The more we catch Mario Balotelli in plain clothes, the less we like him. And although we like to pretend he's aware of this fact, it didn't stop his inner fashion criminal from doing some dressed-down damage to the streets of Milan on Monday with his girlfriend.

In other words, 'Super Mario' has a lot to learn about being a rich and famous 'baller.

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Another day, another 'it couldn't happen to anyone else' tale of Balo-madness.

According to the Beeb, Italian police have requested an interview with Mario Balotelli over a visit he paid to a known 'Mafia hotspot' in Naples almost a year ago.

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I have three different options for you to choose from this week. Please vote in the comments below. First there is the real Barn Door team, the one I came out of the weekend with: I was nervous about going all in on the North London derby, but surely there are goals there. Then came the news about Tevez and Dzeko, and all of a sudden Balotelli (God help us all) looks like a great

iSub Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli risked the wrath of Italy coach Cesare Prandelli after being caught playing with his iPad on the substitutes' bench for their match against the Faroe Island. Balotelli, a dab hand at benchwarming so far this season, decided to shun watching his team-mates in action in favour of some action [.

A couple of fellas from the Azzurri Gianluigi Buffon, the legend, a consummate professional and seemingly gentleman, and Mario Balotelli....not went to visit a local prison before today's deciding fixture with Slovenia. Because risking a shanking elicits appropriate levels of adrenaline, one would assume.

Gazzetta dello Sport Euro Pazzo Pazzini goal: Italy qualify for Euro 2012. And what a Balotelli! Spain are OK Capello almost Trap draw Cavani: "Mazzarri, a Scudetto man" Juve, a show to baptise the new stadium Tuttosport Cairo: "Ogbonna, the new contract is ready" "It's a great stadium. Now a great Juve is needed" Lippi: "I remember the emotions at the Nou Camp, and I.

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Along with Cesare Prandelli and Gigi Buffon, Mario Balotelli paid a visit to Sollicciano prison in Florence yesterday and was immediately greeted as some kind of demi-god, being mobbed by the inmates as soon as he entered the hall...

I was fearing for his diamond earring at one point there.

Germany, Italy, Spain and Netherlands (plus hosts Poland and Ukraine) are the first nations to be qualified to Euro 2012 with still two more rounds of matches to play in October.

In this moment Germany and Spain seemed the best European national teams. Last saturday Joachim Loew's team has won 4-0 for the 4th time in the season and they're ready to improve the second place in Euro 2008 and the semifinal of the last Wolrd Cup.

Manchester City's Mario Balotelli paid a visit to a prison in Italy yesterday along with his fellow Italian team members. And without a doubt, Mario made the biggest impression on the gathering audience of criminals, mobbing him, singing songs and...
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Mafioso Balotelli We told you in June that Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli had been named in a report published by an Italian law enforcement agency over suggestions that he had been associating with known mafia bosses. The report suggested that Balotelli was given a tour of Naples' drug-ridden Scampia district by Salvatore Silvestri, of [.

The Madness of Mario: Top 10 bonkers Balotelli moments

Manchester City's maverick striker Mario Balotelli is never far from the headlines. Unfortunately not too many of them have been down to his matchwinning ability, as a string of stories ranging from the bizarre to the ridiculous have made "Super Mario" one of the most notorious players in Europe.

Mario Balotelli's turbulent Manchester City career has taken another unsteady turn with the striker ordered by Italian police to explain his links to the country's Mafia.

Manchester City's Mario Balotelli has increasingly become famous for the idiotic things he says and does. Last October he made headlines for driving into a woman's prison near Milan 'just... Read more »

What we learned this week... England were so bad they made Wales look good

The Three Lions were about as intimidating as a litter of kittens but still won, while Mario Balotelli played with his iPad on the bench, and John Terry dished out life advice

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Cheeky backheel Given that this goal turned out to be Chelsea's match-winner against Sunderland, it is probably just as well that Daniel Sturridge's effort did trickle over the line. Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli was infamously hauled off by Roberto Mancini after messing up a similar chance in a pre-season friendly.

HT Manchester City 2-0 Birmingham: Happy return for Hargreaves

Balotelli adds second as Premier side coast

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Manchester City 2-0 Birmingham: Dream return for Hargreaves

Balotelli nets second in City stroll

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Balotelli and Milner score as Everton tries for an EPL record by trying to get as many of their players carded as possible. They failed, just like they failed to score. City wins, 2-0. Video: todayfoot
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Mock the Weekend: The Fernando Torres Show is the best entertainment in the Premier League

The Spaniard scored before getting himself sent off for a horror tackle, while Mario Balotelli surprised us with a tender moment, and Armand Traore incurred Neil Warnock's wrath

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Platt Sabbath We mentioned in our Top 10 conclusions that Mario Balotelli had provided the most unwanted sweaty hug of the weekend after finding the net against Everton. City's first team coach David Platt launched into his own celebration nearby, taking inspiration from your embarrassing uncle at a wedding reception.

Platt Sabbath We mentioned in our Top 10 conclusions that Mario Balotelli had provided the most unwanted sweaty hug of the weekend after finding the net against Everton. City's first team coach David Platt launched into his own celebration nearby, taking inspiration from your embarrassing uncle at a wedding reception.

Why Saturday shows Everton will have upper hand in Mersey derby

Don't be fooled by Saturday's results I think Everton head into the Merseyside derby in much better shape than Liverpool. Everton came very close to pulling off yet another fine result at the Etihad Stadium and Roberto Mancini's multi-million pound had little clue how to break down their stubborn resistance before Mario Balotelli's lucky deflection off Phil Jagielka.