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Man City striker Balotelli in line for shock Italy captaincy call

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is in line for the Italy captaincy.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is still furious over the way Balotelli was racially abused by Azzurri fans for the friendly against Romania last week.

In a stand against the deteriorating situation, Prandelli is seriously considering giving Balotelli the captain's armband for their next friendly fixture.

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