Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez says he has no intention of apologizing to Sir Alex Ferguson over the sign he held up about the Manchester United manager.
During City's Barclays Premier League title celebrations, a sign reading "RIP Fergie" was thrown onto the team bus and Tevez held it up.
City was quick to issue a full and formal apology to its nearest rivals, but Tevez insists he does not regret his actions, despite previously releasing a statement saying he got "carried away in the excitement of the moment" and did not mean any disrespect to his former boss.
On arriving back in his native Argentina for his summer break, the former Manchester United star was quizzed on the issue by reporters.
"It seems like Ferguson is the president of England," he is quoted as saying by Ole.
"Every time he speaks badly about a player or says terrible things about me, nobody says that he has to apologize.
"[But] when someone comes out with a joke or banter, you have to apologize — but I won't apologize."
Speaking of City's triumph, Tevez admitted he was delighted to have won the title alongside fellow countrymen Sergio "Kun" Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta.
"It was an honor to be with Pablo and Kun to win the title, moreover with the problems in England — it is a proud moment," he said.
Tevez admitted he missed Aguero's late goal against Queens Park Rangers that sealed the title success.
"I was in the changing room. I already thought it was over, then Dzeko scored. I stayed put and then Kun scored and madness broke out," he said.
Tevez returned to City for the final few months of the season after his fallout with the club and manager Roberto Mancini.
"When I got back, we talked for a couple of minutes and the record was set straight and I was happy to contribute my little bit," he said.
Asked about his future, he said: "For now, I am relaxing with my family and we will see."
