Mancini warns boastful Balotelli

Published : 23 Dec 2010 15:14:38

Roberto Mancini insists Mario Balotelli must lighten up to justify his new status as the world's best youngster.After winning the Fifa award, Balotelli claimed not to have heard of Arsenal's runner-up Jack Wilshere while saying he is nearly as good as Lionel Messi. But City boss Mancini says he must back up his words with consistent displays - and curb the temper blighting his game. "Only if you play well in every match can you say these things," he said. "You need to smile to play football..... read more