Euro Leagues: Lights out for FC Versailles and escape from Ukraine

Steve Crossman, Julien Laurens, Kristof Terreur and Archie Rhind-Tutt ask whether a European Super League will ever happen and get stuck into cup shocks on the continent. Just why aren’t there any midweek matches in Versailles? They also discuss Roman Abramovich’s plans to sell Chelsea and, on World Book Day, pick their favourite football books. They also hear from Jordi Escala, the assistant coach of the Ukraine national women’s team, who tells stories about his escape from the country and explains what he is doing to help those left behind. TOPICS 4mins - European Super League plans 12mins - Cup shocks on the continent (and why Versailles cannot play night matches at home) 22mins - Football’s reaction to Ukraine invasion 26 mins - Interview with Ukraine women’s team assistant coach Jordi Escala. He explains in moving detail his drive out of the country and explains what he has heard from those left behind 40mins - Who buys Chelsea? 43mins - World Book Day, the panel pick their favourite books