Cartoon of the Day: Mancini finally explodes after reaching Balotelli boiling point

Jan 4, 2013 12:00:00 PM

Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day

Roberto Mancini has stood by Mario Balotelli through all the fireworks in the bathroom, red cards, camouflaged Bentleys and grass allergies.

But tensions finally seemed to come to a head at Manchester City's training ground on Thursday, when Mancini took exception to a tackle by the striker on Scott Sinclair, leading to a physical altercation.

However, despite the fireworks at Carrington, Mancini does not appear to have severed ties entirely with the striker.

“Will Mario have more chances? I will give him 100 chances as long as I can see him trying to improve and working hard for this football club,” he told reporters on Friday morning.

Mancini explodes after reaching Balotelli boiling point

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