MARIO BALOTELLI HAS apologised for the red card against Arsenal that has threatened to end his career at Manchester City.
The 21-year-old saw red for two bookable offences in the defeat to the Gunners, but worse still was a scything first half tackle on Alex Song that referee Martin Atkinson missed.
Balotelli could face an even lengthier ban as a result of that tackle and City boss Roberto Mancini has indicated that he does not intend to pick his fellow Italian again this season, regardless of whether he is eligible or not.
Mancini also admitted after the game that he would ‘probably’ look to sell the striker in the summer.
“I’m really sorry for what happened, for the disappointment I’ve given to Man City and, particularly, to Roberto Mancini, for whom I have a great respect and who I love,” Balotelli told Ansa news agency.
“As for my future, we will see at the end of the season. I’ll talk with the club and we will see.”
The former Inter Milan star is worried that his antics will cost him a place in Cesare Prandelli’s Italy squad for the European Championships.
Prandelli dropped Balotelli for the February friendly against the USA after he was hit with a domestic ban for stamping on Tottenham’s Scott Parker in January.
He added: “I’m really keen to play for the national team. I made two fouls in the game. I’ve already lost out on the national team for one bad thing, I wouldn’t do it for a second time.”
He should be banned from the game. Total scumbag. He’s got away with too much this season.
Why should he be banned from the game????????
As a Manchester United fan, Roy Keane & Eric Cantona have done worse.
Ah im on your side but roy and eric had valid reasons:-)
Its just one thing after another with this guy.
I suspect he has suddenly realised that he has gone a step too far and that the world is FINALLY kopping itself on and not willing to take any more of his thug behaviour.
This thug should not be on any field, never mind across the media outlets of the world.
Some (wrong) example is setting all right towards the youth of today!