Carlos Tevez

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Tevez targets Europa League glory

Dec 27, 2013

Carlos Tevez says his Juventus side won’t underestimate the Europa League after their Champions League disaster.

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The Old Lady were demoted to the old UEFA Cup after losing 1-0 to Galatasaray in their final European Cup tie earlier this month.

“The Europa League is certainly an objective now,” the summer signing from Manchester City told the Corriere della Sera.

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“Going out of the Champions League was a hard blow for everyone. We didn’t play with the right mentality in the first few games.”

Juventus, whose Juventus Stadium will host the Final in May, will play Trabzonspor in the last 32 ahead of a possible clash with Fiorentina.

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Tevez criticises Milan/Inter signings

The striker believes the two clubs have failed to attract
stellar names for a number of years and have suffered as a result.

Dec 27, 2013

Juventus forward Carlos Tevez has criticised AC Milan and Inter for failing to buy world class talent in recent years.

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The Argentina international moved to Turin from Manchester City over the summer, but while the Bianconeri continue to compete for the best talent, the two Milan clubs have adopted a different approach in the transfer market.

The Rossoneri sold star names Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to Paris Saint-Germain in 2012 and have sought to recruit younger players over proven big names, while Inter's ninth place finish last season and lack of European football mean they have struggled to attract stellar players.

"Milan and Inter haven't bought major players for a number of years now. Without a strong team, you cannot do well," Tevez stated in an interview with Corriere della Sera.

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Tevez also spoke about Juve coach Antonio Conte and says he has adapted to life at the club more quickly than he ever imagined.

He continued: "Conte is a winner. If you want to win then you must get used to working hard like he does. My acclimatisation to Juventus has been facilitated by the fact this team really is a team – on and off the field."

However, one major disappointment for Bianconeri was their failure to progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League – a competition Tevez has himself not scored in for four years.

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The 29-year-old admitted: "Our Champions League exit was a terrible blow to us all. We did not have the right nastiness in our opening matches.

"I think that things always happen for a reason. What happened in Istanbul - snow and playing the game on another day - it is not normal but in the long run it will make sense."

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Tevez delays Juve return

Dec 31, 2013

Carlos Tevez has delayed his return to training with Juventus due to a family problem in Argentina.

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The striker had been due to come back to Turin on Monday, but was delayed by what the club website described as “family problems.”

It is reported the postponement is due to Tevez’s wife, who is seven months pregnant, and required medical treatment this week.

Time is short for Juve, who face Roma in a Scudetto showdown on January 5.

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Only five points separate the clubs at the top of the table and this could be a decisive moment in the title race, so for the Bianconeri to be without their top scorer would be a huge blow.

Fabio Quagliarella is the favourite to step in should Tevez not be back in time, or be lacking in match fitness.

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Juve staff fly out for Tevez

Dec 31, 2013

It’s reported Juventus have flown a fitness coach to Argentina to work with Carlos Tevez after he delayed his return.

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The striker had been due back in Turin to begin training yesterday, but was delayed by what the club termed “a family problem.”

Media in Italy and Argentina suggest it is linked to his wife, who is seven months pregnant and required medical treatment this week.

As Juve play Roma on January 5 in a title showdown, time is short for the forward to find his form.

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With this in mind, Sky Sport Italia claim Juventus have flown a fitness coach out to Argentina in order to work with Tevez and keep his fitness levels up.

It is hoped he can be in decent condition when he does return to Italy, although it is not clear when that will be.

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Tevez back in Juve training

Jan 2, 2014

Carlos Tevez is eager to prove his fitness for the Roma game this weekend after his delayed return to Juventus.

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The striker finally landed in Italy on Wednesday after remaining in Argentina to care for his pregnant wife.

The summer signing from Manchester City arrived at the Vinovo training facility at 14.30 local time and took part in the subsequent session.

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Juventus, five points clear of second-placed Roma, will entertain the Giallorossi on Sunday evening.

Tevez has 11 goals in 17 Serie A games so far this season.

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Tevez: Juventus can win the double

The Bianconeri striker is hoping to complete his collection
of continental medals and to help his side close out the Serie A title race.

Jan 17, 2014

Juventus attacker Carlos Tevez is determined to help his side triumph in both the Serie A title race and in the Europa League.

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The Argentine moved to Turin in the summer from Manchester City and has scored 11 goals in 19 league appearances as the Bianconeri sit eight points clear of nearest rivals Roma.

