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I would not be so stupid - Tevez denies injuring ankle in prison kickabout

Carlos Tevez has denied reports in the media that he suffered a calf injury while playing football in prison.

The Boca Juniors striker was reportedly hurt while visiting a relative, but the 34-year-old has rejected the speculation.

Tevez, who retains hope of being selected in Argentina's World Cup squad, says he was instead injured while training in the gym.

"Doing strength work at the gym last Wednesday morning, on the machine I felt a great pain in my calf," Tevez said to TyC Sports.

"On Friday, I used the kinesio [adhesive tape] waiting for progression.