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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:55 amTHE BOLLOX
Man City say Mario Balotelli Twitter is fake after camouflage picture emerges
Manchester City have dashed the hopes of Twitter users across the world after they exposed a Mario Balotelli account as being fake.
Mario Balotelli wears a camouflage onesie while he stands next to his Bentley and quad bike (Picture: Twitter)
Although the account had not been verified, the personal nature of the photos posted had suggested the Italian international was behind it - or at least someone very closely connected to him.
But now his club have denied he is on the social network.
'Please note, Mario Balotelli does not have a Twitter account,' the Blues wrote on their Twitter account.
'All those posing as him are fake. If he joins, we will let you know! #mcfc'
The account holder had posted a snap of Balotelli next to his Bentley Continental GT with the caption 'i am ready for the match today', in relation to City's Premier League home game against Everton.
The 22-year-old was standing with his hood up and had a stern expression on his face - indicating his seriousness about the mission ahead.
Earlier this year the Italian had a full remodelling of his white £160,000 Bentley, covering it in camouflage vinyl, and now it appeared he was continuing that colour scheme with the footballer's favourite onesie outfit.
His quad bike also bore the same camo appearance, just to top off the look.
.As well as the fetching picture of him in war colours, a snap of Balotelli on a laptop without a shirt on and another of him looking through a pair of binoculars were also tweeted.
A message posted on the @MarioUfficialeB account was also apparently aimed at his critics: 'No one will change me, i am who i am.
'This is me if you do not like then don't notice me that is all.'
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Man City say Mario Balotelli Twitter is fake after camouflage picture emerges
Manchester City have dashed the hopes of Twitter users across the world after they exposed a Mario Balotelli account as being fake.
Mario Balotelli wears a camouflage onesie while he stands next to his Bentley and quad bike (Picture: Twitter)
Although the account had not been verified, the personal nature of the photos posted had suggested the Italian international was behind it - or at least someone very closely connected to him.
But now his club have denied he is on the social network.
'Please note, Mario Balotelli does not have a Twitter account,' the Blues wrote on their Twitter account.
'All those posing as him are fake. If he joins, we will let you know! #mcfc'
The account holder had posted a snap of Balotelli next to his Bentley Continental GT with the caption 'i am ready for the match today', in relation to City's Premier League home game against Everton.
The 22-year-old was standing with his hood up and had a stern expression on his face - indicating his seriousness about the mission ahead.
Earlier this year the Italian had a full remodelling of his white £160,000 Bentley, covering it in camouflage vinyl, and now it appeared he was continuing that colour scheme with the footballer's favourite onesie outfit.
His quad bike also bore the same camo appearance, just to top off the look.
.As well as the fetching picture of him in war colours, a snap of Balotelli on a laptop without a shirt on and another of him looking through a pair of binoculars were also tweeted.
A message posted on the @MarioUfficialeB account was also apparently aimed at his critics: 'No one will change me, i am who i am.
'This is me if you do not like then don't notice me that is all.'
MANCHESTER TITLE RACE
+3PT +1 GD
Arsenal are lining up a shock move for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard. The 34-year-old is in the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge and could leave for free at the end of the season. Daily Mirror
Manchester United scout Martin Ferguson watched Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oscar de Marcos in action against Barcelona on Saturday, and the Premier League leaders could make a fresh move for the 23-year-old after being put off by his £25m valuation in the summer. Daily Mirror
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has said he would like to sign "two or three players" in January. skysports.com
Stoke and England centre-back Ryan Shawcross, 25, has revealed that the support of manager Tony Pulis is the reason why he is set to reject interest from Manchester United and Tottenham to sign a six-year contract extension. Daily Telegraph
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich could offer a consultative role to former caretaker boss Avram Grant if current interim manager Rafael Benitez continues to struggle at Stamford Bridge.
Grant's Chelsea side were beaten by Manchester United in the 2008-09 Champions League final. Guardian
Grant, who took the Blues to the Champions League final in 2008, is being considered as a replacement for Benitez. Daily Express
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is emerging as a target for big-spending French club Paris St-Germain as pressure builds on Carlo Ancelotti following a weekend defeat by Nice. rmcsport.com
Assistant manager Steve Bould scolded the Arsenal players after Saturday's loss to Swansea and labelled their performances all season a "let down". Daily Mirror
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, 70, says Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho could be the man to replace him at Old Trafford. DSSC
Tottenham striker Emanuel Adebayor will miss the Africa Cup of Nations after turning his back on Togo in row over pay. Sun
Thousands of runners in Liverpool have taken part in the city's annual Santa dash but some staunch Everton fans opted to wear blue suits rather than the traditional red. Liverpool Echo
New QPR manager Harry Redknapp wants to sign Liverpool's Joe Cole, 31, on a free transfer in January - he has asked the Reds to spend £5.5m paying up the midfielder's current contract. Daily Star
Italian champions Juventus are willing to offer 34-year-old Frank Lampard a way out of Chelsea in January with only seven months remaining of his Stamford Bridge contract. Metro
Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder, 28, is threatening to quit the club for free after claiming breach of contract - alerting several Premier League clubs to a possible move. Mirror
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is planning a move for 23-year-old Rennes defender Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik. Sun
David Beckham, 37, would be a welcome addition to the Monaco squad, according to the Ligue 2 side's manager Claudio Ranieri, who once managed Chelsea. Sky Sports
Wealthy Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala are preparing a bid for Chelsea's 28-year-old out-of-sorts striker Fernando Torres. The People
Newcastle target Mathieu Debuchy, 27, is not ruling anything out in the January transfer window, but says he would be surprised to leave Lille in the middle of the season. Sky Sports
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has set his sights on 27-year-old Lyon and France international striker Bafetimbi Gomis. Sun
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is planning a January raid on former club Celtic since he sees Gary Hooper as the perfect strike partner for Steven Fletcher. DSSC
Tottenham could pip Celtic in the race to sign Polish teenage striker Arkaduisz Milik, who has scored 10 goals for Gornik Zabreze this season. DSSC
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez thinks his squad are not fit enough, and has instructed players including Fernando Torres to undergo extra gym sessions. Express
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Striker Demba Ba, 27, has told Newcastle to double his wages if they want to keep him at St James' Park. The People
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