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Manchester City a été reconnu coupable par une commission indépendante d'infractions financières entre 2009 et 2018. Le club fait face à des menaces de sanctions potentielles.
L'ex-entraîneur de Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, a assuré, mercredi 30 septembre, être "plus que jamais" "derrière" son ancien club, reconnu coupable par une commission indépendante de "graves" infractions financières entre 2009 et 2018 et menacé de sanctions. "Je tiens à ce que chaque supporter de Manchester City sache que je suis là, plus que jamais. Je suis, j'ai toujours été et je serai toujours derrière mon club", a déclaré sur X le technicien espagnol, qui a quitté le club anglais en mai dernier après dix années aux commandes marquées par de nombreux succès.
L'annonce a aussi bouleversé d'anciens joueurs des Citizens, comme l'ex-défenseur Micah Richards (2005-2015), qui s'est dit "anéanti", dans le podcast "The Rest is Football". "Avoir des gros titres de ce genre à propos d'un club que j'aime tant, c'est difficile", a-t-il confié. "Je me sens attristé, je me sens en colère, je me sens un peu désorienté aussi parce que, de l'autre côté, City a sa version de l'histoire".
Roy Keane, l'ancien capitaine du club rival, Manchester United, s'est indigné contre une telle "tricherie". "Si j'étais un joueur (de City), je mettrais les médailles à la poubelle", a lancé l'Irlandais sur 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 full support for the club, which has been targeted by accusations of financial offenses. This affair arouses contrasting reactions among former figures of English football.

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.