It's the last Long Ball Futebol podcast of 2021! To celebrate we answer YOUR questions submitted on Twitter, after a lengthy discussion of Benfica's 7-1 demolition of Marítimo, Ivo Viera leaving...

21/22 Jornada 14: Champions League recap, Marcus Edwards' impressive form, and Santa Clara struggle ... from 2021-12-15T03:50:16

This week on Long Ball Futebol! Barney & Albert recap all the action from the Champions and Europa league, as well as the draw for the knockout rounds. They also discuss Darwin Núñez and Raf...

21/22 Jornada 13: The Dérbi de Lisboa, the rise of Gil Vicente, and the return of the king .... from 2021-12-07T09:31:54

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! On this week's show, we dive in depth into the dramatic Lisbon derby, look at how Gil Vicente are becoming one of the most exciting team...

21/22 Jornada 12: Shame in the Jamor, drama in the Dragão, and the good times return to Madeira from 2021-12-01T04:00:16

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! On this week's show the boys discuss the shameful events in the Jamor stadium as B-SAD play against Benfica with only 9 players on the p...

21/22 Taça de Portugal! Giant Killings and drama in our cup special! from 2021-11-24T04:00:15

It's a Taça de Portugal special on this week's episode of Long Ball Futebol! We discuss the best games from last weekend's action, including two Campeonato de Portugal sides progressing, as well...

21/22 Jornada 11: Benfica smash Braga, Famalicão blow away Boavista, and a hat-trick of penalties in Tondela... from 2021-11-10T04:00:18

This week the boys round up Jornada 11 of the 21/22 Primeira Liga season, including Benfica's 6-1 demolition of Braga, Porto and Sporting setting the pace at the top of the table, plus all the a...

The Long Ball Futebol weekender in Porto! from 2021-11-03T04:00:19

Thank you for listening to the first EVER Long Ball Futebol weekender, recorded live from Porto, Vila do Conde, Famalicão, and Braga! Join us as we take you on a marathon, 90 minute journey thro...

21/22 Jornada 9: Taremi shines, Benfica grind it out, and Vitória break the curse! from 2021-10-27T03:20:16

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On this week's show the boys round up Jornada 9 of the 21/22 Primeira Liga season, including discussion of the Big 3 as Mehdi ...

21/22 Jornada 8: Portimonense show Barça how it's done, Boavista build momentum, and Gil Vicente impress from 2021-10-06T02:50:16

Thank you for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week the boys roundup Jornada 8 of the 21/22 Primeira Liga season, including discussion of Benfica's surprise loss to Portimonense,...

21/22 Jornada 7: Wins for The Big 3, Braga searching for goals, and Famalicão in last place from 2021-09-29T03:00:19

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast! This week we round up Jornada 7 of the 21/22 Primeira Liga season! This week we discuss wins from The Big 3, Braga's mixed fortunes, Famali...

21/22 Jornada 6: Benfica maintain 100% record, Braga leave it late, and Portimonense go under the radar ... from 2021-09-22T03:40:17

Thank you for listening to the #LongBallFutebol podcast! After a break for holiday, Albert's back from Lisbon and the boys are back to doing what they do best; chatting about Primeira Liga footb...

21/22 International break: Season update featuring Jamie Farr! from 2021-09-08T03:00:19

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol podcast!

It's the international break, so we took the opportunity to relax, take a breather, and assess the season so far after a whirlwind st...

LBF LIVE! Paços de Ferreira vs Spurs live from White Heart Lane! from 2021-08-27T11:58:07

Join us for the very first ever 'LBF LIVE' as Albert & Barney make the trip down to White Heart Lane for Paços de Ferreira's second leg tie against Tottenham Hotspur.

Experience the excite...

21/22 Jornada 3: Conference League triumph and goals galore in the Primeira Liga! from 2021-08-25T03:00:21

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This week we discuss portuguese clubs success in the Europa Conference League, including Paços' victory over Spurs! We take a look at all the ...

21/22 Jornada 2: Controversy in the Açores, Vitoria's struggles, & the Portuguese hipster derby! from 2021-08-18T03:00:19

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This week we discuss the controversial game in the Açores, the big 3's solid starts to the season, Vitoria's struggles, and Samuel...

21/22 Jornada 1: The new season starts here! + Our season predictions 🤔 from 2021-08-11T02:40:17

That's right, futebol is back! 🎉🇵🇹 and so are the boys with the first of our usual weekly shows rounding up all the Primeira Liga action, and looking ahead to this week's Portuguese clubs in ...