However, he was unable to prevent a premature Champions League exit but the 29-year-old is determined to make up for it in Europe's secondary competition.

"I'm thinking about both competitions. I want them both," he told La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport.

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"I won titles in Argentina, Brazil and England. Italy would be the fourth country. I dream of writing a page in the history of this club.

"The Europa League is the only international competition I'm missing at club level."

Despite Juve's hefty lead at the top of Serie A, Tevez is adamant that the title race is far from over, given some of their tough trips to come.

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"Unfortunately, it's not finished. We have some of the toughest away matches: Napoli, Roma, Lazio, AC Milan and Udinese, for example," he continued.

Finally, Tevez says that playing in Serie A has made him a more complete player following successful spells in England, Brazil and Argentina.

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"It's still the toughest league in the world. It's the university of football. Tactically, it's at the highest level here and we suffer on the field," he said.

"Italy is completing me. If you can score goals here, you can anywhere."

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Tevez: Italy is completing me

Jan 17, 2014

Carlos Tevez has reflected on his upbringing, his desire to return to Boca Juniors and on life at Juventus under Antonio Conte.

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The Argentine is midway through his first season in Serie A with the Bianconeri and currently has 11 League goals to his name for the runaway table-toppers.

For the former Manchester United and City man, his latest Coach has had an immediate impact on him.

“He is a phenomenon, unique, I have never seen a Coach like him. He is also a bit ‘loco’,” Tevez has told today’s edition of the giornalaccio rosa dello Sport about Antonio Conte.

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“This is the real strength of Juve, you cannot relax for a minute, even when you are in the dressing room, he asks you to push a thousand miles at a time.”

Whilst the club are also still in the Coppa Italia and anticipating entry into the Europa League from next month, the 29-year-old doesn’t see any reason for the Bianconeri to compromise.

“I am thinking about both competitions [League and Europa League]. I want them,” Tevez has stated in an interview with the giornalaccio rosa dello Sport.

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“I have won championships in Argentina, Brazil and England - Italy would be the fourth country. I am dreaming of writing a page in the history of this great club.

“The Europa League is the only international competition that I am missing at club level. The Coppa Italia is also there in the background.

“The championship, though, is not over, the return round of fixtures has some tough away games - Napoli, Roma, Lazio, Milan and Udinese, for example. There is still some work.”

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Tevez’s goal celebrations this term have seen him lift his shirt with messages to commemorate where he was brought up, in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood of Ejercito de Los Andes, nicknamed ‘Fuerte Apache’.

“There, you have become an adult, you cannot stay as a baby. Life is hard, you go to bed with the sound of shots rising from the streets, you see friends die, and eating every day is not for granted.

“From Fuerte Apache, in short, if you do not come out right then you would not emerge as a real man. But at least in my day there was a kind of code.

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“Today, I want to say that the drugs have made things worse, removed any form of respect in general. Drugs are everywhere, unfortunately within reach of anyone.

“At Fuerte Apache, I learned never to give up.”

Tevez began his professional career with Boca Juniors and admits he holds the desire to one day return.

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“I’ll be back, that’s for sure, but for now my head is here at Juventus. I’m really happy in Turin, and my next son will be born here, Lito junior.

“I want to thank everyone for the love that I felt during the hospitalisation of my wife at the end of the year. She is now with me, and I am happy.

“Life in Serie A? I am impressed by the growth of Callejon. Serie A remains the toughest League in the world.

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“It is the university of football, tactics here are at the highest level and we have to suffer on every field. Only Juve every now and again are rampant.

“Italy is completing me. If you can score here, you can everywhere.”

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Klose: Tevez, Llorente have to go

Jan 27, 2014

Miroslav Klose has asserted his belief that Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente both ‘deserve’ and ‘have to go’ to the World Cup this summer.

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Both in their first season in Turin, the two Juventus strikers have attracted respective debate over possible returns to their national sides.

Whilst Llorente is seen as having re-attracted the attentions of Spain boss Vicente del Bosque, Tevez’s poor relationship with Alejandro Sabella sees hopes with Argentina look unlikely.

Considering the prospect of heading out to Brazil and not seeing either striker there with him, Lazio’s leading forward made clear his opinion.

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“A World Cup without Tevez and Llorente would be less spectacular,” Klose told reporters over the weekend.

“The two Juventini are great strikers, they both deserve to go to Brazil.”

