to the Championnat National due to financial issues. The club confirmed it will appeal the decision, citing it as 'brutal'. On 27 July 2022, Bordeaux won its appeal and was officially maintained in Ligue 2 for the 2022–23 season. Rivalries Bordeaux have two main rivalries, firstly the Derby de la Garonne with Toulouse FC, so named because Bordeaux and Toulouse are the two major clubs that play in cities in south-western France, both of which are on the river Garonne. The consistency and competitiveness of the rivalry developed following Toulouse's return to Ligue 1 after being administratively relegated to the Championnat National in 2001. Les Girondins also contest the with their other main rival FC Nantes, with the name stemming from the two cities' proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The history of this rivalry also transcends to over 50 years and 90 derby games played between the two clubs altogether. Bordeaux also held a 44-year-old record against another big rival, Marseille. From October 1977 to January 2022, Marseille did not win away at Bordeaux's home ground. Sponsors Since July 2020, the equipment manufacturer of the Girondins de Bordeaux is Adidas. The club's main sponsors are the restaurant chain Bistro Régent, the online betting company Betclic and the car dealership SEAT Cupra. Other sponsors are UNMI, Abatilles, Carlsberg, Mumm, Coca-Cola, La Bordelaise de Lunetterie, TBM, Bordeaux City Council, Gironde General Council, New Aquitaine Region. Players Current squad Out on loan Reserve squad As of 10 January 2023 Club records Most appearances Top Scorers Management and staff Club Management President: Gérard Lopez Deputy General Director: Thomas Jacquemier Director of Football: Admar Lopes Director in charge of Legal Affairs: Alexandre de Beaufort Administrative and Financial Director: Axel Cornier Sales Director: Thomas de Corgnol Stadium Manager: Jérémie Latorre HR Director and Technical Resources: François Perroy Safety and Security Director: David Gil Men's Football / Professional Squad Manager: David Guion Assistant Manager: Jaroslav Plašil Goalkeeping Coach: Grégory Coupet Physical Conditioning Coaches / Fitness Coaches: Eric Bedouet Doctors: Thierry Delmeule & Hervé Petit Physios: Jacques Thebault, David Das Neves, Fabien Bouscarrat, Alexandre Renoux, Sébastien Oria, François Pucheu, David Dubourdieu & Bastien Ayçaguer Press Relations: Aurélie Carrey & Margaux Anglade Coaching history In its history, Bordeaux have had 45 coaches. The first was the Spaniard Benito Díaz. Díaz was the first Bordeaux coach to achieve an honour when, in 1941, the club won the Coupe de France.