Premier League - Balotelli saves boy from bullying
Manchester City star Mario Balotelli has become an unlikely hero after rescuing a bullied schoolboy from his tormentor.
The Sun reports that the Italian striker was asked for an autograph by the young fan at City's training ground, but turned the tables on the lad by asking him why he was playing truant from school.
The boy explained that he was absent because he was being bullied - sparking an incredible reaction from the 20-year-old superstar.
The City ace drove the boy and his mother to the school and demanded to speak to both the headmaster and the bully, during which he apparently mediated as the two boys buried their differences.
The unlikely knight in shining armour - who has hit the headlines all season for a string of on- and off-pitch controversies - then made the pair shake hands before he sped off in his Maserati.
"Mario feels strongly about bullying and thinks it's out of order, " a source told the paper.
"He had no qualms about sorting the mess out as he felt the lad should not be missing out on school."
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MARIO = Great Role Model (even with his crazy fanatics) -
The same can not be said for Wayne Rooney...
Only spotted this 2 day. Super Mario, g8 guy to go out of his way for the lad. Don,t no any one else who would do that . Spot on man Red Scouser, ( Calm down Calm down.) P.S. G8 Player aswell.
you er worth a stardom.. from umaro gh
How many other footballers have you seen do something like that? he's different. he's cool :)
This story is @#$%, just made up to help IDIOT"s image
mario B. = CRETIN, IMBECILE , ANIMAL !!! You can not control wild animal (balotelli) - you got to keep it locked up, jail or mental institution.
But it is Mancini's FAULT for bringing him in the team in the first place.
mario ballotelli, u have changed my opinion of u in an instant mate, i hope u use this as an inspiration and turning point to further ur carrer u have a great talent and clearly a great side to ya, keep it up. southampton red
wow im actually impressed hes not a 100% complete @#$% afterall.. just 99.9%
well done mario...you've given more meaning to football by doing this. am very impressed
Hey Maserati got small seat at the back!
bravo mario!!!!!
whoa!Super mario saves the day.
The whole story is made up.
he should b a gentleman too!
thats what i call true sportsmanship....super mario....celeb indeed but down to earth...hands up...!!!
This is the Balotelli we all want to see.
How did he get the boy and his mother in a 2-seater Maserati?
we need to commend you mario.
are you thick nigel 337, they would have phoned is mum! well done mario!
to the majority of the people on this article about mario balloteli, saying its a lie must most certainly be bullys yourselves!!!
knew there was something special about mario,
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