Mario Balotelli names his best XI, leaves out Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo

Football star Mario Balotelli has named his Best XI players in world. striker, whose career has been plagued with controversies, has once again raised eyebrows with his best XI due to choices of including some footballers while leaving out some significant ors such as Cristia Ronaldo.

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Mario Balotelli excludes Cristia Ronaldo; includes Cesar, Cannavaro, Nesta

Mario Balotelli’s Best XI includes several footballing legends, particularly from Italy, but he omitted Juventus superstar Cristia Ronaldo from list. His Best XI includes Brazil's goalkeeping legend, Julio Cesar. inclusion comes as little surprise considering  fact that duo played toger at Inter Milan, also winning Champions League in 2010. His centre-back choices include AC Milan legend Alessandro Nesta and Real Mrid legend Fabio Cannavaro.

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Mario Balotelli excludes Cristia Ronaldo: Pirlo, Gerrard run midfield

Mario Balotelli opted for Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, Juventus legend Andrea Pirlo and former Man City star Yaya Toure as his best midfield. While he has played with Gerrard at Liverpool and Yaya Toure at Man City, Balotelli often came up against Pirlo in Serie A. 

Mario Balotelli excludes Cristia Ronaldo: Lionel Messi makes mark

Mario Balotelli selected Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, Brazil legend Ronaldo and former Inter Milan forward Alessandro Cassa as his attackers. He wasn't fortunate to play with any of three legends but has often heaped praise on Lionel Messi, lauding him as best player in world. Meanwhile, exclusion of Cristia Ronaldo from Best XI has raised eyebrows, considering Portuguese international's phemenal record for both club and country. 

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Mario Balotelli and Italy career

Mario Balotelli, 29, has witnessed ebb and flow throughout his football career. player who rose to prominence as a 19-year-old under Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan has played for some major clubs including likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and AC Milan. Currently, Italian striker is plying his tre for Italian side, Brescia. 

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