Manchester City's Mario Balotelli could quit English football over the perceived unfair treatment he has been receiving, his agent has claimed.
The striker has been charged with violent conduct by the FA, which will carry a four match ban if he and City don't contest the charge.
The charge relates to an incident in Sunday's match against Spurs, in which he appeared to stamp on Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker.
The 21-year-old had scored the winner, in injury time, from the penalty spot, in his sides 3-2 victory in the game at the Etihad Stadium, but opposing manager Harry Redknapp had insisted that he should have been sent off for the clash with Parker.
After being charged for the incident, the Italian forward's agent Mino Raiola said the player could not continue playing in England if he was continually being charged by the football authorities.
"He feels persecuted, he cannot go on like that". Raiola said. "Being banned every four or five games isn't right".
Balotelli has had an incident packed time in England since his £24million move from Inter Milan in 2010, where his performances on the pitch have gone from the sublime to the ridiculous, and on many occasions infuriated boss Roberto Mancini.
The player has also had a colourful time off the pitch, with training ground bust-ups and numerous incidents reported in the press, which seems to have endeared him to many Premier League fans outside of City.
Some of the mad-cap antics he has reportedly being involved in include setting off fireworks in his own home, and apparently driving around Manchester in a blue Santa outfit at Christmas, handing out money to passers-by.
Written by Tom Mallows, a fan of all sports who also likes to bet on football.
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