Carlos Alberto Tevez
Posted on April 15, 2008
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(born on 5 February 1984 in Ciudadela, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Premier League champions Manchester United. He was described by Diego Maradona as the “Argentine prophet for the 21st century.”
Tévez was raised in the humble neighborhood of Ejército de Los Andes, better known as “Fuerte Apache.” It was from there where he got the nickname of “Apache.” His parents changed his surname to his mother’s during a conflict between his junior club All Boys and Boca Juniors.[2]
2007 Transfer saga
Tévez’s future at West Ham was the subject of constant speculation ever since he signed for the Hammers, with the media linking him to a host of European clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Internazionale. However, West Ham stated repeatedly that they owned his registration and did not wish to sell him.
At the end of June, Tévez rejected a move to Inter Milan, having been given a deadline for his decision by the Serie A champions.[13] His agent, Kia Joorabchian, stated that he was in discussions with West Ham, as the player was settled in the Premiership and had publicly stated his desire to stay in England. Tévez went on to claim that he would not make a decision on his future until the Copa America finished in July, but on 5 July the Daily Mail broke news that Tévez had reportedly agreed to join Manchester United in a deal worth £20 million, subject to an appeal from West Ham.[14] In response to the rumoured deal, the Premier League issued a statement indicating they would block any proposed transfer unless they were certain West Ham would receive the majority of any transfer fee.[15] The Premier League have insisted that “Any deal for Carlos Tévez has to be done directly with West Ham”[16].
On 6 July, reports emerged that Tévez had agreed personal terms with Manchester United. Shortly thereafter, West Ham released a statement, saying “Carlos Tévez is a registered West Ham United player, contracted to the club until June 2010 […] There is no agreement with West Ham United for Carlos Tevez to leave the club and we expect him to return in time for next season’s preparations. No decision on his future can be reached without the agreement of West Ham United.”[17] In light of this statement, Kia Joorabchian claimed that permission had been given by West Ham, and that talks with United had taken place.[18]
In the middle of July 2007, Manchester United and West Ham agreed to invite FIFA to rule on the ownership of Tévez, but on 24 July 2007, FIFA recommended that West Ham and Carlos Tévez refer the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport[19]. However, Kia Joorabchian issued West Ham with a High Court writ to “…to compel West Ham to release the registration of Carlos Tévez in accordance with contracts entered into between the parties.”.[20] The High Court date was set for 22 August and was due to last three days. However, an agreement was reached between West Ham and MSI, with the approval of the Premier League, whereby MSI would pay £2 million to West Ham, who would then release Tévez from his registration with them.[21]
Manchester United
Following the payment of £2 million to West Ham by MSI, Tévez was formally released from his contract with West Ham. Manchester United put forward a proposed two-year loan deal for Tévez to the Premier League, which was approved on 10 August.[22] He was given the number 32 jersey, the same number as that which he had worn at West Ham. He made his debut in a 1-1 draw against Portsmouth on 15 August, replacing Wayne Rooney, who had suffered a foot injury, and set up a goal for Paul Scholes.[23] On 23rd September, he scored his first goal with a diving header, in a 2-0 victory for Manchester United against Chelsea F.C. at Old Trafford.
On 9th April 2008, in the Champions League, quarter-final, second-leg against Roma at Old Trafford, Tevez scored a brilliant 70th minute diving headed goal from a superb cross by Owen Hargreaves to win the game 1-0 and overall 3-0 to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League against Barcelona. It was his 17th goal for Manchester United.
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