Mario Balotelli is known around the soccer landscape as one of the most talented players but also one of the biggest headaches. Mario career is one that can be easliy looked one of wasted talent but once you peel back the layers, you see that it is one darkened by racist chants, lack of a mentor, and being misunderstood.
Sources:
The improbable Jewish ‘heritage’ of Italy goal-scoring eccentric by Toi Staff
How Barcelona turned down the chance to sign Balotelli
Inter President chides Juve fans for racist chants
BBC Article on 6-1 City win at United
Mario Balotelli: Man City Stiker Accepts Fine
Balotelli hits out on twitter
Balotelli suspended for one game for anti-Semitic pic by the BBC
Says going to Liverpool was the worst mistake by The Guardian
Mario suffers racial abuse against Bastia by the BBC
His problems at Manchester City by The Guardian
Mourinho recalls Balotelli madness
Mario gatecrashes press conference by The BBC
Brescia lets go of Mario
Why always me by Man City
The Heart Breaking Truth of Mario Balotelli
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