Not seeing eye to eye: Tevez and Roberto Mancini's
version of events do not tally
Punished: Carlos Tevez (third left) is to be
reprimanded by Manchester City for his actions in the Allianz
Arena
Manchester City’s dispute with
Carlos Tevez looks set to run until Christmas after the club told
their former captain they will formally discipline him for
‘breaches of contract’.
Tevez met City officials on Wednesday and the
club, following a two-week investigation, have concluded that he
did refuse to come on as a substitute against Bayern Munich. The
striker, for his part, continues to claim he merely refused to warm
up.
It is understood Tevez was ready to apologise for
not warming up provided Mancini apologised for accusing him of
refusing to play. City rejected this.
The Argentine will resume training today after a
fortnight’s suspension. It is an unhappy situation for both parties
and West Ham are monitoring developments to see if they can sign
the 27-year-old on an emergency loan move until January.
In the meantime, Tevez must attend a disciplinary
hearing before a member of the City hierarchy at which he will be
informed of his punishment. In all likelihood this will be a
British record fine in excess of £1million and suspension of
between four and six weeks.
Tevez is expected to appeal against the decision
to the City board and — if that fails — he can take his case to the
Premier League. This process could last well into
December.
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Manchester City's statement
read: 'The Club has been conducting an investigation into the
events of 27 September at the Allianz Arena.
'The Club has now reached a stage in its
investigation where it has concluded that there is a case for
Carlos Tevez to answer of alleged breaches of contract.
'Accordingly, the Club has informed him that he
will face disciplinary proceedings and the hearing will be convened
shortly.
'Carlos will be required to report to Roberto
Mancini for training on Thursday.'