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Posted by: kurtsimonw Jan 29 2013, 07:35 PM
History
Lumezzane - 2005-06 - 2 games, 0 goals
Internazionale - 2006-2010 - 86 games, 28 goals
Manchester City - 2010-2013 - 75 games, 30 goals
Italian National Team - 2010-prsent - 16 games, 5 goals.
The future of Italy's frontline is MILAN!
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 29 2013, 07:40 PM
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 29 2013, 07:44 PM
Balotelli's biggest enemy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYU-SeVofHs
Posted by: han2503 Jan 29 2013, 07:45 PM
QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Jan 29 2013, 07:40 PM) 
And the woeful hair fashion continues!
Probably a set of the worst haircuts in football right now reside at Milan
Mexes
Prince
SES
Balo
Niang
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jan 29 2013, 07:49 PM
Is there anyone on here who doesn't like Balo or want him in Milan? I'm genuinly interested. It seems everyone loves this signing.
Good think Allegri's involved in the transfer dealings, right guys? 
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 29 2013, 07:54 PM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jan 29 2013, 10:49 PM)
Good think Allegri's involved in the transfer dealings, right guys?
He's only responsible for the bad transfers
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 29 2013, 08:01 PM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Jan 29 2013, 09:45 PM)
And the woeful hair fashion continues!
Probably a set of the worst haircuts in football right now reside at Milan
Mexes
Prince
SES
Balo
Niang
Probably a set of the worst haircuts in football right now reside at Milan
Mexes
Prince
SES
Balo
Niang
Scrap Mexes, put Robinho.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jan 29 2013, 08:17 PM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jan 29 2013, 09:49 PM)
Is there anyone on here who doesn't like Balo or want him in Milan? I'm genuinly interested. It seems everyone loves this signing.
Good think Allegri's involved in the transfer dealings, right guys?
Good think Allegri's involved in the transfer dealings, right guys?
You can count me in.
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 29 2013, 08:17 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Jan 29 2013, 10:17 PM)
You can count me in.
So, you don't want him?
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jan 29 2013, 08:21 PM
I think he'll do some good, but no, I did not want him here. It's surely better then nothing, but I'd for example rather kept Ibra.
Posted by: Zed.D Jan 29 2013, 08:27 PM
It was inevitable that one day he'd join us, we all knew that ever since he was an Inter player. I like him, and I hope he does well.
QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Jan 30 2013, 12:14 AM)
Balotelli's biggest enemy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYU-SeVofHs
I hadn't seen that.. wow!EDIT: some of the comments are shocking though...
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 29 2013, 08:34 PM
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Jan 29 2013, 11:27 PM)
I hadn't seen that.. wow!Really? It was very big back then. Funny every time.
Posted by: acid911 Jan 29 2013, 08:44 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Jan 30 2013, 01:21 AM)
I think he'll do some good, but no, I did not want him here. It's surely better then nothing, but I'd for example rather kept Ibra.
+∞.
My scentimenets exactly.
Posted by: Zed.D Jan 29 2013, 08:44 PM
QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Jan 30 2013, 01:04 AM)
Really? It was very big back then. Funny every time.
I don't follow EPL and what happens in it that much. are there any more funny videos of Mario being... Mario?!
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 29 2013, 08:44 PM
Yeah, but we all know why we sold Ibra.
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 29 2013, 08:47 PM
Balo will wear shirt #45, since #9 wasn't available due to it already being worn by another player previously (Pato).
Source: Sky Sport 24
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 29 2013, 08:48 PM
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Jan 29 2013, 11:44 PM)
I don't follow EPL and what happens in it that much. are there any more funny videos of Mario being... Mario?!
It was in a Europa League game. Here's most of them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BepDexjVfG0
Posted by: servbot Jan 29 2013, 08:54 PM
Wow! Welcome Balotelli! Him and El Sha combined in attack? I smell an onslaught of goals coming, and getting that 3rd CL spot is definitely in range now!
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Jan 29 2013, 09:33 PM
Oh good, out of all the talent we missed out on in recent years we're going for a guy with a bigger ego and really is yet to set the world alight. God I'm struggling with this club in recent years.
Posted by: Zed.D Jan 29 2013, 09:36 PM
QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Jan 30 2013, 02:03 AM)
Oh good, out of all the talent we missed out on in recent years we're going for a guy with a bigger ego and really is yet to set the world alight. God I'm struggling with this club in recent years.
Don't you wanna change your username to Balo Is Brilliant?
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 29 2013, 09:36 PM
Hold on, didn't Ibra pick #10 after Nene left? So why can't Balo choose #9 now that Pato left. Serie A rules different from Ligue 1's?
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Jan 29 2013, 09:37 PM
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Jan 29 2013, 10:36 PM)
Don't you wanna change your username to Balo Is Brilliant?
If it meant something went wrong with the deal, I'd do it in an instant.
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 29 2013, 09:37 PM
QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Jan 29 2013, 11:37 PM)
If it meant something went wrong with the deal, I'd do it in an instant.
So I take it you're not a Balo fan?
Posted by: Zed.D Jan 29 2013, 09:38 PM
QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Jan 30 2013, 02:07 AM)
If it meant something went wrong with the deal, I'd do it in an instant.
No but it could mean he'd be sold sooner than expected like Sheva before and then Kaka.
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Jan 29 2013, 09:44 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jan 29 2013, 10:37 PM)
So I take it you're not a Balo fan?
In all honesty I don't see too much of what there is to be a fan of? I've seen him have one real good game in recent years where he took it by the scruff of the neck. All the other times he's inconsistent, petulant, can singlehandedly hurt a teams performance and a damn right nuisance in the dressing room. I could take it with Ibra as he had the talent to back it up on a consistent level. All I hear of Balotelli is 'potential' and that in all honesty just means 'he hasn't done anything yet'.
The fact that the reaction over here is people will miss him, not because of footballing ability but off the field 'antics' says it all really. Honestly, as harsh as it sounds I wished this day would never come.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jan 29 2013, 09:47 PM
Inconsistant playing time = inconsistant performances. Simple as that really.
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Jan 29 2013, 09:48 PM
Yeah, most footballers have to prove themselves and work at it, guess that's a bit above Balotelli.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jan 29 2013, 10:22 PM
You act like Balotelli was born this good and became a £24m player based on nothing. Is he a hot-head and a bit stupid off the field? Absolutely. Incredible talent though. Showed how good he is at the Euros, which juding by the English publics bashing of the English team for not doing it when it matters, surely counts for players too?
Posted by: mishie Jan 29 2013, 10:28 PM
i welcome super Mario but still would have preferred and decent creative midfielder or a CB who can defend but it serves a purpose for Don Silvio
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 29 2013, 10:34 PM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jan 30 2013, 12:22 AM)
You act like Balotelli was born this good and became a £24m player based on nothing. Is he a hot-head and a bit stupid off the field? Absolutely. Incredible talent though. Showed how good he is at the Euros, which juding by the English publics bashing of the English team for not doing it when it matters, surely counts for players too?
+1
Posted by: Zed.D Jan 29 2013, 10:46 PM
It's not everyday that you see Kurt and Ash disagreeing on something.
Posted by: Danny Jan 29 2013, 11:02 PM
I am looking forward to us having Bojan, Balo, El-Sha and Boateng as our attacking thrust, That's not bad.
Posted by: dst Jan 29 2013, 11:06 PM
So I take it Balotelli has not have had a very good season with Manchester so far?
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 29 2013, 11:18 PM
QUOTE
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admits he will miss Mario Balotelli, as will the British Press, “but he had this big chance to go back to Italy with Milan.”
Mancini was speaking to Sky Sports in England after the Rossoneri announced a deal, as Balotelli flies in tomorrow morning to complete his medical.
“Both clubs are talking about him, maybe tomorrow they can close and Mario will undergo a medical.
“We are very sorry, as we love Mario as a guy and we love Mario as a player, but he had this big chance to go back to Italy and play for another top club like Milan.
“I hope Mario can continue to improve and show his real value, because I think that if he works hard then he can become one of the best players in Europe.
“I think the journalists will miss him, as they have something to talk about with Mario every day. It’ll be a big problem for the Press.”
Mancini also revealed that the negotiations only really intensified over the last 48 hours in a deal thought to be worth €20m plus another €3m in performance-related bonuses.
“Just four days ago there was nothing. Over the last two days they started to talk and it is important for Mario to play in Italy and stay in Italy with his family.”
Mancini was speaking to Sky Sports in England after the Rossoneri announced a deal, as Balotelli flies in tomorrow morning to complete his medical.
“Both clubs are talking about him, maybe tomorrow they can close and Mario will undergo a medical.
“We are very sorry, as we love Mario as a guy and we love Mario as a player, but he had this big chance to go back to Italy and play for another top club like Milan.
“I hope Mario can continue to improve and show his real value, because I think that if he works hard then he can become one of the best players in Europe.
“I think the journalists will miss him, as they have something to talk about with Mario every day. It’ll be a big problem for the Press.”
Mancini also revealed that the negotiations only really intensified over the last 48 hours in a deal thought to be worth €20m plus another €3m in performance-related bonuses.
“Just four days ago there was nothing. Over the last two days they started to talk and it is important for Mario to play in Italy and stay in Italy with his family.”
Posted by: servbot Jan 30 2013, 12:12 AM
So I just realized, with two Marios on the squad now, we really need to sign a Luigi to balance this thing out.
Posted by: acid911 Jan 30 2013, 12:44 AM
QUOTE (servbot @ Jan 30 2013, 05:12 AM)
So I just realized, with two Marios on the squad now, we really need to sign a Luigi to balance this thing out.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 30 2013, 12:44 AM
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jan 30 2013, 12:54 AM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jan 29 2013, 05:36 PM)
Hold on, didn't Ibra pick #10 after Nene left? So why can't Balo choose #9 now that Pato left. Serie A rules different from Ligue 1's?
I myself was confused...
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jan 30 2013, 12:57 AM
Can't really tell. But maybe it really has to do with Italian rules.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jan 30 2013, 12:58 AM
Here are two videos I had seen of Mario long time ago, and made me like him even more:
Exclusive Interview with Mario Balotelli: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTK1OIo7Vxc
Noel Gallagher interviews Mario Balotelli: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqSZ9rcvfAY
And this one I just came across...
Meet Mario Balotelli: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsJqlw4qaZs
I love these sort of insightful behind the scenes (day in the life, sort of) videos with players lives etc.
(...be it Balo, Ibra, Cristiano... I enjoy them all) - Hope you all like them as well. Cheers!
Posted by: MizNelson Jan 30 2013, 01:09 AM
Wow, things at Camp Milan suddenly got more...interesting?
Posted by: KillerMax Jan 30 2013, 01:18 AM
Thanks for sharing Trini. I only watched the first one and he pretty much denies most of the 'stupid' rumors about him. Only a couple are true or partially true.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jan 30 2013, 01:34 AM
QUOTE (KillerMax @ Jan 29 2013, 09:18 PM)
Thanks for sharing Trini. I only watched the first one and he pretty much denies most of the 'stupid' rumors about him. Only a couple are true or partially true.
And it's not to say he seems to be lying either, as he even denied the rumors which made him out to be good.
By the way, no problem man - I love sharing stuff like this!
Posted by: KillerMax Jan 30 2013, 01:40 AM
QUOTE (TriniKing_CE @ Jan 29 2013, 07:34 PM)
And it's not to say he seems to be lying either, as he even denied the rumors which made him out to be good.
Yeah, more like clarifying that they are in fact not true.
Posted by: Ry4n Jan 30 2013, 06:28 AM
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Jan 30 2013, 12:27 AM)
It was inevitable that one day he'd join us, we all knew that ever since he was an Inter player. I like him, and I hope he does well.
This
Posted by: arivanjj Jan 30 2013, 07:46 AM
i opened milanfan and saw his name first thing . very excited for this fellow
Posted by: acid911 Jan 30 2013, 07:54 AM
Well, to be brutally technical, he isn't officially official yet. 
Yet.
Posted by: arivanjj Jan 30 2013, 08:17 AM
QUOTE (acid911 @ Jan 30 2013, 05:54 PM)
Well, to be brutally technical, he isn't officially official yet. Yet.
Yet.imagine the disappointment for the people who ordered his jersey
btw how stupid is this..
ac milan store
" PRINTING DISCLAIMER
The number 45 of Balotelli is temporary: the shirt will be personalised with the correct number, as soon as it is official."
Posted by: acid911 Jan 30 2013, 08:41 AM
QUOTE (arivanjj @ Jan 30 2013, 01:17 PM)
imagine the disappointment for the people who ordered his jersey
Jersey?
Imagine the disappointment for the people who posted in this thread!
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Jan 30 2013, 09:17 AM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jan 29 2013, 11:22 PM)
You act like Balotelli was born this good and became a £24m player based on nothing. Is he a hot-head and a bit stupid off the field? Absolutely. Incredible talent though. Showed how good he is at the Euros, which juding by the English publics bashing of the English team for not doing it when it matters, surely counts for players too?
Yep, he had a staggering game in the Euro's (the one game I alluded too in recent years).
Posted by: arivanjj Jan 30 2013, 11:10 AM
QUOTE (acid911 @ Jan 30 2013, 06:41 PM)
Jersey? Imagine the disappointment for the people who posted in this thread!
Imagine the disappointment for the people who posted in this thread!mehh.. never trust management anyway until i see the player on the field
btw it is http://football-italia.net/30099/official-balotelli-milan isnt it?
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jan 30 2013, 12:37 PM
The definition of official to me is when you read it on AC Milan.com 
Posted by: Ry4n Jan 30 2013, 01:00 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Jan 30 2013, 04:37 PM)
The definition of official to me is when you read it on AC Milan.com
Yeah i thought that too until we had that incident with David Suazo....lest we forget.
From wikkie
Internazionale
On 13 June 2007, reports arose that Suazo had agreed terms with Serie A champions Internazionale on a deal worth €14 million.[2] Six days later, though, crosstown rival and European champions A.C. Milan announced that they themselves had acquired Suazo.[citation needed] While Milan claimed they had successfully negotiated with Cagliari, the latter was confirmed by Cagliari president Massimo Cellino, who denied having made any contact with Moratti regarding the matter. Meanwhile, one of Suazo's agents, Carlo Pallavicino, added to the confusion by saying, "Suazo has not had any contact with Milan and he still has not given his consent to the transfer." It was later announced that Suazo was confirmed with Inter after Milan officially withdraw their contract offer. Since Suazo himself wanted to keep his initial agreement with Inter. "It was an issue of respect. The Rossoneri understood that I had a promise with coach Roberto Mancini, Marco Branca and president Massimo Moratti.".[3] He was in fact free to join Inter for a fee of £9.4 million. He scored his first goal against Genoa C.F.C. and scored a total of eight goals throughout his first season with the "Nerazzurri".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Suazo
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jan 30 2013, 02:10 PM
I remember that morning and it seemed I was the only unhappy one that we 'signed' him!
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 30 2013, 03:45 PM
QUOTE (arivanjj @ Jan 30 2013, 10:17 AM)
imagine the disappointment for the people who ordered his jersey
btw how stupid is this..
ac milan store
" PRINTING DISCLAIMER
The number 45 of Balotelli is temporary: the shirt will be personalised with the correct number, as soon as it is official."
btw how stupid is this..
ac milan store
" PRINTING DISCLAIMER
The number 45 of Balotelli is temporary: the shirt will be personalised with the correct number, as soon as it is official."
That's weird.
Posted by: Danny Jan 30 2013, 04:29 PM
This damn thing official yet?
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 30 2013, 04:34 PM
QUOTE (Danny @ Jan 30 2013, 06:29 PM)
This damn thing official yet?
What exactly do you call official? Balotelli is in Milan, will undergo a medical and will be presented on Friday. What else do you need?
