Mario Balotelli Opens Up to TIME(Video Exclusive) | TIME

In a rare interview, the Manchester City and Italian soccer player discusses his goals on and off the field, racism in the sport and why he'd like to meet President Obama
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[@inserter400]

So excited when I heard he was coming to Liverpool.

[@songsaboutj]

He's so sweet! aww, bless him :)

[@olumideoloyi6880]

This was the best journalist for this interview.

[@MAB-hn4mi]

This guy is so humble OMG I love him.

[@Helen-ri4lf]

i never knew that he had such a cute and calm side :O i love it :D

[@aquosrising]

I really like the interviewer, she sets a good tone....

[@AwsomeITALIAN94]

I Completly agree. I Love Mario, Very good player, and I too wish him the best. !!!!!!:-)

[@wedibanchiwedibanchi9072]

Mario you are the best player in the world. almost on penalty

[@jahonebless5580]

Love this inter mario speak it like it is bro

[@gorgainde1978]

This lady is the best lady I ever live I love her interview

[@jayhamadou4993]

love you Mario

[@Zilziox]

Holy crap balotelli's wearing an ovoxo shirt. Sick!

[@wakilinjogu1727]

love the player

[@Ibalnaif]

Awesome player

[@4149TOBI]

Mario Balotelli opening up :)

[@danieldei]

I think the same. greets from Germany

[@casino-hi2zx]

I want him in madrid

[@sipezzz]

Balo!!!! ♡

[@nyuonduollew7778]

Mario is the best of all The guys with dignity

[@wilgrajorealtors3692]

Super Mario!🙏🏾💯💨⚽

[@KneeKrusher]

BEASTTTTT

[@quiave]

I LOVE BALO , TOP GUY

[@crt1477]

Within the next 30-years Mario Balotelli WILL be the head coach of the USMNT.

[@prekursur]

Mario is a talented lad and is hugely respected by A.C. Milan fans. However, he needs to have a positive attitude and at least celebrates after scoring. There are other black players in Serie A (like Paul Pogba) and are never insulted. In Italy, everyone loves Pogba because he is a talented lad with a positive attitude. Moreover, he does his utmost part during the game with great passion and determination. Mario needs to overcome his 'victim' issue because he is no different from Pogba. Personally, I am a Mario sympathizer and wish all the best for his career. Forza SuperMario45!

[@T-SANG]

My job is as simple as a mail man's job. Does a mail man celebrate after dropping off a mail? No. So I shouldn't celebrate after netting a ball. Simple. - Mario Ballotelli

[@ThePhobiaCrew]

also pogba did not face the kind of racism balotelli did at 15. they were booing and throwing bananas so u cant compare to pogba who is seemingly more well liked.

[@WallsOnBalls]

balo's got swag

[@808Alejandro]

Balotelli the best!!!!!!

[@jerkoon]

who said Balotelli is dumb? He's quite smart and has a good view at things. People Just don't like him because he's different. I'd rather have him as a friend than *yawn* messi ^^

[@marcushudson6528]

He speaks 2 languages, enough said. Those people are just racist

[@tb2997]

Forza Balotelli

[@darioghidoni7740]

Booo....Mario Balotelli. I want only true Italians to represent Italy.

[@panashetapera7445]

Dario Ghidoni italy are shit anyway

[@olon419]

'I will stay' - gone two months after this interview

[@wzwuuixxivc]

super mario !!!

[@richardmullins2534]

And a Sheffield Wednesday fan apparently lol

[@kopend8638]

i rate is adopted parent's,they could build a whole team of footballers. west african people are naturally well built and have speed with a bit of investment they could easily become sportsmen.

[@crt1477]

As of 11 Feb 2013, Manchester City have not won a single game since Balotelli left.

[@guillermovarela610]

Suoer Mario

[@ibiscopele]

Why always me it means is always him they are talking about eg his character

[@Lakershowtime]

Rockin The Drizzy Drake OVO

[@VitaBruti]

President Obama needs to see this!

[@Jenseyboo]

@ Peter gills what do you expect to gain or achieve from making comments like this??

[@nrotolisator]

balotelli beyond god

[@meronmeron5583]

This woman is so calm and respectful but look at the comments sec comments are horrible just coz she's decent interviewer. But commenters are mentally challenged period

[@xzaviasimon]

There is nice and also fake your being fake it's nice.

