Mario Balotelli and stood motionless as he flexed his muscles, developing a famous celebration. Going into the final, Balotelli said Manchester City's title success meant failure in the Euro would not signal a personal failure this season. He also said he was unfazed by the pressure he supposedly had on his shoulders entering the final, with new high expectations of him from his home supporters after his amazing performance against Germany. During the tournament, Balotelli was subject to a case of racial abuse during the game against Croatia, which led UEFA to fine the Croatian Football Federation €80,000. Italy were defeated 4–0
Michael Holt (English footballer) Counties Football League Division One. However, in August 2006, he decided to leave the Blues to join his hometown club, Barnoldswick Town. He is reported to have joined Barnoldswick whilst the then Nelson manager, Graham Haworth, was on holiday.Michael Holt is now a serving Police Officer with the Lancashire Constabulary Michael Holt (English footballer) Michael Holt, born 28 July 1977 in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England is a footballer who plays for West Lancashire Football League side Barnoldswick Town. He plays as a striker. He has previously played in The Football League for Blackburn Rovers, Preston North End, Macclesfield Town and Rochdale