The controversial striker started up front for the club he supported as a child as they welcomed Udinese in the Serie A clash. After the cross deflected into his path, Balotelli hooked in a volley from close range to give the hosts the lead. After Giampiero Pinzi levelled up the match, it looked as though Balotelli and his team-mates would have to settle for a home draw. That was until El Shaarawy was awarded a soft penalty decision. The Milan forward surged into the box in the third minute of…
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The Weekend’s Top Football Matches
All six of the matches in weekend preview take place on Sunday, with Borussia Dortmund, FC Barcelona and Juventus away and Manchester City FC home to Liverpool FC. Italy: AC Chievo Verona v Juventus preview (Sunday 12.30) With SSC Napoli just three points behind, Serie A leaders Juventus must get back to winning ways after being held at home by Genoa CFC last weekend. Coach Antonio Conte will have to do without the injured Giorgio Chiellini, Simone Pepe and Nicklas Bendtner, the suspended Leonardo Bonucci and Mirko Vučinić, plus Kwadwo…
Read MoreDavid Beckham set for PSG move
The former England international and LA Galaxy star has been without a club since December, but he now appears to be on his way to the ambitious Ligue 1 side. Paris Saint-Germain is on the verge of signing David Beckham on a free transfer, after the experienced midfielder landed in the French capital to complete his move to the Ligue 1 giant. The 37-year-old has been without a club since leaving LA Galaxy in December, and he had been training with Arsenal in recent weeks in order to stay fit. Beckham had also…
Read MoreCopa del Rey: Real Madrid 1-1 Barcelona
A header by Raphaël Varane cancelled out Cesc Fàbregas’ strike and ensured the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona finished level. Raphaël Varane headed in an 81st-minute equaliser as the first instalment of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona ended all square at the Santiago Bernabéu. Cesc Fàbregas fired across Diego López, making his debut in the Madrid goal following his arrival last week from Sevilla FC, five minutes into the second half. Varane, making his debut…
Read MoreMario Balotelli quits Manchester City for AC Milan move in deal worth £22m
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has agreed to a 4 1/2 year deal with AC Milan, according to a FOX Sports report. “Transfer agreement for Balotelli signed with Manchester City,” Milan director Umberto Gandini said on Twitter. “Medicals tomorrow in Milan, then personal terms until 2017 signing.” Milan will reportedly earn £20million, with some coming from bonuses. City has yet to comment. Barring anything unforeseen, Balotelli will join his new team ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline, thus ending a controversial 2 1/2-year run with the Blues. A starter in the 2011…
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