As we root for Italy against Costa Rica this evening, we'd also like to take a moment to celebrate the team's striker - the one and only Mario Balotelli. From requesting a kiss from the Queen to being ...

It’s been a busy decade for one of Italian football’s most polarizing and recognizable names. Mario Balotelli’s return to Serie A has propelled Genoa into the footballing press. It’s also garnered ...

Not for the first time in his youthful and impetuous career, Mario Balotelli will be watching from a distance as his team tries to make do without him. Certain players have a rare ability to dominate ...

Mario Balotelli and Patrick Vieira look set to be reunited again at Genoa, but the former Manchester City teammates haven’t always got along, particularly during their time working together at OGC ...

RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2012 - Italy’s soccer player Mario Balotelli attends a training session during the Euro 2012 in Krakow June 21, 2012. REUTERS/Tony Gentile (POLAND - Tags: SPORT SOCCER HEADSHOT ...

The striker had hoped to kickstart his career by returning to his hometown club but he is once again facing an uncertain future in the game After getting over his initial shock, Mario Balotelli took ...

There is currently a lot of talent in the Premier League. Up-and-coming youngsters who are hailed to be the next great players are not uncommon in the Premier League, or even in the whole world.

It wasn't meant to end like this. Last year, the Premier League's prodigal son had returned. His on-pitch and off-pitch performances with Manchester City had made him the perfect embodiment of Premier ...

The enigmatic Nice striker concedes that he needs to feel angry to be at the top of his game, but claims to have learned from mistakes of his past Mario Balotelli says managers need to “break his ...

KIEV (Reuters) - Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes Azzurri coach Cesare Prandelli has succeeded where others have failed in getting the very best out of the unpredictable Mario Balotelli. The ...