Giorgio Chiellini has apologised to Mario Balotelli for harshly criticising the striker in his autobiography, admitting that he "made a mistake."
The Juventus captain slammed the Brescia striker in the upcoming book, saying he “deserved a slap” for his attitude during Italy’s 2013 Confederations Cup campaign.
Chiellini didn't stop there, also saying that “Balotelli is a negative person with no respect for the team."
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Balotelli did not take the insult lying down, hitting back against Chiellini on Instagram.
“At least I have the sincerity and courage to say things face to face,” he wrote on his story.