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Mario Balotelli, centre, has not played for Italy since the 4-0 defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2012 in July. Maurizio Degl'Innocenti / EPA
Mario Balotelli, centre, has not played for Italy since the 4-0 defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2012 in July. Maurizio Degl'Innocenti / EPA
Mario Balotelli in line to return for Italy against Denmark
Mario Balotelli could make his return to the international fray when Italy host Denmark in a 2014 World Cup qualifier.
Agence France Presse
October 14, 2012