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  • TOKABA 9 years ago

    YES JOLLOF RICE AND RIPE PLAINTAIN WILL BRING HIM BACK TO HIS SENSES TO RECOGNIZE GHANA AS HIS MOTHER COUNTRY ONE DAY, ONE DAY. GO MARIO!!!!!!!!!!

  • ABROKYIRE Y3 FUCKEN! 9 years ago

    I used to think that Mario Balotelli was being too arrogant for snubbing Ghana but after the world cup tournament in Brazil, I wish I could meet him somewhere just to render my profound apology!
    I've realized without reserv ...
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  • GHFUO: nyantakyi, 1/9aa must go.ASAP! 9 years ago

    No serious,disciplined foreign born Ghanaian will ever play for these kokonteface family.administrators who demand bribes before selection. No western team will.do this. News travels fast. Abeyie, kpb, dede, jordan, kwarasay, ...
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  • UNCLE KOFI 9 years ago

    I DON'TTHINK THE GUY HAS EVER DENIED THAT HE IS GHANAIAN IN APPEARANCE. HE IS ONLY ITALIAN WHEN IT COMES TO FOOTBALL

  • oppong london 9 years ago

    playing for Ghana is nuisance,kevin boateng made a grievous mistake and has disgraced himself at long last.european teams think and take care of people, unlike bribe takers Ghanaians,immigration officers in Ghana keep on begg ...
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  • THIS IS NOT MARIO BUT BROTHER 9 years ago

    I don't understand why Mario Balotelli and his families are not suing the Ghanaian media. There are a lot of ways that Mario you and your family can sue the Ghana media at the international High Court.
    Mario, you have to do ...
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  • ??? 9 years ago

    for what?

  • BOKO 9 years ago

    Kevin has make no mistake to played for ghana.It help him rather to get where he is now.German has snub him because, he is a stubborn and has no respect for anybody.Even his dad and mum.We know him very well in berlin.

  • onetribe 9 years ago

    Talent may have been there, but it was the adoptive parents who nourished that talent.Mario is Italian end of. Once his parents gave him away for whatever reason that was it. Why should anyone else reap where they have not so ...
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  • Avogadro 9 years ago

    There are lots of players playing for different countries for different reasons. Nothing wrong with that. Mario can choose to be Italian. Nothing wrong with that. But he did not have to 'dis' our country.

    Jerome Boate ...
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  • Mac Darling 9 years ago

    No one knows the full extent of his hurt about his biological parentage.Do you know how it feels to be given away by your parents and growing up in an environment where you can clearly see that the people calling themselves y ...
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  • A GHANAIAN 9 years ago

    He is growing up.

  • Krikri 9 years ago

    I think Balotelli is growing up and is threfore shedding off the things of his childhood and taking on the things of his adulthood. Let's wait and hear from him again

  • waws 9 years ago

    This guy made the best decision of his life,Ghana for what? Our country is fucked up we can't even keep our lights on who wanna be proud of such country,common water we are still struggling to keep it running in our homes and ...
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  • Ben 9 years ago

    You guys make mountains out of moulds and expect everyone to follow suit? What will Ghana gain by him claiming his Ghanaian roots?

  • concern citizen 9 years ago

    it is not worth for any Ghanaian born outside the country to play for Ghana? Ghanaian officials bred on corruption fail to understand them. eg Boateng, The Ayew's, Kwarasey and many more.

  • WENCHI MOKE 9 years ago

    GET THE F**K AWAY FROM US,OGAT!NOW THAT THE ITALIANS HAVE REMINDED YOU OF YOUR BLACK ROOTS,YOU TAKING A SWIPE BACK AT THEM.
    . YOU COMMENTED,THEY MISTREATED YOU IN BRAZIL,AND BOW YOUR BLACK BROTHERS WOULD NEVER HAVE TREATED Y ...
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  • kwakuvi 9 years ago

    it is better he did not play for Ghana, because it will have been let the K P Boateng's stands at the moment.