2021/22 Season Preview Show! featuring 'Especialistas de Segunda' from 2021-08-04T03:00:18

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Long Ball Futebol 'Big Season Preview Show'! In a mammoth episode we preview EVERY Primeira Liga club ahead of the start of the season, assessing their tr...

We're Back! from 2021-07-28T03:00:18

A brand new Liga Portugal season is on the horizon, and the boys are back for another season of Long Ball Futebol! Let's hope this comeback lasts longer than Bruno Alves return to Portugal 😬

Long Ball Futebol: an interview with Con Murphy! from 2021-06-02T03:00:17

On this week's episode of Long Ball Futebol we are delighted to welcome Con Murphy onto the show!

Most of our listeners will know Con as the voice of the Primeira Liga fixtures both on Fre...

20/21 End of Season Awards! from 2021-05-26T03:10:16

Welcome to the inaugural Long Ball Futebol 'End of Season Awards' 👏

This week, Albert & Barney hand out such prestigious accolades as 'Player of the Season', 'Young Player of the...

20/21 Episode 33: Primeira Liga final day! from 2021-05-20T14:28:26

Thanks for downloading episode 33 of Long Ball Futebol!

Albert & Barney got up early to record this episode while the drama of the night before was still fresh in the memory. We discuss ev...

20/21 Episode 32: SPORTING CAMPEŌES!!! from 2021-05-13T03:00:16

Thank you for listening to episode 32 of Long Ball Futebol!

Congratulations to all our listeners who are Sporting fans! We discuss their title win at length as they beat Boavista to clinch...

20/21 Episode 31: Sporting Lead, Porto Chase, and Marítimo impress in the Primeira Liga from 2021-05-04T02:10:17

Thank you for listening to episode 31 of Long Ball Futebol!

In this week's show we discuss Sporting closing in on a historic Primeira Liga title, Porto, Benfica and Braga's challenges this...

20/21 Episode 30: Sporting beat Braga, Porto slip up, and Liga NOS reforms... from 2021-04-28T03:20:17

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This week, we discuss Sporting and Porto's results at the top of the table, Braga's need for improvement, Vitória's woeful form, ...

20/21 Episode 29: European Super League chaos, Liga NOS drama, and Champions League success from 2021-04-21T02:40:16

Thank you for listening to Episode 29 of Long Ball Futebol!

This week, there's nowhere else to start than the European Super League, and we discuss it's creation, and possible impact on Po...

20/21 Episode 28: Sporting drop points (again!) as the title race tightens up... from 2021-04-14T03:00:19

Thank you for downloading episode 28 of Long Ball Futebol!

It's a bit of a quick one this week due to our schedules but it's absolutely packed full of Liga NOS action! Expect a Champions L...

20/21 Episode 27: Liga NOS returns! from 2021-04-07T03:00:18

Thanks for downloading episode 27 of Long Ball Futebol!

We're back! After a short break during the international break, Albert and Barney are back for another episode of Long Ball Futebol,...

20/21 Episode 26: Benfica are back on form, CD Nacional lag behind, and the Liga NOS hottest properties! from 2021-03-24T04:00:33

Thanks for downloading episode 26 of Long Ball Futebol!

This week, the boys chat about Porto being drawn against Chelsea in the Champions league, Benfica's upturn in form, CD Nacional at r...

20/21 Episode 25: Vitória's woes, Marítimo's resurgence, and underrated Liga NOS players! from 2021-03-17T04:00:48

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This week, we discuss Porto vs Juventus in the Champions league, which Liga NOS players were called up for Portugal's senior and U21...

20/21 Episode 24: Amorim faces suspension, the relegation battle heats up, and Liga NOS Seleçao call ups! from 2021-03-10T04:00:23

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This week, we discuss if Ruben Amorim will really be suspended for up to 6 years!? All the Liga NOS games as the relegation battle h...

20/21 Episode 23: Benfica crash out of Europe! Is Porto's title race over? And the standard of Portuguese football... from 2021-03-03T04:00:23

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This week we discuss how Benfica and Braga faired in the Europa league, does Porto's draw with Sporting mean their title race is...

20/21 Episode 22: European Football, Benfica's struggles, and a focus on Adel Taraabt from 2021-02-24T04:00:23

Thanks for listening to Episode 22 of Long Ball Futebol! On this week's show, we analyse how Porto, Benfica, and Braga performed in their European fixtures, what's causing Benfica's disastrous f...

20/21 Episode 21: The return of European football! from 2021-02-16T19:39:23

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With Barney off this week, it's a whistel-stop, 15 minute episode with just Albert this week, but we still manage to cram in the ...