Posted by: Zed.D Jan 30 2013, 04:51 PM
What if he refuses to sign the contract at the last minute? 
it's Balotelli, anything is possible!
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jan 30 2013, 05:10 PM
Or fails the medical. Official means being formally/legally under the contract with Milan.
Posted by: dst Jan 30 2013, 05:23 PM
For some reason I feel something will happen...
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 30 2013, 06:18 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hr7ZPpu9YpE
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Jan 30 2013, 09:46 PM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jan 29 2013, 10:35 PM)
History
Lumezzane - 2005-06 - 2 games, 0 goals
Internazionale - 2006-2010 - 86 games, 28 goals
Manchester City - 2010-2013 - 75 games, 30 goals
Italian National Team - 2010-prsent - 16 games, 5 goals.
The future of Italy's frontline is MILAN!
Very well done! Great opening post
QUOTE (han2503 @ Jan 29 2013, 10:45 PM)
And the woeful hair fashion continues!
Probably a set of the worst haircuts in football right now reside at Milan
Mexes
Prince
SES
Balo
Niang
Probably a set of the worst haircuts in football right now reside at Milan
Mexes
Prince
SES
Balo
Niang
And there will always be something to argue
I'm loving this new look Milan. With Balotelli, its like Milan on steroids or something ... Bravo Adriano Galliani. And only 22 years old, cut his wages from 6M to 4M net (125K/wk to 83K/wk). He traded in extra 2M a year net to play for Allegri and his decent team. I believe he traded those 2M for football and I hope that he will find Milan as a home and respect it as such, just like all the legends that came through here. This management, only needs patience and they do work in mysterious ways, and no everyone who leaves Milan talk about it in good breath.
This partnership of SES and Balo is something else, especially considering Prandelli and the NT will always be a motivation for them to impress.
Congratulations everyone on this signing .. Feels like we have been buoyed out of a sinking ship by this news and can't wait for the very next game he will play against. Obviously not Barcelona, not eligible I guess.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 30 2013, 10:28 PM
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 30 2013, 10:36 PM
Balotelli was hopping with Galliani at the "chi non salta è nerazzurro" chant sang by many Milan fans gathered outside the restaurant where the two are having dinner.
Posted by: Danny Jan 30 2013, 11:01 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jan 30 2013, 03:34 PM)
What exactly do you call official? Balotelli is in Milan, will undergo a medical and will be presented on Friday. What else do you need?
Him to undergo/pass the medical and sign!
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 30 2013, 11:44 PM
QUOTE (Danny @ Jan 31 2013, 01:01 AM)
Him to undergo/pass the medical and sign!
Oh, so he might not pass the medical or suddenly change his mind and not sign. C'mon now, Danny boy.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Jan 31 2013, 12:21 AM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jan 31 2013, 01:44 AM)
Oh, so he might not pass the medical or suddenly change his mind and not sign. C'mon now, Danny boy.
I've seen/lived everything.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jan 31 2013, 12:27 AM
Indeed. After Suazo and Cissokho I won't believe it until they're on the pitch in the shirt.
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 31 2013, 01:32 AM
OK.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jan 31 2013, 01:44 AM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jan 30 2013, 06:36 PM)
Balotelli was hopping with Galliani at the "chi non salta è nerazzurro" chant sang by many Milan fans gathered outside the restaurant where the two are having dinner.
Indeed they were...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4VdkbYZovc
Posted by: Zed.D Jan 31 2013, 10:04 AM
QUOTE
Galliani: 'Balotelli a dream come true'
By Football Italia staff
Mario Balotelli has landed in Italy to complete his move to Milan. “It’s a dream come true and he has been in our hearts for some time,” said Adriano Galliani.
The striker will now undergo a medical and sign the four-and-a-half-year contract to complete a transfer from Manchester City thought to be worth €20m plus a further €3m in performance-related bonuses.
“I certainly don’t need to present Mario Balotelli to you,” smiled Vice-President Galliani on Milan Channel after landing at Malpensa Airport.
“It is a dream come true and one that we all wanted, starting from President Silvio Berlusconi on the front line.
“With Mario’s arrival we strengthen our squad a great deal. We worked hard on this and Mario has been in our hearts for some time, so we finally managed to get him.”
Despite starting his Serie A career at Inter, Balotelli has confessed he is a Milan supporter.
He was meant to wear the Number 9 jersey left open by Alexandre Pato, but the rules bar a number from being used twice in one season, so Balotelli sticks with 45.
By Football Italia staff
Mario Balotelli has landed in Italy to complete his move to Milan. “It’s a dream come true and he has been in our hearts for some time,” said Adriano Galliani.
The striker will now undergo a medical and sign the four-and-a-half-year contract to complete a transfer from Manchester City thought to be worth €20m plus a further €3m in performance-related bonuses.
“I certainly don’t need to present Mario Balotelli to you,” smiled Vice-President Galliani on Milan Channel after landing at Malpensa Airport.
“It is a dream come true and one that we all wanted, starting from President Silvio Berlusconi on the front line.
“With Mario’s arrival we strengthen our squad a great deal. We worked hard on this and Mario has been in our hearts for some time, so we finally managed to get him.”
Despite starting his Serie A career at Inter, Balotelli has confessed he is a Milan supporter.
He was meant to wear the Number 9 jersey left open by Alexandre Pato, but the rules bar a number from being used twice in one season, so Balotelli sticks with 45.
President too? you mean when he told the world Balotelli was a bad apple and would spoil the bunch?
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 31 2013, 10:10 AM
He was just lowering the price
Posted by: Danny Jan 31 2013, 12:09 PM
I am now happy. It is done and I've seen him on the club app in our shirt
Posted by: Danny Jan 31 2013, 12:10 PM
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Jan 31 2013, 09:04 AM)
President too? you mean when he told the world Balotelli was a bad apple and would spoil the bunch?
This is why I hate people who run football. And footballers themselves half the time.
Such a bunch of bullshit liars!
Posted by: kurtsimonw Jan 31 2013, 02:55 PM
QUOTE (Danny @ Jan 31 2013, 01:09 PM)
I am now happy. It is done and I've seen him on the club app in our shirt
This is Italy Danny, we'll send him out to Inter on co-own before he even plays.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 31 2013, 06:59 PM
First goal for Milan (in a 10-0 win over Darfo Boario): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXlSR--GkH0
Posted by: X-Offender Jan 31 2013, 07:31 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXi5c46a9Qc
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jan 31 2013, 07:35 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jan 31 2013, 10:31 PM)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXi5c46a9Qc
Funny to see Balo and Niang together, they look like brothers.
Posted by: acid911 Jan 31 2013, 08:17 PM
QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Feb 1 2013, 12:35 AM)
Funny to see Balo and Niang together, they look like brothers.
+∞
Posted by: elcordobez Feb 1 2013, 01:38 AM
QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Feb 1 2013, 06:35 AM)
Funny to see Balo and Niang together, they look like brothers.
cos he's black?
Official live Presentation in ENGLISH in 17hrs!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iogb32FPl70&feature=g-high-lss
Posted by: Jack Bauer Feb 1 2013, 01:43 AM
Cos they look alike.
Posted by: arivanjj Feb 1 2013, 12:56 PM
Posted by: Danny Feb 1 2013, 01:36 PM
QUOTE (elcordobez @ Feb 1 2013, 12:38 AM)
cos he's black?
Official live Presentation in ENGLISH in 17hrs!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iogb32FPl70&feature=g-high-lss
Official live Presentation in ENGLISH in 17hrs!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iogb32FPl70&feature=g-high-lss
Appreciate this! Will most definitely tune in.
Posted by: acid911 Feb 1 2013, 02:02 PM
The kids are learning from the best (or worst), it seems.
Posted by: Danny Feb 1 2013, 07:10 PM
This is supposed to start now? Or...huh? It says starts shortly...
Posted by: Danny Feb 1 2013, 07:13 PM
Starting now.
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 1 2013, 07:13 PM
It's live. I'm watching it in Italian.
Posted by: Bluesummers Feb 1 2013, 10:27 PM
Journalist: ''Hi Mario, I'm from the Sun'' Mario:'' Sun?, I don't wanna speak with you!'
lmfao
Posted by: Danny Feb 1 2013, 10:30 PM
Knew that would draw some laughs!
Hack announces he's with the Sun, and Mario, rightly, stone walls him and says 'You've said some bad things about me, so I don't want to talk to you.'
Posted by: Bluesummers Feb 2 2013, 12:20 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Iogb32FPl70#!
English presentation
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Feb 2 2013, 04:37 AM
QUOTE (Bluesummers @ Feb 1 2013, 06:27 PM)
Journalist: ''Hi Mario, I'm from the Sun'' Mario:'' Sun?, I don't wanna speak with you!'
lmfao
lmfao
I laughed a bit when I hear him say that, but I didn't give him any wrong in doing so either!
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Feb 2 2013, 09:00 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9PVewAmC9Y
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Feb 5 2013, 12:43 AM
So, goal.com says there is a clause in Balotelli's contract that ensures City first option in case they want him back.
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 5 2013, 02:11 AM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Feb 5 2013, 02:43 AM)
So, goal.com says there is a clause in Balotelli's contract that ensures City first option in case they want him back.
In case they want him back? So, if they do indeed want him back, then we're obliged to sell him? Bullshit.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Feb 5 2013, 02:39 AM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Feb 5 2013, 04:11 AM)
In case they want him back? So, if they do indeed want him back, then we're obliged to sell him? Bullshit.
In case he wants out. It's a buy-back option:
http://www.goal.com/en/news/596/exclusive/2013/02/04/3725826/manchester-city-have-first-refusal-on-balotelli-following
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 5 2013, 03:13 AM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Feb 5 2013, 04:39 AM)
In case he wants out. It's a buy-back option:
http://www.goal.com/en/news/596/exclusive/2013/02/04/3725826/manchester-city-have-first-refusal-on-balotelli-following
http://www.goal.com/en/news/596/exclusive/2013/02/04/3725826/manchester-city-have-first-refusal-on-balotelli-following
Ah, OK. That's fine.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Feb 6 2013, 11:18 AM
He's the "Milan family nigger" according to Paolo Berlusconi. He seriously said that live. 
Posted by: KillerMax Feb 6 2013, 11:31 AM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 6 2013, 05:18 AM)
He's the "Milan family nigger" according to Paolo Berlusconi. He seriously said that live.
Surely this is not true..? Where? When?
Posted by: KillerMax Feb 6 2013, 11:34 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZZS71Rn2FU
Oh f@ck! Now how can this be fixed?
Posted by: acid911 Feb 6 2013, 11:43 AM
You don't say. 
Posted by: arivanjj Feb 6 2013, 12:08 PM
what a bunch of morons. pathetic
Posted by: Zed.D Feb 6 2013, 12:45 PM
Like father, like son...
Posted by: KillerMax Feb 6 2013, 12:49 PM
He is Silvio's younger brother.
Some books CAN be judged by their cover.
Posted by: Zed.D Feb 6 2013, 01:29 PM
Ah... I bet he's a Mussolini fan just like his big brother then.
Posted by: dst Feb 6 2013, 02:30 PM
Is the word as bad in Italian as it is in English?
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Feb 6 2013, 02:40 PM
Who knows. And maybe it's an inside joke, something Balotelli himself invented. Wouldn't be surprised.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Feb 6 2013, 03:58 PM
QUOTE (dst @ Feb 6 2013, 03:30 PM)
Is the word as bad in Italian as it is in English?
I would imagine so. I heard the Italians aren't happy with it with suggests as much. Maybe X-Off can give us a better idea.
Posted by: Danny Feb 6 2013, 04:58 PM
As long as Balo knows the fans love him and team mates respect him, I would hope he can rise above this kind of dark age garbage and ignore the club president and his equally idiotic son.
Posted by: KillerMax Feb 6 2013, 05:00 PM
Again, it was his younger brother and not his son.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Feb 6 2013, 05:58 PM
Posted by: Jack Bauer Feb 6 2013, 06:06 PM
So this Silvio's son sure looks and sounds a lot like his father..
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 6 2013, 09:09 PM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 6 2013, 05:58 PM)
I would imagine so. I heard the Italians aren't happy with it with suggests as much. Maybe X-Off can give us a better idea.
It's offensive, I know that much. If it's as offensive as in English, I'm not sure about it.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Feb 6 2013, 11:03 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Feb 6 2013, 11:09 PM)
It's offensive, I know that much. If it's as offensive as in English, I'm not sure about it.
What Italian word did he use?
And that after the Boateng incident..
Posted by: Jack Bauer Feb 6 2013, 11:09 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Feb 7 2013, 02:03 AM)
What Italian word did he use?
''Balotelli, il negretto della famiglia''
Posted by: rip Feb 7 2013, 04:38 AM
I think this is getting overhyped by the media. although if it were to offend him, vice president or not, he should get the heat. I hope balo tries to see past this and continue his bright future with us.
Some thing noted by Sportscenter the other day, it seems this is the first time Balo has smiled after scoring
Posted by: Forza Milan! Feb 7 2013, 06:02 AM
QUOTE (Jack Bauer @ Feb 7 2013, 12:09 AM)
''Balotelli, il negretto della famiglia''
In bad taste, yes. In very bad taste. However, not nearly as offensive as the translation would imply. In fact, I would have not used the n-word to translate what was said.
Posted by: Forza Milan! Feb 7 2013, 06:27 AM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Jan 29 2013, 09:21 PM)
I think he'll do some good, but no, I did not want him here. It's surely better then nothing, but I'd for example rather kept Ibra.
Sorry, I disagree.
All else equal, I would pick Ibra over Balo. However, not everything is equal.
For starters, the salary makes a difference. It is not just the $8M delta (if you include taxes), you also have the impact that such a high salary has on other players (wanting a better deal for themselves). I think the self-imposed $4M limit is a Good Thing (let's just hope we are serious about it).
Then there is future potential. IMHO, Ibra has reached his peak while Balo *could* get better (possibly a lot better). That (of course) assumes that he stops acting like a child and starts making an effort to improve. Though his track record is not very reassuring, this is the team he always wanted to play for, so one would hope he will be more motivated than in the past. So perhaps there is hope.
Finally, Ibra is great, but when he plays the whole team becomes "Ibra dependent". One can argue that if we win this does not really matter, however other players around him are not given an opportunity. (Take El Sha, for example, or even Pato.)
Bottom line, I am happy to see Balo wearing the Milan shirt. (Would have been even happier if we had a new coach plus improved our midfield as well as our back line, but this is what we got.) And it was great to see him score on his first game, let's just hope he keeps it up :-).
Posted by: rip Feb 7 2013, 08:41 AM
QUOTE (Forza Milan! @ Feb 7 2013, 06:27 AM)
Finally, Ibra is great, but when he plays the whole team becomes "Ibra dependent". One can argue that if we win this does not really matter, however other players around him are not given an opportunity. (Take El Sha, for example, or even Pato.)
this happens to every team ibra has been, (havent seen PSG playing, so donno wats happening there).
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Feb 7 2013, 09:39 AM
QUOTE (Forza Milan! @ Feb 7 2013, 08:27 AM)
Sorry, I disagree.
All else equal, I would pick Ibra over Balo. However, not everything is equal.
For starters, the salary makes a difference. It is not just the $8M delta (if you include taxes), you also have the impact that such a high salary has on other players (wanting a better deal for themselves). I think the self-imposed $4M limit is a Good Thing (let's just hope we are serious about it).
Then there is future potential. IMHO, Ibra has reached his peak while Balo *could* get better (possibly a lot better). That (of course) assumes that he stops acting like a child and starts making an effort to improve. Though his track record is not very reassuring, this is the team he always wanted to play for, so one would hope he will be more motivated than in the past. So perhaps there is hope.