[@marchxiv8644]

Italians are filled in the eastern coast of Africa. In the 2nd world war, Italy imperalized those nations on the eastern coast besides Ethiopia, so saying there are no Italians in African is a lie.

[@k7lianmbappe519]

italians are only in ethiopia am from wast africa there is no even italian embassies

[@moviedude22]

cool cat

[@CommonUnity]

Batolleli = footyfun

[@TheOGwanKenobi]

this interviewer is such a drag.. ZzZzZzzz

[@marchxiv8644]

Is it just me, or does the interviewer actually look terrified of Mario?

[@tomlennon3469]

he's left handed!

[@okodugha66]

[@stoneybaseball]

two months ago he said he was going nowhere...now he is going to ac :,,,(

[@casino-hi2zx]

He's cool, bottom line enough said

[@ZekeTheGr8]

OVOXO Shirt

[@1Ascoltare]

We Italians need to stick together. We are good at that. English people love to point their fingers at one another and call their fellow white English person a racist. It make that English person feel all warm inside, sticking up for a black or Muslim person. That is why England is falling apart. But if we Italians stick together, black or Muslims will not bring Italy down. Keep Italy--Italian.

[@lacroski]

BALOOO

[@RichardCalderinAlmenares]

yeah im really happy, so what you call him chief, lol

[@TheMARKOSORNIO]

She looks so scared of Mario lol

[@ericneuville6836]

No...She's speaking in that manner in order that Mario will understand her better

[@xAKidCalledJoshx]

Dad

[@MSRzLegend]

Says out loud :Ronaldo, In Head : Oh shit. Says out loud :The Brazilian football player. In head : I'm fucked.

[@zxcasd62]

look at south africa. They have some white players playing for the national team. And alot of the coaches in african national teams are white. So your argument is invalid

[@CODlingz]

Balotelli is wearing an OVO shirt

[@avatarion]

It's a black vs. white thing to him. Obama represents multiculturalism and a triumph over conservative whites.

[@Djboborei]

he's wearing drake's OVO shirt

[@ubahahmed2386]

Is it me or does the interviewer look scared as if Mario was gonna jump on her

[@dreklimaux8533]

U r our best brother but Obama is Bad history for me

[@Stuck91]

OVO + Balotelli

[@moviesjean23]

im sopry mate please where do you live i will like to deliver a present to you where do u libe pllease @dknyfinest1

[@ayabacala3610]

🙈

[@TommyKonjo]

how much did u pay him

[@PeterParkedHer]

OVO UNRULY GANG

[@Meli_97T]

Balo is the best, f#ck the rest.

[@callumiller3214]

the interviewer looks half dead. what on earth does she know about football either...

[@1Ascoltare]

Booooo, Italy for Italian players

[@hpnc]

MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TO HELL. ARE YOU? DON'T KNOW?? CONCERNED? watch the following 2 KZbin videos carefully - DR CHARLES STANLEY ARE YOU READY TO DIE and ETERNAL LIFE SENTENCE

[@Ladiesman1495]

Theres no room for improvement if he doesnt play, ditch man city!

[@darioghidoni7740]

Mario Balotelli says he's not racist--there should be a few Italians on the team to represent Italy--but the soccer games should look like American football where about 70 percent of the players are black--or Italians may be subject to being called racist. And he also says, please do not pull up this video: White Genocide in South Africa by David Duke. (Mario Balotell says Africa is for Africans. Asia is for Asians. Israel is for the Jewish people. And Italy should become a multicultural country and Italians should give up their race, culture, history and identity by allowing blacks to immigrate there!)

[@TheJoe89jan]

Balotelli's illuminati T-shirt of the owl. Nice to know that the worlds greatest athletes honor Satan.

[@massimocaria6457]

No thats the brand of the artist drake it’s called “ovo”

[@1Ascoltare]

You are right. You people will go on a riot and attacked. A brother, like you, will always back a brother. You are dangerous to be around. Nobody can disagree with you. Keep Italy--Italian.

[@erichamilton5802]

this woman is the polar opposite of attractiveness.

[@1Ascoltare]

England teams need real English players. Italian teams need real Italian players. French teams need French players.

[@casino-hi2zx]

I want him in madrid

[@casino-hi2zx]

He's cool, bottom line enough said