Balotelli gets Italy recall ahead of World Cup play-offs

Striker Mario Balotelli has been recalled by Italy coach Roberto Mancini more than three years after he last played for the Azzurri for a training camp ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifying play-offs, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Monday. The 31-year-old Balotelli was one of several surprise call ups including Brazil-born Joao Pedro,