In this weeks episode we talk about the Classico of Porto vs Benfica, as well as Sporting vs Braga and how they all fared in European competitions!
The Joao Wonder is Goncalo Ramos, don't ask us about it.
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This week we chat about Porto's incredible run, Mourinho getting ready for a return to Chelsea and the Dragao in the same week, and Sporting's undeniable Portugueseness.
As well as Amorim's coaching run and everyone collapsing in the premier league.
Enjoy!
This week we chat about Mourinho Joining Benfica, Johnny the Greaser, and the Ballon D'or!
This week on the podcast, we're diving headfirst into a whirlwind of football action, both on and off the pitch. We're running through these topics quickly because, well, we had a major technical hiccup and had to restart the entire recording—so bear with us!
First up, a deep dive into Portugal's recent international break and how the Seleção performed. We'll break down the key takeaways and discuss what these results mean for the team moving forward.
Back in the domestic league, we'll get into the surprising news of the week: Benfica's tie against Santa Clara and what that means for their title aspirations. We'll also cover FC Porto's clean win over Nacional, and the heated debate around whether Rúben Amorim will make a coaching return to Benfica amidst a presidential election.
And finally, we can't ignore the fallout from one of the biggest matches in club football—the Manchester derby. We'll discuss Manchester United's tough loss to Manchester City and what that means for the pressure on their manager.
All that and more on this week's episode of The Portugal Corner!
This week we discuss the transfer window closing, Sporting and Porto going head to head, Benfica Joining the Champions league this season, Mourinho getting canned, Manchester United's slump and much more!
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This week we talk about, Oasis, The Matrix, and the Ship of Theseus.
Also Soccer, Enjoy!
🎙 The Portugal Corner — Season 6, Episode 188
The boys are back breaking down all the chaos in Portuguese football! This week:
A bold call: Trincão to hit 25 goals this season — is he crazy or on the money?
Sporting’s depth is terrifying — Gyökeres gone, but Pedro G, Trincão, Bragança, Quenda, and more keep them stacked for another title push.
Benfica still fighting — can they finally secure a Champions League spot, or will early struggles haunt them?
Porto’s new era — Farioli arrives to shake things up
Braga’s Pep-inspired rebuild — with Horta, Diego Rodrígues, Roger, Gorby, and a new keeper, are they ready to crash the Big 3?
Ronaldo’s Saudi recruitment spree — but Trincão says “no thanks.”
Nuno Santos, Georgios Vaginitis, and Quenda — plus hilarious new signings keeping the league unpredictable.
And yes, the Snickers commercial — we break down the Jose Mourinho moment that’s got everyone talking.
⚽ All the drama, banter, and bold predictions — only on The Portugal Corner.
Season Six of The Portugal Corner is here. We’re diving straight into a wild Portuguese football summer — Farioli takes the reins at Porto, Gyökeres makes the jump to Arsenal, and Benfica’s still fighting tooth and nail for a Champions League spot. We’ve got Super Taça drama, Club World Cup chatter, and João Félix teaming up with Ronaldo in Saudi at Al Nassr. MLS is pulling blockbuster moves, Toronto FC is… still Toronto FC, and we take a moment to remember some beloved footballers we’ve lost. All that and plenty more to kick off the new season.
We Celebrate Portugals 3rd ever trophy for the national team, and reminisce about our time at the Toronto Portugal Parade.
Cristiano Ronaldo Lifts the Nations League Trophy again as he makes history for Portugal!
Sporting CP win the double after they take down Benfica at Jamor.
But the scoreline was not the full story.
Congrats the the Lions on an incredible double!
The Season Finale in Portugal as Sporting wins the Cup and we talk celebrations, relegations and promotions.
Jorge Mendes gives us his burner account and we start making up rumours about CR Junior.
Enjoy!
We talk about the lead up to the Champions league final, and the Lisbon Darby as Sporting and Benfica fight for first place in Portugal.
Get caught up on all the drama in Portuguese soccer!
We talk about Portuguese soccer
We are back and jumping back into the Portuguese league.
Porto are saved by Wonder kid Rodrigo Mora once again. Sporting make quick qork of Amadorra with Gyokeres Striking twice from the spot but it is Chelsea bound Quenda who steals the show. Benfica east past Gil Vicente with a 3-0 win, and some classic Liquid Football.
Enjoy!
Episode 178 - Addicted to Ronaldo:
It’s international break, and Portugal put us through another Nations League rollercoaster!
First, a frustrating 1-0 loss to Denmark as Højlund hits us with a "Siuuu" celebration—salt in the wound. But Portugal bounced back in chaotic fashion, grinding out a massive 5-2 win to keep the dream alive.
Ronaldo misses a penalty but, of course, still finds the net.
Trincão saves the day with two absolute bangers to force extra time.
Nuno Mendes is unreal—a standout performance from the PSG man.
The Man City boys start nervy but prove their depth as the game drags on.
And yes, Ronaldo is still starting every game—is it holding us back or keeping us alive?
With Portugal set to face Germany in June, we break it all down and look ahead to what’s next!
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Podcast Intro: The Portugal Corner - Episode 177 - The Usual Suspects
Welcome to The Portugal Corner! The podcast where we dive into all things Portuguese soccer—the good, the bad, and the funny!
