Moggi backing Inter Milan firebrand Balotelli for World Cup
Former Juventus chief Luciano Moggi says Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli should go to the World Cup.
Moggi, who worked at Juve with Italy coach Marcello Lippi, insists the youngster can make an impact in South Africa.
"Considering that (Vincenzo) Iaquinta and (Alberto) Gilardino are not in optimal condition, Balotelli should go to the World Cup because the guy is explosive and knows how to be decisive over the course of a game," said Moggi.
"Anyway, Italy at the maximum can only avoid a bad impression at the next World Cup. There's no hope to win it again.
"The favourites are the current European champions Spain and the England of Fabio Capello."
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Comments (7)
any team would benefit from having him play, especially if he gets his act together.
The only reason he is not going is because of the colour of his skin.come back home we love you here!With Micheal essien at Ghana Midfield Balotteli can score 10 goals against italy.
that's a good one 4 balotelli,that's what one should expect when u dump those that loves u to pitch with the strangers.Ballo,u can't run away 4rm ur SHADOW.AFRICAN is ur FATHER'S land,GHANA is ur country.Your people need you,they ll be glad to u in their national colour at the world cup.
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