Balotelli decline has disappointed us all, says Italy coach Mancini
The HinduItaly coach Roberto Mancini is disappointed how maverick forward Mario Balotelli's career has tailed off over the past five years. Balotelli broke into the Inter Milan first team under Mancini and went on to win three Serie A titles with the club between 2008 and 2010 before following his coach to English Premier League side Manchester City. He again played an integral role in his team's success, setting up Sergio Aguero's famous winner against Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the 2011-2012 Premier League season to earn City their first English top-flight title since 1968. Balotelli clashed with Mancini during a pre-season friendly in 2011, with the City coach furious at his striker after he famously tried a back-heel flick when through on goal, while other disciplinary issues remained commonplace.
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Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach
FirstpostMario Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018
The Hindu
Mario Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018
Hindustan Times
Mario Balotelli is training with a semi-pro team in Italy's FOURTH division after leaving Brescia
Daily Mail
Italy boss Mancini sad to see Balotelli as a free agent and still 'loves' his former striker
Daily Mail
Balotelli reportedly fired by Brescia -- his hometown club
Associated PressBalotelli denies missing training: Didn't think I was invisible
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