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Super Mario’s Inter dream Friday 29 February, 2008

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Wonder-kid Mario Balotelli is delighted by his achievements with Inter this season and spoke about his present and future with the club.

“I am happy at Inter because this is my dream team, I couldn’t wish for anything more.” he confessed.

“I am not under pressure because playing football is all I want to do. It is a dream and always will be.”

Super Mario may leave the Nerazzurri on loan at the end of this season in order to get some first-team experience, although he would prefer to stay in Milan.

“I don’t know if I will go on loan or stay here, it is up to the Board. I would like to stay here though, because I feel good at Inter,” he said.

“Everybody is trying to help me, but Marco Materazzi does it the most – when he sees I am doing something wrong he has a word with me.”

Balotelli’s exploits against Juventus, when he scored two goals in the Coppa Italia, has boosted his popularity amongst the Inter fans.

“It is a great feeling to play at San Siro, because it is one of the best stadiums in the world,” he added.

“I will keep my feet firmly on the ground though, I am not stupid and I don’t want to ruin everything. I have to train because there is a lot to learn.”

President Massimo Moratti has always had a soft spot for him and claimed he is the Nerazzurri’s answer to Milan starlet Alexandre Pato.

“The President treats me really well, like he does with all the others. He didn’t tell me I am his favourite, but I am glad he likes the way I play,” said the Sicilian striker.

“My idol is Ronaldo, regardless of which team he plays for. I keep all his tapes and when he got injured I was really sad.

“I send him my best wishes. I always believed that I can be really good but Ronnie will always be better than I am.”

The Nerazzurri striker will also be eligible to play for Italy as he was born in Palermo and was adopted by an Italian family when he was just a child.

“I have decided to play for Italy because I don’t feel Ghanaian,” he explained.

“I grew up here, I am Italian. I don’t even know what Africa looks like, I have never been there.”

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