MX23RW : Saturday, December 14 10:06:50| >> :60:196:196:

Paolo Di Canio: 'Mario Balotelli deserves to be slapped'

Di Canio: 'Balotelli deserves to be slapped'
© PA Photos
Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio hits out at Italy striker Mario Balotelli over his performance in Euro 2012.

Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio has hit out at Italy striker Mario Balotelli over his performance in Euro 2012.

The Manchester City forward bagged a brace against Germany to put his country into the final, but the Robbins boss was not impressed by his overall contribution.

"Balotelli is just selfish. He deserves a lot of slaps," The Sun quotes Di Canio as saying.

"Against Germany he did two good things but in the end I saw a player who was just waiting to celebrate.

"Balotelli does not play for the team, only for himself. He is an egotist, who thinks the world revolves around him. Guys like Balotelli deserve lots of slaps rather than pats on the shoulder. Antonio Cassano led the team to the final."

Italy were defeated 4-0 by Spain in the final.

ID:33290: cacheID:33290:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2048:
Written by
Mark Langshaw
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Steven Gerrard
Read Next:
Gerrard named in UEFA Euro 2012 team
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!