Racism springs from ignorance. Mario Balotelli ignoranceracismspring Change image and share on social
It surprises me how much children like me, you know? If they look at me as an example, I have a big responsibility. Mario Balotelli bigchildresponsibility Change image and share on social
Sacrifice counts for a lot in sport. From a young age, I couldn't do the normal things that the boys of my age get to do. Maybe you have a nice car or a nice house, but at times you just want to be a normal guy and you can't. Mario Balotelli ageboycar share on social
I am proud to be Italian because I was born in Italy, I grew up in Italy, I went to school in Italy and I have worked in Italy. I'm Italian. Mario Balotelli beargrowitalian Change image and share on social
I know some players like being the centre of attention and I admit that when I first became a player I liked fame, too. But that feeling lasted only for three months. Then I realised what it was really like to be the centre of attention all the time. It isn't all good. Mario Balotelli admitattentioncentre share on social
Inside me I'm Ghanaian, and I'm proud to be African. But of course I'm Italian. I was born in Italy. I've never been to Africa in my life, but I will go one day. Mario Balotelli africaafricanbear Change image and share on social
To play in atmospheres that are intense is when I play my best football. Mario Balotelli atmospherefootballintense Change image and share on social
Sometimes I dream to be alone and that nobody would talk to me. But I understand that football is really important and that everybody watches it. When you're famous, you have to do photos or autographs, especially for the kids. Mario Balotelli autographdreamfamous share on social
I don't like journalists and I hardly ever talk to them. Mario Balotelli journalisttalk Change image and share on social
I turn to someone, I'm not sure, to God I think, but I never ask for anything. I would never pray to win a title; it makes no sense. I've never understood those who pray before a match. I simply give thanks for what I have received. Mario Balotelli givegodhave share on social