Carlos Tevez, the former Manchester United and City star, is receiving well wishes from across Manchester following his hospitalization for chest pains. Tevez, 40, spent the night in a Buenos Aires clinic and is scheduled for further tests at another nearby hospital.
Tevez’s health scare has prompted memories of his pivotal role in the power shift between Manchester United and City. In 2009, Tevez’s transfer from United to City sparked a rivalry that has since intensified.
At the time, City were seen as the upstarts in Manchester, living in the shadow of their neighbors at Old Trafford. However, Tevez’s move signaled a change in the balance of power.
City’s subsequent success, under the ownership of Sheikh Mansour and the management of Pep Guardiola, has solidified their dominance in Manchester. United, meanwhile, have struggled to keep pace, winning just one Premier League title since Tevez’s departure.
However, United fans hope that the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe as a potential new owner can mark a shift back in their favor. Ratcliffe, a lifelong United supporter, has pledged to invest heavily in the club if his takeover bid is successful.
The race to sign players is now a key battleground between the two clubs, and United’s ability to secure top talent without City’s financial advantage will be a sign that the pendulum is swinging back their way.
For now, though, both sides of Manchester will forget the rivalry and wish the Argentine all the best in his recovery.
