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Done Deal: Mario Balotelli joins Genoa on a short-term deal

Done Deal: Mario Balotelli joins Genoa on a short-term deal

Former Inter Milan and Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli has joined Serie A club Genoa on a free transfer, Afrosport reports. The 34-year-old penned a deal that will see him remain at the Grifone until June 2025. Balotelli is 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/vnJDtss2c9 — Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) October 28, 2024 Balotelli had been without a club after his contract with Turkish Super Lig side Adana Demirspor expired in...

Ex-AC Milan star Cassano faults Leao, compares him with Man United’s Martial

Ex-AC Milan star Cassano faults Leao, compares him with Man United’s Martial

Former AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano has criticised Rafael Leao and compared him with Manchester United forward Anthony Martial. The Portuguese-Angolan forward has been very influential for the Rossoneri since their Serie A triumph during the 2021-22 season, reaching double digit goals then and the 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old has continued by scoring three goals in five league games this season but despite his strong form,...

Balotelli & Oliseh rave about Osimhen after Napoli’s historic Serie A win

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh and three-time Serie A winner with Inter Milan, Mario Balotelli have congratulated Nigeria star Victor Osimhen for securing Napoli's first Serie A title since 1990. Osimhen played a crucial role with his equaliser at the Stadio Friuli to help Napoli settle for a 1-1 draw against Udinese on Thursday night and seal their league success. The name 'Osimhen' has been...

Racism: A lingering concern for football in 21st century

Racism: A lingering concern for football in 21st century

There have been numerous individual incidents of racism towards black footballers in the 21st century, highlighting the ongoing problem of racial discrimination in the sport. Here are just a few examples: In 2020, Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling was subjected to racial abuse by a Chelsea fan during a Premier League match. The incident sparked outrage and led to the arrest and banning of the fan...