Balotelli told to grow up

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been warned he must “mature” before he can return to the Italy team.

Balotelli told to grow up
Mon, 28 Mar, 2011 - 13:30

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been warned he must “mature” before he can return to the Italy team.

Italy Football Federation president Giancarlo Abete sent the message after Balotelli was left out of the Azzurri’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovenia on Friday for breaching the team’s code of conduct while competing for his club.

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