
Carlos Tevez has been suspended by Manchester City for refusing to play against Bayern Munich on Tuesday — and may yet be sacked by the club.
City announced that the Argentina striker has been banned for a maximum of two weeks after a day of talks between chairman Khaldoon Al Mulbarak, manager Roberto Mancini, chief executive John MacBeath and the club’s lawyers.
The club acted on a personal complaint made by Mancini, who said Tevez was ‘finished’ at the club after refusing to go on as a substitute in the Champions League tie. The ban is the longest allowed under players’ union guidelines.
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TEVEZ'S STATEMENT
'I would like to apologise to all Manchester City fans, with whom I have always had a strong relationship, for any misunderstanding that occurred in Munich.
'They understand that when I am on the pitch I have always given my best for the club.
'In Munich on Tuesday I had warmed up and was ready to play. This is not the right time to get into specific details as to why this did not happen. But I wish to state that I never refused to play.
'There was some confusion on the bench and I believe my position may have been misunderstood.
'Going forward I am ready to play when required and to fulfil my obligations.'
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