Balotelli admits shortcomings

Mario Balotelli has admitted there are times when he does not even listen to his own parents. The Manchester City striker is well known for his short fuse and there have been occasions when even manager Roberto Mancini has despaired with him. To an extent, Balotelli has calmed down recently and could be in line for an FA Cup final starting spot next Saturday if skipper Carlos Tevez loses his fitness fight. However, attending a charity function with team-mate Patrick Vieira, Balotelli claimed he does take advice -sometimes. "If you tell me things one or two times, I understand because I am not stupid," he told the club`s official website. "Patrick is one of the people I listen to most here in Manchester but I don't even listen to my parents sometimes."

Source: PA