Tevez reveals he hasn’t contacted Messi following Argentina’s World Cup glory

Tevez announced his retirement from playing in June last year and then was appointed as first-team coach of Argentine giants Rosario Central but he left his role after just five months.

The former Manchester United and Manchester City striker scored 13 goals in 76 international matches for

In an interview, Tevez revealed that he did not watch many of Argentina’s matches in the

and has not contacted

 to congratulate him for his success.

"I didn't follow the World Cup in Qatar very closely but I saw France a lot, because it was a team that I liked,"

Tevez explained on Radio Mitre.

"I have not written to Messi because his phone must have been blown up. It makes me very happy that my children celebrated his goals.”

Tevez who has been out of football in recent months also talked about his experience as a manager.

"I don't miss the world of Boca Juniors, nor that of football, because it exhausted me.”

He added:

"As soon as I left Rosario Central, I received a call from Independiente, but I don't have the need to go out and manage anything.

"Being a coach was a good experience, I loved it. The strategy part was what I liked the most. Now I'm enjoying the moments of life. I am with the family in the ranch that I have. I like to enjoy the affection of the people."

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