Klose faced the duo in Week 21’s 1-1 draw between Lazio and Juve, with Llorente equalising for the Bianconeri.

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VIDEO: Amazing Tevez trick shot

Feb 6, 2014

How does Carlos Tevez celebrate the Juventus Facebook page receiving 10,000,000 Likes? With an incredible shot.

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Tevez: Happy thanks to Conte

Feb 10, 2014

Carlos Tevez brushed off further talk of Argentina by thanking Antonio Conte’s contribution for helping him settle in at Juventus.

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The 30-year-old netted twice for the Bianconeri on Sunday afternoon to take his League tally to 13 and, whilst it was not enough to see Juve take the three points away from Verona, it once again prompted reporters to ask the forward of his hopes of making the Argentina squad this summer.

“I’m not happy with the two goals, our objective is always to win.

“The World Cup? I do not want to always talk about the national team,” afterwards reflected Tevez, who has not been picked by Alejandro Sabella yet.

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“I’m playing well here, I am happy at Juventus, this is important, then it is down to the Coach [sabella] to decide.

“I am settling in at Turin alright and that is the result of the work of Conte, we work and play together every day in training.

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“The relationship with the fans is one that I feel greatly, I try to satisfy them with what I do on the field.

“Osvaldo? Since he has arrived he has been fine. He is a player who can serve us much in attack.”

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Argentina pick Messi as Tevez is left out again

The Juventus striker's chances of being selected for the World Cup appear
to be all but over after he missed out on selection for the clash against Romania.

Jan 19, 2014

Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero were amongst the players selected in Argentina’s squad to face Romania in March, but there was still no call-up for Carlos Tevez and Esteban Cambiasso.

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Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero and Tottenham’s Erik Lamela were other hopefuls who missed out on Alejandro Sabella’s selection in what will be the country’s only game before their World Cup warm-up matches in June.

Sabella named a 22-man squad to face Romania on March 5, although he can still add to that pool with players playing in Argentina in the weeks leading up to the game.

The latest squad selection was seen as the final opportunity for many fringe players to stake their claim for the short trip to Brazil for the World Cup this summer.

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Tevez, who has scored 14 goals this season after joining Juventus last year, was last called up for the Copa America when Sergio Batista was still in charge in 2011 and recently admitted he has all but given up on playing in the world’s biggest tournament.

Getafe’s 24-year-old defender Lisandro Lopez was picked, while Gino Peruzzi and Atletico Madrid star Jose Sosa earned recalls to the set-up.

After facing Romania in Bucharest, Argentina face Trinidad & Tobago and Slovenia in June. They will then go on to face Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran and Nigeria in World Cup Group F.

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Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero (Monaco) and Mariano Andujar (Catania)

Defenders: Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City), Federico Fernandez (Napoli), Ezequiel Garay (Benfica), Marcos Rojo (Sporting Lisbon), Hugo Campagnaro (Inter), Jose Basanta (Monterrey), Lisandro Lopez (Getafe), Nicolas Otamendi (Atletico Mineiro) and Gino Peruzzi (Catania)

Midfielders: Javier Mascherano (Barcelona), Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid), Lucas Biglia (Lazio), Ricardo Alvarez (Inter), Augusto Fernandez (Celta Vigo) and Jose Sosa (Atletico Madrid)

Forwards: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Paris Saint-Germain) and Rodrigo Palacio (Inter).

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Sabella: Tevez? No comment

Feb 26, 2014

Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella has commented on his national team players currently plying their trade in Italy.

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With just four months to go until the World Cup in Brazil, the Coach has been closely following Serie A, with a number of his key men on the peninsula.

“Yes, I’m following Serie A like I follow all the major European Leagues,” he told Corriere dello Sport.

“I keep up to date and try to watch as many games as possible. It’s very practical football, with a high intensity and tactical flexibility.

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“I think Juventus will win the Scudetto because they’re the most complete team. They’ve demonstrated this over the last two seasons.

“I think Conte is a great Coach. He’s found a balance in his team that makes them very good.

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“I’m delighted with the season Higuain is having at Napoli. He’s a great player, who’s doing really well.

“Tevez? No comment.

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Tevez blasts title rivals:
Juventus do their talking on the pitch

The Argentine attacker is unimpressed with the Bianconeri's title rivals' media offensives
and is delighted that Antonio Conte's men "effectively" sealed the Scudetto on Sunday.

