Mario Balotelli defends Ghana snub

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observers 8 years ago

Copy and paste from yahoo.com. Lazy journalism.

Copy and paste from yahoo.com. Lazy journalism.
peace 8 years ago

They credited goal.com which is accepted. Please never assume you know okay?

They credited goal.com which is accepted. Please never assume you know okay?
COMMON SENSE 8 years ago

THEY WILL NOT RESPECT YOU TO THE END OF YOUR LIFE,YOUR SMALL BOY AND THEY WILL ALWAYS CALL YOU MONKEY,SEE NOW THEY HAVE SACKED YOU FROM ITALIAN NATIONAL TEAM,YOU THINK YOUR SMART.

THEY WILL NOT RESPECT YOU TO THE END OF YOUR LIFE,YOUR SMALL BOY AND THEY WILL ALWAYS CALL YOU MONKEY,SEE NOW THEY HAVE SACKED YOU FROM ITALIAN NATIONAL TEAM,YOU THINK YOUR SMART.
SMART FREMPAH 8 years ago

I don't think he was sacked. He has incredibly lost form. His exploits in various teams including Liverpool attests to this. Don't comment blindly. Anyway, why can't we leave him to choose what he wants? Can you imagine i ...
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I don't think he was sacked. He has incredibly lost form. His exploits in various teams including Liverpool attests to this. Don't comment blindly. Anyway, why can't we leave him to choose what he wants? Can you imagine if he chose Ghana and now in his current form? They could have pointed fingers on Ghana. |
SAINT GHFUO, MEDIOCRITY STINKS CUUHH! 8 years ago

WHEN WILL WE SEE A CHINESE, WHITE OR SOUTH AMERICAN PERSON SUITING UP FOR BSTARS OR REPPING GH IN ANYTHING. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO ECONOMICS.

WHEN WILL WE SEE A CHINESE, WHITE OR SOUTH AMERICAN PERSON SUITING UP FOR BSTARS OR REPPING GH IN ANYTHING. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO ECONOMICS.
DIAMOND 8 years ago

You can't prove that he is not criticising goal.com for plagiarising yahoo.com, can you?

Don't assume that he is criticising Ghanaweb, as he did not say so.

You can't prove that he is not criticising goal.com for plagiarising yahoo.com, can you?

Don't assume that he is criticising Ghanaweb, as he did not say so.
SAINT GHFUO, MEDIOCRITY STINKS CUUHH! 8 years ago

WHERE DO U THINK THE BLACKS IN EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA AND NORTH AMERICA ALL HAIL FROM? THEY COME FROM AFRICA. THE TREND WILL NEVER STOP. REGARDLESS WHERE U PLAY, HUMANS WILL BE HUMANS AND RAIN INSULTS. JUST DO WHAT MAKES U HAP ...
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WHERE DO U THINK THE BLACKS IN EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA AND NORTH AMERICA ALL HAIL FROM? THEY COME FROM AFRICA. THE TREND WILL NEVER STOP. REGARDLESS WHERE U PLAY, HUMANS WILL BE HUMANS AND RAIN INSULTS. JUST DO WHAT MAKES U HAPPY
Baba 8 years ago

What makes him think as a black man he would be accepted as an Italian.

I don't blame Balotelli, he was young and knew nothing and sincehe decided to cut off his biological parents at an early age he did not have the right ...
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What makes him think as a black man he would be accepted as an Italian.

I don't blame Balotelli, he was young and knew nothing and sincehe decided to cut off his biological parents at an early age he did not have the right support.

In anycase, experience they say is the best teacher. Good luck Balo.
The Great One 8 years ago

He didn't cut his biological parents off. His biological parents sold him off (gave him up for adoption)

He didn't cut his biological parents off. His biological parents sold him off (gave him up for adoption)
kwame kwaku 8 years ago

Balotelli had illness that the biological parent's couldn't financially take care off, so they gave him up for adoption.

Balotelli had illness that the biological parent's couldn't financially take care off, so they gave him up for adoption.

kweku trouble 8 years ago

What do you mean by "sold off"? Either you don't know the story or you have a bad comprehension of the English language. If his parents didn't make that decision of giving him up for adoption, he may never have been who is no ...
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What do you mean by "sold off"? Either you don't know the story or you have a bad comprehension of the English language. If his parents didn't make that decision of giving him up for adoption, he may never have been who is now. Do you love him more than his parents? Do your homework before you talk.
A.B.Y 8 years ago

Don't mind him bro. Some people comment on issues through their anus. They have access to Internet,therefore writing thrash

Don't mind him bro. Some people comment on issues through their anus. They have access to Internet,therefore writing thrash
Idii 8 years ago

Is never true

Is never true
Ray 8 years ago

Stupid! Do u know the story? Don't u know how these whites are? Balotelli does not think. He is an easy prey, sorry 4 him.

