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Balotelli Repeats: Yes To Italy, No To Ghana
Teenage sensation Mario Balotelli has once again delivered a hard blow to the aspirations of Ghanaian fans that he would one day adorn the jersey of the Black Stars.
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Jul 14, 2008 9:05:10 PM
In a recent interview with Italian newspaper La Gazzette dello Sport, the 17 year old striker reiterated his lasting desire to wear the blue and white jersey of the Italian National team.
Balotelli was born in Sicily, but is not eligible for an Italian passport until he is 18 years of age, a status that will be attained on August 12.
Balotelli was adopted and brought up by Italian parents, and has lived all his life in Italy but according to Italian laws, because of his Ghanaian parentage, he would have to wait until he is 18 years.
"I've been waiting for years for this 12 August and becoming an Italian citizen because I am Italian," Balotelli told the paper.
Balotelli has become a regular at San Siro with Italian champions, Inter Milan with his pace and power causing troubles for defences across the Serie A.
"Italy is where I was born, where I studied and where I play football," he added.
"My language is Italian and my family is Italian. It is only because of some absurd law that I have had to live for 18 years as a foreigner in my own country."
The Ghanaian FA has in recent times made several advances to the player, with hopes that he would play for the Black Stars.
Awenlimobor Sylvester
Balotelli was born in Sicily, but is not eligible for an Italian passport until he is 18 years of age, a status that will be attained on August 12.
Balotelli was adopted and brought up by Italian parents, and has lived all his life in Italy but according to Italian laws, because of his Ghanaian parentage, he would have to wait until he is 18 years.
"I've been waiting for years for this 12 August and becoming an Italian citizen because I am Italian," Balotelli told the paper.
Balotelli has become a regular at San Siro with Italian champions, Inter Milan with his pace and power causing troubles for defences across the Serie A.
"Italy is where I was born, where I studied and where I play football," he added.
"My language is Italian and my family is Italian. It is only because of some absurd law that I have had to live for 18 years as a foreigner in my own country."
The Ghanaian FA has in recent times made several advances to the player, with hopes that he would play for the Black Stars.
Awenlimobor Sylvester
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