Mar 4, 2014

Carlos Tevez says that Juventus prefer to do their talking on the pitch rather than make bold claims about the title race and engage in debates over refereeing mistakes in the press.

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The reigning Italian champions defeated AC Milan 2-0 at San Siro on Sunday night to open up an 11-point lead over second-placed Roma in the Serie A standings, though the Giallorossi do have a game in hand.

The Bianconeri have been repeatedly accused of benefiting from preferential treatment from referees this season but Tevez says that their rivals' accusations only serve to further motivate Antonio Conte's men.

"The other teams are kicking up a fuss outside the pitch, while we do our talking on the pitch," the Argentine was quoted as saying by La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport.

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"Last weekend's win over Milan could effectively have handed us the Serie A title again."

Tevez has been un sublime form for the Old Lady since joining from Manchester City last summer, scoring 15 goals in 26 Serie A appearances.

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Tevez: Scudetto three-quarters ours

Mar 4, 2014

Juventus forward Carlos Tevez believes that the Scudetto is now ‘three-quarters ours’, following victory at Milan on Sunday.

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The Bianconeri came away from San Siro with a 2-0 result thanks in part to the Argentine striker’s fierce effort midway through the second half.

“My shot was unstoppable, Abbiati could not do anything,” Tevez has reflected in today’s edition of Tuttosport.

“And it was one of the most beautiful and important goals of my career. Also, because I could celebrate the birth of my son, the pacifier was for him.”

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The 30-year-old was asked of the continued attention surrounding refereeing decisions in Serie A and if Juve are benefiting where others are not.

“We do not care if others create a mess around the referees, because we win on the field. The Scudetto is three-quarters ours, after the success at Milan.

“Thanks to Roma’s draw, our victory at San Siro can really be worth the title - it is a victory worth six points, not three.”

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The former Manchester United and Manchester City man considered his work this term with Antonio Conte.

“I have a special relationship with Conte, he was the first to talk to me to know me better and to bring me to Juve, he quickly proved that he had so much confidence in me and wanted me strongly.

“We often talk, he makes he feel important to Juve. Sometimes he compliments me and my character: ‘you’re a lion!’

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“Other times he motivates me. For example, at San Siro, at one point, he asked me: ‘Carlos, are you there?’ I answered yes.

“And then I proved that not only with the goal. Conte and I have the same ambition.”

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Despite Tevez’s form, he continues to be left out of the Argentina squad by Alejandro Sabella.

“I do not know whether it is a political choice, I think it is a technical choice.”

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Ten things to love about
Juventus' No. 10, Carlos Tevez

Mar 5, 2014

There could be a lot of ways to describe how good Carlos Tevez has been during his first season in a Juventus jersey. Or, we could think of an easier way to say it. Like, you know, basically coming out and declaring that Tevez has been pretty dang awesome this season. Not exactly any other way around it. The facts are the facts.

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But what makes Tevez so awesome? Well, a number of things. So much so that it's tough to single some of them out.

Yet that's what we're doing here. And what better number to dwindle it down to than the one he wears on the back of his fancy black and white jersey.

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1. He's the top player Juventus was seeking.

While Juventus won back-to-back Serie A titles, there was something missing. Yeah, that 'top player,' the long-talked-about signing by Beppe Marotta and Co. who would make Juventus only that much better and that much more of a threat. Well, guess what? He's done just that. Champions League goose egg aside, it's not often you can bring in a guy and he becomes the league's top goal scorer right off the bat. But that's what Tevez has done. He's pretty good. Pretty, pretty good.

2. Grinta, grinta, grinta.

If you were to put the attributes of Antonio Conte the player into a striker, Tevez would probably be the end result. But since that's not possible, having Tevez in a system like the one Conte runs is the next best thing. You watch Tevez through the course of a game, you notice one major thing amongst many characteristics — he never stops working. Take Juventus' 2-0 win over AC Milan this past weekend as an example. Just mere minutes after scoring one of the best goals we'll see this season, Tevez was busting his ass on defense to help stifle a Milan attack. That's grinta at its finest.

3. Goals, goals, goals.

Before the season, we played a little game. A projection game, to be exact. The rules were simple — predict how Tevez would do in his first season with Juventus. The vast majority of people thought Tevez would have a very good season, one that would see him score at least 14 goals in Serie A. Well, we sit here in the first week of March and Tevez is already at 15 goals this season and atop the Serie A scoring chart. Champions League struggles aside, I'd say he's been a pretty good investment, don't you?

