Mario Balotelli begs for help from Italy manager Cesare Prandelli

22 March 2011 09:24
Troubled Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has pleaded with Italy manager Cesare Prandelli to help him sort out his temperament. [LNB]The former Inter Milan star has been axed from his country's squad to play Slovenia on Friday due to his domestic ban. [LNB]He has had two red cards and nine yellows in 20 games since his ?23million move to Eastlands. [LNB] Marching orders: Balotelli is sent off against Dynamo Kiev last week[LNB]But Prandelli said: 'I spoke to Balotelli. He realised he had made a stupid mistake and told me, "I need help. I always spoil everything but I care a lot about the national team."[LNB]'I I also judge players on their behaviour. Anyway, I could call up Balotelli for the friendly against Ukraine (next Tuesday). We'll see. The code of ethics must be respected by everyone.'[LNB]Balotelli was fined two weeks' wages, around ?160,000, for his red card against Dynamo Kiev which came after a chest-high tackle on Goran Popov.[LNB] Happy to help: Italy manager Prandelli has a good relationship with Balotelli[LNB]The striker's agent, Mino Raiola, said: 'He had a very open conversation with Prandelli because they have a very good personal relationship.[LNB]'It was positive. Balotelli said the foul against (against Kiev) was not intentional, but everything turns a bit wrong. You have to have patience. He will come out stronger than ever, it is part of his development. We need to support him.'[LNB] Buffon upset at Balotelli and De Rossi's omission from Italy squadI'm not angry any more! Craig Bellamy says he has found happiness at home in CardiffMore misery for Balotelli as Prandelli leaves City striker out of Italy squadBalotelli must show self-discipline to reach the top, says former coach ZolaAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Mario Balotelli Places: Slovenia, Italy

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