Stupid! Do u know the story? Don't u know how these whites are? Balotelli does not think. He is an easy prey, sorry 4 him.
Him 8 years ago

You will continue to be called Black Monkey boy

You will continue to be called Black Monkey boy
BADWAM KRAKYE 8 years ago

If they will continue to call Ballotelli Black Monkey Boy, then how would they call you AFRICANS BACK HOME studying under trees in the Trokosiland?.....APES !, I suppose. You're all morons.

If they will continue to call Ballotelli Black Monkey Boy, then how would they call you AFRICANS BACK HOME studying under trees in the Trokosiland?.....APES !, I suppose. You're all morons.
King Marc 8 years ago

He is right and has spoken as a matured guy.He is an Italian by birth and culture.Currently Europeans themselves know there are other citizens from other race.Whether he is called by other names or not is not the issue.The is ...
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He is right and has spoken as a matured guy.He is an Italian by birth and culture.Currently Europeans themselves know there are other citizens from other race.Whether he is called by other names or not is not the issue.The issue is he knows nothing about Ghana and the culture hence made a decision to play alongside people he understands and they understand as well.He made the right decision and has spoken as a matured guy.
kb 8 years ago

An European would never accept a black as his fellow. ......Never no matter how best you try.......they can laugh with you and sit with you....deep down within them.............!

An European would never accept a black as his fellow. ......Never no matter how best you try.......they can laugh with you and sit with you....deep down within them.............!
Amanaman 8 years ago

Some of the stories about slave trade had it that a slave trader who was a Ghanaian and had many Europeans slave traders friends himself was deceived into visiting the whites. On the day of his visit, he wore a nice long suit ...
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Some of the stories about slave trade had it that a slave trader who was a Ghanaian and had many Europeans slave traders friends himself was deceived into visiting the whites. On the day of his visit, he wore a nice long suit donated to him, on a haircut a white man had given him. He felt so important as he left the house, was given a chariot ride and acknowledged cheers from those blacks who used to fear him.

Whilst the party was on, he got intoxicated and misbehave a little, but before he could recover from the the boozing he found himself on the high sees among some of the slaves he had sold some few days ago. His suit had been removed and his body smeared with palm oil just like the slaves he sold. No one would answer a question from a slave even if the white understands a point. This is a European for you. They must not be trusted.
Rastafara"I" 8 years ago

No european born should play for this corrupt system!

No european born should play for this corrupt system!

Preach 8 years ago

Everywhere there is corruption.....Only Ghanaians do theirs public...Cousin

Everywhere there is corruption.....Only Ghanaians do theirs public...Cousin
The Great One 8 years ago

Ghana is better off without another volatile character like Muntari. To have Muntari and Baloteli in black stars would have been horrible disaster.

Ghana is better off without another volatile character like Muntari. To have Muntari and Baloteli in black stars would have been horrible disaster.
DIAMOND 8 years ago

To have Muntari and Balotelli in Black Stars would have helped us get the FA thieves fired long ago.

To have Muntari and Balotelli in Black Stars would have helped us get the FA thieves fired long ago.
Osei Boakye 8 years ago

Let's face it. Muntari & Balotelli in Black Stars would have won us many victories.

Let's face it. Muntari & Balotelli in Black Stars would have won us many victories.
Kwame 8 years ago

Why does the Ghana press keep reproducing this article any time Mario doesn't get selected for the Italian National Team? Just leave the guy alone. People are called names all over the world all the time, mostly due to ignora ...
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Why does the Ghana press keep reproducing this article any time Mario doesn't get selected for the Italian National Team? Just leave the guy alone. People are called names all over the world all the time, mostly due to ignorance. If he was playing for Ghana and did some of the things he does on the field, due to immaturity, Ghanaians would have called him worst names!
BADWAM KRAKYE 8 years ago