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4. When there aren't goals, there's the setting up of goals.

Who's leading Juventus in assists this season? It's not Andrea Pirlo, it's Tevez. That's 21 goals being created through one player. I'd say that's rather impressive. Then you throw in all the goals that didn't happen that Tevez played a part and it makes you think just how many assists he'd have if some of those shots found the back of the net.

5. We get to see awesome drawings on a regular basis.

Exhibit A...

...I rest my case.

6. It's all about Juventus, not Carlitos himself.

I have a friend, who just so happens to root for Manchester United, describe Carlos Tevez as something that rhymes with "moosh rag" the other day. He had some other choice words for Carlitos, but I think the first reference gave you the gist of how he feels about Tevez. My rebuttal was that Carlitos hasn't had any of those issues that he had during his days in England. The guy is happy in Turin, and it's showing not just in his play, but in his overall mood. Happy Carlitos, happy Juventus.

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7. The interviews he's given.

This is an extension of Np. 6, and for good reason.

Tevez doesn't speak in the press very often. But when he does, you get the sense that he's not trying to hide something. Or, in short, he's being honest. Take this interview from Feb. 22 with Sky Italia that ran on the Juventus website.

"I've always said, ever since my first day here, that I would have to respect the shirt and all the fine players to have worn it. But when I put the Juve shirt on, I almost don't know what number I've got on my back. What I do know is that I need to fight for the symbol of Juventus and give my all on the pitch for the club."

I mean, how do you not love what the guy has to say?

8. He cost all of €9 million (plus bonuses) this summer.

It's not as good as getting Fernando Llorente on a free transfer, but it's close. There was crazy amounts of money being thrown around for strikers over the summer. It didn't matter who it was, the eight-figure amounts of cash were crazy to think about. And then there was Tevez, who has been just as important to his team as any of those signings yet didn't even come close to any of them in terms of transfer fees.

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9. The partnership he's formed with Fernando Llorente.

Twenty-six goals combined is the thing that stands out, but there's much more than that. Tevez and Llorente have meshed into quite an impressive duo. Llorente is obviously the point man of the operation, holding up play while Tevez and the rest of the attack takes shape. No bad for a duo that has started just about a half-season worth of games.

10. He has shown that he fully deserves to wear such an important number in Juventus' history.

I remember some of us around these parts being a little hesitant when Carlitos popped his head out Juventus headquarters and held up a Juve jersey with a No. 10 and his last name on it.

That's what a No. 10 does. He's a top player, indeed.

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'I won't talk about Tevez' - Sabella

The Albiceleste laboured to a 0-0 draw with Romania on Wednesday, but the coach
is refusing to listen to reasoning for the Juventus forward's involvement.

Mar 6, 2014

Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella has refused to entertain the notion of calling up Carlos Tevez despite a lacklustre attacking display on Wednesday.

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The Albiceleste, who are among the favourites for the upcoming World Cup, failed to overcome Romania as they drew 0-0 with a team who will not be at the finals in Brazil this summer.

Lionel Messi threw up on the field of play while Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Rodrigo Palacio and Ezequiel Lavezzi also failed to fire on all cylinders in Bucharest.

Tevez has scored 15 times for the Bianconeri in Serie A this season, but his goals have not had any impact on his chances of a return to the Argentina set-up and Sabella was in no mood to discuss the former Manchester City striker's chances of being part of his 23-man squad this summer.

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"I have confidence in my players and I have confidence in my strikers," the coach responded tersely when asked if it was ridiculous that Tevez's performances have not merited a call-up.

"They're all stars of Argentina football. And I do not want to talk about players who are not here [like Tevez]."

Argentina have been drawn alongside Bosnia & Herzegovina, Iran and Nigeria in Group F of the World Cup finals.

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Tevez: Serie A the most difficult league

The forward - who enjoyed spells in Argentina, Brazil and England prior to last
summer's switch to the Bianconeri - has a new found respect for Italy's top flight.

Mar 7, 2014

Juventus attacker Carlos Tevez feels that Serie A is the most difficult league on a tactical level he has ever played in.

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The 30-year-old has a wealth of experience in various divisions across the world, having played for Boca Juniors, Corinthians, West Ham, Man United and Manchester City prior to joining the Bianconeri last summer.

And while Serie A no longer attracts the biggest names in world football as it did during the 1990s and much of the early-2000s, Tevez believes tactically the league is unrivalled.

