“We are very pleased to welcome Mario,” said Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere. “We hope that Nice, in a family atmosphere, he will find the pleasure of the game
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Talk of a return to the San Siro has gathered pace over the last couple of days and Milan’s official Twitter account have revealed that the striker underwent a medical examination on Tuesday morning
When the Italy international was stopped by police, he told officers that he was not aware that he was driving above the speed limit on the M62 at Tarbock Island in Merseyside
Balotelli is likely to have a new strike partner against the African Champions as Rossi steps in for Dani Osvaldo after flu-like symptoms kept him on the bench at San Siro
Italy will be without their star striker, as Mario Balotelli has flown home following a thigh strain sustained during their fixture against Brazil
Italy, meanwhile, began the tournament with a 2-1 win against the
Mexicans before emerging 4-3 victors in a thrilling encounter with
Japan on Wednesday
Mario Balotelli would spare Italy’s blushes 12 minutes from time though, powering through towards goal and finishing to secure all three points and keep his side on pace with Group A leaders, Brazil, who beat Japan on Saturday
Balotelli and Brazilian Robinho tried to confront the fans who seemed to abuse them racially, but were stopped by police and teammates
However, another two matches were added to his ban on Tuesday for insulting one of the assistant referees at the end of the game