http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/20904-mario-balotelli.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/20904-mario-balotelli.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2091330-balotelli-el-shaarawy-headline-italy-squad.html ROME (AP) — Mario Balotelli and AC Milan strike partner Stephan El Shaarawy headline Italy's squad for upcoming matches against San Marino and the Czech Republic, while Antonio Cassano remained left out. The Azzurri will host San Marino in a friendly in Bologna on May 31 then visit the Czechs in Prague on June 7 for a World Cup qualifier. In Group B of Eu... Thu, 16 May 2013 19:19:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2091330-balotelli-el-shaarawy-headline-italy-squad.html 2013-05-16T19:19:20Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2089964-ac-milan-fiorentina-fight-champions-league.html ROME (AP) — In the last weekend of Serie A, AC Milan needs to protect a two-point lead over Fiorentina in the race for third place and the final Champions League berth. Milan and Fiorentina both visit relegated squads — Siena and Pescara, respectively. Nearly everything else in the Italian league has been decided, although several big coaching changes cou... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2089964-ac-milan-fiorentina-fight-champions-league.html 2013-05-16T13:00:46Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2084100-sepp-blatter-attacks-tiny-roma-fine-fan-racism.html LONDON (AP) — FIFA President Sepp Blatter has criticized Italian football authorities for the "unacceptable" decision to only fine Roma 50,000 euros ($64,865) after their fans racially abused AC Milan players. Play was stopped for almost two minutes during the second half of Sunday's match when visiting Roma supporters would not stop abusing Milan players... Tue, 14 May 2013 18:28:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2084100-sepp-blatter-attacks-tiny-roma-fine-fan-racism.html 2013-05-14T18:28:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2081418-manchester-city-fires-manager-roberto-mancini.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester City fired manager Roberto Mancini on Monday, exactly one year after he delivered the club's first English league title in 44 years. The Italian coach, who had four years remaining on his contract, was ditched just as players from rival Manchester United were being cheered through the streets as they paraded the Premier League tro... Mon, 13 May 2013 23:32:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2081418-manchester-city-fires-manager-roberto-mancini.html 2013-05-13T23:32:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2081500-blatter-appalled-racist-incident-milan-roma.html MILAN (AP) — FIFA president Sepp Blatter was "appalled" when he learned that AC Milan's match against Roma was suspended because of racist chanting. Sunday's game was stopped for 97 seconds during the second half when visiting Roma supporters would not stop chanting at Milan players Mario Balotelli and Kevin-Prince Boateng. The league fined Roma €50,000 (... Mon, 13 May 2013 15:58:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2081500-blatter-appalled-racist-incident-milan-roma.html 2013-05-13T15:58:25Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080032-palermo-siena-relegated-to-serie-italy.html MILAN (AP) — Palermo was relegated from Serie A after losing 1-0 to Fiorentina from former player Luca Toni's goal on Sunday. The result left the Sicilian side five points behind 17th-place Genoa, which drew 0-0 at home to Inter Milan. With one round remaining, Torino also secured safety with a 1-1 draw at Chievo Verona. It is six points above Palermo. ... Sun, 12 May 2013 23:05:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080032-palermo-siena-relegated-to-serie-italy.html 2013-05-12T23:05:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080580-serie-match-halted-to-fans-racism.html MILAN (AP) — The Serie A match between AC Milan and Roma was briefly suspended Sunday because of racist chanting directed at Italy striker Mario Balotelli by the visiting Roma fans. Play was halted for approximately a minute and a half in the second half at the San Siro to allow Roma captain Francesco Totti to gesticulate to his team's fans to cease and d... Sun, 12 May 2013 20:26:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2080580-serie-match-halted-to-fans-racism.html 2013-05-12T20:26:30Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2073622-ac-milan-aiming-to-secure-champions-league-spot.html ROME (AP) — With Juventus already having won Serie A and Napoli assured of finishing second, AC Milan's battle with Fiorentina for third is the last key item to be determined in the Italian league. Milan will be hoping to secure a place in the Champions League playoff with a win against Roma on Sunday, although the Giallorossi are still attempting to clin... Thu, 09 May 2013 10:48:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2073622-ac-milan-aiming-to-secure-champions-league-spot.html 2013-05-09T10:48:23Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2065736-ac-milan-fiorentina-champions-league-fight.html MILAN (AP) — Although the title has already been secured by Juventus, there is still much to play for at both ends of the Serie A table, with AC Milan and Fiorentina fighting for the final Champions League spot. Milan is in pole position to finish third and earn a place in the Champions League qualifiers, as it is four points ahead of Fiorentina with thre... Mon, 06 May 2013 11:48:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2065736-ac-milan-fiorentina-champions-league-fight.html 2013-05-06T11:48:54Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2064078-juventus-beats-palermo-1-0-to-clinch-29th-title.html MILAN (AP) — Juventus clinched its second successive Serie A title on Sunday with a controversial 1-0 win over Palermo to secure the team's 29th league crown with three rounds remaining. Arturo Vidal gave Juventus the lead shortly before the hour mark, firing home a debatable penalty after Massimo Donati was