'Around here they deserve the rebellious 16-year-old Mario. Maybe that way they would understand what it means to truly lack respect': Balotelli makes threat to his manager Patrick Vieira

Mario Balotelli reportedly issued a public threat directed at his manager, Patrick Vieira, referencing his own rebellious youth. The statement suggests Balotelli believes his manager needs a shock to understand a lack of respect, using the context of his 16-year-old self as an example.