Finally, Ibra is great, but when he plays the whole team becomes "Ibra dependent". One can argue that if we win this does not really matter, however other players around him are not given an opportunity. (Take El Sha, for example, or even Pato.)
Bottom line, I am happy to see Balo wearing the Milan shirt. (Would have been even happier if we had a new coach plus improved our midfield as well as our back line, but this is what we got.) And it was great to see him score on his first game, let's just hope he keeps it up :-).
All else equal, I would pick Ibra over Balo. However, not everything is equal.
For starters, the salary makes a difference. It is not just the $8M delta (if you include taxes), you also have the impact that such a high salary has on other players (wanting a better deal for themselves). I think the self-imposed $4M limit is a Good Thing (let's just hope we are serious about it).
Then there is future potential. IMHO, Ibra has reached his peak while Balo *could* get better (possibly a lot better). That (of course) assumes that he stops acting like a child and starts making an effort to improve. Though his track record is not very reassuring, this is the team he always wanted to play for, so one would hope he will be more motivated than in the past. So perhaps there is hope.
Finally, Ibra is great, but when he plays the whole team becomes "Ibra dependent". One can argue that if we win this does not really matter, however other players around him are not given an opportunity. (Take El Sha, for example, or even Pato.)
Bottom line, I am happy to see Balo wearing the Milan shirt. (Would have been even happier if we had a new coach plus improved our midfield as well as our back line, but this is what we got.) And it was great to see him score on his first game, let's just hope he keeps it up :-).
Well, I agree with most of what you said.
But this squad, especially considering the brilliance of Allegri as a tactician, could easily become "Balo dependent" as well. In fact, Balo is on a fast train to becoming what Ibra was to Allegri two seasons in a row.
And sure, Balotelli brings some great aspects into our game. But the thing is...I'm really waiting for us to sign the next real "champion". Over the past seasons we've become accustomed to sign lost cases and "rotten apples". I don't care if it was a negotiation trick or if it came out of his heart - point is, I don't think Milan has the needed staff to handle players like Balo. Especially not with Allegri, who's man management skills have been worse then his tactical awareness.
And even if we pull it off once again, just like with the others, I really miss those classy players we had with us, who where above everything. I know these days are long gone, but at least one or two beside Ambrosini would suffice.
Posted by: dst Feb 7 2013, 12:41 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Feb 6 2013, 10:03 PM)
What Italian word did he use?
And that after the Boateng incident..
And that after the Boateng incident..
What Boateng incident?
Posted by: han2503 Feb 7 2013, 12:57 PM
QUOTE (dst @ Feb 7 2013, 12:41 PM)
What Boateng incident?
The racism chants when we played a friendly against Pro Patria during the winter break. Boateng walked off the pitch along with the rest of our players.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwZaIQd6AFo
What I find ridiculous in this case is all the big talk and fanfare against racism the club was promoting after that mentioned Boateng incident and now with this cr@p from Silvio's brother
Posted by: elcordobez Feb 7 2013, 01:17 PM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Feb 7 2013, 11:57 PM)
What I find ridiculous in this case is all the big talk and fanfare against racism the club was promoting after that mentioned Boateng incident and now with this cr@p from Silvio's brother
haha come on man, it's just the media drumming up a non story.
Classic guilt by association.
His brother does not speak for Milan nor is he employed by Milan.
Seriously who doesn't have an uncle or a relative who shoots their mouth off once in a while and say inappropriate crap.
S'all good, will go away in a week.
Posted by: han2503 Feb 7 2013, 01:27 PM
QUOTE (elcordobez @ Feb 7 2013, 01:17 PM)
haha come on man, it's just the media drumming up a non story.
Classic guilt by association.
His brother does not speak for Milan nor is he employed by Milan.
Seriously who doesn't have an uncle or a relative who shoots their mouth off once in a while and say inappropriate crap.
S'all good, will go away in a week.
Classic guilt by association.
His brother does not speak for Milan nor is he employed by Milan.
Seriously who doesn't have an uncle or a relative who shoots their mouth off once in a while and say inappropriate crap.
S'all good, will go away in a week.
I don't think it's a non-story.
If you want to be accountable then you have to do it across-the-board
You cannot pick and choose as it pleases you. The fact is that the name Berlusconi is automatically linked with Milan and sadly enough, Silvio and his brother share the name.
At least the club should put out a statement to distance themselves from such BS. At least it shows support to the player if they're not doing it for media purposes
Posted by: kurtsimonw Feb 7 2013, 05:57 PM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Feb 7 2013, 02:27 PM)
At least the club should put out a statement to distance themselves from such BS. At least it shows support to the player if they're not doing it for media purposes
Definitely. By ignoring this, it makes it look like the club doesn't care. Milan need to distance themselves from the comments like you say.
Posted by: rip Feb 7 2013, 05:58 PM
http://www.football-italia.net/30483/berlusconi-balotelli-race-row-embrace
hopefully this is the end of it.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Feb 7 2013, 06:16 PM
Better than nothing.
Posted by: Forza Milan! Feb 7 2013, 07:42 PM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 7 2013, 07:16 PM)
Better than nothing.
Looks like Paolo is the vice-president of Milan, which makes things a little worse. In any case, I am hping this one is over.
Also, there are rumors of the first "Balotellata" as a Milan player. (Something about an argument with police and carabinieri at the Linate airport.)
Posted by: dst Feb 7 2013, 08:18 PM
QUOTE (Forza Milan! @ Feb 7 2013, 06:42 PM)
Also, there are rumors of the first "Balotellata" as a Milan player. (Something about an argument with police and carabinieri at the Linate airport.)
I think that's unavoidable. I don't like it but as long as his game is not affected I don't really care to be honest.
Posted by: elcordobez Feb 8 2013, 08:05 AM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Feb 8 2013, 12:27 AM)
I don't think it's a non-story.
If you want to be accountable then you have to do it across-the-board
You cannot pick and choose as it pleases you. The fact is that the name Berlusconi is automatically linked with Milan and sadly enough, Silvio and his brother share the name.
At least the club should put out a statement to distance themselves from such BS. At least it shows support to the player if they're not doing it for media purposes
If you want to be accountable then you have to do it across-the-board
You cannot pick and choose as it pleases you. The fact is that the name Berlusconi is automatically linked with Milan and sadly enough, Silvio and his brother share the name.
At least the club should put out a statement to distance themselves from such BS. At least it shows support to the player if they're not doing it for media purposes
meh, the media wanted to take you for a ride and you jumped in.
It wasn't intended as a racial slur nor was it received as such.
So....the point is moot, it's phony outrage to drum up controversy.
Anyway...here's some highlight clips from the international, be sure to check out the astronauts @ 2:49
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM8YM_BYstU
Posted by: kurtsimonw Feb 8 2013, 08:16 AM
QUOTE (elcordobez @ Feb 8 2013, 09:05 AM)
It wasn't intended as a racial slur nor was it received as such.
Irrelevant. If you say/do something that is widely considered an offence, then it's an offence no matter the intent. The same logic can be applied to anything.
If there wasn't an issue, I don't imagine Paolo would be having pictures taken of him and Balotelli.
Posted by: milanbuf88 Feb 8 2013, 08:18 AM
QUOTE (elcordobez @ Feb 8 2013, 04:05 AM)
meh, the media wanted to take you for a ride and you jumped in.
It wasn't intended as a racial slur nor was it received as such.
So....the point is moot, it's phony outrage to drum up controversy.
Anyway...here's some highlight clips from the international, be sure to check out the astronauts @ 2:49
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM8YM_BYstU
It wasn't intended as a racial slur nor was it received as such.
So....the point is moot, it's phony outrage to drum up controversy.
Anyway...here's some highlight clips from the international, be sure to check out the astronauts @ 2:49
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM8YM_BYstU
A couple of really nice touches there between Balotelli and El Shaarawy and passes that were very nice ideas but they weren't quite on the same page. I can't wait to see what they can do together after an extended run of games and practice.
Posted by: elcordobez Feb 8 2013, 08:38 AM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Feb 8 2013, 07:16 PM)
Irrelevant. If you say/do something that is widely considered an offence, then it's an offence no matter the intent. The same logic can be applied to anything.
If there wasn't an issue, I don't imagine Paolo would be having pictures taken of him and Balotelli.
If there wasn't an issue, I don't imagine Paolo would be having pictures taken of him and Balotelli.
Well....i guess it's your right to stay offended.
QUOTE
Looks like Paolo is the vice-president of Milan, which makes things a little worse.
Lends credibility to the media aiy?
QUOTE
A couple of really nice touches there between Balotelli and El Shaarawy and passes that were very nice ideas but they weren't quite on the same page. I can't wait to see what they can do together after an extended run of games and practice.
I'd say give them time but we're pressing for 3rd, so i hope they can get on the same page soon. I thought he linked better with Niang in the other game.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Feb 8 2013, 09:08 AM
QUOTE (elcordobez @ Feb 8 2013, 09:38 AM)
Lends credibility to the media aiy?
but that's my point. If he didn't do anything wrong and didn't feel guilty about it, why would he do it? He knew it was wrong and was making up for his error.
Me personally? I'm not offended. I don't believe in giving power to words of things you have no choice over.
Posted by: KillerMax Feb 16 2013, 03:52 AM
http://youtu.be/poVKC_4yJUs
So beautiful. So simple.
And the fact that he is a Milan supporter is so awesome too. I want a jersey. I'll wait until next season when he chooses a real number.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Feb 16 2013, 04:04 AM
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 16 2013, 03:25 PM
QUOTE (KillerMax @ Feb 16 2013, 05:52 AM)
http://youtu.be/poVKC_4yJUs
So beautiful. So simple.
And the fact that he is a Milan supporter is so awesome too. I want a jersey. I'll wait until next season when he chooses a real number.
So beautiful. So simple.
And the fact that he is a Milan supporter is so awesome too. I want a jersey. I'll wait until next season when he chooses a real number.
I don't think he'll have another number.
Posted by: Zed.D Feb 16 2013, 05:03 PM
Personally I'm quite used to seeing him in #45. it's become his trademark number after having worn it at three different clubs. when I see a #45, I think Balotelli. he should stick to it.
Posted by: KillerMax Feb 16 2013, 07:51 PM
But he wanted 9 before he settled for 45. We'll see.
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 16 2013, 08:04 PM
QUOTE (KillerMax @ Feb 16 2013, 09:51 PM)
But he wanted 9 before he settled for 45. We'll see.
No, he told Milan Channel that the club pushed for him to have 9, but he always wanted 45.
Posted by: KillerMax Feb 16 2013, 08:07 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Feb 16 2013, 02:04 PM)
No, he told Milan Channel that the club pushed for him to have 9, but he always wanted 45.
I see. They learned their first lesson in Balotelli 101. You don't push Balotelli to do anything. Because he won't.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Feb 17 2013, 06:08 PM
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Feb 16 2013, 01:03 PM)
Personally I'm quite used to seeing him in #45. it's become his trademark number after having worn it at three different clubs. when I see a #45, I think Balotelli. he should stick to it.
+1
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Feb 23 2013, 09:04 PM
QUOTE
Berlusconi: 'Balotelli insult a strategy'
Milan President Silvio Berlusconi claims he only called Mario Balotelli “a rotten apple” because he didn’t want to drive Manchester City’s price up.
The patron hit the headlines during January when he publicly stated that Balotelli was not the kind of person who would be welcome in the Rossoneri locker room.
“It was a strategy, advised by Adriano Galliani, to ensure the price-tag did not go up,” insisted Berlusconi in today’s Press conference.
“Today I spoke highly of Bojan Krkic and Galliani kicked me under the table! He’s right to keep an eye on these things.”
Inter’s organised ultras movement has released statements, flyers and posters urging their fans not to aim racist abuse at Balotelli during the Derby.
“It would be absurd and uncivilised, especially as Balotelli is an Italian. We should also change the laws to help people gain citizenship when they live and work here legally.
“I hope that Balotelli can continue to be the lad of simple pleasures that he is now. Off the field he is calm and relaxed, while he is a perfect professional in training and the locker room. I also like that our three strikers all have the same hairstyle, it’s their distinctive symbol.”
Berlusconi, whose PdL party is running for office during this weekend’s elections, also commented on various other players in the Milan squad.
“I have a lot of respect for Robinho. He has this aspiration to go back to Brazil, but we will try to keep hold of him.
“I really like Riccardo Montolivo, as I believe he is the Andrea Pirlo of today and tomorrow. He also plays well to help out the defence and is a lovely guy with an important presence in the locker room.
“Can we win the Scudetto? Let’s be prudent and remember our target is to build a competitive squad that can last for several years.
“We decided to use the same tactical system in every level of the youth academy and the team. In Europe only Ajax and Barcelona do that, so we put ourselves in line with this philosophy.”
http://FI
Milan President Silvio Berlusconi claims he only called Mario Balotelli “a rotten apple” because he didn’t want to drive Manchester City’s price up.
The patron hit the headlines during January when he publicly stated that Balotelli was not the kind of person who would be welcome in the Rossoneri locker room.
“It was a strategy, advised by Adriano Galliani, to ensure the price-tag did not go up,” insisted Berlusconi in today’s Press conference.
“Today I spoke highly of Bojan Krkic and Galliani kicked me under the table! He’s right to keep an eye on these things.”
Inter’s organised ultras movement has released statements, flyers and posters urging their fans not to aim racist abuse at Balotelli during the Derby.
“It would be absurd and uncivilised, especially as Balotelli is an Italian. We should also change the laws to help people gain citizenship when they live and work here legally.
“I hope that Balotelli can continue to be the lad of simple pleasures that he is now. Off the field he is calm and relaxed, while he is a perfect professional in training and the locker room. I also like that our three strikers all have the same hairstyle, it’s their distinctive symbol.”
Berlusconi, whose PdL party is running for office during this weekend’s elections, also commented on various other players in the Milan squad.
“I have a lot of respect for Robinho. He has this aspiration to go back to Brazil, but we will try to keep hold of him.
“I really like Riccardo Montolivo, as I believe he is the Andrea Pirlo of today and tomorrow. He also plays well to help out the defence and is a lovely guy with an important presence in the locker room.
“Can we win the Scudetto? Let’s be prudent and remember our target is to build a competitive squad that can last for several years.
“We decided to use the same tactical system in every level of the youth academy and the team. In Europe only Ajax and Barcelona do that, so we put ourselves in line with this philosophy.”
http://FI
Two important points here: (i) Silvio confirms the rotten apple comment was a strategy to lower price of player in negotiations (ii) Milan is building for the future from the ground up, starting with the youth academy all the way to the senior team with a consistent game plan.
Don't think we can win the Scudetto, looking too high up our eyebrows will get us caught off guard, should stay focused from one game to the other. Silvio is right, without those 8 games we probably would be top of the table.
Posted by: Zed.D Feb 23 2013, 09:25 PM
QUOTE
“Today I spoke highly of Bojan Krkic and Galliani kicked me under the table! He’s right to keep an eye on these things.”
And people wonder why Bojan doesn't play as much as he should and they decide to bash Allegri. we don't want Bojan to do well on a consistent basis and his price to go up, because we want to get him on the cheap like we always do. or at least that's what I think it is.
Posted by: Bluesummers Feb 24 2013, 10:14 AM
And here I was called crazy for saying that its not always allegris fault that things are a certain way
Zed you are absoloutly spot on with ur assesment
Posted by: acid911 Feb 24 2013, 03:03 PM
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Feb 24 2013, 02:25 AM)
And people wonder why Bojan doesn't play as much as he should and they decide to bash Allegri. we don't want Bojan to do well on a consistent basis and his price to go up, because we want to get him on the cheap like we always do. or at least that's what I think it is.
I hope that its what you think it is.