  • Yaa Nkosuo 9 years ago

    No matter what, his Colour will show him where he belongs and Where to come finally.
    Just leave him to grow up!!

  • PETER 9 years ago

    of God to detect the wicked schemes of these people. Let's pray against the spirit of desperation. A word to the wise is enough. Thanks

  • Omega 9 years ago

    Ghana does not need any individuals. What we want is petriotic citizens who has the nation at heart in whatever they do. Even if they just polish shoes.

  • ADELE PALMAS 9 years ago

    The prodigal son in biblical times was
    accepted when his conscience smote him
    to come back home.So if he is ready to
    retrace his roots we welcome him with
    open arms.

  • Leeeee 9 years ago

    it does not mean he has regretted. he is just enjoying his childish food. besides he made the wise decision to play for italy. all those players that snubbed ghana are doing great. eg, Jerome, Danny Welbeck, and Mario. What h ...
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  • Jimmy 9 years ago

    What I see in the picture doesn't look like jollof rice. By the way, do we really him in our team despite all his waywardness?

  • Jimmy 9 years ago

    What I see in the picture doesn't look like jollof rice. By the way, do we really want him in our team despite all his waywardness?

  • alex 9 years ago

    Obviously he is Ghanaian. Only Ghanaians eat rice/jollof with a spoon!

  • JK 9 years ago

    Yes, they do!

  • PASQUIN 9 years ago

    IS THAT A SOUP BOWL OR WHAT?

  • Obuabasa 9 years ago

    No different from any of the others in this country. Always going after 'sleazy' reportage, and not focusing on what is important to move this nation forward,those in charge concentrate on useless stories such as one! What a ...
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  • sizzla 9 years ago

    we will welcome him after all gerald asamoh came together with France captain

  • Ghfuo, heaven is NOT for idiots! 9 years ago

    I'm hungry. is there a good gh woman who make this for me? Email me please. I will buy you a ticket to come and visit me. Tuxman06@yahoo.ca

  • Campaign Against Corruption 9 years ago

    The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Therefore, the Ghanaian football officials should have tried to invite the gentleman for a good bout of Fufu/Palmnut soup eating before trying to convince him to join the Black ...
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  • Kofi kwame 9 years ago

    With what happened to Boateng and S.Mutari,Ballatoli was them rights.how about Edu of USA.when care is not taking ,no Ghanian born outside Ghana would be interested in our Jungle Black stars.

  • FAIRMIND 9 years ago

    Mario took the best decision not to play for Ghana. Our officials have never been able to manage such players: Kelvin, Kwarasey & Abeyie are a few eg

  • Palmwine Tapper 9 years ago

    Good Point Noted!
    Free Palmwine for your thoughts. Bring Mario along w/ ya to introduce him to GH local palmwine to boost his soccer skills. He will be making more than ($146M) the new soccer player (James of Dominican Repu ...
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  • Jim 9 years ago

    There is a saying that no matter how bad the state of a coup the hen cannot be ashamed of it.Just allow this Mario boy to grow. Some of us know only time will tell him where he belong.

  • naadu 9 years ago

    Are you saying that because of the food?
    if not you welcome brother

  • Palmwine Tapper 9 years ago

    Mario will BEAT the SHIT out of cocoasini coach Appiah. The bloody battle in Baghdad will even come close. It will be nasty and bloody. You can bet you ASSS on that one. Muntari beatings of that corrupt GFA official will be v ...
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  • Agnes Abena 9 years ago

    and where are the parents?

