reporting.
AC Milan star Mario Balotelli has been named in Time magazine's list
of the 100 most influentialpeople in the world.
The 22-year-old has been included as part of the 'icon' section of the
publication's famous listing, alongside the likes of First Lady
Michelle Obama, pop stars Beyonce and Justin Timberlake and Burmese
politician Aung San Suu Kyi.
"Mario has all the qualities to be a top player: power and
athleticism, alongside a good understanding of the game — all
positive," said former Italy star Gianfranco Zola, making the player's
case in the magazine.
"I worked with Mario for a short period with Italy's Under-21 side. I
liked him straight away.I liked the way he handled himself and his
composure and calmness in situations.
"Mario could shrug off things happening around him. Only the big
players have that calm. Mario can play the big games and handle the
crucial moments, but he needs to keep control. That is vital for him.
"From afar, people may think he's a madman, but he isn't. Mario is a
lovely guy, very humble and very funny. I can assure people he has
always been a pleasure to deal with.
"He has returned to Italy from England as the main man with lots of
attention. Now he has to ensure he keeps control and keeps focus.
Mario loves the pressure, but to succeed, it is about finding
balance."
Basketball legend LeBron James and tennis starLi Na are the other
major sports nominees to make the 100.
Source : Goal.com
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