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Manchester City have been found guilty by an independent commission of financial offenses committed between 2009 and 2018.
Former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola assured, Wednesday September 30, that he was "more than ever" "behind" his former club, found guilty by an independent commission of "serious" financial offenses between 2009 and 2018 and threatened with sanctions. “I want every Manchester City supporter to know that I am here, more than ever. I am, I have always been and I will always be behind my club,” declared on X the Spanish technician, who left the English club last May after ten years at the helm marked by numerous successes.
The announcement also upset former Citizens players, such as ex-defender Micah Richards (2005-2015), who said he was “devastated” in the podcast “The Rest is Football”. “Having headlines like this about a club that I love so much is difficult,” he said. “I feel saddened, I feel angry, I feel a bit disoriented too because, on the other side, City have their side of the story.”
Roy Keane, the former captain of rival club Manchester United, was outraged at such "cheating". “If I was a (City) player, I would throw the medals in the trash,” the Irishman told ITV.

The Girondins de Bordeaux were bought for a symbolic euro by the English investment fund Park Bench, putting an end to the Gérard Lopez era. The takeover plan must be validated by the Bordeaux commercial court and the regional management control commission for Nouvelle-Aquitaine clubs to allow the club to play in Regional 1. The buyers undertake to repay around 13 million euros in debt over twelve years, with reductions granted by certain creditors and the State. Park Bench, made up of private investors experienced in football and technology, sees this acquisition as a sporting and financial opportunity, while exploring the possibility of acquiring the Atlantic stadium to generate additional income.

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the club, which has been targeted by accusations of financial offenses. Other football figures, such as Micah Richards and Roy Keane, expressed contrasting reactions.

Novak Djokovic beat Portugal's Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 in the first round of the ATP 500 in Beijing. Despite a victory marking his return after two months of absence, the Serb showed signs of physical pain, being handled during the match.

Gérard Lopez sold the Girondins de Bordeaux to the British investment fund Park Bench for a symbolic euro. This takeover puts an end to an era marked by massive debts and successive administrative relegations up to Regional 1.

A French international speaks before the match against Italy, discussing the rivalry, his experience in Serie A, his new sentry position and his impressions of coach Zinédine Zidane and the extended staff.
George Russell won the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. The Alpine team lost everything on the 36th lap after a collision between Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly.