Rodgers: Balotelli must be consistent Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes Mario Balotelli has some way to go before he can be considered in the same class as Luis Suarez. Soccer • 26 Sep 14
Rodgers: Balotelli must be consistent Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes Mario Balotelli has some way to go before he can be considered in the same class as Luis Suarez. Soccer • 26 Sep 14
Police probe Balotelli abuse tweets Police are investigating racist abuse targeted at Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli on Twitter. Soccer • 21 Sep 14
Police probe Balotelli abuse tweets Police are investigating racist abuse targeted at Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli on Twitter. Soccer • 21 Sep 14
Rodgers confident over Balotelli impact Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident he can get the best out of Mario Balotelli despite the player's colourful past. Soccer • 26 Aug 14
Rodgers confident over Balotelli impact Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident he can get the best out of Mario Balotelli despite the player's colourful past. Soccer • 26 Aug 14
Reds complete Balotelli signing Liverpool have sealed one of the shock signings of the summer after confirming Mario Balotelli's arrival from AC Milan. Soccer • 25 Aug 14
Reds complete Balotelli signing Liverpool have sealed one of the shock signings of the summer after confirming Mario Balotelli's arrival from AC Milan. Soccer • 25 Aug 14
Souness: Balotelli 'enormous gamble' for Liverpool Former Liverpool manager Graeme Souness has warned the club against signing Mario Balotelli, describing the move as an "enormous gamble". Soccer • 24 Aug 14
Souness: Balotelli 'enormous gamble' for Liverpool Former Liverpool manager Graeme Souness has warned the club against signing Mario Balotelli, describing the move as an "enormous gamble". Soccer • 24 Aug 14
Liverpool will get 'best' out of Balotelli Liverpool will get the best out of Mario Balotelli as Steven Gerrard will ease the pressure on the striker to lead his team, according to the Italian's agent Mino Raiola. Soccer • 23 Aug 14
Liverpool will get 'best' out of Balotelli Liverpool will get the best out of Mario Balotelli as Steven Gerrard will ease the pressure on the striker to lead his team, according to the Italian's agent Mino Raiola. Soccer • 23 Aug 14
New players won't disrupt team spirit: Rodgers Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has warned that no incoming player will be allowed to threaten the "fantastic environment" at the club as Mario Balotelli's proposed transfer to the Merseyside outfit apparently edges ever closer. Soccer • 22 Aug 14
New players won't disrupt team spirit: Rodgers Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has warned that no incoming player will be allowed to threaten the "fantastic environment" at the club as Mario Balotelli's proposed transfer to the Merseyside outfit apparently edges ever closer. Soccer • 22 Aug 14
Balotelli looks bound for Liverpool Liverpool appear to be edging closer to a deal to bring maverick striker Mario Balotelli back to England from AC Milan. Soccer • 21 Aug 14
Balotelli looks bound for Liverpool Liverpool appear to be edging closer to a deal to bring maverick striker Mario Balotelli back to England from AC Milan. Soccer • 21 Aug 14
Rodgers rules out Balotelli bid Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he will not be signing Mario Balotelli this summer. Soccer • 04 Aug 14
Rodgers rules out Balotelli bid Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he will not be signing Mario Balotelli this summer. Soccer • 04 Aug 14
Draxler dismisses prospect of Arsenal move German midfielder Julian Draxler maintains he will stay at Schalke next season, having turned down the chance to join Arsenal in January. Soccer • 17 Jun 14
Draxler dismisses prospect of Arsenal move German midfielder Julian Draxler maintains he will stay at Schalke next season, having turned down the chance to join Arsenal in January. Soccer • 17 Jun 14
Mario Balotelli on cloud nine after Italy victory Mario Balotelli was obviously elated after Italy's World Cup started with a 2-1 victory over England. World Cup • 15 Jun 14
Mario Balotelli on cloud nine after Italy victory Mario Balotelli was obviously elated after Italy's World Cup started with a 2-1 victory over England. World Cup • 15 Jun 14
Wilshere: Balotelli won’t wind up England Jack Wilshere has told Mario Balotelli to forget any plans he may have to wind England up on Saturday. World Cup • 09 Jun 14
Wilshere: Balotelli won’t wind up England Jack Wilshere has told Mario Balotelli to forget any plans he may have to wind England up on Saturday. World Cup • 09 Jun 14
Balotelli racially abused during Italian training Italy's football chief Giancarlo Abete has condemned the racist chants directed at Mario Balotelli during the Azzurri's training session on Wednesday. World Cup • 22 May 14
Balotelli racially abused during Italian training Italy's football chief Giancarlo Abete has condemned the racist chants directed at Mario Balotelli during the Azzurri's training session on Wednesday. World Cup • 22 May 14
