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Man City striker Balotelli shows better side with prison visit

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli showed his charitable side yesterday amid his iPad controversy.

Balotelli was part of an Italy squad delegation that visited the inmates of Florence's Solliciano prison - and actually volunteered for the privilege.

"They asked me to come, I accepted right away, for me it is an experience and an honor. What I said is do not give up, everyone has a chance in life," said Super Mario.

But did he take his iPad with him?

"No, I only use it when I have time off," he smiled.

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