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No time for prima donnas - Bonucci blames Balotelli for Italy omission

Leonardo Bonucci is unsurprised Mario Balotelli has been left out of the Italy squad, citing his unprofessional attitude as a key factor.

Prima donnas will not be permitted in the Italy squad, and that is why Leonardo Bonucci believes Mario Balotelli has not been offered the chance to go to Euro 2016.

The 25-year-old striker has been persistently criticized for an unprofessional attitude and lack of discipline throughout his career.

A lackluster loan spell at AC Milan for the 2015-16 season in which he started just 10 matches and only scored three goals in all competitions proved the latest episode of a career defined by underachievement.