  • fullpage 9 years ago

    we all believe as humans we are sinners and come shot the glory of God ..same way lets align Marios case to this biblical quote....the damage has been caused buh yet there is always anoda chance......i will always welcome him ...
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  • AKAY 9 years ago

    People must think before they talk,this Balotelli man should have know better,not to play for the national team is the issue,but for him to know where he(Balotelli)come from and the culture of where he come from.not to play f ...
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  • Dr.med.Acquah 9 years ago

    Barotelli has Ghanaian parents.He can have an Italian Passport but he is still a Ghanaian by birth!Eating a plate of joloff rice doesn`t make one a Ghanaian.I have a lot of German friends who have eaten joloff rice but don`t ...
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  • Josh 9 years ago

    Big deal! There are more important issues in Ghana right now. A plate of jollof or whether he is Ghanaian will not help us. His money could help some disadvantaged kids though :) However, I doubt he will part with his money. ...
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  • jack 9 years ago

    Blood is blood and you can't run away from it, and Ghanians should asept him hi is our brother

  • Kaymensah 9 years ago

    Nyantakyi and co couldn't handle Kevin, Muntari and the others. How on earth can they manage "why me" Barwuah? His baggage is ten fold that of all the others combined. Ha ha.

  • Tony 9 years ago

    No matter where you are in this world as a Ghanaian with another nationality there is no place like Ghana, home sweet home.No matter where you go in this world you will one day come back home:Ghana is peaceful. He must then h ...
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  • ROOTS and BLOOD 9 years ago

    GOD's own time is the best. He is balotelli Mario's Giver and Keeper.

  • Pieroo 9 years ago

    We don't need any mad man with toxic waste into our rich and enviable tradition and culture.

  • BAKER 9 years ago

    WELL THAT WILL BE NICE, BUT AND I MEAN A "BIG BUT" IF THEY COULDN'T HANDLE KP, MUNTARI AND CO WHAT MAKES ANYBODY THINKS HE WILL BE ANY DIFFERENT IF OUR LEADERS STILL LIVES IN CAVE MAN'S ERA...

  • Mikkies 9 years ago

    how can you call some one's family poverty-stricken parents? The fact that they were unable to assist their son in their tough times does not mean they are poverty stricken. Listen, we are Ghanaians and none of us was born wi ...
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  • housseni nacro 9 years ago

    Balotelli is a ghanaian.He is slowwly growing up,that,s when you start thinking maturedly.Don,t be surprised if he decides to visit Ghana.I am sure he will give something back someday.Just wait and see.

  • Dr. B 9 years ago

    This is no news. Today no news!

  • Sarah 9 years ago

    Well said Mario.

  • Great 9 years ago

    Yes, we as ghanaians should accept him with no grudge at all.

  • Spoiler 9 years ago

    What happening here is, a boy turning into a man. Given GFA issues, he made the right choice not to play for Ghana

  • Mr Dallas tx 9 years ago

    The board is corrupt look at what happened to K Boateng and mutari .Italians are good people Stay with Italy there be no problem with your money no coach is going to tell you to fuck off , these boys are the ones that mak ...
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  • Agyayaw Bantama 9 years ago

    The over 25 million will decide and if he get 24 million then he can come

  • general do 9 years ago

    masa this boy is a fool period. i have seen countless people in europe and america if u ask them if they are ghns they would say yeah but we cant speak the local language well these things upset me balotelli sei un testa di c ...
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  • STEPHEN OSEI,NORWAY 9 years ago

    LETS GIVE THANKS TO GOD THAT HE HAS MAKE YOU LIKE THIS,JUST FOCUS FOR HARD WORKING DAY AND NIGHT ,GHANA IS THERE FOR EVERY ONE EVEN THE CHINES

  • tanko granilo 9 years ago

    what did you mean concider,did mario ask for a passport or play for ghana? Thank God he admit he is a ghanaian

  • Martin 9 years ago

    Mario wrote he was back to his roots after eating jollof rice for the first time in 15 years doesn't mean that he has finally admitted to being a Ghanaian. I don't know how the article's author interpreted that as him admitti ...
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  • Sankofa 9 years ago

    The question of Balotelli's origins does not arise.

    Mario Balotelli is Ghanaian by parentage despite being adopted and brought up by Italians in Italy.

    Balotelli's problems have arisen because he cannot forgive his pare ...
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  • Escargo 9 years ago

    Nonesense, Balotelli is following the money, period. Italy has done good to him and he is honouring it. Why would he play for a country that is riddled with corruption like this. Go Barotelli go.

