MILAN, Nov 26 — Brescia president Massimo Cellino came under fire yesterday after he described Mario Balotelli’s difficult situation at the promoted Serie A club as “black”. Balotelli was dropped for Brescia’s 3-0 defeat at Roma on Sunday after clashing with new club coach Fabio Grosso...
Mario Balotelli was dropped for Brescia’s 3-0 defeat at Roma on Sunday after clashing with new club coach Fabio Grosso for his lack of commitment during training during the week. — Reuters pic
“What do you want me to say about him ?” Cellino said on the sidelines of a Lega Serie A assembly yesterday.Cellino was making a play on the Italian words ‘nero’ which means ‘black’ or ‘gloomy’ and ‘schiarirsi’ to ‘lighten up’ or ‘clear up’. But it has been a difficult start to the campaign for the 29-year-old with two goals scored in seven matches.
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