In GOAL's new series, we focus on the players who, despite their unbelievable talent, choose to swim against the tide of popular opinion ...

The second biggest soccer tournament in the world — the Euro 2012 — wraps up Sunday in Kiev, Ukraine. One of the marquee names for the Italian side is Mario Balotelli. Born to parents from ...

There is no doubting the phenomenal talent of Mario Balotelli. A player of exceptional technical ability, a master from set pieces, and with pace to match, Balotelli has all the attributes to ...

Mario Balotelli, as the most well known coloured Italian footballer, has had to deal with more than his fair share of racist abuse from "fans" during his young career.

The ball that Mario Balotelli angrily kicked high into the stands out of frustration because of racist chants is still traveling.Figuratively speaking, at least.In a Serie A season that has been ...

Italy and AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli says he owes his increased popularity in Italy to the national team. Balotelli left Italy under a cloud in 2010 following a turbulent time at Inter Milan ...

Mario Balotelli is Italy’s star striker and one of their golden keys to a potential victory at the 2014 World Cup. After a stunning performance in Italy’s first match against England ...

Italy boss Cesare Prandelli says he will include Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli in his team for the European Championship this summer. Balotelli's place in Italy's summer plans had been ...

Mario Balotelli has earned a call-up to the Italy national side for the first time in more than three years. Balotelli, who plays for Adana Demirspor in Turkey, has not been called up to the ...

Mario Balotelli : misunderstood genius or unstable madman? The Italian forward is arguably the most controversial figure in world football , with his shenanigans off the pitch or moments of magic ...

Mario Balotelli did not captain Italy against France on Friday. There had been suggestions that he might, in a potential gesture against racism in the stands. Four days earlier, during the Azzurri ...