PLEASE IF YOU HAVE TO CRITICIZE A GHANAIAN BORN PLAYER, IT SHOULD BE MARCEL DESAILLY. hE WAS BORN AND BRED IN GHANA UNTIL AT LEAST 8 BEFORE LEAVING FOR FRANCE. HE NEVER CHOSE TO PLAY FOR GHANA BUT AFTER HIS CAREER WANTER TO ...
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PLEASE IF YOU HAVE TO CRITICIZE A GHANAIAN BORN PLAYER, IT SHOULD BE MARCEL DESAILLY. hE WAS BORN AND BRED IN GHANA UNTIL AT LEAST 8 BEFORE LEAVING FOR FRANCE. HE NEVER CHOSE TO PLAY FOR GHANA BUT AFTER HIS CAREER WANTER TO COACH THE BLACK STARS WITH THE SALARY OF AN EXPATRIATE WHERES KWASI APPIAH WAS PAID PEANUTS. WHY WON'T YOU GO ON HIS THROAT. LEAVE BALLO ALONE FOR HE OWES YOU NOTHING....FUCK YOU !
BADWAM KRAKYE 8 years ago

PLEASE IF YOU HAVE TO CRITICIZE A GHANAIAN BORN PLAYER, IT SHOULD BE MARCEL DESAILLY. HE WAS BORN AND BRED IN GHANA UNTIL AT LEAST 8 YEARS BEFORE LEAVING FOR FRANCE. HE NEVER CHOSE TO PLAY FOR GHANA BUT AFTER HIS CAREER WANT ...
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PLEASE IF YOU HAVE TO CRITICIZE A GHANAIAN BORN PLAYER, IT SHOULD BE MARCEL DESAILLY. HE WAS BORN AND BRED IN GHANA UNTIL AT LEAST 8 YEARS BEFORE LEAVING FOR FRANCE. HE NEVER CHOSE TO PLAY FOR GHANA BUT AFTER HIS CAREER WANTER TO COACH THE BLACK STARS WITH THE SALARY OF AN EXPATRIATE WHERES KWASI APPIAH WAS PAID PEANUTS. WHY WON'T YOU GO ON HIS THROAT. LEAVE BALLO ALONE FOR HE OWES YOU NOTHING....FUCK YOU !
poncho 8 years ago

I don't know why ghanaweb writers are so lazy like this.....always 'copy and paste'

I don't know why ghanaweb writers are so lazy like this.....always 'copy and paste'
LEXIS 8 years ago

you know its copy and paste yet you always read it. it means you don't know what to use your time for. you people complain about everything.

you know its copy and paste yet you always read it. it means you don't know what to use your time for. you people complain about everything.
zorro 8 years ago

We do not need him!

We do not need him!

GH. Port HArcourt 8 years ago

Yes! you are right not to play for Ghana. Because the mps and ministers are thieves!And Ghanaians are cowards not to kick them out.

Yes! you are right not to play for Ghana. Because the mps and ministers are thieves!And Ghanaians are cowards not to kick them out.
maria 8 years ago

it's hard for athletes with Ghanaian heritage to choose the ghana flag because the system is so bad and corrupt and dubious. so the talent prefers to stay away. Loads of black athletes end up adopting european or american na ...
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it's hard for athletes with Ghanaian heritage to choose the ghana flag because the system is so bad and corrupt and dubious. so the talent prefers to stay away. Loads of black athletes end up adopting european or american national flags rather than opt for africa.It's the equivalent of 'brain drain'. The problem is that unless the Government actually tackles the federations for what they've been upto all these years, the talent will stay away. And that is a loss to the country to nation building, exporting the flag and a sense of national pride. Look at the euro football tournament now and almost all the nations, except poland, iceland and germany have african footballers. We have to look at ourselves and ask ourselves why is it that our young ghanaians identify more with white european counterparts than their own heritage? Why are we not able to encourage them to the fold? a ghanaiann athlete was told recently that they were not ghanaian because they trained abroad! That's so dumb! it's like saying Federer should not represent switzerland because he trains abroad, or Andy Murray shouldn't represent GB because he trains abroad, or Mo Farah... you get my point.The world is shrinking. We need to be smart and harness talent and opportunity in order to grow and develop Ghana on an international stage through sports.
Paa Dico 8 years ago

@Maria: nice article, just a point of correction; There's a blackman on the German national team, he plays defence. Incidentally his parent is Ghanaian, specifically from Sunyani. His half brother featured for the Black Stars ...
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@Maria: nice article, just a point of correction; There's a blackman on the German national team, he plays defence. Incidentally his parent is Ghanaian, specifically from Sunyani. His half brother featured for the Black Stars. Got the clue? All in all, I enjoyed your piece though.
maria 8 years ago

Yes you're right! I forgot about him. Boateng is his name! Thanks for the correction and for the nice words about my comment.

