Football: Mancini gives Balotelli another chance

Balotteli abandoned his appeal over a £340,000 fine for indiscipline.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is willing to give Mario Balotteli another chance after he abandoned his appeal over a £340,000 fine for indiscipline, according to Sky Sports. There has been increased speculation that the striker could leave during the transfer window, but Mancini has challenged Balotelli to make his way back to the first team. “This is an old situation and it is normal when someone makes a mistake he should take his responsibilities and Mario did this,” said Mancini. “He (should) respect himself because it’s important. I am his manager, like other players, and if he deserves to have other chances he will have them.”

Published in The Express Tribune, December 23^rd, 2012.