Chinese fans angry because Tevez went out when his team played

The world's highest-paid footballer Carlos Tevez has come under fire from Chinese fans after he visited Disneyland while his team Shanghai Shenhua played Changchun Yatai in the fifth round of the Chinese Super League last weekend.

Striker Carlos Tevez got into trouble for leaving his team to go to the park. Photo: ESPN

Due to a calf injury, Tevez was unable to participate in the match between Shanghai Shenhua and Changchun Yatai on April 15. But instead of choosing to go to the stadium to cheer on his teammates like many other players, Tevez and his family decided to visit Shanghai Disneyland.

Some fans took pictures of the 33-year-old wearing a LeBron James shirt and happily playing in the park and posted them on social media. Immediately after, Chinese fans expressed anger at Tevez's unprofessional attitude.

Tevez (red shirt) at Disneyland. Photo: THE SUN

“We have to pay Tevez tens of millions of dollars just for him to have a tour in Shanghai” – one fan mocked Tevez on the football website Hupu. Another fan was upset: “I wonder if Shenhua paid for Tevez to go to Disneyland or not”.

However, Shanghai Shenhua FC confirmed that the team will not take disciplinary action against Tevez. Mr. Ma Yue - spokesman of Shanghai Shenhua FC told AFP: "Tevez came to Disneyland as an individual so there is no reason to punish him."

Since coming to China to play for Shanghai Shenhua, Tevez has only played 4 matches and scored 1 goal. Shanghai Shenhua is currently ranked 9th in the Chinese Super League with only 7 points after the first 5 rounds.

According to TTO