Super Mario
# super-mario - Thursday 4 April, 2013
ECB chief Draghi admits initial Cyprus bailout plan was ‘not smart’
The head of the European Central Bank was speaking as the eurozone’s central bank left interest rates unchanged at 0.75 per cent today.
# super-mario - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
So Mario Balotelli has commissioned a life-sized statue of himself
The AC Milan striker will reportedly have on show at his home to “immortalise” himself. As you do.
# super-mario - Saturday 16 February, 2013
Mario Balotelli scored a brilliant free-kick last night to make it 4 goals in 3 games for AC Milan
He cant’s stop scoring since going back to Serie A.
# super-mario - Thursday 31 January, 2013
Last of the Mohicans: Balotelli pictured with his new Milan team-mates
Is having a dodgy hairstyle compulsory at the club these days?
# super-mario - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
‘He’s a fantastic player but…’: Mancini gives blessing as Mario hits Milan
The Manchester City boss calls his departing striker ‘a lovely lad’. All’s well that ends well.
# super-mario - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Why is Silvio Berlusconi apologising to Mario Balotelli?
“I wasn’t referring to Balotelli and I apologise if my words were taken as criticism of him.”
# super-mario - Monday 31 December, 2012
Mario Balotelli is going nowhere, insists Mancini
“We need to consider that Mario was made as a major investment, and this is not a club that throws its capital through the window.”
# super-mario - Friday 30 November, 2012
# super-mario - Thursday 1 November, 2012
# super-mario - Friday 21 September, 2012
Mancini denies bust-up with Balotelli
The City manager was responding to questions following a newspaper report in Britain that suggested the striker was dropped because of a late night-out following the Blues’ draw with Stoke City last weekend.
# super-mario - Monday 30 July, 2012
Whatever it takes: Stocks rise as leaders make eurozone pledge
There is speculation that the eurozone bailout fund and the ECB could buy-up Spanish bonds in a bid to alleviate fears about the single currency.
# super-mario - Sunday 24 June, 2012
Here’s your ‘Mario Balotelli tribute in a crop circle’ pic of the day
An Italian artist has honoured the Manchester City striker in a field in Verona.
# super-mario - Wednesday 13 June, 2012
Italy is relaxed despite ‘crucial’ time for the eurozone, says Mario Monti
“We are relaxed over Italy’s standing on the international stage and on the markets,” the Italian Prime Minister told his cabinet.
# super-mario - Sunday 10 June, 2012
“First goal, first win, first hero.” The Germans pay tribute to Gomez
The Bayern Munich striker’s late header gave Joachim Loew’s side a 1-0 win over Portugal on Saturday night.
# super-mario - Monday 21 May, 2012
# super-mario - Monday 9 April, 2012
Red and dead: Mancini admits that Balotelli may be offloaded by City
The Manchester City manager concedes that Mario is still a super person but would perhaps do better for the club by emigrating.
# super-mario - Tuesday 27 March, 2012
WATCH: Balotelli gatecrashes new Inter coach’s first press conference
The Man City striker unexpectedly popped in for a visit to his former club earlier today.
# super-mario - Saturday 10 March, 2012
Dispelling the myths: When Mario Balotelli met Noel Gallagher
Manchester City’s colourful striker sat down with the former Oasis member to talk rumours, magic tricks and Jose Mourinho.
# super-mario - Thursday 29 December, 2011
‘Super Mario’ encouraged by drop in Italy’s borrowing costs
But Italy’s prime minister warned that the turbulence affecting his country and the wider eurozone is not over.
# super-mario - Thursday 8 December, 2011
# super-mario - Sunday 4 December, 2011
PM Monti will forgo salary as Italy approves new round of austerity
As part of the political cost cuts, Mario Monti said he would forego his salary as prime minister.
# super-mario - Tuesday 1 November, 2011
What challenges face the new ECB chief?
Mario Draghi has officially taken over from Jean-Claude Trichet as head of the European Central Bank. So what can he expect in his new role?
# super-mario - Friday 24 June, 2011
The Daily Fix: Friday
In your evening wrap-up: Does the DAA chief deserve a bonus? How is Ireland so good at boxing? And shouldn’t they have called the movie The Anti-Social Network?
# super-mario - Tuesday 17 May, 2011
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
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