adjudged to have pushed over Mirko Vucinic. The... Sun, 05 May 2013 20:53:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2064078-juventus-beats-palermo-1-0-to-clinch-29th-title.html 2013-05-05T20:53:01Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2055736-correction-italys-race-problem-story.html ROME (AP) — In a May 1 story about racism in Italy, datelined Rome, The Associated Press incorrectly reported that a current French minister is from the French region of Guyana. The minister is from French Guiana, an overseas region of France in South America. Guyana is a separate country in South America. A corrected version of the story is below: Italy ... Fri, 03 May 2013 14:04:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2055736-correction-italys-race-problem-story.html 2013-05-03T14:04:32Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2055744-italy-race-problems-with-black-govt-minister.html ROME (AP) — It was hailed as a giant step forward for racial integration in a country that has long been ill at ease with its growing immigrant classes. But Cecile Kyenge's appointment as Italy's first black Cabinet minister has instead exposed the nation's ugly race problem, a blight that flares regularly on the soccer pitch with racist taunts and in the diatribes of xenoph... Wed, 01 May 2013 16:46:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2055744-italy-race-problems-with-black-govt-minister.html 2013-05-01T16:46:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2049706-juventus-beats-torino-2-0-serie-derby.html MILAN (AP) — Juventus needed two late goals to beat Torino 2-0 in the Derby della Mole on Sunday as the defending champion inched closer to its 29th title. Arturo Vidal scored three minutes from time to give Juventus the victory, shortly after Torino had been denied what looked a clear penalty. Torino defender Kamil Glik was then sent off in the final min... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:51:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2049706-juventus-beats-torino-2-0-serie-derby.html 2013-04-28T20:51:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2043662-balotelli-returns-to-boost-milans-european-hopes.html MILAN (AP) — Mario Balotelli will return from suspension to boost AC Milan's Champions League hopes when it hosts Catania in Serie A on Sunday. Balotelli's ban for picking up his fourth booking of the season was extended to three matches after he insulted a match official. It was later reduced to two on appeal. Without him, Milan has scored only one goal ... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:42:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2043662-balotelli-returns-to-boost-milans-european-hopes.html 2013-04-25T11:42:08Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2039728-juventus-fined-30000-euros-racism.html MILAN (AP) — Juventus has been fined 30,000 euros after fans chanted racist slurs and unfurled a banner during its 1-0 weekend win over AC Milan. The Serie A sporting judge cited a racist chant, an "insulting" chorus and an "offensive" banner unfurled during Sunday's match. The club insisted it was committed to ending racism at its matches and complained ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:30:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2039728-juventus-fined-30000-euros-racism.html 2013-04-23T18:30:51Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2034534-juventus-beats-ac-milan-1-0-with-vidal-penalty.html ROME (AP) — Juventus edged AC Milan 1-0 with a second-half penalty in a marquee Serie A matchup Sunday that left the Rossoneri's hold on a Champions League berth dangerously loose. Arturo Vidal converted from the spot in the 57th minute after Milan's reserve goalkeeper Marco Amelia tripped Kwadwo Asamoah. Amelia replaced Christian Abbiati in the 15th afte... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:54:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2034534-juventus-beats-ac-milan-1-0-with-vidal-penalty.html 2013-04-21T20:54:13Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2031208-balotellis-ban-reduced-to-3-to-2-games.html ROME (AP) — Mario Balotelli's ban for insulting a match official has been reduced from three matches to two on appeal but the AC Milan striker will still miss Sunday's key match at Juventus. Balotelli already served the first match of the ban by sitting out last weekend's 1-1 draw with Napoli. He can return against Catania next week. One match of the ban ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:11:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2031208-balotellis-ban-reduced-to-3-to-2-games.html 2013-04-19T15:11:31Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2027728-juve-hopes-to-serie-supremacy-ac-milan.html ROME (AP) — AC Milan desperately needs a win to revive its hopes of direct qualification for the Champions League. Juventus hasn't beaten Milan in Serie A since 2011 and wants to demonstrate its supremacy as it marches toward a second consecutive Italian title. With their last two meetings decided by questionable decisions from the referee, Sunday's match... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:32:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2027728-juve-hopes-to-serie-supremacy-ac-milan.html 2013-04-18T15:32:51Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2018458-10-man-milan-draws-1-1-napoli-serie.html MILAN (AP) — AC Milan and Napoli played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at San Siro in a battle for an automatic Champions League spot on Sunday. It was a mixed night for Mathieu Flamini, who fired Milan into the lead in the 30th minute but was sent off 18 minutes from time. Milan's lead lasted just three minutes before Goran Pandev took advantage of poor de... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2018458-10-man-milan-draws-1-1-napoli-serie.html 2013-04-14T22:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2012750-napoli-faces-ac-milan-champions-league-spot.html ROME (AP) — A Champions League spot will be on the line when second-place Napoli visits Mario Balotelli-less AC Milan on Sunday in Serie A. With seven rounds remaining in the Italian league, Napoli holds a four-point lead over Milan, with the top two finishers qualifying directly for the top European competition and the third-place finisher going into the... