Mario Balotelli

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Speaking to Italian broadcaster DAZN, Balotelli gave his thoughts on which team he would prefer to once again play for

Asked where he’d most like to return, he responded “Milan, I’d like to go back to Milan. But it’s hard for me to say that, because I’d hardly turn my nose up at Inter either. They’re the two greatest teams in Italy, no offense to Juve or Roma.”

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[forzainter257]

I have absolutely zero sympathy for him

 

[Batman]

Speaking to Italian broadcaster DAZN, Balotelli gave his thoughts on which team he would prefer to once again play for



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Lets act like we dont know his answer

 

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Mario Balotelli puts FC Sion ahead with his wonder strike against FC Luzern

The 32-year-old Italian striker signed a two-year contract with the Swiss outfit in the summer and has impressed in recent games, scoring in his last three consecutive league matches. Balotelli will be hoping for a little consistency in Switzerland after a busy few years, having scored 18 goals in 31 league games for Adana Demirspor last season.

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BALOTELLI HITS OUT AT SWISS FA: ‘INJUSTICE, CORRUPTION AND INCOMPETENCE REIGN SUPREME’

Mario Balotelli has been thrust into controversy yet again after accusing the Swiss Football Association of being corrupt.

The 32-year-old Italian forward joined Swiss side FC Sion in the summer in a deal worth around €2.62m. Life started fairly well in Switzerland for Balotelli, who scored four goals in his first eight league games, but he’s also been involved in a few controversial moments, such as when he was filmed by a fan seemingly staggering out of a nightclub.

Writing on his Instagram story today, Balotelli responded to the announcement that he’d received a suspension for showing the middle finger to the FC Basel fans in yesterday’s 0-0 draw.

“Swiss federation, I don’t know what kind of mafia you are involved in, but players like me are not proud to play in a league in which injustice, corruption and incompetence reign supreme.

“Football is a job and we must all take it seriously, including referees. I absolutely do not care what you are used to; you absolutely must change and the whole world must see the shameful way in which this league behaves.

“I made a mistake and I will pay for it. The Federation made a mistake? It should pay… Did the referee make a mistake? He too must pay!”

The 32-year-old Balotelli signed a two-year contract with FC Sion, which expires in June 2024. He was frustrated against FC Basel after not receiving a free kick and he decided to show the middle finger to the jeering supporters whilst getting up.

Mario was so angry that he tagged Serie A and the Premier League on his post

 

[IM21]

for this idiot its always someone elses fault, never himself.

 

[nutsncider]

Why always me?

 

[sdvroot]

 

[Steevee]

That’s pretty obscene, I’ll give him that 🫡

 

[armendsh]

When you think that Balotelli is 32years old
And lukaku is only 29..
I always think balotelli as a kid

 

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BALOTELLI REVEALS MOURINHO ROW, JUVENTUS CLOSE CALL AND ‘MISTAKES’​

Mario Balotelli gave a lengthy interview covering his chaotic life and career, insisting he ‘made a few mistakes, but not many’ and revealing clashes with Jose Mourinho, Francesco Totti, love for Inter and the time he nearly joined Juventus.

The striker was born in Palermo to Ghanaian parents and adopted by the Balotelli family at the age of four, admitting he was not entirely sure at the time what was happening.
“I probably wasn’t an easy kid to deal with, but as time went on, I understood my parents wanted me to have a better future and I thank them for that,” he told the podcast Muschio Selvaggio.

He flourished in the Inter youth academy and was launched into the main team, but this was also where he started to show his troubled personality.
“I loved Inter a great deal and I still do. I am grateful to the Nerazzurri, especially (President Massimo) Moratti. In my heart, I am a Milanista, but I really did enjoy my time with Inter and the fans are extraordinary.
“I admit, throwing my shirt to the ground after the Champions League semi-final with Barcelona ruined everything. I was wrong, but I was 19 years old. I couldn’t understand why the stadium was jeering me for losing the ball a couple of times and I returned home in tears that night.”

Marco Materazzi famously pinned Balotelli to the wall of the locker room that evening, but the striker acknowledges it was fully deserved.
“Materazzi was my guardian angel. He told me off after that gesture, but it was because he was just trying to protect me.”

The rapport with coach Mourinho was similarly tense at times and Balotelli reveals a clash behind the scenes.
“Mou is not an easy guy to deal with, much like me. One time before a trip to Catania, we had an argument on the bus taking us to the airport. He made me get off the bus and I had to return home with a car.”

Among the famous incidents involving SuperMario, he was given a nasty kick by Roma legend Totti during the Coppa Italia Final, leading to a red card and lengthy ban.
“In truth, it didn’t hurt much and Francesco had nothing against me, he was just frustrated at not starting the match. I wrote him a message asking him why he’d done it, he replied he hadn’t even managed to kick me properly… We joked about it, I respect him and we have a good rapport.”

That was one of the rare occasions when Balotelli was the injured party, as he was usually the one stirring up trouble and headlines at Inter, Liverpool, Manchester United and Milan.
“I know that I made mistakes, but it is also true that the spotlight was always on me. Aside from my own character and the label of being a prodigy as a teenager, I think the status of being the first black player in the Italy squad also contributed to people always talking about what I did off the field. I saw colleagues do some things, if it had been me…”

Before joining Milan from Manchester City in January 2013, after yet another falling out with Roberto Mancini, the history was almost very different.
“Mino Raiola spoke to Beppe Marotta, I met with Antonio Conte and Pavel Nedved, the coach explained how I would play. It seemed done, then Adriano Galliani intercepted and brought me to Milan. It was a real family there.”

Agent Raiola died last year and never gave up on his client, even when others did.
“Raiola always told me the same thing: If Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have so many Ballon d’Or trophies, it is your fault. He was right, too often I played at 20% of my capabilities.”

Balotelli has not lost hope of representing Italy, despite Mancini slamming the door shut.
“When I wear the Azzurri jersey, the feeling is incredible. I always got along well with Mancini, it’s not true that we argued at Manchester City. I still feel that I am worthy of the Nazionale.”

Now 32 and playing in Switzerland for FC Sion, he is in no rush to hang up his boots.
“I think I can play at least another four years at a good level. When I do retire, I’ll be happy with the path I have taken. I could’ve done more, but in any case I won everything.”

Must be the first time I see Balotelli admit he was wrong. Getting old I guess

 

[Nerazzurri_Ninja]

I like Balo, always have, would rather him here than dzeko i think, though id perfer a rejuvination at Inter

 

[Puma]

When I think of Balotelli, I think back to the days when he broke into our first team. I remember those days fondly and can honestly say that there are few other players who were as exciting and fun to watch.

It was a special time because he came through our youth project. The overwhelming feeling I had when watching him was how much talent he had and how great he could be if he applied himself 100%. His trickery, explosivity, audacity, the way he struck the ball, his free kicks, his willingness to take on opponents and frustrate the hell out of them and the way he never shied away or backed down made him special.

Looking back, the one thing that really stands out about Balotelli is that when he was ready for the first team and could make a contribution, there was no holding him back. He burst into the team and left little doubt as to why he was promoted.

I understand that not every youth team player has Balotelli's abilities but you would be hard pressed to find a youth team player since Mario that is worthy of promotion to the first team let alone a position as a starter.