Tevez shrugs off Real rumours

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has shrugged off reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid, claiming he is solely focussed on securing the Blues a place in next season’s Champions League. Questions have been raised over the Argentine’s future at Eastlands in recent weeks, with reports suggesting he is unhappy with manager Roberto Mancini’s training methods. "It does not matter to me if people talk about Real Madrid or any other big team in Europe,” Tevez hit back on Friday. "I am used to rumours and I will not allow them to distract me. My mind is only on my job at City and winning the games we have left. It is the same pressure as aiming to win titles with United or the battle to avoid relegation with West Ham. I am playing with the same effort and passion now as I was in those situations."