Sun May 19 08:13:35 SAST 2013
Sun May 19 08:13:35 SAST 2013

Double joy for dad-to-be Mario

Jul 3, 2012 | Reuters | 103 comments

ROME - Italy striker Mario Balotelli was told he was to become a father hours before scoring twice against Germany in the semifinals of Euro 2012, Italian media reported.

Picture taken from www.worldfootballextra.com

The Manchester City player's girlfriend Raffaella Fico told weekly celebrity gossip magazine Chi: "I called Mario while he was with the national team before the match with Germany and I said to him: 'remember our dream of becoming parents? Well that dream has become a reality. I'm expecting a baby. Your baby'.

"He remained silent at first, then he let himself go. 'You've given me the best news in the world', he told me. Then the next day on the pitch he scored two goals," Fico was quoted as saying.

After beating Germany 2-1, Italy lost 4-0 to Spain in the final in Ukraine on Sunday. Spain became the first team to win back-to-back European Championships.

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Jul 3, 2012

Zane10

Congratulations Super Mario!!!!!
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Jul 3, 2012

imbabazane


Impela amantombazane anezibindi....ungazalela iZimu-zimu leli ngoba naku lineMali? hehehehehe
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Jul 3, 2012

KukuyaLethosa

Good one super Mario. Eja ngwana yoo walekgowa mfana wam.
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Jul 3, 2012

1937

Mario, you'll never make the starting 11 of Orlando Pirates my boy.
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Jul 3, 2012

SeshegoGuY

U forgot to mention that he is 21 years Old and we all know how Soccer Players behave-- Women, Clubing and more women. I hope they stick it out together----
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Jul 3, 2012

MissBhakajuju

@ 1937

LOL..... he'll never, even in his dreams.

Up the Bucs !!
Up the Mighty Champions !!
Up the World's Greates !!


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Jul 3, 2012

Cl!ck

@ MissBhakajuju

You and your soul-mate (id!ot 1937) are made for each other.. Nx

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Jul 3, 2012

MORNACH!ES015

@1937,
To tell the truth u are a God sent...i really value your concern with the mighty bucs lol.
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Jul 3, 2012

MOTHUBANNYO

Thuba NNYO eo goet mfana
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Jul 3, 2012

Shredder

Chris Eubank came back to action in soccer, now he is known as The Super Mario.
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