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:37:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2012750-napoli-faces-ac-milan-champions-league-spot.html 2013-04-11T10:37:01Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2008072-ac-milan-to-appeal-balotellis-3-match-ban.html MILAN (AP) — AC Milan will appeal against Mario Balotelli's three-match suspension for insulting a match official during the Serie A game against Fiorentina. Balotelli was already automatically suspended for one match after picking up his fourth booking of the season in the 2-2 draw Sunday. However, another two matches were added to his ban on Tuesday for... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:07:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2008072-ac-milan-to-appeal-balotellis-3-match-ban.html 2013-04-09T16:07:44Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2007946-column-city-noisy-neighbor-man-utd.html Any professional footballer who doesn't want to take on Manchester United should change jobs. United manager Alex Ferguson would surely say the same to any player of his who didn't relish the challenge of being part of the team that everyone wants, or should want, to beat. So ignore any suggestion that the Manchester derby on Monday night didn't really ma... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:14:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2007946-column-city-noisy-neighbor-man-utd.html 2013-04-09T13:14:28Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2003482-ac-milan-draws-2-2-10-man-fiorentina-serie.html ROME (AP) — AC Milan squandered a two-goal lead over 10-man Fiorentina and settled for a 2-2 draw Sunday that ended its four-match winning streak in Serie A. In an entertaining match between the third- and fourth-placed clubs, midfielder Riccardo Montolivo put Milan ahead against his former squad when Fiorentina midfielder David Pizarro gave up the ball i... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:13:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2003482-ac-milan-draws-2-2-10-man-fiorentina-serie.html 2013-04-07T21:13:58Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1997518-bayern-loss-juve-faces-last-place-pescara.html ROME (AP) — Gianluigi Buffon and Juventus have the perfect opportunity to bounce back from their stinging defeat to Bayern Munich when the Serie A leader hosts last-place Pescara on Saturday. In the Champions League on Tuesday, Buffon looked unprepared as David Alaba scored just 25 seconds into their Champions League quarterfinal from far beyond the area.... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:26:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1997518-bayern-loss-juve-faces-last-place-pescara.html 2013-04-04T10:26:37Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1988340-juventus-beats-bitter-rival-inter-milan-2-1.html MILAN (AP) — Juventus beat bitter rival Inter Milan 2-1 in an entertaining match at San Siro and remained nine points clear at the top of Serie A after Napoli won 5-3 in a thrilling game at Torino on Saturday. It took Juventus less than three minutes to take the lead with a stunning strike from Fabio Quagliarella. Rodrigo Palacio leveled in the 55th but J... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:10:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1988340-juventus-beats-bitter-rival-inter-milan-2-1.html 2013-03-30T23:10:58Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1984240-juventus-to-win-bitter-rival-inter.html MILAN (AP) — Juventus travels to bitter rival Inter Milan on Saturday, hoping Andrea Stramaccioni's team doesn't spoil its Serie A title chances as it did its unbeaten record in November. Inter won 3-1 to end Juventus' 49-match unbeaten run, just as it seemed Antonio Conte's side was closing in on Milan's record of 58 matches without defeat. That match re... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:13:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1984240-juventus-to-win-bitter-rival-inter.html 2013-03-28T13:13:13Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html LONDON (AP) — Spain put its World Cup defense back on track Tuesday by beating France to seize control of their qualifying group, while Germany and the Netherlands claimed big victories to push them closer to the finals in Brazil. Pedro Rodriguez scored the Spain goal that secured a 1-0 victory in Paris and lifted the reigning champions out of a slump fol... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:42:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html 2013-03-26T23:42:56Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1980964-balotelli-scores-twice-italy-wins-2-0-malta.html TA'QALI, Malta (AP) — Mario Balotelli scored twice as Italy overcame a shaky start to beat Malta 2-0 on Tuesday, extending the Azzurri's lead at the top of their World Cup qualifying group. Balotelli put Italy ahead with a penalty after seven minutes at Ta'Qali National Stadium and doubled the lead in the 45th, taking his tally to 10 goals in nine matches... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:35:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1980964-balotelli-scores-twice-italy-wins-2-0-malta.html 2013-03-26T22:35:09Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1977692-totti-balotelli-italy-torn.html ROME (AP) — In the slowly shifting landscape of Italian football, the past week has marked a relatively quick change of focus. From old to new. Past to present. From Francesco Totti to Mario Balotelli. The homegrown Roman senator vs. the son of Ghanaian immigrants. It all started a week ago, when the Azzurri opened their training camp and Italian media la... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:03:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1977692-totti-balotelli-italy-torn.html 2013-03-25T12:03:20Z