Mancini: Give up cigs, Mario

MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini wants a New Year’s resolution from enigmatic striker Mario Balotelli: to quit smoking.

Balotelli, who continues to attract as much attention for his antics off-field as for his performances on it, has been pictured smoking cigarettes socially.

Mancini is aware of the 21-year-old’s habit and does not approve but says it would only be an issue if Balotelli was his son. Mancini said: “I know he smokes.