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With Balotelli, however, there were always mitigating factors. His childhood, having been born in Sicily to Ghanaian parents, was a difficult one and involved him being put into foster care at the ...

City's former kitman Les Chapman recalls the inside story on how the famous Why Always Me? shirt came to be printed for the Manchester derby. Ten years on from our famous victory at Old Trafford, we ...

Why always me? Mario Balotelli's crazy antics on and off the pitch. The Italian striker has been a magnet for stories. Simon Rice, Pa. Thursday 31 January 2013 14:22 GMT. Comments. Why always me?

When Mario Balotelli scored for Man City at Old Trafford he lifted his shirt to reveal a 'Why Always Me?' message.

When Mario Balotelli scored for his Manchester City side at the Old Trafford home of their bitter rivals three years ago, he lifted his sky blue shirt to reveal a message asking the question 'Why ...

Mario Balotelli replaced Daniel Sturridge to make his return to the Anfield turf after a prolonged period of exile, he was always going to score wasn't he? When Super Mario entered the field of ...

Mario Balotelli has admitted there were many reasons for printing 'Why Always Me?' on his hidden shirt and revealing it after scoring against Manchester United on Sunday.

Why always me? It is, undoubtedly, one of the most iconic celebrations in the history of the Premier League. On the surface, lifting your shirt to reveal what was a particularly cryptic message isn’t ...

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When Mario Balotelli scored for his Manchester City side at the Old Trafford home of their bitter rivals three years ago, he lifted his sky blue shirt to reveal a message asking the question 'Why ...