"Of all the championships in which I have played, the Italian league is definitely the most difficult and tactical," he told the club's official website.

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Tevez then went on to stress that he's not surprised by Juventus' fine run of form in Serie A this term.

"We all know that we have the potential on and off the field. We are a strong team and we are very hard to be beat when we play together.

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"Juventus are a great club. You realise how big Juve are when you see how all the teams are desperate to beat us."

Tevez has netted 15 goals in 26 Serie A appearances since joining the club from City in the summer of 2013.

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No World Cup?
I'll go to the seaside - Tevez

The forward is not concerned over his absence from the Argentina setup
and will continue to focus on his performances for his club.

Mar 27, 2014

Carlos Tevez says he will "go to the seaside" if Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella decides not to call him up for the World Cup.

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Since taking the position in 2011, Sabella hasn’t selected Tevez for any of his squads, and with the World Cup in Brazil fast approaching Tevez is not worried about the coach’s next decision.

“I do my job on the pitch and after that it's up to Sabella to decide whether I go to the World Cup or not, not me,” said Tevez, speaking to Sky.

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Tevez scored both goals in Juventus’ win over Parma on Wednesday, making him Serie A's top scorer with 18 goals and playing a pivotal role in a Bianconeri campaign that sees them lead the league by 14 points.

"It's not up to me to pick up the phone and convince him," he added. If I don't get picked, I'll go to the seaside with my family."

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Tevez surprised by debut Juventus season

The striker has scored 18 goals in his first 29 games in Serie A and admits
he thought the adaptation period would perhaps have been a little tougher.

Mar 28, 2014

Juventus striker Carlos Tevez has surprised himself by how well he has adapted to life in Serie A this season.

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The Argentina international joined the Italian champions from Manchester City last June and has gone on to become the leading scorer in the division, with 18 goals in 29 outings.

Tevez's goals have helped put Juve firmly on course for a third straight Scudetto, with Antonio Conte's side currently 14 points clear of second-placed Roma with just eight games to go, while they are also in the last eight of the Europa League.

However, despite their continued domestic dominance, Tevez has insisted the Italian top flight has been tough, adding that he did not expect to hit the ground running so quickly in Turin.

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When asked by La Stampa whether he envisaged having such a strong debut campaign, he said: "In truth, I did not think so, I only had in mind to do my job, this is the first year in Italy, too.

"It is a very difficult championship. We played Catania (winning 1-0 at the Stadio Angelo Massimino last Sunday) in almost a climate of war, while it has been hard against Parma (in a 2-1 home win on Wednesday).

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"These are games that allow you to win championships - the classics against Napoli, Milan and Inter also count, but playing and winning battles like those of last Sunday in Sicily is really important."

Juve can take another step towards the Serie A title on Sunday when they take on third-placed Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo.

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Tevez ‘didn’t expect decisiveness’

Mar 28, 2014

Carlos Tevez says he didn’t expect to be so decisive for Juventus in his first year, as he reflects on where the League is won and lost.

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The Bianconeri have seen goals from their No 10 decide games just this week against Catania and Parma, in a campaign that has so far yielded 18 League strikes for the forward.

It is an impact that the 30-year-old says he did not expect to have.

“In truth, I did not think so, I only had in mind to do my job, this is the first year in Italy, too,” Tevez has considered to La Stampa.

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“It is a very difficult championship. We played Catania in almost a climate of war, whilst it has been hard against Parma.

“These are games that allow you to win championships - the classics against Napoli, Milan and Inter also count, but playing and winning battles like those of last Sunday in Sicily is really important.”

Tevez is set for a summer away from football, as Alejandro Sabella looks unlikely to call him up to Argentina’s World Cup squad.

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“We always talk about the national team, but I think just to doing my job. It is not me who decides, it is up to the Coach, Sabella.

“I will not say any more, I do not answer Argentine journalists and I do not take phone calls. I do not think it is the case that a player should call the Coach.”

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Tevez was also asked about the man right behind him in the scoring charts, who he has had previous run-ins with but is rumoured as set to return to Juventus for next season, Ciro Immobile.

“He is proving to be a great player, it is not easy to score 17 goals in Italy. He is doing very well, it is clear that he deserves to wear this shirt.”

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Falcao: Tevez is Serie A's only champion

The former Roma ace believes Italy's top flight needs greater investment to compete
with Europe's major leagues and is backing Real Madrid for the Champions League.