20/21 Episode 20: Keisuke Honda, welome to Portugal! + Mid-season review from 2021-02-10T03:40:16

Barney & Albert are back for the 20th Episode of Long Ball Futebol, and with the Primeira Liga season at the half way stage, it's a mid-season review special.

We discuss who's impressed, a...

20/21 Episode 19: The Dérbi de Lisboa & Transfer Deadline Day from 2021-02-03T03:00:17

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This week is a bumper episode with the Dérbi de Lisboa and the January Transfer Window deadline day.

We discuss all that, t...

20/21 Episode 18: The Taça da Liga final! from 2021-01-27T03:00:16

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This week, the boys discuss :

- the Taça da Liga final between Sporting and Braga

- Benfica and Porto try and keep up...

20/21 Episode 17: O Clàssico! from 2021-01-20T04:00:19

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This week, we talk about the biggest game of the season so far, the clàssico between Porto and Benfica! As well as games between Sp...

20/21 Episode 16: A Primeira Liga feast of football! from 2021-01-13T04:00:17

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This week, there's plenty of games for the boys to get their teeth stuck into, with the big 3 all winning, Vitoria Guimarães, Ri...

20/21 Episode 15: January Transfer Window Special! from 2021-01-06T04:10:16

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This week, to celebrate the opening of the January transfer window, the boys take a look at what the big clubs can expect, and wh...

20/21 Episode 14: Porto victorious in the Portuguese Super Cup from 2021-01-02T05:00:19

Long Ball Futebol is back! After a winter break the lads are back for another episode catching up on all the news and action that happened over the festive period.

There's discussion of th...

20/21 Episode 13: Taça de Portugal Fourth Round roundup from 2020-12-16T04:00:17

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(Apologies, in some parts of this episode we experienced some audio distortion, don't worry, your headphones aren't broken!)

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20/21 Episode 12: Sérgio Conceição vs. Pep Guardiola from 2020-12-09T03:30:18

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If you're new here, I can only apologise in advance for some of Barney's atrocious Portuguese pronunciation early doors 😅

20/21 Episode 11: Primeira Liga returns! from 2020-12-02T04:20:15

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Primeira Liga action returns after 3 weeks of international break, and the boys have plenty to discuss including:

- Braga a...

20/21 Episode 10: Os Belenenses special featuring Jamie Farr! from 2020-11-25T03:00:16

Well, it's episode 10 of Long Ball Futebol, and to put it in Barney's words, it's about time we got someone on who knows what they're talking about! With that said, we're delighted to welcome Ja...

20/21 Episode 9: Liga Pro week feat. Estoril Praia from 2020-11-18T03:00:17

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This week, the international break means there's no Primeira Liga action, but still plenty of action for the boys to get stuck in...

20/21 Episode 8: Os Três Grandes special! from 2020-11-11T03:10:17

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With so much drama at the top end of the table, it's a big 3 special today! But the boys also make time to discuss:

- Paulinho...

20/21 Episode 7: Sporting CP turn on the heat! from 2020-11-04T05:00:21

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It's Long Johns weather in the LBF Studio's! On this week's podcast:

- The boys try and get their heads around the Portugues...

20/21 Episode 6: The Derby de Minho? More like A Batalha de Minho! from 2020-10-28T05:00:18

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This week the boys discuss:

- Porto, Benfica, and Braga have varying success in Europe

- The Derby de Minho turns int...

20/21 Episode 5: *New Podcast Format* from 2020-10-21T06:00

Long Ball Futebol is back for Episode 5 with a Brand New Format!

We'll be looking more at interesting news stories from the world of Portuguese football, and ever...

20/21 Episode 4: It's the international break for f$%*s sake! from 2020-10-13T20:53:46

It's the international break for f$%*s sake!

• With no domestic league action, the lads take a look at the big news stories of the week including Tiago resigning as Vitoria manager Listen

20/21 Episode 3: Is Angel Gomes the new Becks? from 2020-10-06T23:16:41

Thank you for listening to Long Ball Futebol! On this weeks show:

• Angel Gomes channels his inner David Beckham for Boavista

• Porto fall to shock defeat at th...

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20/21 Episode 2: Derby da Invicta from 2020-09-29T15:16:39

Thank you for listening to 'Long Ball Futebol' on this weeks show:

• Porto run riot in the Derby da Invicta

• Sporting Lisbon return to Primeira Liga action

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20/21 Episode 1: Welcome to Long Ball Futebol! from 2020-09-22T22:39:04

Thanks for listening to the first ever episode of LBF! On this weeks show:

• Weekly Round up of all Primeira Liga action, including Benfica vs Famaliçao and Porto vs Braga

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