Mario "why always me" balotelli

[Hasan Rossonero]

Thanks, Hasan.

No worries.

[Aficio]

Well, really hope at least Balo does not make trouble in Milan. If he shows maturity and model in how to behave on and outside the pitch he could be our captain in the future.

I hope so. He could be a very interesting captain.

[Hasan Rossonero]

Hmmm...captain...

IMO, Balotelli will be with us at most for the length of his contract. Such is football, and our policy of late.

Also, if public relations crises keep multiplying--as is always the case when he is involved, sometimes his fault, sometimes not (as we saw with P. Berlusconi)--then I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves earlier.

Let's enjoy him for the time he is here. I really hope we give him the environment he needs . Love him as a player and a person.

[ACMILAN1983]

Not sure how this rumour influences politics as I don't follow Italian politics enough to judge whether this helps or hampers Berlusconi's campaign (I would have presumed it hurt him tbh).

However, from the perspective from our club, it's a PR disaster to see this come out and it's literally everywhere in the press, meaning the negative exposure we get as a result will hurt us, even if Paolo Berlusconi isn't really part of Milan. Thing is, a couple of weeks ago we were taking a really strong stance against racism and this moment of insanity risks undoing that.

Worse still, his comment isn't just racist, but also insulting to women as well, as he goes on to say how even women will be allowed to join them and meet Silvio.

[reza]

Wrong, idiotic, racist are some 'clean' ways to describe such a statement. It is 2013 and people seriously need to grow up.

[honsano]

Not sure how this rumour influences politics as I don't follow Italian politics enough to judge whether this helps or hampers Berlusconi's campaign (I would have presumed it hurt him tbh).

However, from the perspective from our club, it's a PR disaster to see this come out and it's literally everywhere in the press, meaning the negative exposure we get as a result will hurt us, even if Paolo Berlusconi isn't really part of Milan. Thing is, a couple of weeks ago we were taking a really strong stance against racism and this moment of insanity risks undoing that.

Worse still, his comment isn't just racist, but also insulting to women as well, as he goes on to say how even women will be allowed to join them and meet Silvio.

I wonder if this has a chance of destabilizing the locker room? I mean we did just have a racism row with that local team and KPB. I wonder how players are going to react now that they hear it from within? Stranger yet, how come Galliani or Silvio haven't come out and said something?

It is really disappointing to hear the comments though. I really wished it was just a translational error as some languages use different terms for Black.

[ACMILAN1983]

I wonder if this has a chance of destabilizing the locker room? I mean we did just have a racism row with that local team and KPB. I wonder how players are going to react now that they hear it from within? Stranger yet, how come Galliani or Silvio haven't come out and said something?

It is really disappointing to hear the comments though. I really wished it was just a translational error as some languages use different terms for Black.

I would presume people (Galliani) within the club will look to get this cleared up internally should there be a problem, particularly with the players.

However, I suspect Berlu and Galliani will keep quiet publicly, as they won't want to speak out against Paolo Berlusconi and will probably prefer to let the incident just go away.

[sylrus]

isnt paolo against berlu for using private money for milan rather than to their own son???

[GeoTav]

Balotelli is back in Milanello, and TMW reports that during the friendly game, Balotelli and Paolo Berlusconi made a meeting.

[Mystik]

I wonder if this has a chance of destabilizing the locker room? I mean we did just have a racism row with that local team and KPB. I wonder how players are going to react now that they hear it from within? Stranger yet, how come Galliani or Silvio haven't come out and said something?

It is really disappointing to hear the comments though. I really wished it was just a translational error as some languages use different terms for Black.

I would presume people (Galliani) within the club will look to get this cleared up internally should there be a problem, particularly with the players.

However, I suspect Berlu and Galliani will keep quiet publicly, as they won't want to speak out against Paolo Berlusconi and will probably prefer to let the incident just go away.

I think I saw on football-italia or on soccernet that the club decided not to comment on the matter. Sad...sad.