Mario Balotelli embarrassing backheel earns him early substitution

25 July 2011 14:27
Roberto Mancini finally lost his patience with Mario Balotelli as he hauled the wayward striker off after half an hour of Manchester City's friendly with La Galaxy.[LNB]The City manager replaced Balotelli moments after the Italian striker wasted a one-on-one chance by attempting to score with an extravagant backheel.[LNB]Scroll down to see the video of Balotelli's bizarre attempt on goal[LNB] Not so super Mario: Balotelli was subbed off after half an hour despite scoring a penalty against LA Galaxy[LNB]As soon as the ball flew wide, Mancini jumped angrily to his feet and instructed James Milner to warm up before taking Balotelli off minutes later.[LNB]To make matters worse, Balotelli then questioned his manager's decision, prompting an embarrassing touchline scene in front if baffled American spectators.[LNB]Mancini has supported Balotelli through thick and thin since persuading City to pay ?23million for the Italian international last summer.[LNB]However, the City coach takes pre-season games seriously and was clearly furious to see Balotelli treating the occasion as an exhibition.[LNB]City led 1-0 at half-time in the Home Dept Center against a home team featuring David Beckham. Balotelli had given his team the lead with a penalty ten minutes before he was substituted.[LNB][LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEHoliday deals: Don't panic! The summer is still... for saleEXCLUSIVE: City put Hart in the big pay league with ?90k-per-week dealCaption competition: Your chance to win ?100 Sportsbook bet with Paddy Power[LNB]

Source: Daily_Mail