Football Daily Euro Leagues: Ronaldo & Messi reunited? Who is Jeremy Jacquet, & can Riera revive Frankfurt?
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Feb 5, 2026 Guillem Balagué, seasoned Spanish football journalist; Archie Rhind-Tutt, sharp writer and broadcaster; Julien Laurens, Paris-based analyst. They debate Ronaldo's training strike and where he might go next. They weigh Messi returning to Newell's or MLS. They profile Jérémy Jacquet and Liverpool's big gamble. They ask if Albert Riera can restore Eintracht Frankfurt's fortunes.
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Ronaldo's Strike Reflects Multi‑Club Tensions
- Cristiano Ronaldo's strike was driven by perceived unequal sporting investment between Saudi clubs, not just wages.
- The row highlights tensions in multi-club ownership and player expectations around competitiveness.
Big Wage Gap Limits Ronaldo's Europe Options
- Returning to Europe will be hard for Ronaldo because few clubs will match Saudi wages and Champions League opportunities are limited.
- MLS remains possible but would require Ronaldo to accept a much lower salary or creative payment structures.
Messi Homecoming Is Romantic But Unlikely
- Lionel Messi rumours about Newell's Old Boys are driven by sentiment and family ties but remain unlikely.
- Messi's current form keeps him firmly attractive to top clubs, reducing the chance of an Argentina return soon.
