About this episode

The episode discusses Chelsea's crisis under BlueCo ownership, the French title race, and features an interview with Scottish coach Stevie Grieve.

How do Strasbourg fans view Chelsea’s latest crisis under BlueCo ownership? Who will triumph in the French title race? How has Inter boss Christian Chivu proved doubters wrong in Serie A? Those questions and many more discussed and debated on Euro Leagues as European football experts Julien Laurens, Rafa Honigstein and James Horncastle join host John Bennett. And there's a fascinating interview with Scottish coach Stevie Grieve whose incredible career has taken him from being dubbed the 'Scottish Gary Neville' on Indian TV to managing one of Sweden's most historic clubs. Timecodes: 01:00 Gnabry to miss the World Cup, fears for Yamal injury, but could it help him stay fresh? 05:00 How is Chelsea's latest mess viewed by fans of Strasbourg, also owned by BlueCo? 09:10 Which Euro Leagues favourite coaches could be in line for the Chelsea job? 10:25 Would Cesc Fabregas become Chelsea manager? 12:40 The French title race is hotting up between PSG and Lens 15:10 Why are PSG complaining about the fixture schedule, and which French fans are protesting? 21:05 How do Italians view the suggestion that the Azzurri could replace Iran at the 2026 Men's World Cup? 24:30 How has Inter's…

People in this episode

Host: John Bennett

Guests: Julien Laurens, Rafa Honigstein, James Horncastle, Stevie Grieve

Topics covered

• Chelsea crisis
• French title race
• Serie A
• Christian Chivu
• Scottish coach
• European football

Keywords

• Chelsea
• BlueCo
• PSG
• Serie A
• Christian Chivu
• Stevie Grieve
• Helsingborgs
• French title race
• World Cup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chelsea, PSG, Inter, Helsingborgs, BlueCo

Places: Strasbourg, Sweden, France, Italy

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