July 20, 2011 -- Updated 1333 GMT (2133 HKT)
Carlos Tevez missed a spot kick during Argentina's penalty shootout defeat to Uruguay on Saturday.
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez will not be returning to Corinthians after the Brazilian club pulled out of negotiations to sign the Argentina striker on Wednesday.
Corinthians had wanted to bring the 27-year-old back to the team he represented between 2004-06, but they have now said it would be impossible to conclude the deal before the Brazilian transfer window shuts on 20 July.
City manager Roberto Mancini said on Monday the English FA Cup winners had accepted a bid from the Sao Paulo outfit for Tevez, but it seems Corinthians were unable to close the deal.
"The board of Corinthians hereby officially announce the impossibility of hiring the Argentine striker Carlos Tevez," read a statement on the club's official web site.
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"While acknowledging the efforts of Manchester City and all involved in the negotiation, more time is needed for the transfer to be achieved, given that the window to sign players from abroad closes on Wednesday, 20 July."
Despite being unable to conclude a deal for the forward, the team based at the Pacaembu Stadium did not rule out a future bid for Tevez.
"We are aware our fans wanted Tevez to join our club again and we hope we can have the player with us in the future."
Tevez has been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium since handing in a transfer request in December 2010.
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The former West Ham United striker arrived in England in 2006 and moved to City from their local rivals Manchester United in 2009.
Tevez has scored 43 goals in 63 appearances for the Citizens and was a key part of the team that finished third in the English Premier League last season, a position which meant qualification to the European Champions League for the first time in their history.
The Buenos Aires native was part of Sergio Batista's Argentina squad for the 2011 Copa America. As hosts of the tournament, La Albiceleste were eliminated by Uruguay at the quarterfinal stage on Saturday.
Credit: CNN (www.cnn.com)
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