  • EMMANUEL USA 9 years ago

    INSTEAD OF GHANAIAN NEWSMEN TO WRITE ABOUT THE CORRUPT OFFICIALS AT GFA TO SHAMEFULLY RESIGN AS A LESSON TO ALL THEY SPENDING TIME ON POOR BALOTELLI AND HIS JOLLOF RICE. FOR EVERY SOCIETY TO HAVE POSITIVE FUTURE LARGELY DEPEN ...
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  • Respect 9 years ago

    Balotelli took a very good decision not to come play for the Black Stars. Look at how the GFA officials,staffs and coaches are treating players. Until you power drunk bosses throw that foolish African mentally of "I am the bo ...
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  • akora oteng 9 years ago

    This is a foolish question cos it is SOLIDARITY we are talking about. What about Jerome Boateng, Prince's bro. who opted for Germany and those Ghanaians who were selected and dorned the Natioal colours only to play politics i ...
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  • PlD 9 years ago

    Stop blaming others for your problems cos the system in Ghana is the root cause of your problem

  • Mohammed Ibrahim 9 years ago

    Ghanaians should forgive Mario Balotelli for his unfortunate comments,and remarks about Ghana.
    We should forgive him,and invite him to visit Ghana.We should welcome him with open arm.

  • Nan 9 years ago

    I don't see anything Ghanaian about ballotelli, he speaks and understand the Italian culture better than the Ghanaian culture so he is an Italian

  • K. MANU 9 years ago

    No Way! We do not need any disrespectful character in Ghana now. We already have delusional characters like Kevin Boateng and Sulley Muntari, adding Balloteli would make it the "DEVILISH TRINITY." Most people want him to retu ...
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  • Ebibiman 9 years ago

    They wl throw u out as they did to KPB and muntari.

  • Ebo Africaba 9 years ago

    And so Mario has finally acknowledged that he has Ghanaian roots. Let us accept him. He is our prodigal son. If GFA can give a losing coach Akwasi Appiah, a new contract and a signing bonus of $100K, the same amount as the ap ...
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  • kwame 9 years ago

    this fuckin monkey

  • NANA YAW 9 years ago

    Definitely one of the best footballers in the world. He is very rich, and kind. Why Me? He once revealed the T-shirt he was wearing under his jersey after scoring a goal for ManCity.
    As a result most commentators and fans do ...
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  • lolo akua 9 years ago

    Mario please stay where you are because if you listen to this gh. People ur career will come to an enend . today they are looking for u but tomorrow will be another story yes the will dump u just like they did to Kevin &Adam, ...
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  • Francisco 9 years ago

    Anyone who doesn't know the secret should shut the fuck up ! This poor Mario's biological parents sold him to the adopted Italian parents,
    so his ours, no matter what he eats. So it's up to we Italians to decide when we' ...
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  • Musah Mohamed 9 years ago

    Ghana live in Italy

  • Musah Mohamed 9 years ago

    Mario your welcome blood is blood

  • Lorgo Ligri 9 years ago

    You can deny anything and get away with but, you can't deny the womb that stored you for 9 months and vomited you out. You are what the womb is. If the womb is a cat's, you are a cat. If it's a monkey, you are a monkey. If it ...
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  • COOLMAN 9 years ago

    Africans take care of your lovely children,every child is a bless,take care of your wives,whether one or two,you are having wives,one is staying in Accra,another one staying in Kumasi.

  • Adwoa 9 years ago

    This guy will die miserably one day. He is neither a full Italian or Ghanaian.

  • Nii Gbemi 9 years ago

    What has he playing or feeling italian got to do with his destiny... Look at what you are sayin "he will die miserably one day"....

  • Niibi 9 years ago

    No one cares, he can choose wherever he wants to be affiliated to but "A butterfly is never a bed"
    That's all.

  • jak Toronto 9 years ago

    The pix is interesting because he left the fork and knife and took the spoon. That a really cool. i do that also. Typical Ghana

  • Michael A 9 years ago

    He's always been Ghanaian, whether he accepted it or not.