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Paolo Di Canio: 'Mario Balotelli deserves to be slapped'

Di Canio: 'Balotelli deserves to be slapped'
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Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio hits out at Italy striker Mario Balotelli over his performance in Euro 2012.

Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio has hit out at Italy striker Mario Balotelli over his performance in Euro 2012.

The Manchester City forward bagged a brace against Germany to put his country into the final, but the Robbins boss was not impressed by his overall contribution.

"Balotelli is just selfish. He deserves a lot of slaps," The Sun quotes Di Canio as saying.

"Against Germany he did two good things but in the end I saw a player who was just waiting to celebrate.

"Balotelli does not play for the team, only for himself. He is an egotist, who thinks the world revolves around him. Guys like Balotelli deserve lots of slaps rather than pats on the shoulder. Antonio Cassano led the team to the final."

Italy were defeated 4-0 by Spain in the final.

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