I still have the Aquliani episode fresh in my mind. An Italian NT player this cheap, and without demanding a high wage, and we let him slip our hands.
Posted by: Zed.D Feb 26 2013, 11:47 PM
QUOTE
Balotelli orders statue of himself
By Football Italia staff
Mario Balotelli has commissioned a life-size statue of himself to stand in his Brescia home. “He’ll be immortalised in the pose after a goal.”
The Milan and Italy striker has already become famous for his audacious style choices, including a camouflage Bentley.
“I received the commission, but have never actually met Balotelli, so I am working from photographs,” local artist Livio Scarpella told Il Giornale di Brescia newspaper.
“I presented various sketches, but Mario wanted to be immortalised in the pose after a goal: muscles in evidence and an expression to challenge the opponents.”
This seems to be the pose he adopted after scoring the second goal against Germany in the Euro 2012 semi-final.
“I imagined him as an athlete from ancient times. The statue will be between the classic and pop style, in platinum and coloured bronze with the eyes made of precious stones.”
By Football Italia staff
Mario Balotelli has commissioned a life-size statue of himself to stand in his Brescia home. “He’ll be immortalised in the pose after a goal.”
The Milan and Italy striker has already become famous for his audacious style choices, including a camouflage Bentley.
“I received the commission, but have never actually met Balotelli, so I am working from photographs,” local artist Livio Scarpella told Il Giornale di Brescia newspaper.
“I presented various sketches, but Mario wanted to be immortalised in the pose after a goal: muscles in evidence and an expression to challenge the opponents.”
This seems to be the pose he adopted after scoring the second goal against Germany in the Euro 2012 semi-final.
“I imagined him as an athlete from ancient times. The statue will be between the classic and pop style, in platinum and coloured bronze with the eyes made of precious stones.”
Posted by: acid911 Feb 27 2013, 12:17 AM
Someday I too will order a statue of myself. It'll probably be made of wheat, but still. Someday.
Posted by: dst Feb 27 2013, 12:51 AM
Hahaha what a dickhead!!
Posted by: Jack Bauer Feb 27 2013, 03:18 AM
Not his worst idea
I would have done it too in his place (as a joke) had Italy won the cup, but they didn't, and it would be just another reminder of that. But that's just me 
Posted by: KillerMax Feb 27 2013, 05:32 AM
Good point. 
Posted by: Danny Mar 3 2013, 12:39 PM
Balo has started well but a little hit and miss in ways. He's missed many more than he's scored and has occasionally cut a frustrated figure - he's still young and with much to learn and while he's definitely Italy's #1 striker he still requires to settle in a bit.
Posted by: amancik Mar 3 2013, 05:40 PM
Pazzini is certainly giving Balotelli a run for his money right now and that's a very good thing.
Posted by: X-Offender Mar 6 2013, 10:52 PM
Do any of our players wear normally?
Posted by: Jack Bauer Mar 6 2013, 11:03 PM
Seems like more money = poor sense of style.
Posted by: dst Mar 6 2013, 11:11 PM
what's that on his cap, FAIL?
Posted by: Zed.D Mar 6 2013, 11:12 PM
I thought it's written FAIL on his cap for a moment. would've summed up his looks perfectly.
Posted by: Habitant Mar 6 2013, 11:54 PM
probably fad
Posted by: Danny Mar 13 2013, 04:50 PM
He's getting a lifesize statue of himself built and installed in his mansion.
In his 'chest puff' pose.
This boy really does have some ego.
Posted by: X-Offender Mar 14 2013, 11:02 PM
Posted by: Jack Bauer Mar 25 2013, 06:52 AM
QUOTE
Mario Balotelli held a rare Press conference today ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifier with Malta, covering subjects such as racism, arrogance and his biggest regret.
The striker is a man of few words, but sat down with the media this afternoon at the Coverciano training ground to prepare for Tuesday’s match.
“I’ve never had a big head. I do not consider myself to be the best in the world, nor the worst. I am me and that is enough,” said Super Mario.
“Thanks to the Italy squad and especially the Euros, now fans of other clubs are starting to like me too. I can see from the way they act around me.
“I spoke to my father after the Brazil draw and he told me off because I missed so many goals. Now a big game awaits us in Malta and we want to do well because that game will mean a lot for our World Cup qualifying.
“The Nazionale has something special, something more, and I am happy that the squad is getting younger. I have been changing for a while, it’s just that before you couldn’t see the improvements.”
There has been a lot of talk about potentially bringing Roma captain Francesco Totti out of international retirement for the World Cup in Brazil next summer.
“It would be truly an honour to play with Totti, as he is a true phenomenon and champions like him are always welcome. Right now I am focused on this Azzurri experience, then I want to concentrate only on Milan.
“I’m happy to be Stephan El Shaarawy’s friend and teammate, as we’re together almost all the time. I’m glad to have him in my life and will try to help him with anything he’ll need.”
Balotelli has caused controversy many times in his career and was asked if he had any big regrets.
“In my life I would only avoid doing one thing again: I wouldn’t have thrown the Inter jersey to the ground.”
The incident effectively marked the end of his career with the Nerazzurri, as at the final whistle of a Champions League game in 2010 he took off the shirt and threw it down.
Fans, teammates and Coach Jose Mourinho were furious with reports Marco Materazzi had pinned him to the locker room wall afterwards.
When Milan played Inter last month, Balotelli was subjected to some racist abuse from his former fans.
“Racism does make me annoyed, angry and disappointed. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be enough improvement in this area.
“I agree with Prince Boateng’s speech at the UN, as to escape from racism we all have to contribute together.”
http://www.football-italia.net/32254/balotelli-my-biggest-regret
The striker is a man of few words, but sat down with the media this afternoon at the Coverciano training ground to prepare for Tuesday’s match.
“I’ve never had a big head. I do not consider myself to be the best in the world, nor the worst. I am me and that is enough,” said Super Mario.
“Thanks to the Italy squad and especially the Euros, now fans of other clubs are starting to like me too. I can see from the way they act around me.
“I spoke to my father after the Brazil draw and he told me off because I missed so many goals. Now a big game awaits us in Malta and we want to do well because that game will mean a lot for our World Cup qualifying.
“The Nazionale has something special, something more, and I am happy that the squad is getting younger. I have been changing for a while, it’s just that before you couldn’t see the improvements.”
There has been a lot of talk about potentially bringing Roma captain Francesco Totti out of international retirement for the World Cup in Brazil next summer.
“It would be truly an honour to play with Totti, as he is a true phenomenon and champions like him are always welcome. Right now I am focused on this Azzurri experience, then I want to concentrate only on Milan.
“I’m happy to be Stephan El Shaarawy’s friend and teammate, as we’re together almost all the time. I’m glad to have him in my life and will try to help him with anything he’ll need.”
Balotelli has caused controversy many times in his career and was asked if he had any big regrets.
“In my life I would only avoid doing one thing again: I wouldn’t have thrown the Inter jersey to the ground.”
The incident effectively marked the end of his career with the Nerazzurri, as at the final whistle of a Champions League game in 2010 he took off the shirt and threw it down.
Fans, teammates and Coach Jose Mourinho were furious with reports Marco Materazzi had pinned him to the locker room wall afterwards.
When Milan played Inter last month, Balotelli was subjected to some racist abuse from his former fans.
“Racism does make me annoyed, angry and disappointed. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be enough improvement in this area.
“I agree with Prince Boateng’s speech at the UN, as to escape from racism we all have to contribute together.”
http://www.football-italia.net/32254/balotelli-my-biggest-regret
Posted by: William405 Mar 25 2013, 08:55 PM
Doesn't seem so cocky as people make him out to be. I believe that for one to become the best..he should really think he's the best(in training everything). Yes, being egotistic is wrong and it may start a chain of lazyness. But, what I'm referring to is confidence in oneself and knowing that he can be the best in the world. If he doesn't have that confidence or aspiration then he will never be a great player. Just my thoughts.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Mar 26 2013, 09:12 AM
Self confidence is probably the biggest thing in sport, or at least in football. Even I notice the difference myself. If I start a game well and my confidence is high, you try more things and you have a better game as a result. If you're lacking the confidence, you're likely to try less and as a result your game is going to be held back.
Posted by: Danny Mar 26 2013, 04:05 PM
QUOTE
According to various outlets, AC Milan superstar Mario Balotelli reportedly proposed to his 22-year-old girlfriend with a ring made out of tin foil.
A friend of Balotelli's girlfriend, Fanny Robert Neguesha, told the Daily Star, “it was a very spontaneous moment. She was bowled over.”
The couple have been spotted together during AC Milan matches and live in Italy following Balotelli's transfer move from Manchester City this past January.
News of Balotelli's marriage proposal comes just before an interview with Italian TV show ''Le Iene,'' to be aired on Sunday, where Balotelli denies some of the many stories about his time at Inter Milan and Manchester City. The Italian striker talked about his will to become the greatest player in the world and his desire at times to be just ''a normal guy.''
Balotelli says the players he admires most are Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. But unlike that trio, the Italy striker has never been in the running for world player of the year.
''It's my fault,'' Balotelli said. ''Sacrifice counts for a lot in sport. From a young age, I couldn't do the normal things that the boys of my age get to do. Maybe you have a nice car or a nice house, but at times you just want to be a normal guy and you can't.
''I want to be the strongest player in the world and score a lot of goals. To do that I have to improve in every area.''
Balotelli's desire to be a normal guy is seemingly at odds with his flamboyant lifestyle and his car wrapped in military camouflage. However, the 22-year-old insists the majority of the stories written about him are false.
Balotelli said the infamous story of him setting fire to his own house with fireworks was false and also denied getting into fights with Manchester United fans and wearing Milan socks in training while playing for Inter.
He also said the only club fine he received was after City won the Barclays Premier League last season and he went back to Italy instead of celebrating with the team.
''There are certain people who really don't know how to make money in life and therefore try to take advantage of others,'' Balotelli said. ''Gossip is one thing, but to invent stories is close to criminal.
''There are more important things than gossip. Many stories are invented about me, too many stories, almost everyone uses me, and I'd say about 0.01 percent of the gossip is true.''
Balotelli did admit to throwing darts at Manchester City youth players and to commissioning a bronze statue of himself for his house in Italy. The former Inter Milan star has been fortunate to have trained under some of the best managers in the world, having worked with Jose Mourinho at Inter and Roberto Mancini at City.
Balotelli famously got into a training-ground bustup with Mancini shortly before his €20 million ($27 million) transfer to AC Milan.
''I rarely hear from Mancini,'' he said. ''I had fouled someone and he got angry, that's all. We made up afterwards. Who do I prefer between Mancini and Mourinho? As a person Mancini, in football terms Mourinho.
''I argued a lot with Mourinho, but I also remember great moments of joy, in which we laughed. We worked hard with him and played with great intensity, because that was what he wanted.''
Balotelli has impressed since his return to Italy and has scored five goals in five games.
A friend of Balotelli's girlfriend, Fanny Robert Neguesha, told the Daily Star, “it was a very spontaneous moment. She was bowled over.”
The couple have been spotted together during AC Milan matches and live in Italy following Balotelli's transfer move from Manchester City this past January.
News of Balotelli's marriage proposal comes just before an interview with Italian TV show ''Le Iene,'' to be aired on Sunday, where Balotelli denies some of the many stories about his time at Inter Milan and Manchester City. The Italian striker talked about his will to become the greatest player in the world and his desire at times to be just ''a normal guy.''
Balotelli says the players he admires most are Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. But unlike that trio, the Italy striker has never been in the running for world player of the year.
''It's my fault,'' Balotelli said. ''Sacrifice counts for a lot in sport. From a young age, I couldn't do the normal things that the boys of my age get to do. Maybe you have a nice car or a nice house, but at times you just want to be a normal guy and you can't.
''I want to be the strongest player in the world and score a lot of goals. To do that I have to improve in every area.''
Balotelli's desire to be a normal guy is seemingly at odds with his flamboyant lifestyle and his car wrapped in military camouflage. However, the 22-year-old insists the majority of the stories written about him are false.
Balotelli said the infamous story of him setting fire to his own house with fireworks was false and also denied getting into fights with Manchester United fans and wearing Milan socks in training while playing for Inter.
He also said the only club fine he received was after City won the Barclays Premier League last season and he went back to Italy instead of celebrating with the team.
''There are certain people who really don't know how to make money in life and therefore try to take advantage of others,'' Balotelli said. ''Gossip is one thing, but to invent stories is close to criminal.
''There are more important things than gossip. Many stories are invented about me, too many stories, almost everyone uses me, and I'd say about 0.01 percent of the gossip is true.''
Balotelli did admit to throwing darts at Manchester City youth players and to commissioning a bronze statue of himself for his house in Italy. The former Inter Milan star has been fortunate to have trained under some of the best managers in the world, having worked with Jose Mourinho at Inter and Roberto Mancini at City.
Balotelli famously got into a training-ground bustup with Mancini shortly before his €20 million ($27 million) transfer to AC Milan.
''I rarely hear from Mancini,'' he said. ''I had fouled someone and he got angry, that's all. We made up afterwards. Who do I prefer between Mancini and Mourinho? As a person Mancini, in football terms Mourinho.
''I argued a lot with Mourinho, but I also remember great moments of joy, in which we laughed. We worked hard with him and played with great intensity, because that was what he wanted.''
Balotelli has impressed since his return to Italy and has scored five goals in five games.
I like a lot of what I see in this story. His words are sensible and as said above he isn't the cocky arrogant SOB many people make him out to be. He does have a crazy ego but that's difference to arrogance.
And if he really thought THAT highly of himself he'd have bought a 50 million carot gold plated diamond ring for the missus.
It's mature of him to recognise he himself must take responsibility for his own ability to become the greatest in the world. I don't think he will ever become as good as Ibra but he's certainly of that kind of mould.
Posted by: Danny Mar 26 2013, 04:09 PM
QUOTE (William405 @ Mar 25 2013, 07:55 PM)
Doesn't seem so cocky as people make him out to be. I believe that for one to become the best..he should really think he's the best(in training everything). Yes, being egotistic is wrong and it may start a chain of lazyness. But, what I'm referring to is confidence in oneself and knowing that he can be the best in the world. If he doesn't have that confidence or aspiration then he will never be a great player. Just my thoughts.
I don't think he's plain good enough to become the best. I'd say he's arguably the second best striker in Serie A behind Cavani but Cavani is FAR too good for this league so it's sort of a skewed measurement.
But he is the best Italian striker around - bar none.
As for ability - he is good, very good, but I don't think I see in him the potential to become the world's best. Just very, very good and world class indeed. If he isn't already.
But to be the best on earth he has to surpass Cavani, RVP, Suarez, Falcao, Higuain. And those ignore the likes of Messi, Ronaldo, Xavi, Iniesta.
Long way to go Mario. Let's see where he stands end of this season.
Posted by: X-Offender Apr 4 2013, 04:08 PM
QUOTE
Balotelli has been included in Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2012.
The Milan and Italy striker, who was featured on the publication’s European edition cover in November, has been selected in the Icon sector of the magazine’s countdown.
The January signing will fly out to New York on April 23, with club Vice-President Adriano Galliani and agent Mino Raiola, to attend an event organised by Time.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 7 2013, 03:37 PM
http://www.football-italia.net/32779/balotelli-fined-smoking
Man I really dislike the bunch of players we gathered around our club. Ibra was obnoxious as well, but at least he had the decency to give his best at trainings.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Apr 10 2013, 03:32 PM
QUOTE
Mario Balotelli considered abandoning Milan’s game at Fiorentina because of racist abuse, claims the Corriere dello Sport.
The Italian international reportedly pondered walking off the field of play at the weekend after being targeted by some fans at the Artemio Franchi.
