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Mario Balotelli: 'I Don't Really Care' About Playing Against Cristiano Ronaldo

Mario Balotelli has said his potential Brescia debut against Juventus in Serie A on Tuesday is "a game like any other," and he is not particularly excited about facing up against Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 29-year-old joined Brescia, his hometown club, on a free transfer in August after he was released by Marseille:

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He has missed the opening four games of the Serie A season, though, due to a suspension from the red card he picked upin his final game for Marseille against Montpellier in May.