***European Soccer Thread***

AC Milan's Pato Resumes Training

The Brazilian has been sidelined since September with a thigh injury and Milan has now confirmed that Pato has fully recovered.

The 22-year-old is expected to make the squad for Milan's first encounter after the international break as the Serie A champions are short of options up front due to the lengthy absence of Antonio Cassano.

 
Carlos Tevez Flies To Argentina; Misses Practice

The Argentine striker is at risk for a second round of fines after flying home to Argentina without the club's permission. Manchester City plans to take action over Tevez's unauthorized departure, although the player only left after believing he had obtained permission to do so, according to the BBC.

 
Report: Carlos Tevez Claims He Is Unable To Return To England

It is being reported that the Argentine has informed Manchester City he is unable to return to England from his native Buenos Aires. The striker arrived in Argentina last Tuesday without notifying City, missing training and risking further disciplinary action just weeks after receiving a 2 week fine for his actions in the Champions League match against Bayern Munich.

FoxSports journalist Silvio Maverino reported via his Twitter account that Tevez has sent City a doctor's certificate, explaining that he is "not in a fit state" to leave his home country and resume training with the team.

 
Report: Besiktas Terminates Guti's Contract

Former Real Madrid star Guti has had his contract terminated by Besiktas, according to Lig TV.

Over the international break, Guti returned to Spain, citing personal reasons, but failed to report back to Istanbul for training this week. Besiktas has now terminated his contract and will pay him approximately $1.3 million, just under half his annual salary.

 
Guti In Talks With Getafe

Guti told Cadena SER on Tuesday that he was looking to return to Spain and has already flown home to discuss his future with interested clubs.

It is believed that Guti has offers from other La Liga teams, including Malaga, but that he favors a move to Madrid-based Getafe in order to be closer to his family.

 
Barcelona's Adriano Out 7-10 Days With Small Hamstring Tear

A scan has revealed Adriano has suffered a small hamstring tear of the left leg. The Brazilian was injured while training with his national team on Sunday. The recovery time is estimated to be approximately 7-10 days.

 
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Fernando Torres: "I am in debt to the Chelsea fans."

In an interview with the Daily Mirror, Chelsea striker Fernando Torres says he is determined to repay the fans who have supported him despite his difficult start at Stamford Bridge.

"All that I need to do, above anything else, is to work. If you work and give everything and really want to do something, that is all you can be asked. If you do that and things do not work out, you have nothing to be ashamed of. But I am in debt to the Chelsea fans. They have always supported me. And I promise them the one thing I have never done and will never do in my life is give up."

 
English FA Charges Luis Suarez With Racial Abuse

The English FA has charged Liverpool's Luis Suarez after Manchester United's Patrice Evra accused him of racial abuse in the 1-1 draw at Anfield in October. This decision comes following a flurry of allegations in which QPR defender Anton Ferdinand has accused Chelsea and England captain John Terry of racism, while FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists that racism is not present in football.

The FA's official statement reads: "It is alleged that Suarez used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards Manchester United’s Patrice Evra contrary to FA rules. It is further alleged that this included a reference to the ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race of Patrice Evra.”

 
Carlos Tevez's Representative Says Talks With Manchester City Are Underway

Carlos Tevez's representative claims talks with Manchester City are on-going as both parties look to resolve the current situation as fast as possible. Tevez left England last week to return to Argentina without City’s permission, and has failed to report back for training this week, as well as not attending a scheduled meeting.

"Over the weekend there have been a series of meetings and conference calls," Tevez's representative told the Press Association. "Carlos is still in Argentina, however, [and] both sides are kind of in agreement that they want a resolution as quickly and as smoothly as possible. Discussions will probably be ongoing for the foreseeable future."

 
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