Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez's refusal to take the pitch in a Champions League match last month will cost him US$1.6 million, the team ruled Oct. 25 after a disciplinary hearing.
Tevez was found guilty of five breaches of contract for disobeying coach Roberto Mancini's order during a 2-0 loss to Bayern Munich in September.
Among the infractions, Tevez did not comply with "an obligation to participate in any matches in which the player is selected to play for the club when directed by a club official," the team ruled.
The team immediately suspended Tevez for two weeks and Mancini said the Argentine would not play for the club again.
He must pay the fine, equal to one month's wages. He was also issued a written warning pertaining to future conduct.
Tevez has 14 days to appeal the ruling. He can also app
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