Balotelli becomes a father

Manchester City and Italy striker Mario Balotelli has become a father, with former girlfriend Raffaella Fico giving birth to a daughter.



The child has been named Pia, according to Italian media.



She was born on Wednesday, five days earlier than expected, at the Clinica Mediterranea in Naples. Balotelli was not present at the birth.



City faces crosstown rival Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday.