Mario Balotelli [General]

[Daffy Duck]

I don't think he's necessarily horrible, I just think he's completely and utterly mental.

No doubt about that

[lickedlollipop]

well, daffy, he might be advised for doing that. but tbh, really great gesture

[Fernandinho]

Probably actually misunderstood

In all honesty most people change on the football pitch. I wouldn't be suprised if he was a pretty funny guy who is open and understanding but a bit weird all at the same time.

Should have posted this in the radical football views thread

[PTP]

apparently Balotelli was stopped by a young boy asking for his autograph

He gave the young boy the signature and asked why he wasn't in school! - the boy said because he is getting bullied.

So balotelli jumped in his car with the boy and his mother and drove to the school to confront the head teacher and then the bully!

[Gibbo]

If thats is true, then I don't give a flying **** about anything else Mad Mario does, he is a legend.

[Shaggy]

Apparently it is true but it was first reported by the ****rag.

[Tee]

If thats is true, then I don't give a flying **** about anything else Mad Mario does, he is a legend.

[Chazza]

Metro Story here

Mario Balotelli 'takes truant boy back to school and gives bullies ticking off'
Manchester City star Mario Balotelli has displayed his less-seen compassionate side by helping a young boy to overcome problems with a school bully, according to reports.

The youngster was hanging around outside City's Carrington training ground and asked the maverick striker for his autograph, but Balotelli was more interested in why the little scamp was wagging school.

After the child told him he was being bullied, Balotelli immediately drove the boy and his mother to the school in question to give the bully a ticking off.

The Italian international then demanded to see the headmaster to make him aware of the issue, and even mediated as the two boys were sat down to resolve their differences.

A source is quoted by one paper as saying: 'Mario feels strongly about bullying and thinks it's out of order.

'He had no qualms about sorting the mess out as he felt the lad should not be missing out on school.'

Despite courting controversy on and off the pitch throughout his first season in the Premier League, Balotelli has occasionally displayed something of a Good Samaritan streak.

Last month, it was reported that the 20-year-old celebrated a £25,000 casino win in Manchester by giving £1,000 to a local homeless man.

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddball...#ixzz1M1UhGNw5

[Lee]

Never a dull moment with Mario

[anfieldanfield]

He's ****ing immense

[lickedlollipop]

[Rudo]

Metro Story here

Mario Balotelli 'takes truant boy back to school and gives bullies ticking off'
Manchester City star Mario Balotelli has displayed his less-seen compassionate side by helping a young boy to overcome problems with a school bully, according to reports.

The youngster was hanging around outside City's Carrington training ground and asked the maverick striker for his autograph, but Balotelli was more interested in why the little scamp was wagging school.

After the child told him he was being bullied, Balotelli immediately drove the boy and his mother to the school in question to give the bully a ticking off.

The Italian international then demanded to see the headmaster to make him aware of the issue, and even mediated as the two boys were sat down to resolve their differences.

A source is quoted by one paper as saying: 'Mario feels strongly about bullying and thinks it's out of order.

'He had no qualms about sorting the mess out as he felt the lad should not be missing out on school.'

Despite courting controversy on and off the pitch throughout his first season in the Premier League, Balotelli has occasionally displayed something of a Good Samaritan streak.

Last month, it was reported that the 20-year-old celebrated a £25,000 casino win in Manchester by giving £1,000 to a local homeless man.

http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddball...#ixzz1M1UhGNw5

Nice story, fair play to Mario, didn't know he spoke English though?

Never judge a man by the hats he wears

[Leyton388]

He's just a top man by the sounds of it. Makes time for people and helps them out. Alot of footballers should take a look at mario and then take a hard look at themselves. He might have a reputation as a bit of a nutter but it sounds like his heart is in the right place. I've got alot of respect for the man.

[Baracus]

Super Mario

[kris90210]

Fair play to him