Mancini plays down Balotelli behaviour

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has laughed off the latest controversy surrounding fiery striker Mario Balotelli.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2011 - 11:40

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has laughed off the latest controversy surrounding fiery striker Mario Balotelli.

The Italy forward was involved in a training ground bust-up with Micah Richards yesterday.

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