It appears as though Mario Balotelli's determined to dominate the headlines this month. In light of the barrage of criticism that has been leveled at the Man City forward in the past week, the Italian now claims that he would change his ways if he ever gets the chance to meet Ronaldo.
No, not Cristiano. It's the other Ronaldo. You know, the overweight Brazilian one. And why would this encounter compel Balotelli to mature mentally?
"Introduce me to Ronaldo and I swear I'll behave to the end of my playing career. I never met him, so you know when you see the idol of a lifetime it can change your way of thinking?
"There are many great players, but Ronaldo was the greatest and so one word from him is worth a thousand from the others," he said, Le Iene reports.
I think someone should alert Balotelli soon - lest he blows his top again - that meeting Ronaldo isn't going to substitute anger management therapy.
Still, it could be worth a shot. Ronaldo didn't exactly have a problem with anger during his playing career. No, most of his problems had to do with women and - during the later part of his career - fast food. And hair styles.
But one could envisage Mancini preferring these lesser qualities over Balotelli's present disciplinary issues. After all, it wouldn't be the end of the world if Balotelli developed an addiction to cheeseburgers. Now, if only Ronaldo can show Balotelli the correct way to put on a bib.
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