No-one guaranteed a place warns Prandelli Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has told Mario Balotelli that his place in the Azzurri's World Cup squad is not guaranteed. World Cup • 11 May 14
No-one guaranteed a place warns Prandelli Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has told Mario Balotelli that his place in the Azzurri's World Cup squad is not guaranteed. World Cup • 11 May 14
Inter fined over racist chants Inter Milan have been fined €15,000 by the Lega Serie A after racist chants were directed at AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli during a league match against Chievo. Soccer • 12 Feb 13
Inter fined over racist chants Inter Milan have been fined €15,000 by the Lega Serie A after racist chants were directed at AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli during a league match against Chievo. Soccer • 12 Feb 13
Mancini backs Balotelli to shine in Milan Roberto Mancini knows Mario Balotelli's departure could harm Manchester City's title hopes but believes the move to AC Milan is what the forward needs. Soccer • 30 Jan 13
Mancini backs Balotelli to shine in Milan Roberto Mancini knows Mario Balotelli's departure could harm Manchester City's title hopes but believes the move to AC Milan is what the forward needs. Soccer • 30 Jan 13
Balotelli on the move to AC Milan Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is to join AC Milan this week, in a deal thought to be worth around £20m. Soccer • 29 Jan 13
Balotelli on the move to AC Milan Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is to join AC Milan this week, in a deal thought to be worth around £20m. Soccer • 29 Jan 13
City pour cold water on Balotelli speculation Manchester City have continued to play down speculation that striker Mario Balotelli could leave the club for AC Milan. Soccer • 28 Jan 13
City pour cold water on Balotelli speculation Manchester City have continued to play down speculation that striker Mario Balotelli could leave the club for AC Milan. Soccer • 28 Jan 13
Mancini plays down Balotelli incident Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has played down his latest confrontation with controversial striker Mario Balotelli. Soccer • 04 Jan 13
Mancini plays down Balotelli incident Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has played down his latest confrontation with controversial striker Mario Balotelli. Soccer • 04 Jan 13
Balotelli in training ground bust-up with Mancini Mario Balotelli's Manchester City future has been thrown into doubt after pictures emerged of what appeared to be a furious training-ground bust-up with manager Roberto Mancini. Soccer • 03 Jan 13
Balotelli in training ground bust-up with Mancini Mario Balotelli's Manchester City future has been thrown into doubt after pictures emerged of what appeared to be a furious training-ground bust-up with manager Roberto Mancini. Soccer • 03 Jan 13
Balotelli accepts Man City fine Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has accepted a two-week fine and dropped his appeal against the club, the Barclays Premier League champions have confirmed. Soccer • 19 Dec 12
Balotelli accepts Man City fine Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has accepted a two-week fine and dropped his appeal against the club, the Barclays Premier League champions have confirmed. Soccer • 19 Dec 12
Balotelli tribunal sparks future talk Speculation continues to mount over the future of Mario Balotelli after it emerged the controversial Manchester City striker is taking the club to a Premier League tribunal. Soccer • 18 Dec 12
Balotelli tribunal sparks future talk Speculation continues to mount over the future of Mario Balotelli after it emerged the controversial Manchester City striker is taking the club to a Premier League tribunal. Soccer • 18 Dec 12
Mancini rules out Balotelli sale Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists Mario Balotelli is not for sale, despite his stern words for the striker after Sunday's Manchester derby. Soccer • 11 Dec 12
Mancini rules out Balotelli sale Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists Mario Balotelli is not for sale, despite his stern words for the striker after Sunday's Manchester derby. Soccer • 11 Dec 12
Balotelli's suitability as a role model questioned Manchester City chief Brian Marwood has hinted that Mario Balotelli is not the sort of role model the Barclays Premier League champions want people looking up to. Soccer • 14 Oct 12
Balotelli's suitability as a role model questioned Manchester City chief Brian Marwood has hinted that Mario Balotelli is not the sort of role model the Barclays Premier League champions want people looking up to. Soccer • 14 Oct 12
Buffon: Balotelli deserves the most credit Italy skipper Gianluigi Buffon has praised controversial striker Mario Balotelli for his willingness to work for the Italian cause at Euro 2012. Soccer • 01 Jul 12
Buffon: Balotelli deserves the most credit Italy skipper Gianluigi Buffon has praised controversial striker Mario Balotelli for his willingness to work for the Italian cause at Euro 2012. Soccer • 01 Jul 12