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
Herbert Cock (English footballer) to make a senior appearance for either club. Herbert Cock (English footballer) Herbert Cock (7 October 1900 – January 1977) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward. He made one appearance in the Football League for Brentford and was the younger brother of footballers Jack and Donald Cock. Cock signed for Brentford as an amateur and signed professional forms for the final four months of the 1920–21 season. He made one appearance in the Football League, playing in a 1–0 Division Three South defeat to Plymouth Argyle on 7 May 1921. He subsequently joined Queens Park Rangers