Inter Milan striker Antonio Cassano says there's no comparing himself with AC Milan signing Mario Balotelli.

Balotelli is the talk of Italy after his brace on debut in victory over Udinese.

Cassano said: "There's one difference between Mario and I - he probably likes being in the paper, whereas I don't.

"But I've done worse things in my life. I left training, I drove my car onto the pitch - you name it, I did it.

"He's a good lad though.

"Stramaccioni is also lovely. The Coach is a great person, and someone that really knows what he's doing. We are all going through a tough time at the moment, but the fans should proud of the Coach and the President.

"He's not like all the other false people in football."