Mario Balotelli hits back at supporters over ‘Italian blood’ racist banner

• Striker urges fans to ‘wake up’ after spotting offensive message
• Balotelli dedicates goal against Saudi Arabia to Davide Astori

Mario Balotelli has urged Italy supporters to “wake up” after his goalscoring return to the national team was soured by an offensive banner in the stands.

Balotelli scored in Roberto Mancini’s first game in charge – a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia on Monday – but after had a message for supporters that appeared to display a racist message aimed at Balotelli.

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