Weather Morning: 8°c Mostly cloudy Afternoon: 9°c Sunny spells

Sport

John Terry and Carlos Tevez
Ugly spat: John Terry insists he didn't spit

John Terry anger over Carlos Tevez spitting row

Simon Johnson, Football Correspondent
23 May 2008


John Terry today denied he spat at Carlos Tevez during the Champions League Final but could still face an investigation from UEFA.

Tevez initially claimed the incident took place during the same melee which saw Didier Drogba sent off for slapping Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic.

But Terry said: "There was some pushing and shoving, I admit that. But no spitting, that is not my style. No way would I spit at another player."

However, UEFA could still step in depending on Slovakian referee Lubos Michel's match report.

UEFA spokesman William Gaillard said: "We must wait for the report from the referee and the UEFA delegate.

"If the referee says he saw the incident and that the player did not spit then that would be the end of the matter. But if he says he did not see the incident we will go back to the video images."

Tevez is now trying to play down the row and said: "I do not understand the attitude of Terry. He told me that I was not a sportsman because I would not put the ball out. For me, this is a forgotten subject now."

Reader views (0)

 Add your view

No comments have so far been submitted.


Add your comment

 

Terms and conditions Make text area bigger You have  characters left.

We welcome your opinions. This is a public forum. Libellous and abusive comments are not allowed. Please read our House Rules.

For information about privacy and cookies please read our Privacy Policy.


 

 

  • Arsene Wenger urges Arsenal to rally for Sunderland clash after 'shocking' defeat to AC Milan Kevin-Prince Boateng Arsene Wenger urged Arsenal to regroup for their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Sunderland after a "shocking" 4-0 defeat to AC Milan shattered...
  • Sir Alex Ferguson accepts European failings this season Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded he got it wrong in Europe this season
  • Manu Tuilagi ready to make fresh start in England colours Manu Tuilagi Manu Tuilagi has done a lot of growing up in the last six months and now feels ready to make a fresh start with England after overcoming a...
  • Roberto Mancini will not be distracted by Carlos Tevez saga Carlos Tevez Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is determined not to let the continuing Carlos Tevez saga derail his side's title push
  • Stoke will not fear Valencia, insists Peter Crouch Peter Crouch Peter Crouch insists Stoke will relish the chance to take on European giants Valencia rather than be cowed by it
  • Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester United and Liverpool need each other Luis Suarez Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his Manchester United side need a healthy rivalry with Liverpool
  • England's luck is in as Charlie Hodgson leads the charge Charlie Hodgson Fly-half never gave up on Test career and that spirit is serving the team well
  • Chris Robshaw to captain England for rest of Six Nations Chris Robshaw Chris Robshaw will lead England for the rest of the Six Nations after winning his two games as captain
  • Shed tears for taxpayers not Rangers fans Rangers Ibrox Patrick Barclay: Administration is no fun for any club but it is still a relatively easy way out for the owners and...
  • Javier Hernandez ready to embrace Europa League Javier Hernandez It might be a Thursday night on Channel Five - but Manchester United's clash with Ajax does sound like a Champions League game
  •