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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'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