
UK Back Pages: Mario Balotelli in Instagram Controversy, Frank Lampard's Bonus
Mario Balotelli again finds himself in the news and again for the wrong reasons.
The struggling Liverpool frontman is embroiled in a race row and faces potential punishment by the Football Association as a result of an Instagram post that he quickly deleted.
As a result, he'll be investigated by the FA and could face further discipline. The entire saga made headlines across Tuesday's back pages.
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Star Sport highlight Balotelli while also reporting that Frank Lampard could potentially make a £4 million bonus by staying with Manchester City until the season's conclusion.
"STAR SPORT: Mario race row #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/I10bxo7n9X
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 1, 2014"
Sun Sport also report a potential bonus for Lampard but have a loftier figure at £6 million. They also report that Brendan Rodgers has offered a two-year extension to captain Steven Gerrard.
"SUN SPORT: Lamps' £6m City Bonus #tomorrowspaperstoday #mcfc pic.twitter.com/uUvyqJfqof
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 1, 2014"
Daily Express simply call Balotelli, "Super Stupid Mario."
"EXPRESS SPORT: Super stupid Mario #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/iaNIvPBDaS
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 1, 2014"
The Daily Telegraph call it a "racism storm."
"TELEGRAPH SPORT: Balotelli Race Row #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/9jo2sxhOZ6
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 1, 2014"