Milan’s friendly with Pro Patria at the start of the year was suspended after Kevin Prince Boateng refused to play on after he was subjected to racist jeers.
Balotelli remained on the field of play for the whole 90 minutes as his side let a two-goal advantage slip in a 2-2 draw.
The January signing from Manchester City was yesterday handed a three-match ban following his booking at the weekend and after verbally abusing an official.
Milan have confirmed they will be appealing the judgement.
The Italian international reportedly pondered walking off the field of play at the weekend after being targeted by some fans at the Artemio Franchi.
Milan’s friendly with Pro Patria at the start of the year was suspended after Kevin Prince Boateng refused to play on after he was subjected to racist jeers.
Balotelli remained on the field of play for the whole 90 minutes as his side let a two-goal advantage slip in a 2-2 draw.
The January signing from Manchester City was yesterday handed a three-match ban following his booking at the weekend and after verbally abusing an official.
Milan have confirmed they will be appealing the judgement.
Posted by: X-Offender Apr 10 2013, 04:36 PM
The public in Firenze was simply degenerate. Racial insults, threats to Galliani, psychological pressure on the referee. Absolutely disgraceful.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Apr 19 2013, 05:34 PM
QUOTE
Milan’s Mario Balotelli has had his three-match ban reduced to two on appeal, but he will still miss the Juventus tie.
The Italian international was punished for insulting a match official during the 2-2 draw at Fiorentina two weeks ago.
The January signing was automatically banned for one game for the accumulation of yellow cards, plus two for his verbal outburst.
Milan appealed against the ban today and were able to get a discount on his initial punishment.
Balotelli, who missed the draw with Napoli last week, will now also sit out the trip to Turin. He’ll return against Catania.
The Italian international was punished for insulting a match official during the 2-2 draw at Fiorentina two weeks ago.
The January signing was automatically banned for one game for the accumulation of yellow cards, plus two for his verbal outburst.
Milan appealed against the ban today and were able to get a discount on his initial punishment.
Balotelli, who missed the draw with Napoli last week, will now also sit out the trip to Turin. He’ll return against Catania.
Posted by: William405 Apr 29 2013, 12:23 PM
QUOTE
Milan's Mario Balotelli has joked that he’ll allow Real Madrid players to get intimate with his sweetheart Fanny Neguesha if they reach the Champions League Final.
“If Real Madrid come back against Borussia Dortmund and make it to the Final of the Champions League, then I will let my girlfriend sleep with all the players,” he is quoted as saying by Marca.
The Spanish giants lost the first leg of their European Cup semi-final in Germany last week thanks to a heavy 4-1 scoreline.
The former Manchester City player has been dating Neguesha, a Belgian model, since late 2012.
“If Real Madrid come back against Borussia Dortmund and make it to the Final of the Champions League, then I will let my girlfriend sleep with all the players,” he is quoted as saying by Marca.
The Spanish giants lost the first leg of their European Cup semi-final in Germany last week thanks to a heavy 4-1 scoreline.
The former Manchester City player has been dating Neguesha, a Belgian model, since late 2012.
What a stupid thing to say.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 29 2013, 03:34 PM
What if Madrid go through? I hope they do now 
Posted by: han2503 Apr 29 2013, 03:45 PM
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Apr 29 2013, 03:34 PM)
What if Madrid go through? I hope they do now
Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 29 2013, 03:50 PM
I think he's funny sometimes, but he certainly comes accross as an awful person.
Posted by: X-Offender Apr 29 2013, 04:03 PM
LOL, I don't see anything wrong with that. It's just a joke.
Posted by: KillerMax Apr 29 2013, 04:38 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Apr 29 2013, 10:03 AM)
LOL, I don't see anything wrong with that. It's just a joke.
Ha me too... It's a stupid joke. Don't you people ever make stupid jokes? The ones your mom doesn't like?
Posted by: Zed.D Apr 29 2013, 05:58 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Apr 29 2013, 08:33 PM)
LOL, I don't see anything wrong with that. It's just a joke.
+1
It could be his way of saying he wants Madrid in the final.
I also guess the humor of what he said is lost in translation.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Apr 29 2013, 06:01 PM
He should focus on Milan and his job here. All other comments are irrelevant. But all Milanistas want Madrid to fail.
Posted by: Zed.D Apr 29 2013, 06:04 PM
Well, it could be his way of putting pressure on Madrid then! (not that they hear or care about what he says...)
Posted by: X-Offender Apr 29 2013, 06:07 PM
I think it's his way of saying that there's no way Madrid will turn over the result.
Posted by: Zed.D Apr 29 2013, 06:12 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Apr 29 2013, 10:37 PM)
I think it's his way of saying that there's no way Madrid will turn over the result.
I wonder if an equally humorous Madridista will use the media to ask Balo for his GF if they make it to the final.
Posted by: William405 Apr 29 2013, 07:24 PM
Yeah, I guess I misunderstood it.(or took it too seriously)
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Jun 15 2013, 03:59 PM
R9 advice for Balotelli:
http://www.football-italia.net/35342/ronaldo-warning-balotelli
...Please Balo - The world is aware of your talents and how much better you can still become. Take this advice and go to the next level!
Posted by: X-Offender Jul 24 2013, 11:02 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um8pTY6qSZg is great.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Aug 21 2013, 06:57 AM
Upcoming Issue...
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Aug 22 2013, 06:58 AM
Mario Balotelli's Sports Illustrated article & interview:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20130820/mario-balotelli/?sct=hp_t1t_a3&eref=sihp
Posted by: William405 Sep 24 2013, 11:43 AM
http://football-italia.net/39838/milan-won%E2%80%99t-appeal-balotelli-ban
Don't you guys think the suspension is a bit excessive?
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Sep 24 2013, 11:56 AM
QUOTE (William405 @ Sep 24 2013, 02:43 PM)
http://football-italia.net/39838/milan-won%E2%80%99t-appeal-balotelli-ban
Don't you guys think the suspension is a bit excessive?
Don't you guys think the suspension is a bit excessive?
Depending on what Mario said to the ref, his actions of intimidation and such .. It could be a fair decision.
Sentiments aside ofcourse.
Posted by: Danny Oct 23 2013, 04:07 PM
Balo's agent stirring for no obvious reason...
QUOTE
AC Milan fans should cherish Mario Balotelli for as long as they can, according to the player’s agent, who claims his client is unhappy with the bad press he is receiving.
During Balotelli’s time at Manchester City the striker was often the centre of attention -- and with that focus continuing at Milan, Raiola says the point has been reached where he may decide enough is enough and leave Italy.
“There is an exaggerated amount of attention on him,” Raiola told Mediaset prior to Milan’s 1-1 draw with Barcelona, in which Balotelli came on as a second-half substitute. “It’s not on. I don’t know if I’d be able to stand it all personally. We all need to calm down and we’ll analyse things with Milan.
“Certainly Italy will not be the final stage of his career, but we still have lots of years on his contract here and we don’t want to think that he has to leave for this reason.”
Less than a year after arriving, though, it is hard to see Balotelli leaving Milan already, and the club’s general manager Adriano Galliani has laughed off the suggestion.
“Raiola’s a sly guy,” he said. “He likes to be provocative. I’ve known Mino for many years so I’m not worried.”
Galliani was not worried about finding out that Raiola had been in the Barcelona dressing room after the game either.
“Then we can do a swap,” Galliani joked. “They’ve got two forwards [Lionel Messi and Neymar] who aren’t bad. They can chose -- we’d take either the Brazilian or the Argentine.”
During Balotelli’s time at Manchester City the striker was often the centre of attention -- and with that focus continuing at Milan, Raiola says the point has been reached where he may decide enough is enough and leave Italy.
“There is an exaggerated amount of attention on him,” Raiola told Mediaset prior to Milan’s 1-1 draw with Barcelona, in which Balotelli came on as a second-half substitute. “It’s not on. I don’t know if I’d be able to stand it all personally. We all need to calm down and we’ll analyse things with Milan.
“Certainly Italy will not be the final stage of his career, but we still have lots of years on his contract here and we don’t want to think that he has to leave for this reason.”
Less than a year after arriving, though, it is hard to see Balotelli leaving Milan already, and the club’s general manager Adriano Galliani has laughed off the suggestion.
“Raiola’s a sly guy,” he said. “He likes to be provocative. I’ve known Mino for many years so I’m not worried.”
Galliani was not worried about finding out that Raiola had been in the Barcelona dressing room after the game either.
“Then we can do a swap,” Galliani joked. “They’ve got two forwards [Lionel Messi and Neymar] who aren’t bad. They can chose -- we’d take either the Brazilian or the Argentine.”
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Oct 23 2013, 07:59 PM
Classic
Posted by: acid911 Oct 23 2013, 08:12 PM
Eh, not really R7, my man. 
Only the Galliani bit is classic, Riola needs a bazooka up his, as a matter of fact!
Posted by: han2503 Oct 23 2013, 08:55 PM
At this point he's blowing smoke up his own @ss, no top club who can actually afford him would touch Balo with a 10-foot pole
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Oct 23 2013, 09:00 PM
QUOTE (acid911 @ Oct 23 2013, 11:12 PM)
Eh, not really R7, my man. Only the Galliani bit is classic, Riola needs a bazooka up his, as a matter of fact!
Only the Galliani bit is classic, Riola needs a bazooka up his, as a matter of fact!So if Barca would trade, who would you pick?
Haha I was referring to Galliano as classic. And yeah Riola is a sly guy
Posted by: acid911 Oct 23 2013, 09:02 PM
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Oct 24 2013, 02:00 AM)
So if Barca would trade, who would you pick?
Neymar, anytime and always.
Besides, Messi is soon going to be weak in the knees, in a few years at most.QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Oct 24 2013, 02:00 AM)
Haha I was referring to Galliano as classic. And yeah Riola is a sly guy
Oh, I know.
Just wanted to get this off my chest. Never liked Riola, seems a greedy brute.
Posted by: han2503 Oct 23 2013, 09:06 PM
Say what now acid???
Messi all the way, Neymar isn't fit to wipe his shoes atm and he'll never be at the level of Messi.
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 23 2013, 09:19 PM
Stop doing acid, acid.
Posted by: acid911 Oct 23 2013, 09:21 PM
But I like doing it. 
No but really, I'd choose Neymar if it ever came to it. Personal preference.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Oct 23 2013, 09:36 PM
QUOTE (acid911 @ Oct 24 2013, 12:21 AM)
But I like doing it. No but really, I'd choose Neymar if it ever came to it. Personal preference.
No but really, I'd choose Neymar if it ever came to it. Personal preference.You always preferred samba to tango, guess that was a no-Brainer
Posted by: acid911 Oct 23 2013, 09:46 PM
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Oct 24 2013, 02:36 AM)
You always preferred samba to tango, guess that was a no-Brainer
Sure was, bro!
Though Samba died (or at least, started dying) after that summer in 1982. Only glimpses of it remain. But I'll take that over anything. Only pure, unadulterated Africa football (without tactics) came close to matching the feeling, the joy of the game, the very essence of football.Eh, that one is ruined too. European tactics have ruined and taken the shine off the game. Coaches, quite often, have more of a say in how a game is played on the pitch than the players. I don't mind coaches, but they should be there to bring out the best in players, train them, develop chemistry, and keep them together. Teach sportsmanship too.
But for the 90 minutes, I just want to see one team doing all it can to score, at all time, while defining its bars. And the other team doing the same.
That's when football is at it's finest. We get glimpses of this once every couple of months, in some crunch matches, but even that is coated in tactics.Guess, wanting to see football played like an innocent kid would see it, is impossible in this day and age!
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 23 2013, 09:56 PM
It is, just not in frames of professional football
Posted by: acid911 Oct 23 2013, 10:07 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Oct 24 2013, 02:56 AM)
It is, just not in frames of professional football
Indubitably.
That is why I don't call them games, they are professional matches. My definition of a game is very different to the money glazed show that is put up every week. But I'm happy either way, the soul of the sport may be dead professionally, but there still are enough moments, enough memories to last a lifetime.
Posted by: Linkman Oct 23 2013, 10:18 PM
QUOTE (acid911 @ Oct 23 2013, 06:21 PM)
But I like doing it. No but really, I'd choose Neymar if it ever came to it. Personal preference.
No but really, I'd choose Neymar if it ever came to it. Personal preference.I would take Neymar too... but that's just a bet.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 23 2013, 10:19 PM
Romantic, you're a true romantic.
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 23 2013, 10:40 PM
QUOTE (acid911 @ Oct 24 2013, 12:07 AM)
Indubitably. That is why I don't call them games, they are professional matches. My definition of a game is very different to the money glazed show that is put up every week. But I'm happy either way, the soul of the sport may be dead professionally, but there still are enough moments, enough memories to last a lifetime.
That is why I don't call them games, they are professional matches. My definition of a game is very different to the money glazed show that is put up every week. But I'm happy either way, the soul of the sport may be dead professionally, but there still are enough moments, enough memories to last a lifetime.You should be a poet or something.
Posted by: acid911 Oct 23 2013, 11:12 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Oct 24 2013, 03:40 AM)
You should be a poet or something.
Ha, who said I'm not?
Just kidding! I enjoy a good poetry like anyone, but I'm just contend with being a writer. Or something like that. Poetry would be too much even for me. Besides, it would take up a lot of time, which is a luxury I don't have much of these days.
Posted by: acid911 Oct 23 2013, 11:15 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Oct 24 2013, 03:19 AM)
Romantic, you're a true romantic.
Romantic = Linkman, I presume?
Posted by: Linkman Oct 24 2013, 02:21 AM
While I indeed am a charmer, I think he means you buddy.
I wouldn't want to get in the middle of that, don't worry.
Posted by: KillerMax Oct 24 2013, 04:02 AM
wtf is going on here?
Keep it pg guys..
Posted by: han2503 Oct 24 2013, 09:20 AM
QUOTE (acid911 @ Oct 23 2013, 11:12 PM)
Ha, who said I'm not? Just kidding! I enjoy a good poetry like anyone, but I'm just contend with being a writer. Or something like that. Poetry would be too much even for me. Besides, it would take up a lot of time, which is a luxury I don't have much of these days.
Just kidding! I enjoy a good poetry like anyone, but I'm just contend with being a writer. Or something like that. Poetry would be too much even for me. Besides, it would take up a lot of time, which is a luxury I don't have much of these days.I think you meant "content", or are you competing with someone to be a writer?
HA!! Finally got you!!!
Posted by: acid911 Oct 24 2013, 02:28 PM
QUOTE (Linkman @ Oct 24 2013, 07:21 AM)
While I indeed am a charmer, I think he means you buddy.
Yeah, I guess.
While I have a fairly distinct outlook in life, in that I'm as much a romantic as I am a realist, for a fleeting second I thought Fillipo meant you. You, Linkman, I have to say, have that trademark South American jollity coming through most of your posts. At least when I read them.QUOTE (Linkman @ Oct 24 2013, 07:21 AM)
I wouldn't want to get in the middle of that, don't worry.
And you won't have to.
QUOTE (KillerMax @ Oct 24 2013, 09:02 AM)
wtf is going on here?
Nothing, absolutely nothing!
QUOTE (KillerMax @ Oct 24 2013, 09:02 AM)
Keep it pg guys..
Oh, it is PG, in fact G here.
The real action is currently going on in the Ultimate Movies thread.QUOTE (han2503 @ Oct 24 2013, 02:20 PM)
I think you meant "content", or are you competing with someone to be a writer?
Well mistakes happen.
QUOTE (han2503 @ Oct 24 2013, 02:20 PM)
HA!! Finally got you!!!
Even to the best.
I'd still beat you in TOEFL any given Sunday, I am sure of it.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Nov 4 2013, 08:00 PM
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Nov 4 2013, 08:18 PM
Unbelievable, how many yellow cards. But in his defense, with some refs it's almost automatically that Balo gets yellow, even if the doesn't deserve it.
