Steven Gerrard believes Mario Balotelli ‘is very talented with the potential to be world class, but he’ll never get there’.

The Milan striker spent last season with the English midfielder at Liverpool, and while the LA Galaxy man appreciates Balotelli has talent, he does not see a way for him to become one of the world’s best.

The former Reds captain’s new autobiography is being serialised in the Daily Mail, and he discussed the Italian international after naming El-Hadji Diouf as one of his least favourite teammates.

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Daniele De Rossi confirms “I was close to an experience abroad” and hints at following Steven Gerrard to the MLS.

The midfielder is a born and bred Romanista, nicknamed ‘Future Captain’ for when Francesco Totti hands over the armband.

“There were moments in my life when I thought about changing,” he confessed at a book presentation this evening.

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Rudi Garcia said Roma “must be ready to die on the pitch” against Udinese and won’t “treat them like children.”

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“I have no doubts that the team will focus only on Udinese and not think about the derby with Lazio,” assured the Coach in his Press conference.

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Former Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed his 'incredible admiration' for Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, whilst discussing his overall career.

Prior to signing for Real Madrid, Ancelotti's Rossonero path led him to several clashes with the Reds, whose captain at one point became a transfer target.

“I have an incredible admiration [for Gerrard],” he said, in an interview with Gazzetta TV. “When I was at Milan we tried signing him, but it was not possible.

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Italian media claim Roberto Mancini’s top Inter target is Alessio Cerci, but in England they see a bid for Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.

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Marco Parolo considers Steven Gerrard as his idol and admits that the Premier League holds a certain fascination for him.

The Lazio midfielder has enjoyed a good start to the season so far, slotting straight into Stefano Pioli’s XI.

But there are at least five other Coaches that have left a mark on his career so far.

“My first Coach at Gallarate’s Torino Club made me cry,” Parolo has told the latest edition of Calcio 2000.

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Mario Balotelli said his greatest teammates were all in Italy: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Luis Figo and Andrea Pirlo.

The Liverpool forward sat down with Talksport.com and was asked the three best players he ever worked with as team-mates.

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Steven Gerrard has confirmed he will retire from international duty after a 14-year career with England.

The Three Lions legend played 114 times for his country, going to six major tournaments and scoring 21 times.

The Liverpool midfield played at this summer’s World Cup where England, along with Italy, crashed out of Group D.

And following that embarrassment, the 34-year-old has confirmed this afternoon that he is calling it a day.

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England captain Steven Gerrard concedes Italy “found an extra gear” in their 2-1 World Cup victory.

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Steven Gerrard claims England “are a better team,” but Cesare Prandelli assures “we prepared in minute detail.”

Their World Cup campaigns kick off in Manaus this evening at 23.00 UK time (22.00 GMT) and Gerrard was in bullish mood during a Press conference.

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