Mario Balotelli made his full debut for Italy last night in a 1-0 defeat to the managerless Ivory Coast at Upton Park last night.
Balotelli partnered Brazilian born Amauri up front in a new look Italian side that went down to a 55th minute Kolo Toure header. Cesare Prandelli’s Italian team never really gelled and it will take some time to establish a new regime after Italy’s disappointing appearance at the World Cup.
Meanwhile the negotiations between Manchester City and Inter Milan continue with little to no progress being made.