Harry wants FA to ban mad Mario for ‘stamp’

MARIO BALOTELLI, the match winner in Manchester City’s stunning 3-2 victory over Tottenham, last night found himself embroiled in further controversy after Harry Redknapp accused him of deliberately stamping on the head of Spurs midfielder Scott Parker.

The Italian, a second-half substitute, had already been booked for a foul on Benoit Assou-Ekotto when he tangled with Parker in the 84th minute. Balotelli twice caught the prone Parker, the second time square in the head as he seemed to lose his balance and fall over.

Balotelli appeared to have a strong case for a claim that his collision with the England international was accidental and the match officials, led by referee Howard Webb, gave him the benefit of the doubt, although Redknapp believes the striker could still face retrospective action from the FA.