Bellamy clashed with Man City pals Robinho, Elano

Craig Bellamy has clashed with his Brazilian Manchester City teammates, Robinho and Elano.

The incident occurred after City's defeat to Portsmouth and a source told the News of the World: “Bellamy and Robinho had a slanging match after the game. It became very heated, with Bellamy accusing Robinho of not trying. Elano then joined in.

“A meeting was arranged at the training ground on Monday to clear the air but Robinho is now refusing to talk to Bellamy.

“Most of the players support Bellamy. There is a widespread feeling that Robinho is taking the mickey.

“It is generally understood he wasn’t fined for flying back to Brazil without permission. He flouts all the rules laid down by Hughes in terms of punctuality, not wearing a club suit and tie. He turns up in jeans, club jacket and open-neck shirt.”