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Soccer News / Essential Football / November 24
5 Biggest Derby Day Wins in Premier League History

5 Biggest Derby Day Wins in Premier League History

In football, nothing elicits a more visceral reaction from the fans than a big win on derby day. What have been the most emphatic wins in local rivalries in the Premier League era?

AS Roma News / Football Italia / October 16

Totti on Spalletti feud, Balotelli battle, and why Roma title better than World Cup

Francesco Totti reveals all about the feud with Luciano Spalletti, why kicking Mario Balotelli had been ‘brewing for a while,’ and that Roma’s Scudetto was better than Italy’s World Cup.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / October 15

Balotelli prefers Pio Esposito over Camarda and was ‘more consistent’ than Rafael Leao

Mario Balotelli picks Francesco Pio Esposito over Francesco Camarda and feels he was ‘more consistent’ than Milan star Rafael Leao. Balotelli was one of the guests at the Festival dello Sport over the weekend, when he got to talk about Italian and Serie A strikers, starting with his former Inter teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Soccer News / Sporting News / October 13

Mario Balotelli opens up about famous 'Why always me?' celebration at Man City

Mario Balotelli has opened up about the famous 'Why always me?' celebration at Man City.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / October 13

Ex AC Milan, Inter Milan & Italy Bad Boy Praises Nerazzurri Prodigy: 'Superior Talent'

Eternal bad boy of Italian football, Mario Balotelli, has waxed lyrical about Inter Milan prodigy Francesco Pio Esposito. During his recent interview via FCInterNews, Balotelli praised the 20-year-old’s ‘superior’ talent.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 12

Balotelli has one major criticism of Italy national team: ‘I don’t like it’

Cult hero Mario Balotelli has given his assessment of the current Italy national team and has highlighted one area where Gennaro Gattuso and his staff

Udinese News / Football Italia / October 3

Cagliari coach Pisacane responds to sensational Balotelli rumours

Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane has moved to cool speculation linking Mario Balotelli with a sensational switch to Sardinia, underlining that his focus remains on the attacking options already within the squad.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / August 11

Balotelli: ‘Real Madrid dream, Barcelona regret and why career is not over’

Mario Balotelli reveals his ‘dream’ is to play for Real Madrid, while he has regrets around Barcelona and Italy, but won’t hang up his boots yet. ‘I could’ve put more effort in.’ Tomorrow is his 35th birthday and he sat down with La Gazzetta dello Sport for a lengthy interview looking back over his career.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 11

Serie D side attempting to convince Balotelli to join after Genoa disappointment

Serie D side Pavia are reportedly making attempts to bring veteran Italy striker Mario Balotelli on board after his underwhelming experience in Serie A

Torino News / Football Italia / July 29

Agent: Serie A return ‘difficult’ for Balotelli

Mario Balotelli’s agent Enzo Raiola admits that the striker’s return to Serie A is ‘difficult’ after a negative spell at Genoa: ‘We’ll consider other options.’ Balotelli is available as a free agent after his contract with Genoa expired in June.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 29

Balotelli makes fashion runway debut as model in Paris

Mario Balotelli is without a club right now, but he is enjoying himself in a very different role as fashion runway model for KidSuper. The former Genoa striker made his runway debut for KidSuper at the Spring 2026 Menswear show during Paris Fashion Week.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / June 2

Balotelli announces next football venture with Baller League UK

Mario Balotelli has announced his next football venture, participating in the Baller League tournament in the UK. “Baller League wanted the best ballers.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 30

Materazzi explains how ‘incredible’ Balotelli lost his way: ‘He needed rules’

Marco Materazzi still has a deep affection for his former teammate Mario Balotelli, recalling how the striker was ‘incredible’ when he first broke into Inter’s senior squad.

AC Monza News / Football Italia / May 17

Caldirola: ‘Balotelli would just walk out of school’

Mario Balotelli hit headlines throughout his career for his idiosyncratic approach to discipline, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that he was not great in school.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 8

Balotelli sends message: ‘Understand what it means to disrespect someone’

Mario Balotelli sent out a cryptic message after Genoa coach Patrick Vieira froze him out. ‘Maybe they’d understand what it really means to disrespect

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Soccer News / HITC / April 7
Top five best ever games in Premier League history include ludicrous Arsenal and Man Utd clashes

Top five best ever games in Premier League history include ludicrous Arsenal and Man Utd clashes

Founded in 1992, the Premier League has hosted thousands of matchups between hundreds of teams. England’s top flight is widely regarded as the best in the world due to its unpredictability and many moments of pure sporting drama.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 20

Genoa director: Balotelli not as ‘suited’ to our football as other players

Genoa director Marco Ottolini claimed Genoa have players who are ‘better suited’ to their football style than Mario Balotelli, which is why the striker is not getting any playing time under coach Patrick Vieira.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 13
'Perhaps Arsenal will' – Ben Jacobs name drops Mario Balotelli in interesting Arsenal transfer update

'Perhaps Arsenal will' – Ben Jacobs name drops Mario Balotelli in interesting Arsenal transfer update

The lack of signings by Arsenal in the January transfer window has come under renewed scrutiny following the injury blow to Kai Havertz, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side short on another attacking option at a pivotal stage of the season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 5

Balotelli tries to keep Genoa ‘promise’ amid lack of playing time – Picture

In spite of perpetual rumours suggesting his exit, Mario Balotelli ended up staying at Genoa in the January transfer market and reiterated his intention to prove his worth at the club in his latest Instagram story.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 2

Balotelli, Fila and Radu set for possible deadline day Venezia moves

According to Sky Sport Italia, Mario Balotelli could continue his Serie A career with Venezia after being frozen out at Genoa, joining Daniel Fila from Slavia Prague and Ionut Radu.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 27

Genoa confirm Balotelli already set for January exit

Genoa director Marco Ottolini confirms that Mario Balotelli will probably leave in the January transfer window. ‘We’re trying to find a solution to suit everyone.’ The Grifone are in action this evening for the final Serie A Week 22 fixture against Monza at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also known as Marassi.

Napoli News / Football Italia / January 21

Frustrated Balotelli aims dig at Genoa in social media rant

Mario Balotelli insists he is a ‘Genoa player even if somebody would not want it’ and aims a dig at the club. The Italy international has been struggling for playing time since moving to Marassi in 2024.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / November 20, 2024

Mario Balotelli Returns to Serie A – Will Genoa’s Gamble Pay Off?

It’s been a busy decade for one of Italian football’s most polarizing and recognizable names. Mario Balotelli’s return to Serie A has propelled Genoa into the footballing press.

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