Mario Balotelli insists he has “humility” and sent a clear message to Manchester City after he earned a standing ovation at San Siro. “Speak to my face, not to the papers.”
Italy played the entire second half with 10 men after Pablo Daniel Osvaldo’s foolish dismissal, but Mario Balotelli was inspirational in a 3-1 win over Denmark.
Mario Balotelli, Pablo Daniel Osvaldo and Morgan De Sanctis are in the starting XI as Italy welcome Nicklas Bendtner’s Denmark to San Siro in the World Cup qualifier.
Italy ran some huge risks in the final stages, fumbling a 2-0 lead, but secured their place in the European Under-21 Championships with a 3-2 victory in Sweden.
Cesare Prandelli replies to criticism ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifier with Denmark and gives advice to Mario Balotelli. “We are trying to help him, but he has to walk alone.”