Mario Balotelli attacked a Lega Nord politician for making a racist comment about Milanââ¬â¢s Sulley Muntari.
The issue exploded on social networks during Milanââ¬â¢s 2-2 draw with Verona at San Siro.
Matteo Salvini, secretary of the anti-immigration Lega Nord party and a Rossoneri supporter, wrote this on his Facebook page: ââ¬ÅImmigrants who work well are welcome. Therefore Muntari can go back home.ââ¬
Salvini deleted the post, but it was screencapped and spread, reaching Balotelli in Liverpool.
ââ¬ÅIs this person serious when he says this?â⬠wrote Balotelli on Instagram. ââ¬ÅAnd heââ¬â¢s a politician too????? Then vote for me, youââ¬â¢ll be better off.ââ¬
Salvini has a history with Balo, famously criticising the Italy striker and defending those who insult him.
ââ¬ÅThey jeer him because off the field heââ¬â¢s a cretin and theyââ¬â¢d do the same even if he was blond with blue eyes.
ââ¬ÅHe should think about scoring goals and kicking a ball about, because off the pitch heââ¬â¢s not a positive person or a role model. At times that lad is a bit thick.ââ¬