Euro Leagues - Ballon D'or shortlist & a shock resignation
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John Bennett is joined by Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Guillem Balague to discuss who should win the Ballon D'or, the dominance of Spanish coaches, the strange atmosphere at the Bernabeu despite Real Madrid beating Inter and the rise of Como. Plus, there is breaking news as
Fenerbahçe coach, Ismail Kartal, dramatically quits after his team draws with Roma.
TIME CODES:
0:45 Ballon D'or shortlist
13:34 Why are Spanish coaches so dominant?
21:23 Why are Real Madrid fans unhappy?
25:59 Was it a mistake to play Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield?
31:55 The incredible rise of Como into a Champions League team
41:02 The shock resignation of Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal
47:40 The fortunes of Swedish champions Mjallby
Published on Thursday, 10th September 2026.
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