Daily Roundup: Guardiola Returns, Dzeko Bids Farewell
Saturday, October 3, 2026 brought several key sports updates.
European football
The whistleblower who exposed Manchester City now fears for his safety after being removed from the witness protection program.
Josep Guardiola is preparing for a return to the Etihad Stadium, where he will be present to support Manchester City.
Former Shakhtar player Fred harshly criticized Erik ten Hag, calling him completely ineffective in managing players.
The Croatia national team suffered the worst defeat in its history, unable to withstand the star-studded English quartet.
Edin Džeko bid an emotional farewell to the Bosnia national team, with fireworks and an honorary guard arranged in his honor.
Rafinha was named La Liga’s best player for September, a decision that came with little surprise after he scored seven goals in four matches.
Other sports
Max Verstappen secured pole position in the Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying session, despite the race ironically taking place in Malaysia.
Elina Svitolina made a confident start at the prestigious tournament in Beijing, showing support for the efforts of two fellow Ukrainian players.
Stat of the day
Viktor Djekeresh has scored in his sixth consecutive UEFA Nations League match, setting a new tournament record.