Euro Leagues: Ronaldo's fallout with Jorge Jesus & is Zidane making his mark?

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s Euro Leagues podcast episode, released on 7 October 2026, examines several major talking points across European football. Host John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague to discuss Lionel Messi’s international farewell and Cristiano Ronaldo’s long public statement after a reported fallout with Jorge Jesus. The panel also considers whether Ronaldo’s conduct should really come as a surprise, framing it as part of a broader conversation about his career and personality.

The episode shifts to France, where the analysts assess Zinedine Zidane’s early period in charge of the national team and the reaction to his first matches. They look at how he may shape the side tactically and what his opening games suggest about his approach. In Spain, the discussion turns to how the national team have developed since winning the World Cup, offering context on the next phase of their evolution.

The programme also touches on other notable football storylines, including Virgil van Dijk reaching 100 caps and whether Pep Guardiola could be planning a return to Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium. As a football digest, the episode is focused on analysis rather than breaking news, but it highlights how leading players and managers are influencing the current European game.