Yes you're right! I forgot about him. Boateng is his name! Thanks for the correction and for the nice words about my comment.
DIAMOND 8 years ago

"Look at the euro football tournament now and almost all the nations, except poland, iceland and germany have african footballers"

With your broad definition of "african" ( because I've checked the roster of the nations), ...
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"Look at the euro football tournament now and almost all the nations, except poland, iceland and germany have african footballers"

With your broad definition of "african" ( because I've checked the roster of the nations), I think Germany has an African called Boateng.
maria 8 years ago

yes you are right. Forgot about him. Saw him play the other night....caused an unfortunate Penalty kick but then redeemed himself with a penalty kick against italy. Good player! but you get my point? right?

yes you are right. Forgot about him. Saw him play the other night....caused an unfortunate Penalty kick but then redeemed himself with a penalty kick against italy. Good player! but you get my point? right?
The Ruler Is Back 8 years ago

Good you know this now. So its time to write the wrongs. A wise man does not commit to the same mistake twice. So fear not to make a wrong right. Just take the first step, even if it feels late spend time helping others make ...
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Good you know this now. So its time to write the wrongs. A wise man does not commit to the same mistake twice. So fear not to make a wrong right. Just take the first step, even if it feels late spend time helping others make the right choice cos only in doing so will you be truely happy. The journey of a million miles begins with the first step. So step in the name of love
Aaaaaaaaahhh 8 years ago

from the comments he's made i'm sure he will come one day....But still he dey fool....

from the comments he's made i'm sure he will come one day....But still he dey fool....
Yaro Orimili Zagibida 8 years ago

Prez John Dramani Mahama should adopt
Mario Balotelli. Right away. Sharp Sharp. Quick Quick. He has vast soccer potential. Ghana will win the next world cup with him as our foremost striker.

Prez John Dramani Mahama should adopt
Mario Balotelli. Right away. Sharp Sharp. Quick Quick. He has vast soccer potential. Ghana will win the next world cup with him as our foremost striker.
LAWRENCE 8 years ago

Bolotelli's dad hails from Konongo and as such, it is not allowed that Otani adopts an Ashanti. The other way round is possible.
This is obvious; how can an Ashanti royal be adopted by Opotoni ?

Bolotelli's dad hails from Konongo and as such, it is not allowed that Otani adopts an Ashanti. The other way round is possible.
This is obvious; how can an Ashanti royal be adopted by Opotoni ?
Haruna 8 years ago

Tell that to your so-called royals who have the "otani" blood in them. Your women don't want any part of your short stature, that is why they are trooping up North to "pepe" land in search of gold- Pepe dick.

Tell that to your so-called royals who have the "otani" blood in them. Your women don't want any part of your short stature, that is why they are trooping up North to "pepe" land in search of gold- Pepe dick.
LAWRENCE 8 years ago

NO PEEPE NOR STINKY KORO AYIGBE IN MY FAMILY

NO PEEPE NOR STINKY KORO AYIGBE IN MY FAMILY
samuel azumah 8 years ago

ballo is a good player.now that,they did not beat germany,italy regrets his inclusion

ballo is a good player.now that,they did not beat germany,italy regrets his inclusion
DIAMOND 8 years ago

"italy regrets his INclusion"?

No, his EXclusion.

"italy regrets his INclusion"?

No, his EXclusion.
KING LOMOTEY 8 years ago

Come and play for Asante Kotoko to redeem ur status of playing for the Black Stars, after showing ur commitment, & appealing to FIFA to reconsider your playing for Italy. You are still young.

Come and play for Asante Kotoko to redeem ur status of playing for the Black Stars, after showing ur commitment, & appealing to FIFA to reconsider your playing for Italy. You are still young.
DIAMOND 8 years ago

He said he does not regret playing for Italy, and you're saying should appeal to FIFA to reconsider?

No!
He can play for any Ghanaian club, but he cannot change his play-for country.
He is Italian.
Let's respect that.
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He said he does not regret playing for Italy, and you're saying should appeal to FIFA to reconsider?

