Next Wave: The Wild One
18 January 2012
Mario Balotelli is special.
Anything is possible when it comes to the tenacious Italian striker. On and off the pitch, Balotelli demands the spotlight. He burst onto the scene in Italy with blistering displays and spectacular goals and since arriving in England he’s got even more destructive.
With an arsenal of unpredictable tricks and turns, Balotelli seizes control of the game when it counts. His formidable combination of towering height, intimidating strength and quick feet give him the edge over defenders.
He’s an unpredictable genius and one of the brightest prospects in ...
Balotelli's Boots
18 February 2010
It’s no secret most football players like to look good and stand out both on and off the pitch, and it’s no different for Italian international, Mario Balotelli.
The Inter striker dropped by the NikeID Studio in Italy to customise his own unique pair of CTR360s and take part in ...
Super Mario Returns
29 January 2010
Inter are heading toward a 1-1 draw and face a battle to reach the semi-final.
The board goes up for injury time; the opposition defence switch off for a second: Mario Balotelli switches on.
A flash of movement; a moment of anticipation: a composed finish for the winning goal.
Some thing ...
Super Mario smashes it
30 October 2009
Sometimes you witness the precise moment a promising talent moves up several gears into the major league.
For the man they call Super Mario, it happened in just 48 minutes. Last night, Balotelli scored two, created one and won the penalty for another. He even had to be dragged away from ta ...
Inter’s Preseason Prep
22 August 2009
After a global tour Inter Milan begins league play on Sunday in what will be the 78th season of the Italian top flight. It’s also number 78 for Inter—the only team in the country to never be relegated.
How do they do it? Any good coach will tell you its no mystery. The difference between In ...
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