H72 265 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Mario Balotelli wins award – then has a dig at Arsenal's Jack Wilshere• Balotelli claims not to have heard of second-placed Wilshere• City striker then says he is better than Fábregas and RooneyMario Balotelli: not short of confidence. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianMario Balotelli has been named the best young player in Europe – and has taken a swipe at Jack Wilshere, Cesc Fábregas and Wayne Rooney in the process.The Manchester City striker won the Golden Boy trophy, organised by the Turin newspaper Tuttosport and voted for by European journalists to honour the most talented footballer under the age of 21. The 20-year-old beat the 18-year-old Wilshere into second place – and then claimed he did not even know who the Arsenal midfielder was."What's his name? Wil ... ? No, I don't know him, but the next time I play against Arsenal I will keep a close eye on him," Balotelli said. "Perhaps I can show him the Golden Boy trophy and remind him that I won it."The Italy international then had a dig at previous winners of the award, including Fábregas, Rooney and Rafael van der Vaart, insisting only one past recipient could claim to be better than him. "There's only one that is a little stronger than me: Messi. All the others are behind me."I am delighted to receive the award, but who should have won it but me? Two years ago I finished sixth and then fourth in 2009. It was finally my turn. My aim is that this prize will transform itself into the Ballon d'Or. To have won this award is a good omen to achieve that."Aside from personal prizes, Balotelli also seems confident of helping his team win the Premier League title this season. "For 2011 I want the Premier League, in order to continue with the tradition I had at Inter of winning three consecutive titles, and to clinch the Europa League, a trophy I have not yet won and a competition where we are considered favourites."guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 21 December 2010 14.00 GMThttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/21/mario-balotelli-wilshere-fabregas-rooneyMario, you are an arse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 "There's only one that is a little stronger than me: Messi" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 nothing wrong with confidence and to be fair witshere aint a big name in italy id imagine, i like him though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdasyn 431 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 What a dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdasyn 431 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 What a dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Baw....hum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H72 265 Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 nothing wrong with confidence and to be fair witshere aint a big name in italy id imagine, i like him thoughThat isn't confidence, that's complete disrespect for fellow professionals. Fabregas and Rooney are miles ahead of Balotelli in terms of ability. I find it extremely hard to believe also that he doesn't know who Jack Wilshere is, one of the best prospects to emerge from Arsenal's youth set-up for a very long time. Whether he knew who he was or not, you do not say this:"Perhaps I can show him the Golden Boy trophy and remind him that I won it."I hope Balotelli fails miserably at Manchester City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Linton 107 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Will be a fantastic player once he gets to grips with the eplIMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 His attitude is horrific and he's done very little to prove he's anything other than a wild youngster with potential. Not in the same league as Fabregas or Rooney, nevermind Messi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50ShadesofBlue 667 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I detest that prick. Wrong decision imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Am I the only one that thinks he's miles over-rated? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Nice picture Most talented player under the age of 21 If he sorted himself out, he could be ridiculously good. Sadly the guy is a complete and utter arse. Hopefully he grows up sooner rather than later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddsyRFC 1 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Mario got Ronaldo's attitude? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SandyWATP Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Seriously, why did they choose that picture? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H72 265 Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 Seriously, why did they choose that picture?Prefer this one?Balotelli looking like a dickWhy would he ever think that a hat like that would look good on anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC 3,870 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 No surprise here, hes been a prick since the moment he entered football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 661 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 That boy does my titts in , If he had the right attitude he would be fantastic , as others have said .But he just seems like a prick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC 3,870 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Prefer this one?Balotelli looking like a dickWhy would he ever think that a hat like that would look good on anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,101 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Seriously, why did they choose that picture?Because the British media have decided they don't like him, somewhat understandably, and now all the papers will do snide things like only use photos of him looking like a twat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulRFC1 115 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 The boy's a knob. And that's all he is just now- just a boy. Needs to grow up, and fast, because the City fans are not going to hang around waiting for him. They'll want him gone, and another name brought in.Pathetic attitude, and I hope he and City fail massively this season. He and Tevez are climbing my most hated footballer list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 The guys an absolute tosser, can't stand him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 He wants to go back to Milan. The papers put a twist on it, but he did say ; "I will tell Ibrahimovic to carry on calling me so one day his desire comes true and I will be able to wear the Milan shirt." Nobody is saying confidence isn't allowed - Messi, Xavi and Iniesta are all confident, but there is noway they would be allowed to speak that way during their career. It's a pain in the arse god gave him that talent. With his attitude right now he doesn't fucking deserve it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millsyrfc1 13 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I really don't see what this prick has done to deserve this award, think he is massively over-rated and he thinks he is something special when in reality the guys just an absolute cock of a man ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrfc1873 48 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 He wants to go back to Milan. The papers put a twist on it, but he did say ; "I will tell Ibrahimovic to carry on calling me so one day his desire comes true and I will be able to wear the Milan shirt."Nobody is saying confidence isn't allowed - Messi, Xavi and Iniesta are all confident, but there is noway they would be allowed to speak that way during their career. It's a pain in the arse god gave him that talent. With his attitude right now he doesn't fucking deserve it. When did he say that ? I'd always heard he was a AC Milan fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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