Posted by: han2503 Nov 4 2013, 08:41 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Nov 4 2013, 08:18 PM)
Unbelievable, how many yellow cards. But in his defense, with some refs it's almost automatically that Balo gets yellow, even if the doesn't deserve it.
Agreed, but he brought it all on himself
Posted by: X-Offender Nov 4 2013, 11:11 PM
The only player who justifies yellow cards is Ibra.
Posted by: William405 Dec 4 2013, 10:27 PM
QUOTE
Mario Balotelli sent out an appeal to media and fans, confessing to an Inter regret. “I want to live like a normal person.”
The 23-year-old wrote an open letter to Verissimo television programme and complained that in Italy he is allowed even less freedom than at Manchester City.
He opened referring to the controversy over his tweet, “This is the end,” which it later emerged was for mixed martial artist Giorgio Petrosyan.
“This is a very chaotic time, especially for me. Many times any gesture I make, even a simple tweet dedicated to a true friend, a fighter and a healthy sportsman like myself, is used to create other meanings that do not interest me.
“It isn’t like that abroad. There must be a reason if Time magazine included me in the 100 most influential people in the world.
“I know that I am a lucky guy, but at times I too want to live like a normal person. Signed, a true Milan fan.”
Balotelli also gave an interview to online magazine BuoneNotizie, where he confessed to his faults.
“I know, I am not very diplomatic. I am instinctive and if I have an idea then I’ll express it without problems, but I do not judge people I don’t know. I’d like others to do the same.
“Judging people is damaging. It’s not so much for me, as I can survive certain things, but the people around me, my teammates and my family, who read things that were either exaggerated or invented.
“I can only say I am sorry, I cannot do more, because I know what is true and what isn’t.
“Going back, I certainly wouldn’t throw the Inter shirt to the ground. Many other things are changing compared to my past... I am trying to improve certain attitudes. But I remain, and will remain, myself.”
SuperMario scored in the 3-0 Champions League victory over Celtic and the 3-1 Serie A win in Catania.
“Only in difficult moments do you see real men. It is our duty to prove ourselves now. We owe it to ourselves, the club and the Rossoneri fans.
“It is a delicate time, but our challenge is to emerge with heads held high and get back to winning ways by always playing up to Milan standards.
“I want to be the team’s leader again. After some mistakes, it is time to score goals, without ever stopping.”
The 23-year-old wrote an open letter to Verissimo television programme and complained that in Italy he is allowed even less freedom than at Manchester City.
He opened referring to the controversy over his tweet, “This is the end,” which it later emerged was for mixed martial artist Giorgio Petrosyan.
“This is a very chaotic time, especially for me. Many times any gesture I make, even a simple tweet dedicated to a true friend, a fighter and a healthy sportsman like myself, is used to create other meanings that do not interest me.
“It isn’t like that abroad. There must be a reason if Time magazine included me in the 100 most influential people in the world.
“I know that I am a lucky guy, but at times I too want to live like a normal person. Signed, a true Milan fan.”
Balotelli also gave an interview to online magazine BuoneNotizie, where he confessed to his faults.
“I know, I am not very diplomatic. I am instinctive and if I have an idea then I’ll express it without problems, but I do not judge people I don’t know. I’d like others to do the same.
“Judging people is damaging. It’s not so much for me, as I can survive certain things, but the people around me, my teammates and my family, who read things that were either exaggerated or invented.
“I can only say I am sorry, I cannot do more, because I know what is true and what isn’t.
“Going back, I certainly wouldn’t throw the Inter shirt to the ground. Many other things are changing compared to my past... I am trying to improve certain attitudes. But I remain, and will remain, myself.”
SuperMario scored in the 3-0 Champions League victory over Celtic and the 3-1 Serie A win in Catania.
“Only in difficult moments do you see real men. It is our duty to prove ourselves now. We owe it to ourselves, the club and the Rossoneri fans.
“It is a delicate time, but our challenge is to emerge with heads held high and get back to winning ways by always playing up to Milan standards.
“I want to be the team’s leader again. After some mistakes, it is time to score goals, without ever stopping.”
Lovely words by Balo.
Posted by: X-Offender Dec 4 2013, 10:40 PM
He's such a whiner, seriously. "Live like a normal person"? Dude, let's switch lives! I wouldn't mind one bit dating supermodels, driving Lamborghini's and earning a shitload of money for doing the stuff I like.
Posted by: Linkman Dec 5 2013, 05:19 AM
As shown in Woody Allen's To Rome with Love, it'd have its downsides, X-Off. But if you had to choose, Balo's life is certainly better
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Dec 5 2013, 08:46 AM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Dec 5 2013, 05:10 AM)
He's such a whiner, seriously. "Live like a normal person"? Dude, let's switch lives! I wouldn't mind one bit dating supermodels, driving Lamborghini's and earning a shitload of money for doing the stuff I like.
I don't think you realize the sacrifices in its entirety.
For starters, sacrifice your education. Any comradeship is less likely to be with genuine peers and mostly your team mates. It's likely that the 'friends' who hang out with you are only doing it coz you're rich and they can leech of you.
By the time you're 35 all those fancy supermodels and supercars have drained your wealth and you're at the end of your career so you have no more income coming in. You have no skills to get a job since you never had any education outside of football. If you're lucky you are a media friendly personality and can get a significantly lesser paying job in media. Perhaps you have brains as a coach, but then you realise much like Maradona that your legacy as a player counts for nothing.
But let's look at the present. Surrounded by yes-men. Except maybe your parents. Who themselves might be ill-equipped to deal with the kind of finances and fame that come with it.
For e.g. your dad is out for a walk with friends, a bunch of men with cameras go up to him and say, "Hey hey, did you hear that X-Off was seen with his hand on Rosie Huntington's ***? He's supposed to be with Elisabetta Canalis. What do you have to say to that!"
and so on and so forth...
I don't know. I couldn't handle it. I can live without a Lamborghini. I can't live without privacy and respect for personal space.
Posted by: X-Offender Dec 5 2013, 12:25 PM
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Dec 5 2013, 10:46 AM)
I don't think you realize the sacrifices in its entirety.
For starters, sacrifice your education. Any comradeship is less likely to be with genuine peers and mostly your team mates. It's likely that the 'friends' who hang out with you are only doing it coz you're rich and they can leech of you.
By the time you're 35 all those fancy supermodels and supercars have drained your wealth and you're at the end of your career so you have no more income coming in. You have no skills to get a job since you never had any education outside of football. If you're lucky you are a media friendly personality and can get a significantly lesser paying job in media. Perhaps you have brains as a coach, but then you realise much like Maradona that your legacy as a player counts for nothing.
But let's look at the present. Surrounded by yes-men. Except maybe your parents. Who themselves might be ill-equipped to deal with the kind of finances and fame that come with it.
For e.g. your dad is out for a walk with friends, a bunch of men with cameras go up to him and say, "Hey hey, did you hear that X-Off was seen with his hand on Rosie Huntington's ***? He's supposed to be with Elisabetta Canalis. What do you have to say to that!"
and so on and so forth...
I don't know. I couldn't handle it. I can live without a Lamborghini. I can't live without privacy and respect for personal space.
For starters, sacrifice your education. Any comradeship is less likely to be with genuine peers and mostly your team mates. It's likely that the 'friends' who hang out with you are only doing it coz you're rich and they can leech of you.
By the time you're 35 all those fancy supermodels and supercars have drained your wealth and you're at the end of your career so you have no more income coming in. You have no skills to get a job since you never had any education outside of football. If you're lucky you are a media friendly personality and can get a significantly lesser paying job in media. Perhaps you have brains as a coach, but then you realise much like Maradona that your legacy as a player counts for nothing.
But let's look at the present. Surrounded by yes-men. Except maybe your parents. Who themselves might be ill-equipped to deal with the kind of finances and fame that come with it.
For e.g. your dad is out for a walk with friends, a bunch of men with cameras go up to him and say, "Hey hey, did you hear that X-Off was seen with his hand on Rosie Huntington's ***? He's supposed to be with Elisabetta Canalis. What do you have to say to that!"
and so on and so forth...
I don't know. I couldn't handle it. I can live without a Lamborghini. I can't live without privacy and respect for personal space.
Yep, don't give a rat's @ss about any of that. If I was earning €4 million per year, making those "sacrifices" would be nothing.
And you have to take into account that footballers don't spend everything they earn, Jack. They save most of it.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Dec 5 2013, 12:58 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Dec 5 2013, 01:25 PM)
And you have to take into account that footballers don't spend everything they earn, Jack. They save most of it.
Unless their stupid. I would take a footballers life over my own any day. Most footballers have some kind of privacy, it's those who do stupid things who generally don't - like Mario.
Posted by: X-Offender Dec 5 2013, 01:12 PM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Dec 5 2013, 02:58 PM)
Unless their stupid. I would take a footballers life over my own any day. Most footballers have some kind of privacy, it's those who do stupid things who generally don't - like Mario.
Exactly.
Take, for example, Yaya Touré. Earns €12 million per year, I seriously doubt people give a sh*t about his private life.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Dec 5 2013, 02:30 PM
I didn't say anything about that. There are people who have earned MBAs just like you, who're earning way more than Yaya Toure does, and will continue to do so long after Yaya Toure retires. They also don't have to worry about sticking to a diet and not smoking or drinking or whatever.
I was speaking specifically for cases like Mario. He's a 23 year old kid. I did almost all the same stuff he did. Maybe my car was not so big or fast. And my vodka was cheaper. And my girls were not supermodels. But hey, no one judged me.
Posted by: X-Offender Dec 5 2013, 02:32 PM
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Dec 5 2013, 04:30 PM)
I was speaking specifically for cases like Mario. He's a 23 year old kid. I did almost all the same stuff he did. Maybe my car was not so big or fast. And my vodka was cheaper. And my girls were not supermodels. But hey, no one judged me.
Even so, he has no right to complain, especially since he's brought all this to himself.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Dec 5 2013, 02:42 PM
And what I'm saying is, the boy has a point. He isn't doing anything different than what any 23 year old who earns a lot of money does. Yet he is judged. His problem is he is easily provoked. And people take advantage of that.
Posted by: KillerMax Dec 30 2013, 08:07 AM
http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2013/12/raiola-balotelli-is-looking-to-leave-ac-milan/
Can't say I'm not disappointed for whatever reason.... Just a bitter experience.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Dec 30 2013, 10:31 AM
Just last night I posted that him leaving was very much likely ... Now I'm glade its out. City or PSG don't have another 60MM or 100MM laying around?
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Dec 30 2013, 10:57 AM
I would sell him for 25 million. I believe the rumour is we're out for Dzeko. Makes sense. Less trouble. Maybe Dzeko's best is not as high as Mario, but I'd rather have a working BMW than a temperamental Ferrari.
Still don't approve of us building from the front to the back. It should be the other way round. Can we get Ashley Cole or Coentrao?
Posted by: dst Dec 30 2013, 11:35 AM
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Dec 30 2013, 09:57 AM)
I would sell him for 25 million. I believe the rumour is we're out for Dzeko. Makes sense. Less trouble. Maybe Dzeko's best is not as high as Mario, but I'd rather have a working BMW than a temperamental Ferrari.
Still don't approve of us building from the front to the back. It should be the other way round. Can we get Ashley Cole or Coentrao?
Still don't approve of us building from the front to the back. It should be the other way round. Can we get Ashley Cole or Coentrao?
I'd rather have the Ferrari. But I would not call Balotelli a temperamental Ferrari. He looks like a Ferrari sometimes but then you look closer and this is what you actually see.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDEruS1D7VY
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Dec 30 2013, 11:45 AM
I'd understand, but right now we need to get from point A to point B. Not look good broken down halfway through the journey.
Posted by: Danny Dec 30 2013, 01:09 PM
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Dec 30 2013, 09:57 AM)
I would sell him for 25 million. I believe the rumour is we're out for Dzeko. Makes sense. Less trouble. Maybe Dzeko's best is not as high as Mario, but I'd rather have a working BMW than a temperamental Ferrari.
Dzeko has been excellent under Pellegrini tbh. But he's not a prolific goalscorer. But I've got to the stage I've had enough of the Balotelli circus. He's a mentally troubled young man who's going to spunk his talent away.
See? See how I've literally turned over night?
Posted by: Milan Are Brilliant Dec 30 2013, 02:02 PM
Never saw this coming years ago
Posted by: X-Offender Dec 30 2013, 02:26 PM
Hell, if we're getting Dzeko and we can sell Mario for €25 million, I'd seriously consider it.
Posted by: Jack Bauer Feb 4 2014, 02:30 AM
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Feb 4 2014, 01:13 PM
I don't usually care what sort of haircut or clothes our players are wearing, but this is just horrible! lol
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Feb 5 2014, 11:07 AM
Looks like Independence Day III.
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 5 2014, 06:16 PM
So, he's officially a father. The daughter of Raffaella 'Slut' Fico was confirmed to be Balotelli's.
Posted by: il_diavolo_mtl Feb 5 2014, 08:46 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Feb 5 2014, 02:16 PM)
So, he's officially a father. The daughter of Raffaella 'Slut' Fico was confirmed to be Balotelli's.
yeah was about to post that, what happened? was she sleeping with other people? from what i understood balo is elated after finding out what he had refuted for months...
Obviously this is some pulpy material to discuss, but often a firstborn tends to curve youthful over-zealousness and pacify the father...Hip hip hooray for hopeful doses of humility
Posted by: dst Feb 6 2014, 01:27 AM
Yeah, this could be good.
But I've lost hope in Balotelli. If Seedorf can't fix him, I hope he's kicked out in the summer.
Posted by: han2503 Feb 6 2014, 04:23 PM
His reasoning for not wanting to see her before it was confirmed that he was her father was that he didn't want to be a part of her life before he knew so that if she wasn't his he wouldn't be someone she loses from her life.
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 6 2014, 04:33 PM
QUOTE (il_diavolo_mtl @ Feb 5 2014, 08:46 PM)
yeah was about to post that, what happened? was she sleeping with other people? from what i understood balo is elated after finding out what he had refuted for months...
No, I didn't call her a slut because she was sleeping with other people while she was dating Balo. She's just a slut/attention whore in general. But in this particular case I can't tell which one was playing dirty. She was asking him to do the DNA test for months, but Balo just wouldn't accept, saying he had his own reasons. Maybe he just wasn't ready yet, or maybe he just didn't want to "officially" become a father.
Posted by: il_diavolo_mtl Feb 6 2014, 06:52 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Feb 6 2014, 12:33 PM)
No, I didn't call her a slut because she was sleeping with other people while she was dating Balo. She's just a slut/attention whore in general. But in this particular case I can't tell which one was playing dirty. She was asking him to do the DNA test for months, but Balo just wouldn't accept, saying he had his own reasons. Maybe he just wasn't ready yet, or maybe he just didn't want to "officially" become a father.
Lol i really don't care enough to accuse you of defaming one of our players' exes lol
But everyone watching this or everyone involved know that accepting a child is accepting a lifestyle change, hopefully for the better
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Feb 9 2014, 08:10 PM
QUOTE
'Milan are confused and Balotelli is no champion,' blasts Boban
The ex-Rossoneri midfielder hit out at his former club after their latest loss, lamenting an error-strewn performance, reserving particular criticism for their Italy forward
Zvonimir Boban described Milan as being "in total confusion" against Napoli on Saturday but focused his ire on striker Mario Balotelli.
The Rossoneri took an early lead at the San Paolo through debutant Adel Taraabt, but an equaliser from Gokhan Inler and a double from Gonzalo Higuain saw the hosts claim a 3-1 win.
