Balotelli’s tactless litany began when he said “there’s only one that is a little stronger than me: Messi” when discussing the qualities of previous winners, who include Luka Modric, Cesc Fabregas and Rafa van der Vaart.
And the Manchester City forward then responded to being asked about Wilshere by saying “What’s his name? Wil…? No, I just don’t know him, but the next time I play against Arsenal I’ll try to be careful,” before adding “maybe I could show him the Golden Boy trophy and remind him that I won.”
Not to be left out, the Italian finished off by offending his club by openly insisting that he wanted to join AC Milan one day.