No!
He can play for any Ghanaian club, but he cannot change his play-for country.
He is Italian.
Let's respect that.

Moreover, he would be worse off with Ghana because of our crooks.
komla ibrahim 8 years ago

fool. he must come to the capital Club Phobia and not bush Club like foolish kotoko

fool. he must come to the capital Club Phobia and not bush Club like foolish kotoko
Real Ghanaian 8 years ago

You don't bite the hand that feeds you. You will go hungry if you do- fact. The capital you speak, was stood up with wealth created by the people you call bush men. Look around you in Accra and tell how many of the property y ...
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You don't bite the hand that feeds you. You will go hungry if you do- fact. The capital you speak, was stood up with wealth created by the people you call bush men. Look around you in Accra and tell how many of the property you Gas own. Just in case you are an Ewe faking Ga heritage, may I remind you to help you poor brothers and sisters dwelling in Akans' uncompleted buuilding in Accra.
Yellow man 8 years ago

There's another Nigerian guy playing for Italy now.Conte featured him in theffirst match and the relegated him to the bench.I told my neighbor that I will prefer to play for an unknown nation in football than to play for any ...
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There's another Nigerian guy playing for Italy now.Conte featured him in theffirst match and the relegated him to the bench.I told my neighbor that I will prefer to play for an unknown nation in football than to play for any European country as a black man.After all that happened to Ballo black people are still queuing to play for Europe?No brains my brother
Dominic Baamoah Wiredu.. 8 years ago

Mario, you right to represent a country of your birth. and also you are a good person and a great football player, my hope is, this season the goals will start coming with a little more hard effort as you intend to do..Stay h ...
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Mario, you right to represent a country of your birth. and also you are a good person and a great football player, my hope is, this season the goals will start coming with a little more hard effort as you intend to do..Stay healthy and good luck..
joe 8 years ago

Italians are good people but racism is a natural thing for them.they will help and give u everything but will always consider you as a second class citizen no matter what and that makes it difficult to be part of them wether ...
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Italians are good people but racism is a natural thing for them.they will help and give u everything but will always consider you as a second class citizen no matter what and that makes it difficult to be part of them wether u r born there or immigrate there for yrs.
Big Bro 8 years ago

Baloteli is okay Ghana don't even need you anymore but try and visit your Grand parents please they already told you not to worry about giving them money..keep your money but they just want to meet you in person...

Baloteli is okay Ghana don't even need you anymore but try and visit your Grand parents please they already told you not to worry about giving them money..keep your money but they just want to meet you in person...
MATT OWU 8 years ago

guys let us forget about this guy and pray for him so that his children get to know the roots of their grand parents

guys let us forget about this guy and pray for him so that his children get to know the roots of their grand parents
Kofi Totobi Kwakye 8 years ago

We do not care which nation you choose to play for, the important thing is that you should protect your dignity because it is tied to ours. Learn from the likes of Joe Luis,Sugar Ray Robinson, Ali etc. they paved the way for ...
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We do not care which nation you choose to play for, the important thing is that you should protect your dignity because it is tied to ours. Learn from the likes of Joe Luis,Sugar Ray Robinson, Ali etc. they paved the way for the freedom you are enjoying today.
leave them alone 8 years ago

u are what u are inside not ur color.ur upbringing contributes to it .put a chicken among eagle it will behave like an eagle. he will always be an Italian for he is on

u are what u are inside not ur color.ur upbringing contributes to it .put a chicken among eagle it will behave like an eagle. he will always be an Italian for he is on
komla ibrahim 8 years ago

stay Italian like you are. You are a proud African son even among the miniblack Italians, who call themselves White.. Balo go on and Keep the flag of black race high. May Allah be with you and us all. Ameen.

stay Italian like you are. You are a proud African son even among the miniblack Italians, who call themselves White.. Balo go on and Keep the flag of black race high. May Allah be with you and us all. Ameen.
Addo Kuffour 8 years ago

Black Ghanaian Italian u can go to hell we do not need u

Black Ghanaian Italian u can go to hell we do not need u
Brown 8 years ago

You have made a right move. Congratulations! Your career is secured. Your colleagues came and had been abandoned. Why should younger ones continue with it? Right one there!

You have made a right move. Congratulations! Your career is secured. Your colleagues came and had been abandoned. Why should younger ones continue with it? Right one there!

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