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Balotelli in hot water after curry

 

Controversial Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is facing an internal investigation and possible disciplinary action after breaching the club's late-night curfew ahead of Monday's Premier League match at Chelsea.

 

Balotelli was spotted in Manchester curry house Zouk in the early hours of Sunday morning despite club rules stating players must not be out socialising within 48 hours of a game.

 

The 21-year-old Italian, who was not drinking alcohol, signed autographs, posed for pictures with fellow diners and was involved in a mock sword-fight using rolling pins.

 

City boss Roberto Mancini is tolerant of his players socialising responsibly but the club have confirmed a curfew was in place ahead of the fixture at Stamford Bridge and the manager will ask Balotelli to explain his actions.

 

Balotelli has made headlines for a raft of unusual reasons since joining City, including causing a blaze by fireworks being let off in his bathroom; throwing darts at a youth team player last season; and driving into women's prison.

 

Despite his often bizarre behaviour off the pitch, he has show an increased maturity on it, scoring ten goals in all competitions. He is likely to be a substitute against Chelsea.

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The 21-year-old Italian, who was not drinking alcohol, signed autographs, posed for pictures with fellow diners and was involved in a mock sword-fight using rolling pins.

 

Why not?

 

Seems like the curfew applies whether they're out on the drink or not.  I just liked the bit about the rolling pins.

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Guest Heneage

That's class.

 

Will he go to the Euros with Italy?

 

Yes.

He has to.

 

Is it wrong I'd quite like him here? Not even from a talent perspective, he just seems like a total nutjob.

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While he has undoubted talent, I would hate him if he was our player - there would be too much unwanted attention. Much prefer his antics while he's at another club.

 

:thup:

 

He's brilliant but off the field we really don't need him, a lot better watching from the outside.

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While he has undoubted talent, I would hate him if he was our player - there would be too much unwanted attention. Much prefer his antics while he's at another club.

 

:thup:

 

He's brilliant but off the field we really don't need him, a lot better watching from the outside.

 

This argument was fine for Barton as he's just an ok player and a lot thought he wasn't worth the extra baggage, but we're talking about a young, top class striker here who could go on to be one of the best in the world.

 

 

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He's perfect for a side like Man City but if we were ever to sign him (obviously never going to happen) we would be putting all our eggs in one basket with how much he would cost (wages and signing fee).

 

We couldn't afford to take the risk imo.

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