As featured on NewsNow: Football news

AC Milan boss Allegri defends Balotelli after spotkick gaffe

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has defended Mario Balotelli after his spotkick miss.

Balotelli's penalty gaffe helped Genoa earn a point from the San Siro.

Allegri said: "The team did everything it had to in order to win, creating chance upon chance and allowing Genoa just one shot on target throughout the 90 minutes - and that was a penalty.

"Of course Balotelli was demoralised by the penalty miss, but he did good things and is an important player for us. After the spot-kick, Genoa put 10 men behind the ball and there wasn't much space."

 For breaking stories and all the great banter like us on Facebook: facebook.com/tribalfootball

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free