Speaking after the game, Boban was dismayed by what he saw as a chaotic display from Milan and felt that Taraabt's debut represented the one positive for Clarence Seedorf's side.
"I saw a team in total confusion in the field who did not seem to understand anything," the former Rossoneri midfielder told Sky Italia.
"Errors may be here for a while as Seedorf develops the team but the only good thing was some impetus from Taraabt.
"That's why Milan are under pressure and finding things difficult - you have Balotelli, who does not move, Robinho, who is inconsistent, and Taarabt, who has just arrived. In my opinion, a third central midfielder in this team is essential."
The retired Croatia international, who played 216 times and scored 25 for the Rossoneri after joining from Dinamo Zagreb in 1991, was particularly scathing in his assessment of Balotelli, who was in tears after being substituted at San Paolo.
"[Balotelli] has never gave the impression of being a champion," the 1994 Champions League winner added.
"His football does not make a difference. Both at Inter and Manchester City never did great things. He is not among the true champions.
"He is potentially strong, but to build a team around him would be a big risk."
The ex-Rossoneri midfielder hit out at his former club after their latest loss, lamenting an error-strewn performance, reserving particular criticism for their Italy forward
Zvonimir Boban described Milan as being "in total confusion" against Napoli on Saturday but focused his ire on striker Mario Balotelli.
The Rossoneri took an early lead at the San Paolo through debutant Adel Taraabt, but an equaliser from Gokhan Inler and a double from Gonzalo Higuain saw the hosts claim a 3-1 win.
Speaking after the game, Boban was dismayed by what he saw as a chaotic display from Milan and felt that Taraabt's debut represented the one positive for Clarence Seedorf's side.
"I saw a team in total confusion in the field who did not seem to understand anything," the former Rossoneri midfielder told Sky Italia.
"Errors may be here for a while as Seedorf develops the team but the only good thing was some impetus from Taraabt.
"That's why Milan are under pressure and finding things difficult - you have Balotelli, who does not move, Robinho, who is inconsistent, and Taarabt, who has just arrived. In my opinion, a third central midfielder in this team is essential."
The retired Croatia international, who played 216 times and scored 25 for the Rossoneri after joining from Dinamo Zagreb in 1991, was particularly scathing in his assessment of Balotelli, who was in tears after being substituted at San Paolo.
"[Balotelli] has never gave the impression of being a champion," the 1994 Champions League winner added.
"His football does not make a difference. Both at Inter and Manchester City never did great things. He is not among the true champions.
"He is potentially strong, but to build a team around him would be a big risk."
Thing is, Boban is a champion in my eyes, just as Shevchenko, Seedorf, Maldini, etc .. And Balotelli never really did give us that something extra. Its sad, Balotelli being our flag bearer, yet his coaches, ALL of them, always gave him excuses. His attitude was always an issue, but had he had the brains of Zlatan. That would be another thing entirely.
Posted by: William405 Feb 9 2014, 09:13 PM
I doubt Ibra was lighting up the world at 23.
You guys have zero patience. I love how you harp about the "I want a youth project"...
He misses in big games? What about that Germany goal? Where was Boban? Everyone goes through downs.
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 9 2014, 09:35 PM
QUOTE (William405 @ Feb 9 2014, 09:13 PM)
I doubt Ibra was lighting up the world at 23.
You guys have zero patience. I love how you harp about the "I want a youth project"...
He misses in big games? What about that Germany goal? Where was Boban? Everyone goes through downs.
You guys have zero patience. I love how you harp about the "I want a youth project"...
He misses in big games? What about that Germany goal? Where was Boban? Everyone goes through downs.
Just that one game is not enough. But I agree with you. We should be patient with him.
Posted by: dst Feb 9 2014, 10:58 PM
Ibra was at Juve at 23 and much better than Balotelli has ever been. I don't think he deserves more time than until the end of the season and WC. If he doesn't prove he's worth it he should be sold.
Posted by: han2503 Feb 9 2014, 11:36 PM
QUOTE (dst @ Feb 9 2014, 10:58 PM)
Ibra was at Juve at 23 and much better than Balotelli has ever been. I don't think he deserves more time than until the end of the season and WC. If he doesn't prove he's worth it he should be sold.
Ibra had an awful season at Juve, IIRC it was his last one before calciopoli hit.
And Ibra has been known to vanish in big CL games as well, this while he's in his lat 20s
Don't get me wrong, I love Ibra. He totally won me over in the 2 short years he played for us, and he did things with our team that were just simply amazing, show stopping moments.
But Balo is still very young, especially for a striker. Add to that his questionable temperament and you WILL have issues. But to completely discredit him now would be a huge mistake for us. It's not like we can afford a player of his age and talent if we're being realistic here. His behaviour is part of the reason of why we can actually afford him, had he been a model citizen we would have never had a chance at getting him
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 10 2014, 12:01 AM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Feb 9 2014, 11:36 PM)
Ibra had an awful season at Juve, IIRC it was his last one before calciopoli hit.
Precisely.
Posted by: dst Feb 10 2014, 12:47 AM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Feb 9 2014, 10:36 PM)
But Balo is still very young, especially for a striker. Add to that his questionable temperament and you WILL have issues. But to completely discredit him now would be a huge mistake for us. It's not like we can afford a player of his age and talent if we're being realistic here. His behaviour is part of the reason of why we can actually afford him, had he been a model citizen we would have never had a chance at getting him
We're not talking about issues here... he hasn't had two decent games in a row all season!
Posted by: KillerMax Feb 10 2014, 03:24 AM
QUOTE (dst @ Feb 9 2014, 06:47 PM)
We're not talking about issues here... he hasn't had two decent games in a row all season!
This point fails to withstand because you can say the exact same thing about AC Milan, the team. He is not helping the situation much either, but he is still our highest scorer this season:
9 goals in 17 matches in Serie A
1 goal in 1 match in Coppa
3 goals in 8 matches in CL
Not the worst someone could do. Is he frustrating to no end? Yes. Ibra made me feel the same way when thing weren't going his way, didn't matter that he somehow "justified" it. I still wanted to break something. I actually remember making a big thread/ post about it that explained my frustration with the situation in detail.
Balo reminds me of Mike Tyson. No matter what he does, even if he wins everything in football, I will never like him. But right now, he is in Milan, he has unquestionable qualities, and even at his worst this season, he has brought the numbers with him. He has single handedly won us points this season and he had a great part in making the CL last season.
So, let's not act like he is a useless Zaccardo here. But, when the moment comes, I will be OK with his departure. Anyone remember Adriano? These people only end up hurting themselves.
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Feb 11 2014, 12:07 AM
Honestly, Boban starts sounding a bit bitter. I don't get why.
Posted by: han2503 Feb 11 2014, 12:21 AM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Feb 11 2014, 12:07 AM)
Honestly, Boban starts sounding a bit bitter. I don't get why.
Agreed, did Galliani do something to him?
Posted by: X-Offender Feb 11 2014, 02:04 AM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Feb 11 2014, 12:21 AM)
Agreed, did Galliani do something to him?
He cockblocked him once.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Feb 11 2014, 06:30 AM
If you can get cockblocked by Galliani, you deserve to be cockblocked. 
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Feb 12 2014, 10:32 AM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Feb 11 2014, 02:21 AM)
Agreed, did Galliani do something to him?
As far as I know their relationship is pretty amicable. But Boban had also a good relationship with some Milan legends who got hurt by Galliani, maybe that's the connection.
Or, what I think could be the case, he's trying to secure a position in the new, post-Galliani, government.
Posted by: han2503 Feb 12 2014, 04:19 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Feb 12 2014, 10:32 AM)
As far as I know their relationship is pretty amicable. But Boban had also a good relationship with some Milan legends who got hurt by Galliani, maybe that's the connection.
Or, what I think could be the case, he's trying to secure a position in the new, post-Galliani, government.
Or, what I think could be the case, he's trying to secure a position in the new, post-Galliani, government.
Could be.
It would be great to have someone as vocal as him in the management and he'd also be a great asset to have in the position of someone like Braida. Especially if Paolo for example replaces Galliani in the near future. Those types of legends of the game would be great to have when convincing young talent to join the club. Just as Leo was
Posted by: Jack Bauer Jul 11 2014, 11:57 AM
http://instagram.com/p/qNjv8bLj99/
Posted by: X-Offender Sep 4 2014, 11:07 AM
http://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/calcio/calcioestero/2014/articoli/1045873/balo-villa-con-eliporto-a-liverpool.shtml
PS: Past players, anyone?
Posted by: han2503 Sep 4 2014, 11:41 AM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Sep 4 2014, 11:07 AM)
http://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/calcio/calcioestero/2014/articoli/1045873/balo-villa-con-eliporto-a-liverpool.shtml
PS: Past players, anyone?
PS: Past players, anyone?
That is one strange house
I'll move it
Posted by: X-Offender Sep 4 2014, 11:49 AM
Strange but fucking awesome.
Posted by: KillerMax Sep 4 2014, 12:27 PM
The outside is pretty boring IMO with all that flat grass. But the interior is indeed pretty awesome.
Posted by: TriniKing_CE Sep 4 2014, 12:49 PM
Minus the pink & purple colouring inside, this is pretty dope!
Posted by: han2503 Sep 4 2014, 03:47 PM
Nah, the interior is strange, the walls are all stark white and then you have light flooring as well. I'd feel like I'd have to get disinfected before entering for surgery when going there
Posted by: KillerMax Sep 5 2014, 08:09 PM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10604533_584725261673010_3425923236960359304_o.png...
Posted by: han2503 Sep 6 2014, 09:10 AM
QUOTE (KillerMax @ Sep 5 2014, 08:09 PM)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10604533_584725261673010_3425923236960359304_o.png...
Posted by: Jack Bauer Oct 19 2014, 05:12 PM
http://youtu.be/7c8zL5pFn98
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Oct 19 2014, 05:13 PM
It seems more and more that he's a lost case.
Posted by: han2503 Oct 19 2014, 05:27 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Oct 19 2014, 05:13 PM)
It seems more and more that he's a lost case.
The move was a mistake on his part, the only English team he would have fit in at is Chelsea imo and they have a player now who's 3 times the player and professional Mario is
Things at Anfield could get ugly real quick.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Oct 19 2014, 05:41 PM
He all but scored 2 today. Both own goals were a result of his positioning and defenders forced to cut out the pass.
Posted by: Danny Oct 19 2014, 09:39 PM
Every passing failed performance from him makes me more pleased we sold the sack of sh*t. I despise him.
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 19 2014, 09:48 PM
QUOTE (Danny @ Oct 19 2014, 09:39 PM)
Every passing failed performance from him makes me more pleased we sold the sack of sh*t. I despise him.
+1
Posted by: Danny Oct 19 2014, 10:12 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Oct 19 2014, 08:48 PM)
+1
At least we agree on this
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 19 2014, 11:04 PM
We've always agreed on Balotelli, so that doesn't count.
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 23 2014, 12:52 AM
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/6022992/BALO-SHIRT-FURY.html
Posted by: Danny Oct 23 2014, 01:19 AM
Yeah, it was another ludicrously dismal display from him, and when I saw that at HT it summed him up and I just had to Vine a video of it. Got hundreds of thousands of views.
The guy is p*ssing away what little talent he has - I said tonight was a defining night of his career. Have a good one and it was something to build on, and maybe his career would kick-start again. Have a bad one and it was probably the beginning of the end for him.
I'd say the latter is increasingly the case and the fact Liverpool's big summer signing was subbed at HT in favour of Llanna said everything you need to know about how much Rodgers is regretting signing him.
We got £16M more than Balo is now worth.
As I also said earlier, in 2004 an annoying, selfish, arrogant, c*cky young Man Utd player was either going to blow his talent, or sort himself out and make a career.
If only Balo could learn from what Ronaldo did.
Sure, he doesn't have a quarter of his talent, but he doesn't even use what he has any more.
Posted by: han2503 Oct 23 2014, 10:37 AM
Beginning of the end?
I think you're taking the "I told you so" to a whole other level Danny
Fact is Liverpool have been abysmal this season whether Balo was on the pitch or not. He just doesn't fit in there and because he is who he is, he's getting blamed for it when it's mostly covering over the fact that Liverpool are terrible this season, the loss of Suarez has taken them back to what they've been for a good few years now, mid-table quality.
16m was still a rip off when Liverpool paid more than that for players like Lallana, Lovren and others like Carrol in the past. We should have tried to get more for him as he was coming off his best season (statistically speaking and according to you and kurt that's all that matters). The WC screwed us over because once again he was blamed for Italy's showing when the fact is that the entire team was disgraceful, starting from Prandelli's tactical "tinkering" to the Juve boys who were the worst players on that pitch for Italy after coming off a record breaking season.
Fact is, people like to use Balo as a scapegoat because he's an easy target. He's struggling at Liverpool and I think it was a mistake for him to go there, also, I think we're better off without him, but sill, business wise, AT THE TIME, I still say 16m was a ridiculous sum to get for him. Hindsight is always great to use so you can gloat and tell people you were right
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 23 2014, 11:54 AM
You love to defend Balo, don't you? The guy is pure garbage in every sense. Football-wise he has talent, but he'll never fully utilize that due to his arrogant, cocky attitude. I'm so, so glad we got rid of him, and we didn't even lose a dime considering we sold him for exactly how much we signed him for.
Posted by: Danny Oct 23 2014, 12:03 PM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Oct 23 2014, 09:37 AM)
Beginning of the end?
I think you're taking the "I told you so" to a whole other level Danny
Fact is Liverpool have been abysmal this season whether Balo was on the pitch or not. He just doesn't fit in there and because he is who he is, he's getting blamed for it when it's mostly covering over the fact that Liverpool are terrible this season, the loss of Suarez has taken them back to what they've been for a good few years now, mid-table quality.
16m was still a rip off when Liverpool paid more than that for players like Lallana, Lovren and others like Carrol in the past. We should have tried to get more for him as he was coming off his best season (statistically speaking and according to you and kurt that's all that matters). The WC screwed us over because once again he was blamed for Italy's showing when the fact is that the entire team was disgraceful, starting from Prandelli's tactical "tinkering" to the Juve boys who were the worst players on that pitch for Italy after coming off a record breaking season.
Fact is, people like to use Balo as a scapegoat because he's an easy target. He's struggling at Liverpool and I think it was a mistake for him to go there, also, I think we're better off without him, but sill, business wise, AT THE TIME, I still say 16m was a ridiculous sum to get for him. Hindsight is always great to use so you can gloat and tell people you were right
I think you're taking the "I told you so" to a whole other level Danny
Fact is Liverpool have been abysmal this season whether Balo was on the pitch or not. He just doesn't fit in there and because he is who he is, he's getting blamed for it when it's mostly covering over the fact that Liverpool are terrible this season, the loss of Suarez has taken them back to what they've been for a good few years now, mid-table quality.
16m was still a rip off when Liverpool paid more than that for players like Lallana, Lovren and others like Carrol in the past. We should have tried to get more for him as he was coming off his best season (statistically speaking and according to you and kurt that's all that matters). The WC screwed us over because once again he was blamed for Italy's showing when the fact is that the entire team was disgraceful, starting from Prandelli's tactical "tinkering" to the Juve boys who were the worst players on that pitch for Italy after coming off a record breaking season.
Fact is, people like to use Balo as a scapegoat because he's an easy target. He's struggling at Liverpool and I think it was a mistake for him to go there, also, I think we're better off without him, but sill, business wise, AT THE TIME, I still say 16m was a ridiculous sum to get for him. Hindsight is always great to use so you can gloat and tell people you were right
Errr I said it at the time m*thaf*cka
I don't need hindsight, and I'm happy to be smug as an *rsehole on this one.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Oct 23 2014, 02:54 PM
I think he has the talent, he just doesn't have the effort and attitude. He reminds me of how Ibra would be at Juve at times. Obviously Ibra has come on a great deal since then (and thanked Jose for his change in attitude ). Balo is still young and has time on his side, but I get the impression he feels sorry for himself and feels the World is out to get him in a way.
