Tevez to miss friendly amid kidnap reports

Unconfirmed reports in Argentina on Tuesday stated that Tevez's father had been carjacked in Moron and calls had been made demanding a ransom for his release.

Clarin newspaper then reported that he had been released and although there was no word from Tevez, his club stated that the former Manchester City man will play no part in their friendly against Cesena due to family reasons.

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