London: The Carlos Tevez affair took another twist after the Argentine’s representative, the Anglo-Iranian businessman Kia Joorabchian, was put under the order of overseas arrest by a Brazilian judge over allegations of money-laundering. The warrant was said to relate to an investigation at Brazilian club Corinthians, in which Joorabchian’s company, MSI, is a major investor. Brazilian judge Fausto Martin de Sanctis ordered the overseas arrest of Joorabchian, Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky and Nojan Bedroud, an MSI director.

Winning start

Doncaster: Sven-Goran Eriksson made a successful return to management on Saturday with Manchester City rallying to beat Doncaster Rovers 3-1 in a pre-season friendly. Bernardo Corradi, Micah Richards and Emile Mpenza scored a goal each to spare Eriksson an early setback after the League One side led at half-time. “Very good — I’m happy. It’s been a long time since I was sitting on a football bench,” Eriksson said.

Saviola gesture

Madrid: Argentina striker Javier Saviola said on Friday that a vote of confidence from Real Madrid’s new coach Bernd Schuster had been a key factor in his decision to join the Spanish champions. The 25-year-old refused a contract extension at Barcelona to make the move to their number one rivals, after having dropped out of favour since the arrival of coach Frank Rijkaard in 2003.

Ayala for Zaragoza

Madrid: Real Zaragoza have agreed a deal to sign Argentina centre-back Roberto Ayala from Villarreal, the Primera Liga club said on Saturday. The 34-year-old, who is playing for Argentina at the Copa America, had agreed a move to Villarreal back in February for when his contract with Valencia ended in June.