City's Robinho walks out of practice

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01/20/2009 - Manchester, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Manchester City has confirmed that Brazilian ace Robinho has walked out of the club's training camp in Tenerife.

The 24-year-old is rumored to have stormed out after an argument with manager Mark Hughes, with further reports suggesting that he was heading home to Brazil.

The $44.5 million signing from Real Madrid has been a major success for the Citizens this season, scoring 12 goals in 20 appearances for Hughes' side.

However, the club are now reeling from a massive double blow, with Robinho's tantrum coming hot on the heels of AC Milan ace Kaka having rejected a world record move to Eastlands.

Robinho had been linked with a move to Chelsea before he opted to head to Manchester and the Stamford Bridge club have been linked with a renewed approach for the talented forward.

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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