Sport shorts: Man City’s Bernardo Silva charged with misconduct over tweet and Simone Biles plays down superstar status

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 2 October

Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva in action against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League
Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva in action against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League
(Image credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

1. Silva charged over Mendy tweet

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has been charged with misconduct by the English Football Association (FA).

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