De Jong warns errant team-mate Balotelli

Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has warned team-mate Mario Balotelli not to waste his talent.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2011 - 08:24

Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has warned team-mate Mario Balotelli not to waste his talent.

The 20-year-old Italian this weekend irked manager Roberto Mancini, who hauled the striker off after he attempted a trick shot in the club’s friendly against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

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