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Mario Balotelli has scored just four goals in his 29 appearances for Liverpool

Balotelli has medical ahead of AC Milan return

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has completed his medical at AC Milan and declared his delight at returning to the Rossoneri ahead of his loan switch.

Soccer • 25 Aug 15

Jordon Ibe made 12 Premier League appearances for Liverpool last season

Ibe hoping to capitalise on Sterling’s departure

Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe hopes to seize the opportunity the acrimonious transfer of Raheem Sterling appears to have offered him.

Soccer • 21 Jul 15

Mario Balotelli was born in Palermo to Ghanaian parents

Balotelli given compassionate leave by Reds

Liverpool have confirmed that striker Mario Balotelli has been given compassionate leave after he missed the first day of pre-season training yesterday.

Soccer • 07 Jul 15

Mario Balotelli is no stranger to controversy

Liverpool's Balotelli tells critics: Man, shut up

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has criticised his detractors in a video posted to his Instagram account.

Soccer • 18 Mar 15

Mario Balotelli is being pushed further at Liverpool than at any time in his career according to his agent

Balotelli being worked harder than ever - agent

Mario Balotelli's agent claims manager Brendan Rodgers is pushing the Liverpool striker further than anyone has before in his career.

Soccer • 06 Mar 15

Liverpool players squabble over the penalty

Gerrard: Henderson should have taken penalty

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard accused Mario Balotelli of showing disrespect after the Italian found himself at the centre of controversy despite scoring a winning penalty against Besiktas last night.

Soccer • 20 Feb 15

Daniel Sturridge belives he and Balotelli can become a 'deadly duo'

Daniel Sturridge: I can link up with Balotelli

Fit-again Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is confident he can forge a successful partnership with Mario Balotelli.

Soccer • 11 Feb 15

Mario Balotelli continues to struggle to make an impact at Anfield

Balotelli staying at Anfield, insists agent

Things have not gone as planned for Mario Balotelli at Liverpool but the Italy international is hopeful of turning things around at Anfield, according to his agent.

Soccer • 29 Jan 15

Mario Balotelli has said he is a box player

Rodgers tells Balotelli to shape up in training

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has told striker Mario Balotelli he will not get picked for the squad unless he improves in training, while Daniel Sturridge edges closer to a return

Soccer • 25 Jan 15

Mario Balotelli has been told he might have to get used to being on the bench

Rodgers bench warning for Balotelli

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli returns from suspension with a warning he may have to get used to life on the bench at Anfield.

Soccer • 26 Dec 14

Mario Balotelli claimed his Instagram post was intended as anti-racist humour

Balotelli banned and fined over social media post

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been banned for one match, fined £25,000 and ordered to attend to an education course for making racist and anti-semitic comments on social media.

Soccer • 18 Dec 14

Mario Balotelli has been charged for 'alleged racist and anti-semitic comments'

Mario Balotelli charged by FA over Instagram post

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been charged by the Football Association following allegedly racist and anti-semitic comments on social media.

Soccer • 05 Dec 14

Mario Balotelli has courted yet more controversy

Balotelli contacted by FA over Instagram post

The Football Association has contacted Mario Balotelli to ask for his observations on a social media post which appeared to contain anti-Semitic and racist references.

Soccer • 02 Dec 14

Mario Balotelli's post on Instagram could be investigated

Balotelli may face probe over social media posts

Mario Balotelli could be facing a Football Association investigation over posts on social media which provoked claims of racism and anti-semitism.

Soccer • 02 Dec 14

Mario Balotelli has yet to score in the Premier League for Liverpool

The goals will come, insists misfiring Balotelli

Misfiring Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli insists criticism of his performances this season does not affect him and that he is putting in more effort than ever before.

Soccer • 21 Nov 14

Brendan Rodgers looks on as Steven Gerrard prepares to come on during the game against Real Madrid

Rodgers defends decision to rest Liverpool stars

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has defended his decision to rest several of his star names for their 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Soccer • 05 Nov 14

Liverpool assistant boss hails Mario Balotelli

Mario Balotelli has provided an answer to his critics although he was still involved in some controversial-looking incidents during Liverpool's dramatic 2-1 victory over Swansea last night.

Soccer • 29 Oct 14

Mario Balotelli will not be prosecuted for his latest brush with the law

Balotelli faces no police action

Mario Balotelli will face no police action over reports he threatened a woman for taking pictures of his Ferrari.

Soccer • 28 Oct 14

Mario Balotelli was solid against Hull but didn't manage to score

Skrtel insists Reds believe in Balotelli

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel feels sorry for Mario Balotelli as the striker's struggles continue.

Soccer • 26 Oct 14

Mario Balotelli follows Pepe off the pitch at half-time at Anfield

Rodgers to tackle Balotelli on shirt swap

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli will be reprimanded by manager Brendan Rodgers after swapping shirts with Real Madrid's Pepe with his side 3-0 down at half-time.

Soccer • 23 Oct 14

The Italian swapped shirts with Pepe (r) at half-time

Rodgers will 'deal with' Balotelli shirt swap

Liverpool's Mario Balotelli once again attracted the ire of fans for a lacklustre performance during their 3-0 Champions League loss to Real Madrid before risking further condemnation by swapping shirts with Pepe at half-time.

Soccer • 23 Oct 14

Mario Balotelli continues to struggle at Liverpool

Liverpool have to drop Balotelli - Carragher

Liverpool must drop Mario Balotelli because they cannot afford any "passengers" when they host Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday, says former Anfield defender Jamie Carragher.

Soccer • 21 Oct 14

Mario Balotelli has failed to score in six Premier League appearances for Liverpool

Rodgers: Balotelli and Suarez are incomparable

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted summer signing Mario Balotelli will never match Luis Suarez's Anfield impact.

Soccer • 20 Oct 14

Mario Balotelli admits he is still trying to adapt his game at Liverpool

Balotelli desperate to succeed at Anfield

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli insists he is working harder to become more of a threat in the penalty area but would prefer a partner to play off up front.

Soccer • 16 Oct 14

Liverpool's new-look team has failed to gel so far this season

Rodgers: Liverpool are in transition

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits the team are back in a period of transition similar to when he first arrived at Anfield and has warned £16m striker Mario Balotelli that he needs to start scoring .

Soccer • 03 Oct 14