Carlos Tevez Eating Disorder: 'Personal Crisis'

by NowPublic Staff | September 5, 2011 at 07:55 am

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Carlos Tevez Battled Depression, Eating Disorder

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, who also plays for Argentina, admitted to an eating disorder which affected his performance in the 2011 Copa America. Carlos Tevez, who is Man City's top scorer during the last two seasons, has only made one appearance this season.

Tevez said that his depression caused him to overeat and put on around 6 kilos (13 lbs). He sought treatment for the disorder, which he described as a "personal crisis" that affected his performance. Until now, only his family knew about. Carlos Tevez and wife Vanesa were tabloid fodder last year over Tevez' alleged affair with model Mariana Paesani (pics).

Carlos Tevez did not accept sole responsibility for Argentina's lackluster performance at the Copa America, however.

"I'm not the shit that they say I am. I had a personal crisis this summer," Tevez insisted. "I put on five or six kilos and had to check myself into a clinic. I was depressed and so I ate and ate. Only my family and my friends know this."

Tevez also discussed an abortive move back to South America, in which Corinthians, with whom he had signed before moving to Man U and then Man City, wouldn't meet Man City's asking price.