Mario Balotelli's Italy recall is not down to desperation, insists Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini has defended his decision to recall Mario Balotelli to the Italy squad just two months before their crucial World Cup playoff.
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Roberto Mancini has defended his decision to recall Mario Balotelli to the Italy squad just two months before their crucial World Cup playoff.
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Mario Balotelli has been recalled for an Italy training camp this week so that coach Roberto Mancini, speaking on Wednesday, can see if the striker is able to "help" in the World Cup playoffs in March.
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