Reading and hearing all the talk surrounding the Mario Balotelli stamping incident on Scott Parker on Sunday 22nd January, it was a interesting to hear people say that they did not think it was a diliberate stamp on Parker. I watched it live and re-wound it a number of times and every time I come to the same decision... regardless of wether he meant to inflict meaningful injury and connect with Parker the intent was there. The F.A. were correct to ban him.
What makes it worse is the comments of Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola. "He didn't do anything on purpose, he was clearly pushed and was out of balance and put down his feet" (source - BBC Sport) This person has a funny grasp on the laws of balance. He went on to say "That's also clear in the slow-motion replays." Yes it is clear in the slow motion replay's, that Balotelli went to stamp out at Parker. Such crazy claims. The best way for Balotelli to not "feel persecuted" as Raiola says, is to actually try and concentrate on using the footballing talent that he has and putting it to good use on the pitch and cutting out the negative offerings that have been displayed so far. Then maybe there is a chance the headlines and words written about him will be more about his ability. The sad thing is people may just wonder when the next negative talking point will take place.
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