Felipe Melo and Mario Balotelli have hit back in explosive fashion at derogatory comments aimed at the pair by Giorgio Chiellini.
In excerpts from the Juventus defender’s upcoming autobiography, both players came in for some heavy criticism.
“Balotelli is a negative person with no respect for the team,” Chiellini said of his former Italy team-mate.
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“In 2013, in the Confederations Cup against Brazil, he didn't help us at all. He deserved a slap.”
But even worse was saved for Melo, the Brazilian midfielder who represented both Juve and rivals Inter.