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Roberto Mancini laments Mario Balotelli's 'disappointing' downward spiral when he 'should be at his peak' after his old Manchester City striker lost the plot and PUNCHED Adana Demirspor team-mate

Roberto Mancini has lamented the 'disappointing' and dramatic career downward spiral of Mario Balotelli after his former player punched a team-mate.

Sportsmail reported last month that the volatile Italian hit his Adana Demirspor team-mate, livid with being substituted.

And Mancini told RAI Sport that it was a sad state of affairs for anyone who knew him that Balotelli has not fulfilled his vast potential.

Roberto Mancini lamented Mario Balotelli's downward spiral in his career as 'disappointing'
Balotelli (right) punched one of hisu00a0Adana Demirspor team-mates (left) after being substituted

Balotelli (right) punched one of his Adana Demirspor team-mates (left) after being substituted

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