Mancini: I would have signed a transfer for Balotelli on the last day of the transfer window

Head coach of Inter Roberto Mancini said he wanted to see their team striker Mario Balotelli, who recently moved on loan from the Liverpool in the AC Milan. Nerazzurri has worked with 25-year-old striker of Inter and Manchester City.

“I would have signed a transfer for Balotelli on the last day of the transfer window. However, the Milan ahead of us” - said Mancini.

Balotelli can play against Inter on Sunday, 13th of September when the time of derby comes.

Prandelli: It seems that Bolotelli became older

Former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli shared his expectations from AC Milan and the game of the striker Mario Balotelli.

“The Milanese club has a real revolution in the composition. It will be very interesting to observe the tactical resistance between coaches. They know each other, both are winners. I think that many goals will be scored.

Balotelli? I’ve always had warm feelings towards him. It seems he has matured. I liked the words which he said upon his return to AC Milan. His words sounded like an adult’s speech. I believe he is realizing his potential,” – said Prandelli.

Kaka: Bolotelli needs motivation to use the talent for the good of Milan

Former AC Milan midfielder Kaka, now plays for the MLS Orlando city, expressed the hope that striker Mario Balotelli, who returned to Milan, will help the Club to compete in the new season.

“Mario is a very talented player, there is no doubt. But he must understand that now is not the best time, and find the motivation to use his talent for the good of the team. He refers to the type of players who can change the course of the meeting any time, and I hope it will help AC Milan in this season,” - said Kaka.

Bacca: Balotelli should work hard in Milan

AC Milan’s striker Carlos Bacca noted that with the return of Mario Balotelli to AC Milan the competition in the attack will become very intensive. The Rossoneri have rented Balotelli from Liverpool.

“The arrival of Balotelli will bring the team a favor. Mario is trained in Milan just a couple of days and still he has to work hard there. Well, what about the tactical scheme the coach should decide it. Only Mikhailovich can decide will we play two or three strikers in the same time,” - said Bacca.

Ryan Babel: Mario needed special support and love

Former striker of Liverpool Ryan Babel, now plays for Turkish club Kasimpasa, shared his opinion on the causes of poor performance of the striker Mario Balotelli in the Liverpool. Balotelli moved to the camp of the red AC Milan last summer and never scored in the Premier League in 10 of the match.

“People think that he needs the same support. In fact, there are players who are in need of special treatment, Balotelli - one of them. I do not know Mario personally, but from the side it seems to me that he needed a special support and love. He knows that he has the potential and he's a good player, he proved it in another teams.

As for me, I did not play for the Liverpool weak. I felt that I do not really believe, so I could not show all that capacity. The same thing, in my opinion, happens to Mario. Although I still believe in its potential” - said Babel.

Balotelli may be punished for racism and anti-Semitism

Striker of Liverpool Mario Balotelli could be punished by the Football Association for the statements of racism and anti-Semitism. 24-year-old Balotelli posted on his page on a social networking picture that depicts the hero video games SuperMario. It is worth to say that “SuperMario” - one of the nicknames Balotelli.

“Do not be racist, whether as Mario. He is an Italian plumber, invented by the Japanese, who speaks English and looks like a Mexican jumping man ... as black, and collects coins, as a Jew” - read the signature to the picture, which was soon removed.

Balotelli later wrote: “My mother - a Jew, so that all shut up.” This entry is not deleted until now.

Rodgers: Balotelli's theme is closed

FC Liverpool's head coach Brendan Rodgers commented on the Act of striker Mario Balotelli at half-time of the match with Real Madrid, when Italian exchanged t-shirts with Real Madrid's Defender Pepe.

"We have responded to the Act with Balotelli inside the Club. We talked about what we can do in this country and, in particular, in our Club and what not. Topic closed. It seems to me that talk about Balottelli, he deserves criticism or not, it's part of football, and they always will be," - said Rogers.

The match with Liverpool vs Real Madrid was held October 22 at "Anfield" and Blancos won with a score of 3: 0.

Mario Balotelli: I have nothing to hide, except my genius?