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and we’re celebrating with some Guinness
In a move that caught many by surprise, Chelsea has swooped in to secure two of Portugal’s brightest young stars—Quenda and Dario Essugo. The Blues locked in deals worth €50M and €20M, respectively, on delayed loans. With Chelsea’s track record of acquiring young talent, we discuss what the future holds for these rising midfielders and whether this move will help or hinder their development.
Portugal’s squad for the Nations League playoffs is out, and we analyze Roberto Martínez’s selections. Is the midfield trio of Vitinha, João Neves, and Bruno Fernandes the right call? Will these choices propel the team to victory, or do we see cracks in the foundation?
Sporting CP continues their dominant form, storming past Famalicão with a convincing 3-1 victory. The match saw Fresneda break the deadlock after a stunning run from "Thicc Vic". Famalicão kept things competitive by equalizing through a penalty just before halftime, but Sporting had the last laugh. "Thicc Vic" himself converts from the spot.
Returning to domestic action, Benfica faced Rio Ave and started strong with a stunning strike from Orkun Kökçü. However, despite going 2-0 up, two sloppy defensive mistakes—one notably from Tino—allowed Rio Ave back into the match. Fortunately, Aturkoglu stepped up to restore order, securing the much-needed three points.
Desperate for stability, Porto reverted to a back-four system, and it paid off with a solid 2-0 victory over AVS. Rising star Rodrigo Mora opened the scoring, bringing energy back into the squad. Fábio Vieira followed up with a thunderous one-timer to double the lead. AVS didn’t help their case as Ignacio Rodriguez saw red early in the second half, giving Porto the advantage for the final 45 minutes.
Guimarães’ European campaign ended in disappointment as Real Betis walked into Portugal and delivered a crushing 4-0 defeat. Even Antony found himself on the scoresheet. However, the team bounced back on the weekend with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Estrela Amadora, with Thomas Handel and Arcanjo providing the goals.
Bruno Fernandes continues to prove his worth, delivering a hat-trick (including two penalties) and an assist as Manchester United crushed Real Sociedad 4-1 in the Europa League. He followed it up with a goal against Leicester in a 3-0 weekend win, assisted by Dalot.
Jota Silva, shinea for Nottingham Forest, scoring in a vital 4-2 victory over Ipswich. Nuno Espírito Santo’s Nottingham Forest locks in third place with this crucial win.
PSG survived a Champions League scare, advancing past Liverpool on penalties. Vitinha and Ramos kept their cool from the spot, while Darwin Núñez’s miss proved costly.
On the domestic front, Nuno Mendes scored his first Ligue 1 goal of the season in Le Classique, helping PSG secure a 3-1 win over Marseille and extend their lead at the top to a staggering 19 points. We took some heat for not nominating Mendes for last week’s João Wonder—our bad!
Another game, another goal for CR7. Ronaldo netted his 928th career goal as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Kholood .
Toronto FC’s home opener didn’t go as planned, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Chicago Fire.
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Episode 176 of The Portugal Corner:
Welcome to The Portugal Corner, the podcast where we talk all things Portuguese soccer—the good, the bad, and the funny! This week, we dive into a range of thrilling matches, surprising results, and standout performances across Portugal and beyond.
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The Portugal Corner Podcast - Episode 175
Welcome back to The Portugal Corner! The podcast where we dive into all things Portuguese soccer—the good, the bad, and the funny!
This week, Benfica take down Braga 1-0 in the Taça, with the Greek Freak doing it again, assisted by Dahl. Next up, they face Tirense in the semifinals. Benfica also get the weekend off to prep for a massive Champions League clash against Barcelona.
Porto grind out a 2-0 win over Arouca, but it was anything but comfortable. A disallowed goal kept Arouca from shaking things up, while Fabio Vieira made up for a shocking miss by securing the win late. Marcano makes his long-awaited return, and Eustáquio is starting to look like true captain material.
Sporting push past Gil Vicente 1-0 thanks to a Zeno DeB(L)ast of a shot, setting up a showdown with Rio Ave in the next round. Then, they follow it up with a 3-1 win over Estoril—Inácio opens the scoring, and Gyökeres bags two.
Elsewhere in Portugal:
⚽ Nacional snatch a 94th-minute winner to beat Famalicão 2-1.
⚽ Vitória Guimarães edge out Casa Pia with a goal from Umaro Embalo.
⚽ Braga fall 2-1 to Rio Ave despite Fran Navarro's effort.
⚽ Santa Clara stay 5th despite losing to Boavista.
Around the football world:
🔴 Manchester United, down to 10 men at halftime, fight back to beat Ipswich 3-2, with Bruno setting up Maguire’s massive head for the winner.
⚫ AC Milan lose to Lazio, piling more pressure on Sergio Connceicao—his time might be running out.
🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo inches closer to 1,000 goals, scoring in Al Nassr’s 2-0 win over Al Wehda.
Is there a Benzema-CR7 rift brewing? Also Tallisca?
🇨🇦 Toronto FC take a 4-2 loss to Orlando, but new Norwegian signing Sigurd Rosted and Déiby Flores find the net.
This week’s Stonk of the Week goes to Matheus Cunha, while João Wonder is none other than Lito Vidigal!
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