Balotelli eats the humble pie: withdraws appeal, accepts fine

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has rescinded his decision to appeal a two-week fine levied upon him by the club. Balotelli had made a disciplinary appeal to a Premier League panel due to sit on Wednesday to challenge the fine imposed on him for breaching the club's discipline rules.


The 22-year-old received nine yellow cards and three red cards - and a four-game ban for stamping on Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker - throughout the 2011-12 season, for which the Premier League champion saw fit to discipline the player.

According to a statement from the club, the Italian striker withdrawn the external action and accepted the fine "as a sign of respect for Roberto Mancini, the supporters and the club".

"After amicable talks between the parties, as a sign of respect for Roberto Mancini, the supporters and the club, Mario Balotelli has chosen to accept a two-week fine levied upon him by the club and withdraw his disciplinary appeal, which was due to be heard by a Premier League panel [on Wednesday].
"Mario remains available for selection for all forthcoming fixtures." the statement read.