Striker Mario Balotelli has not managed to show himself fully in Liverpool, where he moved last summer from AC Milan. Despite this, the fans teams continue to support it, and even prepared a special banner. “I have nothing to hide, except my genius”, was written on a banner next to the image of Balotelli.

“I have nothing to hide, except my genius? Wow!Thank the man who made it. I know that you all expectfrom me more ... More goals, more genius. Give me time and I'll show that it's true.” - posted by Balotelli in Instagram.

Balotelli: Racism is everywhere

AC Milan's striker Mario Balotelli has stated that England too there is racists among football fans, but they are not so violently, as in Spain and Italy.

«In England it occurs not in the open form. Right after my move to Manchester City, we left for a tour. In the airplane, looking around, I realized that black players in the team more than whites. This great difference. It shocked me. In Italy, I was often the only one.

Racism is everywhere. Perhaps this is more openly in Italy and Spain. In England they have, but it is better to hide,» - said Balotelli.

Adriano Galliani: Mario behave better and was on the field and off it

Vice President of AC Milan Adriano Galliani commented on the behavior of the command striker Mario Balotelli, who in his past teams often had problems with discipline and behavior beyond the football field.

«He feels great, he's happy with everything. I don't want to talk all the time about his behavior, but it seems to me, Mario behave better and was on the field and off it. This is due to the fact that he plays now in the team that suffers from childhood. It is a matter of nature,» - Galliani said.

Balotelli wants to return to Italy

Italian striker of English Manchester City Mario Balotelli wants to return to Italy. British media have reported that the 22-year-old said in a conversation with their buddies. Additional information about this yet.

Earlier this week, a Balotelli had a conflict with head coach of Manchester City Roberto Mancini during exercise reigning Champions England. «We held the game, Mario is hit his partner. I said to him: «Go away, leave field». He refused to do. So I grabbed his t-shirt and he put it. Here's what actually happened. Nothing special. No fights, all this is not true. This situation does not change anything in terms of its future. I talked to him after the workout, I communicate with him constantly. Dealing with it is not as easy a lot of talk about it, but my attitude has not changed,» - Mancini told reporters in English a day after the incident.

Balotelli joined Manchester City in 2010, and prior to that he played for Inter Milan. Specialized Internet portal Transfermarkt estimates its cost at € 32 million.

Mancini: Asking whether I lost patience with regard to Balotelli? No

Head coach of Manchester City Roberto Mancini commented on the conflict that occurred between himself and reigning Champions of England striker Mario Balotelli during training a day earlier.

«I wanted him to left field after being made against another player. It's not good for us» - Mancini said.

«Asking whether I lost patience with regard to Balotelli? No. For two seconds - Yes. But three or four seconds later - is gone. He did not want to leave the field. But the fight did not occur. That doesn't change my opinion. This can happen,» - Mancini said.

Prandelli is still counting on Balotelli in Italy National Team

Italy's coach Cesare Prandelli told reporters that will continue to be in the national team Manchester City 's striker Mario Balotelli, who has not obtained this season.

«I still look forward to it in your team. He should always play for the national team, he has the potential. I have a certain advantage over Manchester City coach Mancini. The team is 3-4 Balotelli and simply does not have time to scandals,» - Prandelli said.

Mario Balotelli has not requested paternity leave according to Manchester City

Manchester City have denied reports that striker Mario Balotelli will take two weeks' paternity leave over the busy Christmas period.

The Italian's model girlfriend Raffaella Fico is due to give birth on Christmas Day and it was reported that Balotelli would return home, potentially missing a number of Premier League matches.

City said the club has checked with its human resource department, coaching staff and the 22-year-old's representatives, and confirmed that no such request had been made.

A spokesman said there was «no basis» to the story, adding: «No request relating to paternity leave has been made by the player/ his representative or received by the club.»
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Balotelli: Racists are just stupid people

Striker of Manchester City Mario Balotelli expressed his opinion on the problem of racism in football.

«Racists very little of their minority, but nothing can be done to change them. With them, you can talk, you can do anything you want, but it will not change anything, because they're just stupid people. When I was famous, I had lots of friends, many of them were Italians. The problem of racism I encountered only when started playing football,» - Balotelli said.