Mar 29, 2014

Former Roma star Falcao believes Juventus striker Carlos Tevez is the only "champion" of international reputation currently playing in Serie A.

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The Argentine striker currently tops the goalscoring charts in Italy's top flight after an impressive first season with the Bianconeri following his move from Manchester City.

Falcao feels significant investment in Italy's top flight is needed in order to attract more players of Tevez's standing and bolster the standard of the competition.

"The only champion of international character in Italy is Tevez, and that makes a difference. We need new sources of revenue to compete with La Liga, the Bundesliga and Premier League," he told giornalaccio rosa dello Sport.

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"But I still prefer Serie A, as many Brazilians do. For me, it has preserved its charm."

The former Brazil interntional also hit out at question marks over the ability and commitment of Mario Balotelli, insisting the AC Milan striker can be one of the leading lights for Italy at this summer's World Cup.

"For me, Mario is a champion. Full stop. I don't judge the man, I don't know him. But his talent is unquestionable," he said.

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"Italy, I think, has many other players who can make a difference, like [Gianluigi] Buffon, [Daniele] De Rossi and [Andrea] Pirlo. Italy have everything for a great World Cup: the usual great defence, and in addition, the desire to play football."

Finally, Falcao tipped Bayern Munich as the favourites to claim this season's Champions League, but admitted he would be supporting Real Madrid and former Giallorossi team-mate Carlo Ancelotti.

"There are some crazy ties in the quarter-finals, it's impossible to make a prediction. If I have to say, then Bayern. But I'll be rooting for Ancelotti's Real Madrid. I have so many memories with my friend Carletto," he added.

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Tevez: 'Euro goals will come'

Mar 30, 2014

Carlos Tevez is not concerned by his on-going European drought ahead of Lyon-Juventus. “The goals will come.”

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The first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals kicks off at the Stade de Gerland on Thursday at 21.00 CET.

Tevez is top scorer in Serie A with 18 goals, but hasn’t found the net in any European tournament since Manchester United faced Porto in the 2008-09 Champions League.

“I’m calm because sooner or later the goals will come, but it’s not an obsession for me,” Tevez told UEFA.com.

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Apache won’t be in action for tonight’s Serie A trip to Napoli, as he sits out a ban.

“Unfortunately I can’t play at the weekend but it gives me an opportunity to prepare myself in the best possible manner for Lyon. I’ll be able to recharge the batteries before travelling to France.

“It’s been difficult. We’re playing lots of games and it’s not always possible to play at a high tempo. Still, we managed to win and that’s what counts. We can’t do any more than this.”

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Tevez: Roma still in it

Mar 31, 2014

Carlos Tevez has warned that so long as Roma remain mathematically challenging for the Scudetto, Juventus can’t call it their own.

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The Bianconeri were defeated 2-0 at Napoli on Sunday night, but still hold a sizeable advantage over the third placed Partenopei and Rudi Garcia’s Giallorossi in second.

Even so, the Old Lady’s No 10 has ruled out talk of the League being already decided.

“With Roma there are two clubs fighting for the title,” Tevez has warned to the Corriere dello Sport this week.

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“Roma are working very well, and are building a team that can look to great things. Mathematically the Giallorossi still have a chance of winning the Scudetto.

“And until we have mathematically won it, we cannot say we are champions.”

The 30-year-old reflected on life with the Turin club.

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“Juve is a great in Italy, and one of those clubs where any child dreams of playing. We are a big family and that is what counts.

“We are doing very well and we spend a lot of time together. I think this is an important aspect.

“We have clear objectives. Win the championship and continue our journey in the Europa League. We have a great team and we can look to the final. It depends only on us.”

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Tevez spent seven years playing in the Premier League and was asked for his opinion on their much closer title race this term, which doesn’t include former side Manchester United.

“We all know that English football is one of the most spectacular in the world. I believe that Manchester City and Chelsea are one step ahead of the others.

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“United’s struggles? It is hard to replace a Coach like Sir Alex Ferguson, who built up the success of the club for so many years, and it is difficult to maintain certain things, particularly in the first season.

“I think that the club has to adapt, and to change the mindset of the people. It will be difficult to match what Sir Alex Ferguson did.”

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Boca president Angelici: Tevez will return

The 30-year-old striker is under contract to Juventus until 2016
but has allegedly promised to finish his career at the Bombonera.

Apr 2, 2014

Boca Juniors president Daniel Angelici says Carlos Tevez has given him his word that he will rejoin the club before he retires.

