Corinthians pull out of Tevez deal
SAO PAULO:Striker Carlos Tevez’s proposed move to Corinthians has fallen through after the Brazilian club issued a statement on Tuesday saying time had run out to bring the Argentine back. “The board of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista officially communicate the impossibility of signing the Argentine striker Carlos Tevez,” the statement issued late on Tuesday said. “While acknowledging the efforts of Manchester City and all involved in the negotiations, there isn’t more available time for the transfer to be achieved, given that the transfer window to players from abroad closes on Wednesday, July 20.” Transfers of players signed from abroad and coming into the Brazilian championship must be completed by 2100 GMT on Wednesday. Corinthians, for whom Tevez played in the mid-2000s before moving to the Premier League with West Ham United, did not rule out trying again to bring the popular striker back. (Agencies)
Terry wants to be Chelsea manager
LONDON: Chelsea captain John Terry has reiterated his desire to become manager of the club but hopes new manager Andre Villas-Boas will be around for “for a long time,” reports said on Wednesday. Terry, 30, said he believed the appointment of Villas-Boas showed Chelsea was willing to appoint a young manager, pointing out that he will be the same age as the 33-year-old when his contract expires. “Obviously that’s my overall aim, to become manager,” Chelsea was quoted by The Daily Telegraph as saying. “It’s great for current players as well, looking at this, and bringing in Roberto Di Matteo as well, and giving chances to players who have been around the club and who know the club inside out. “So that gives the players like myself, who have been here a long time, hope that maybe if we do our badges, then there will be roles there in the future. The club are encouraging that.” (Agencies)
Blackburn postpone India trip
New Delhi: English Premier League club Blackburn Rovers Tuesday postponed to October their planned trip to India, for a friendly against Pune FC, following last week’s bomb blasts in Mumbai that claimed 20 lives. The club, which was bought by Indian poultry major Venkys in November, was scheduled to play the match Friday in Pune, which is around 100 kms from Mumbai. The trip was put on hold after Scotland Yard issued a travel advisory to the English side to not travel to the sub-continent. “Safety is always our top priority and after detailed discussions with our security and legal advisors we have been left with no option other than to postpone our visit. While everyone is obviously disappointed, we all accept the circumstances and the reasoning. We are now looking forward to the trip to India in a few weeks time,” a statement from the club said. The decision was taken after a meeting of the Blackburn Rovers board with the Pune-based owners in London Tuesday morning. (IANS)