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Story summary
- Mario Balotelli says he has rejoined Italy’s national team and will play if he keeps scoring.
- His last Italy appearance was on 7 September 2018 versus Poland in Bologna.
- He joined UAE club Al Ittifaq to enjoy football and fulfill a childhood dream of playing with brother Enock.
- He blames Italy’s youth-football decline on reduced street play, parental shifts, and kids’ phone focus.