The 30-year-old striker is currently enjoying a fine debut season in Serie A with Juventus and is under contract to the Italian champions until 2016.

Consequently, while Angelici is not expecting Tevez to make an immediate return to the Bombonera, he is confident that the forward will be back before he hangs up his boots.

"I speak often with Carlos and he has given me his word that sooner or later he will return here," the Boca supremo told Fox Sports.

"However, he will not be our next signing, given that he has a contract with Juventus."

Angelici added in an interview with Ole, though, that Tevez wants to end his playing days where they began.

"He has always said it to me that he wants to finish his career with Boca," he added.

"He's very connected to the club. I'm convinced that he will close out his career in our jersey."

After joining Boca from All Boys, Tevez progressed through the youth team ranks and spent three seasons in the first team before leaving for Corinthians in 2004.

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Goalless in Europe, Carlos Tevez
Still Shows His Influence

Apr 3, 2014

The Champions League exit suffered by Juventus has been lamented, analysed and dissected at length ever since the loss to Galatasaray ensured the Bianconeri could not qualify from the group stage. In failing to follow up last season’s quarter-final appearance, the Turin club left many disappointed at a perceived lack of progression.

While they reigned supreme in Italy—enjoying a healthy lead at the top of Serie A, which should see them deliver a third straight title—there has been much criticism of their continental failings. Even club legend Marcello Lippi passed judgement, the World Cup winning coach telling La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport that "Juventus' exit is a big failure,” back in December (via Goal.com).

At the heart of the problem was a lack of production in attack, with Fernando Llorente scoring just twice—both against Real Madrid—and Carlos Tevez failing to net at all in the six matches. The latter’s struggle has been repeatedly highlighted since, with the fact he hadn’t scored in Europe since April 7, 2009—when he was still with Manchester United—one of the most frequently quoted statistics on the Internet.

Yet, to judge either striker on those six matches is churlish in the extreme, with Tevez in particular proving just how influential he can be on a weekly basis. With 18 league goals to his name, the Argentinean leads all scorers in Serie A and has been the perfect leading man for La Madama all season.

Quickly putting his tempestuous time at Manchester City behind him, his Juventus career began in the best possible fashion with a superb display in the Italian Super Cup. Facing Coppa Italia winners Lazio, the Bianconeri underlined their domestic dominance with a 4-0 demolition of the Roman side.

At the heart of it was Tevez, pulling the Biancocelsti defence out of shape and eventually netting the final goal, an exclamation point on an excellent display. He continued that form into the league campaign, quickly showcasing the kind of attacking quality Juventus had lacked in previous seasons even as they clinched two Serie A titles.

His impact was underlined this past weekend, absent against third-placed Napoli due to a suspension for accumulating four yellow cards. Without his tireless running and individual ability, the Bianconeri looked toothless against Rafael Benitez’s side, succumbing to only their second defeat this term.

The 30-year-old was thrown straight back into action here against Lyon, and while his name was once again absent from a European scoresheet, his contribution to Juve’s play was clear to see. Denied twice by Portuguese goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, his off-the-ball running added an extra dimension to the visitor’s attacking forays.

He has being doing that all season, adding six assists to his impressive goal tally as he averages 1.9 key passes and completes 1.6 dribbles per game, according to stats site WhoScored.com. The same website shows that only Andrea Pirlo (45) and Stephan Lichtsteiner (19) have completed more crosses than Tevez’s total of 18.

He has also continued the impressive work rate he displayed in England, adding 1.1 tackles and 0.2 interceptions per game as he hassles opposing defenders into mistakes which often lead to chances for his new side.

That five-year goal drought hangs over him, but the player is certainly not fazed by it, telling UEFA.com that he is not concerned by his lack of European goals.

"I'm calm because sooner or later the goals will come, but it's not an obsession for me," he told them this week, and his team-mates seem to hold the same opinion.

"It's like the ball never wants to go in for him in Europe," fellow striker Daniel Osvaldo told the same website, adding, "However, Carlos is a fantastic player and it's impossible not to feel comfortable playing alongside him."

Looking at how his debut campaign at Juve has unfolded, it has surpassed even his own expectations, telling La Stampa last week that he did not expect to be so incisive. “In truth, I did not think so,” he told the Turin-based newspaper (via Football Italia), “it is a very difficult championship.”

He may remain goal-shy away from Serie A, but Tevez has quickly begun to repay his £10 million transfer fee.