http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1012561/mario-balotelli-agent-wants-webb-banned?cc=5901Mario Balotelli's agent has called for referee Howard Webb to be "banned for life" in the wake of the Football Association's decision to charge the Manchester City striker with violent conduct.
Balotelli, 21, faces a four-match suspension after appearing to stamp on midfielder Scott Parker during City's 3-2 Premier League win over Tottenham on Sunday.
Webb did not see the incident, but, having reviewed the footage of the challenge, the FA has responded by charging the Italy international with violent conduct.
Balotelli's agent, Mino Raiola, has been left furious with the decision, and has questioned Webb in an interview with Italian radio station Radio Radio.
He said: "The referee saw everything, because he spoke to Mario after the action. So in my opinion, this referee must be banned for life because he didn't tell the truth.
"The TV images show that he is really close to the action, how can he say he didn't see it? What was he doing? He says he didn't see it, only to defend himself."
Raiola also suggested Balotelli could seek a move away from England if he continues to feel persecuted against, adding: "Mario can't be banned for four games. He wasn't balanced and there was also a push from Modric.
"It is not an intentional foul because Mario doesn't want to hurt anyone, he didn't see Parker, that's all.
"I want to be balanced but I'm worried because when English players are involved in more serious things, nothing happens, whereas when foreigners are involved, such as Balotelli or Kompany, they were treated harder.
"If I find that there is something strange against Balotelli, my duty is to protect and then take him away.
"In this case I would speak with City, I'd ask them Balotelli's price and would look for the best team for him, as there are only six or seven teams he can play for.
"I talked to Mario who said he is happy to stay in England, but he does not understand certain things and they sadden him."
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Balotelli agent wants Webb banned
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Howard Webb was looking away when it happened, he genuinely didn't see it.
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It's funny that he claims Webb should have seen the incident because he was very close to it but then claims Balotelli didn't know Parker was there despite almost being on top of him.
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I saw him speaking to reporters on SSN he said,
"I'm 100% sure that Mario didn't mean to do it"
"I'm 100% sure that Mario didn't mean to do it"
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Agreed, ban Howard Webb, disgusting excuse for a proffesional Referee
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Webb was turning his head to it, no way he would have seen it properly especially since it happened so fast in real time.
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Webb should be banned but not for this. He didn't see it and if he did he would've sent Balotelli off.
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What a wanker.
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What a muppet.
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fergie would be fuming
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The thing is, Mino Raiola never shuts up. He always wants to put his players in the news.
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Thing is, he doesn't need to say anything for Balotelli to be in the news. He makes the news himself.
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Balotelli a good pal, no way he do dis dilibritly.
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piss off then you cunt
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It might actually be a good thing if he was banned for life, he is seriously one of the shitest refs ive ever seen,
But on the other hand, you can't go saying shit like that, The FA should ban/do something about Balotellis agent.
But on the other hand, you can't go saying shit like that, The FA should ban/do something about Balotellis agent.
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What a surprise, Balotelli's an idiot and so's his agent.
Should have seen it coming.
Should have seen it coming.
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Howard Webb is a poor referee, he should have been banned for his disgraceful performance in the World Cup Final. More importantly, he should have been banned for his decision to give a second yellow card to Cristiano Ronaldo in the Manchester Derby at Eastlands in the 2008/09 season, which was a clear misinterpretation of the rules.
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To be honest somethings he says makes sense, but trying to get Webb banned for life.
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ResurrectionRooney wrote:Howard Webb is a poor referee, he should have been banned for his disgraceful performance in the World Cup Final. More importantly, he should have been banned for his decision to give a second yellow card to Cristiano Ronaldo in the Manchester Derby at Eastlands in the 2008/09 season, which was a clear misinterpretation of the rules.
Was that the one when he hand balled it instead of just heading it?
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Yeah.Zzonked wrote:ResurrectionRooney wrote:Howard Webb is a poor referee, he should have been banned for his disgraceful performance in the World Cup Final. More importantly, he should have been banned for his decision to give a second yellow card to Cristiano Ronaldo in the Manchester Derby at Eastlands in the 2008/09 season, which was a clear misinterpretation of the rules.
Was that the one when he hand balled it instead of just heading it?
At least we still won.
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I bet the guy would've wanted Webb banned if he had seen it as well 
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Zzonked wrote:ResurrectionRooney wrote:Howard Webb is a poor referee, he should have been banned for his disgraceful performance in the World Cup Final. More importantly, he should have been banned for his decision to give a second yellow card to Cristiano Ronaldo in the Manchester Derby at Eastlands in the 2008/09 season, which was a clear misinterpretation of the rules.
Was that the one when he hand balled it instead of just heading it?
Yes, he claimed he thought he heard a whistle. It was never a yellow card though, handball in itself isn't a bookable offence unless there's an element of unsporting behaviour, and there was absolutely no advantage to be gained from handling it in that situation. If he had punched it into the goal then fair enough, but what Webb did was just a blatant misapplication of the rules.
