Roberto Mancini insists he has the full backing of Manchester City's owner and chairman as he continues to give more chances to Mario Balotelli.

Mancini said he does not regret his reaction in a training-ground clash with the striker, when the City manager was photographed grabbing Balotelli's bib.

But he claims he is willing to offer the 22-year-old "another 100 chances" and said Balotelli, who had refused to leave the practice pitch when his manager ordered him off, will not ...

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