The latest episode of Euro Leagues on BBC Radio 5 Live brings together John Bennett, Julien Laurens, and Rafa Honigstein to dissect some of the most compelling storylines circling European football right now — from managerial upheaval in France to a fairy-tale debut season in Turkey.
Pochettino, Lens Crisis, and Amedspor's Remarkable Rise Headline Euro Leagues Podcast

The latest episode of Euro Leagues on BBC Radio 5 Live brings together John Bennett, Julien Laurens, and Rafa Honigstein to dissect some of the most compelling storylines circling European football right now — from managerial upheaval in France to a fairy-tale debut season in Turkey.
Pochettino's PSG chapter revisited
With Mauricio Pochettino emerging as the frontrunner to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, the trio look back at his turbulent stint at Paris Saint-Germain. They weigh up what worked, what unravelled, and whether his reputation as a so-called 'player whisperer' holds up under scrutiny.
Lens in freefall — and could Sage come back?
Managerial chaos has become a recurring theme at RC Lens, who have now parted ways with their head coach for the second time this season alone. The catalyst? A catastrophic 9-1 defeat to Como in the UEFA Champions League — a result that sent shockwaves through the club. Bennett, Laurens, and Honigstein ask whether the stars are aligning for Pierre Sage to return to the Ligue 1 side.
Amedspor — Turkey's unlikely revelation
The panel shifts focus to one of European football's most surprising stories of the season: Amedspor, a club competing in Turkey's Super Lig for the very first time, currently sitting third in the table after a breathtaking start. BBC News Turkish journalist Burak Abatay joins to offer on-the-ground perspective on the club's extraordinary rise.
Jobe Bellingham's England call-up
After a difficult opening stretch at Borussia Dortmund, Jobe Bellingham has earned a call-up to the England national team. The panel explores the reaction in Germany to that decision — and what it means for the younger Bellingham brother as he looks to find his footing at BVB.
Also on the episode
The show rounds off with the latest on Vincent Kompany, before looking ahead to a packed Nations League schedule. England face Croatia on Thursday, 12 November, before taking on Spain on Sunday, 15 November — both live on BBC Radio 5 Live. Scotland, Northern Ireland, Norway, and Wales are also in Nations League action across the weekend on BBC Sports Extra.

