Balotelli wants to play team role Mario Balotelli would happily sacrifice his shot at the Golden Boot prize if it meant Italy won Euro 2012. Soccer • 30 Jun 12
Balotelli wants to play team role Mario Balotelli would happily sacrifice his shot at the Golden Boot prize if it meant Italy won Euro 2012. Soccer • 30 Jun 12
Balotelli is depicted as King Kong Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport have issued an apology after they published a cartoon depicting Mario Balotelli as King Kong. Soccer • 27 Jun 12
Balotelli is depicted as King Kong Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport have issued an apology after they published a cartoon depicting Mario Balotelli as King Kong. Soccer • 27 Jun 12
Hamstring worries for Italy's Thiago Motta Italy midfielder Thiago Motta has emerged as an injury doubt for Sunday's European Championship quarter-final against England. Soccer • 22 Jun 12
Hamstring worries for Italy's Thiago Motta Italy midfielder Thiago Motta has emerged as an injury doubt for Sunday's European Championship quarter-final against England. Soccer • 22 Jun 12
Mancini urges Italy to opt for Balotelli Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has advised Italy coach Cesare Prandelli to play Mario Balotelli from the start against England. Soccer • 21 Jun 12
Mancini urges Italy to opt for Balotelli Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has advised Italy coach Cesare Prandelli to play Mario Balotelli from the start against England. Soccer • 21 Jun 12
Croatia fined for racist chants aimed at Balotelli The Croatian Football Federation was fined €80,000 by UEFA on Tuesday for racist chants directed at Italy striker Mario Balotelli by their fans. Soccer • 20 Jun 12
Croatia fined for racist chants aimed at Balotelli The Croatian Football Federation was fined €80,000 by UEFA on Tuesday for racist chants directed at Italy striker Mario Balotelli by their fans. Soccer • 20 Jun 12
UEFA to investigate alleged racism UEFA have announced they are to investigate allegations of racist chanting directed at Mario Balotelli during Sunday's Euro 2012 draw between Italy and Spain. Soccer • 12 Jun 12
UEFA to investigate alleged racism UEFA have announced they are to investigate allegations of racist chanting directed at Mario Balotelli during Sunday's Euro 2012 draw between Italy and Spain. Soccer • 12 Jun 12
Motta: Balotelli can make a difference Italy midfielder Thiago Motta believes Mario Balotelli will be an influential figure for the Azzurri at Euro 2012. Paris 2024 • 07 Jun 12
Motta: Balotelli can make a difference Italy midfielder Thiago Motta believes Mario Balotelli will be an influential figure for the Azzurri at Euro 2012. Paris 2024 • 07 Jun 12
Italian boss: Balotelli crucial to Euro plans Italy coach Cesare Prandelli insists temperamental striker Mario Balotelli will be an integral part of the national side for this summer's European Championships. Soccer • 23 Apr 12
Italian boss: Balotelli crucial to Euro plans Italy coach Cesare Prandelli insists temperamental striker Mario Balotelli will be an integral part of the national side for this summer's European Championships. Soccer • 23 Apr 12
No action over Balotelli challenge Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli will not face disciplinary action over a studs-up challenge on Arsenal's Alex Song, the English FA have confirmed. Soccer • 10 Apr 12
No action over Balotelli challenge Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli will not face disciplinary action over a studs-up challenge on Arsenal's Alex Song, the English FA have confirmed. Soccer • 10 Apr 12
City will "probably" sell Balotelli Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has warned Mario Balotelli's entire career could be over in two years after admitting he would "probably" sell the striker this summer. Soccer • 09 Apr 12
City will "probably" sell Balotelli Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has warned Mario Balotelli's entire career could be over in two years after admitting he would "probably" sell the striker this summer. Soccer • 09 Apr 12
I would have punched Balotelli, admits Mancini Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini understands why team-mates could be frustrated with Mario Balotelli - and claims he might have punched him were he a player. Soccer • 06 Apr 12
I would have punched Balotelli, admits Mancini Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini understands why team-mates could be frustrated with Mario Balotelli - and claims he might have punched him were he a player. Soccer • 06 Apr 12
Balotelli makes surprise appearance at Inter Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli underlined his reputation for the unpredictable as he turned up at an Inter Milan press conference this afternoon. Soccer • 28 Mar 12
Balotelli makes surprise appearance at Inter Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli underlined his reputation for the unpredictable as he turned up at an Inter Milan press conference this afternoon. Soccer • 28 Mar 12
