Tudo Tuga: The Everything Portuguese Soccer Podcast

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.

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?

It all comes down to one game as Portugal battles Serbia in FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifying. Winner books a spot in Qatar. A draw is good enough for Portugal. Will they get the job done? And if Portugal loses... is this the end of the line for Fernando Santos?

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! 

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?

Portugal has their eyes set on Qatar with a big World Cup Qualifying game against Luxembourg. We also look at the Big 3 in Europe... as Porto and Sporting stumble out of the gates in Champions League but Benfica soars early! We also pay tribute to Portugal's Futsal team who are WORLD CHAMPIONS! 

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. 

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?

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). 

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.