Rap star Tinchy Stryder has dedicated a track to Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli.

The rapper penned the hit which he released on Christmas Eve as a free festive gift for his fans on an EP called The Wish List.

The eight-track release features a number of grime hits which have made the 5ft 1in singer a huge star in recent years.

But the track about Balotelli is the stand-out tune. Starting with a number of clips of interviews with the City striker, the chorus uses his shirt slogan and name as the hook, reports the Daily Mail.

'Why always me, why always me, why always me… Mario Balotelli!'

But he's not the only football player to feature. Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech earns a mention too, if only as a warning to people to keep their heads down.