EDIT: Though this faux outrage over Pepe asking to swap shirts with him is a bit too much for me. People looking to complain about nothing.
Posted by: han2503 Oct 23 2014, 05:37 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Oct 23 2014, 11:54 AM)
You love to defend Balo, don't you? The guy is pure garbage in every sense. Football-wise he has talent, but he'll never fully utilize that due to his arrogant, cocky attitude. I'm so, so glad we got rid of him, and we didn't even lose a dime considering we sold him for exactly how much we signed him for.
How is me saying that we are better off without him defending him?
I'm not defending him per se, I still think the 16m was too low, because at the time you only know what you do then, hindsight is all well and good but I sill say considering the kind of money Liverpool have spent in the past, 16m is too small and we could have held out for something higher.
Also, it is a fact that he's continuously used as a scapegoat because he's an easy target, Liverpool's problems are much bigger and wider than Balo this season, but they want someone to blame it on and Balo is easy pickings, this shirt swapping hoopla is just ridiculous and trying to cover over the fact that Liverpool were easily swept aside by Real.
QUOTE (Danny @ Oct 23 2014, 12:03 PM)
Errr I said it at the time m*thaf*cka
I don't need hindsight, and I'm happy to be smug as an *rsehole on this one.
I don't need hindsight, and I'm happy to be smug as an *rsehole on this one.
Well yeah, that's my whole point. You were right in saying we'd be better off without him, I've come to accept that fact and think you were right then.
But saying we robbed Liverpool or that this is the beginning of the end for him is just exaggerating things to gloat some more
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Oct 23 2014, 02:54 PM)
I think he has the talent, he just doesn't have the effort and attitude. He reminds me of how Ibra would be at Juve at times. Obviously Ibra has come on a great deal since then (and thanked Jose for his change in attitude ). Balo is still young and has time on his side, but I get the impression he feels sorry for himself and feels the World is out to get him in a way.
EDIT: Though this faux outrage over Pepe asking to swap shirts with him is a bit too much for me. People looking to complain about nothing.
). Balo is still young and has time on his side, but I get the impression he feels sorry for himself and feels the World is out to get him in a way.EDIT: Though this faux outrage over Pepe asking to swap shirts with him is a bit too much for me. People looking to complain about nothing.
Agreed.
Although with Ibra it's different, I think Mario has far more psychological issues than Ibra ever had, all Ibra needed was a bit of direction. Mario at this point I personally don't know who can really help him find his way. At this point in Liverpool he's in that phase where he's doing everything he can to look settled and in control, and we all know that could easily blow up at any point, he's repressing himself so much that at this point he's a volcano about to blow
Posted by: milanbuf88 Oct 23 2014, 07:06 PM
Danny being such a smug self congratulating **** about Balotelli makes me want him to turn things around and light the world on fire even if he is with Liverpool. It's hilarious that people are writing off a 24 year old with such talent. It's obvious that he is in a rough patch but Milan, Italy, and Liverpool have all had a myriad of other problems. His personality just makes him an easy scapegoat.
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 23 2014, 07:11 PM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Oct 23 2014, 05:37 PM)
How is me saying that we are better off without him defending him?
Not related. I could also say that we'd be better off without Honda because Pippo always plays him on the wing and I think he's useless there, but that doesn't mean I don't rate him as a player.
You rate Balo, you always have, and you always defend him. He was absolutely disgraceful in the WC, by far their worst player, and all the heat he received was more than deserved.
And yes, I also thought selling him for €20 million was a bad deal, but maybe we were just overhyping Balo because we had no other "star" in our team.
Posted by: milanbuf88 Oct 23 2014, 07:20 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Oct 23 2014, 03:11 PM)
He was absolutely disgraceful in the WC, by far their worst player, and all the heat he received was more than deserved.
He wasn't even close to disgraceful and he wasn't any worse than most of them rest of the team. He got zero service except for the one cross from Candreva against England which he put home easily. Immobile wasn't any better than Balo because the service was nonexistent. The midfield was the real travesty for Italy. The much vaunted Juve contingent were terrible and largely escaped criticism because Mario makes a wonderful scapegoat.
Posted by: han2503 Oct 23 2014, 07:41 PM
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Oct 23 2014, 07:11 PM)
Not related. I could also say that we'd be better off without Honda because Pippo always plays him on the wing and I think he's useless there, but that doesn't mean I don't rate him as a player.
You rate Balo, you always have, and you always defend him. He was absolutely disgraceful in the WC, by far their worst player, and all the heat he received was more than deserved.
And yes, I also thought selling him for €20 million was a bad deal, but maybe we were just overhyping Balo because we had no other "star" in our team.
You rate Balo, you always have, and you always defend him. He was absolutely disgraceful in the WC, by far their worst player, and all the heat he received was more than deserved.
And yes, I also thought selling him for €20 million was a bad deal, but maybe we were just overhyping Balo because we had no other "star" in our team.
Yes, I rate him, but that does not mean I'm blind to his faults, or that at the end of the day he wasn't good for Milan
I was defending him as a Liverpool player and how he is used as a scapegoat there and for Italy in the summer, I wasn't defending him as a Milan player or that we shouldn't have sold him, because as I said, at the end of the day I think we're better off without him.
The Honda thing is completely unrelated, he's still killing it on the right and he's a model professional that you would be proud to see others (especially the young players) emulating him, the same cannot be said for Balo.
As for the World Cup, can't believe you're saying this tbh. Balo was one of the few who actually did something noteworthy in the WC for Italy, he actually won them 3 points with his goal. I'm not saying he was good, far from it, thought he was bad actually, but there were others who were actually terrible.
Starting with Pirlo, Chiellini, Bonucci, De Rossi, Candreva, etc
Verratti, Darmian, Marchisio and Balo were the only ones who did anything half decent in that tournament
Posted by: han2503 Oct 23 2014, 07:44 PM
QUOTE (milanbuf88 @ Oct 23 2014, 07:20 PM)
He wasn't even close to disgraceful and he wasn't any worse than most of them rest of the team. He got zero service except for the one cross from Candreva against England which he put home easily. Immobile wasn't any better than Balo because the service was nonexistent. The midfield was the real travesty for Italy. The much vaunted Juve contingent were terrible and largely escaped criticism because Mario makes a wonderful scapegoat.
This!
Posted by: Danny Oct 23 2014, 09:38 PM
QUOTE (milanbuf88 @ Oct 23 2014, 06:06 PM)
Danny being such a smug self congratulating **** about Balotelli makes me want him to turn things around and light the world on fire even if he is with Liverpool. It's hilarious that people are writing off a 24 year old with such talent. It's obvious that he is in a rough patch but Milan, Italy, and Liverpool have all had a myriad of other problems. His personality just makes him an easy scapegoat.
Then I hope he crumbles even worse just to p*ss you off more
Posted by: Danny Oct 23 2014, 09:40 PM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Oct 23 2014, 04:37 PM)
Well yeah, that's my whole point. You were right in saying we'd be better off without him, I've come to accept that fact and think you were right then.
But saying we robbed Liverpool or that this is the beginning of the end for him is just exaggerating things to gloat some more
But saying we robbed Liverpool or that this is the beginning of the end for him is just exaggerating things to gloat some more
Ask Pato. Now he WAS a nice guy, who made honest silly errors. Didn't have an ego, just wasn't bright, and didn't deserve where his career ended up, but sadly he carelessly brought much of it on himself.
I said it about him when he left us too. And I was right there too. That one I ain't gloating about - I'd love him to get back to what he could have been.
But Balo deserves every inch of his demise. Every single inch.
Posted by: Danny Oct 23 2014, 09:41 PM
QUOTE (milanbuf88 @ Oct 23 2014, 06:20 PM)
He wasn't even close to disgraceful
True - more pitiful than anything else.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Oct 23 2014, 10:20 PM
QUOTE (milanbuf88 @ Oct 23 2014, 10:06 PM)
Danny being such a smug self congratulating **** about Balotelli makes me want him to turn things around and light the world on fire even if he is with Liverpool. It's hilarious that people are writing off a 24 year old with such talent. It's obvious that he is in a rough patch but Milan, Italy, and Liverpool have all had a myriad of other problems. His personality just makes him an easy scapegoat.
I can agree that he is still young, has loads of untapped potential and him becoming an easy scapegoat.
Yet I can not help but think of Cassano when thinking Balotelli, Adriano (Parma/inter) also comes to mind. The mammoth of potential at their feet, but the mind is just not helping to realize the potential.
This cocky attitude of being recognized at such a young age, while not helping himself at the process with keeping the feet on the ground is not a one-off IMHO. Balotelli fits the bill perfectly, at least all through his spells at inter, City, Milan and more recently Pool.
Will he ever realize that potential and have his head and heart on the pitch, earning his money with sweat and training hard ... That I have yet to see. But I would not dwell too far into all this, noting that he is approaching maturity as a striker and could very well make a change. As some strikers actually age like wine.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Oct 23 2014, 10:25 PM
I think there's differences between Balo and Cassano. Balo wants to be successful, but it's what's in his head that is stopping him reaching his potential. Cassano never cared for reaching his potential. from his book; "He ends his book by comparing his talent to a Ferrari. To get the best out of such a car, you need to be on the open road, pushing the engine to its limit, roaring along at 150mph. “I’d be driving my Ferrari through the centre of town in third gear, window down, arm out, smiling happily,” he writes."
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 23 2014, 10:27 PM
QUOTE (milanbuf88 @ Oct 23 2014, 07:20 PM)
He wasn't even close to disgraceful and he wasn't any worse than most of them rest of the team. He got zero service except for the one cross from Candreva against England which he put home easily. Immobile wasn't any better than Balo because the service was nonexistent. The midfield was the real travesty for Italy. The much vaunted Juve contingent were terrible and largely escaped criticism because Mario makes a wonderful scapegoat.
QUOTE (han2503 @ Oct 23 2014, 07:41 PM)
Yes, I rate him, but that does not mean I'm blind to his faults, or that at the end of the day he wasn't good for Milan
I was defending him as a Liverpool player and how he is used as a scapegoat there and for Italy in the summer, I wasn't defending him as a Milan player or that we shouldn't have sold him, because as I said, at the end of the day I think we're better off without him.
The Honda thing is completely unrelated, he's still killing it on the right and he's a model professional that you would be proud to see others (especially the young players) emulating him, the same cannot be said for Balo.
As for the World Cup, can't believe you're saying this tbh. Balo was one of the few who actually did something noteworthy in the WC for Italy, he actually won them 3 points with his goal. I'm not saying he was good, far from it, thought he was bad actually, but there were others who were actually terrible.
Starting with Pirlo, Chiellini, Bonucci, De Rossi, Candreva, etc
Verratti, Darmian, Marchisio and Balo were the only ones who did anything half decent in that tournament
I was defending him as a Liverpool player and how he is used as a scapegoat there and for Italy in the summer, I wasn't defending him as a Milan player or that we shouldn't have sold him, because as I said, at the end of the day I think we're better off without him.
The Honda thing is completely unrelated, he's still killing it on the right and he's a model professional that you would be proud to see others (especially the young players) emulating him, the same cannot be said for Balo.
As for the World Cup, can't believe you're saying this tbh. Balo was one of the few who actually did something noteworthy in the WC for Italy, he actually won them 3 points with his goal. I'm not saying he was good, far from it, thought he was bad actually, but there were others who were actually terrible.
Starting with Pirlo, Chiellini, Bonucci, De Rossi, Candreva, etc
Verratti, Darmian, Marchisio and Balo were the only ones who did anything half decent in that tournament
Then I'll just disagree with you. The only things he did in the WC were scoring that header against England and wasting two perfect opportunities against Costa Rica. Otherwise, he was completely invisible in all three games. And he deserves to be a scapegoat because he's a cocky little sh*t and that's what cocky little shits deserve.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Oct 23 2014, 10:29 PM
Hitting the bar against England was pretty great too. It was a great piece of skill. But yeah, Italy were disappointing on the whole too. Conceded every goal, created very little. I think some of the criticism was a bit overkill when nobody else really took much blame.
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Oct 23 2014, 11:02 PM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Oct 24 2014, 01:25 AM)
I think there's differences between Balo and Cassano. Balo wants to be successful, but it's what's in his head that is stopping him reaching his potential. Cassano never cared for reaching his potential. from his book; "He ends his book by comparing his talent to a Ferrari. To get the best out of such a car, you need to be on the open road, pushing the engine to its limit, roaring along at 150mph. “I’d be driving my Ferrari through the centre of town in third gear, window down, arm out, smiling happily,” he writes."
I recall the fit Cassano threw when wanting out of Roma for Madrid. He was a prick to almost every club he played for. Balotelli is just at the beginning of his career, at just 24. He could very well write a book along those same lines; if he doesn't help himself that is.
Posted by: milanbuf88 Oct 24 2014, 01:13 AM
QUOTE (Danny @ Oct 23 2014, 05:41 PM)
True - more pitiful than anything else.
Did Mario rudely bump into you on the subway? Did you catch him kissing your sister? The animosity you have for him is beyond ridiculous. He's a striker and he was very clearly told not to drop deep during the World Cup. He can't score if no one gives a decent pass. It was Italy's midfield that was pitiful. Slow, lazy, and no forward initiative during that tournament. I lost count of the number of times it looked like Verratti was the only midfielder that cared.
Posted by: han2503 Oct 24 2014, 08:40 AM
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Oct 23 2014, 10:29 PM)
Hitting the bar against England was pretty great too. It was a great piece of skill. But yeah, Italy were disappointing on the whole too. Conceded every goal, created very little. I think some of the criticism was a bit overkill when nobody else really took much blame.
Agreed
Posted by: X-Offender Oct 24 2014, 11:48 AM
Posted by: Danny Oct 24 2014, 12:41 PM
QUOTE (milanbuf88 @ Oct 24 2014, 12:13 AM)
Did Mario rudely bump into you on the subway? Did you catch him kissing your sister? The animosity you have for him is beyond ridiculous. He's a striker and he was very clearly told not to drop deep during the World Cup. He can't score if no one gives a decent pass. It was Italy's midfield that was pitiful. Slow, lazy, and no forward initiative during that tournament. I lost count of the number of times it looked like Verratti was the only midfielder that cared.
Mario acted like he didn't care about my Club. He didn't perform and believed himself better than everyone else. He disrespected the jersey. That's enough for me.
I don't give a f*ck about Italy tbh.
Posted by: Ry4n Aug 24 2015, 11:33 PM
QUOTE (Danny @ Oct 24 2014, 04:41 PM)
Mario acted like he didn't care about my Club. He didn't perform and believed himself better than everyone else. He disrespected the jersey. That's enough for me.
I don't give a f*ck about Italy tbh.
I don't give a f*ck about Italy tbh.
Your nemesis returns Danny my boy!
Posted by: Fillipo Simone Aug 24 2015, 11:35 PM
It's a complete and utter disaster, us singing him. I'd rather have we've singed Rivaldo back from retirement.
Posted by: Ry4n Aug 24 2015, 11:36 PM
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Aug 25 2015, 03:35 AM)
It's a complete and utter disaster, us singing him. I'd rather have we've singed Rivaldo back from retirement.
Yep its sad i have no idea what Galliani is thinking..
Posted by: X-Offender Aug 24 2015, 11:49 PM
If anybody (like R7, for example) needs more proof that Galliani has gone senile, this is it. Disgusting.
Posted by: Danny Aug 25 2015, 12:21 AM
Apparently there's going to be a clause that if Balo doesn't behave, his contract is terminated.
Don't care. Don't want him.
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