Mario Balotelli Investigation into Verbal Threat Allegations Dropped by Police

Mario Balotelli was placed under investigation by Greater Manchester Police after allegations were made by a woman who claimed she was threatened for taking photographs of his Ferrari without permission. 

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Balotelli was said to have used "threatening behaviour," but will face no further action after the case was dropped, reports BBC Sport:

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According to Alex Young of Goal.com, Balotelli is said to have "made verbal threats" toward the woman following the incident, which occurred at around 3 p.m. BST in Wythenshawe on Thursday.

Mike Keegan of BBC Sport provides further details of the incident in question:

Balotelli has a reputation for controversy both on and off the pitch, and has a history of matters involving the law both in England and his native Italy.

In May of this year, the then-Milan striker, along with brother Enoch, was involved in a brawl outside a nightclub, per Italian magazine Diva e donna (h/t Metro) after noticing his phone had gone missing on a night out.

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Balotelli is currently trying to find for Liverpool, having only scored one since his summer move from Milan.