PFA: Tevez did not refuse to play

"The PFA's opinion, based on all the evidence presented, is that Carlos Tevez never refused to play for the club," a statement said.

Following a disciplinary hearing that took place on Friday where PFA chief Gordon Taylor was in attendance, the Argentine international was fined on Tuesday after it was deemed he had committed five separate breaches of contract.

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