Rumored Arsenal Prospective Striker Mario Balotelli In Child Custody Battle Over His Daughter He Refused To Meet For A Year!

MARIO BALOTELLI took a break from preparing for this summer's World Cup by attending an Italian court to fight a custody battle over his 18-month-old daughter.

The former Manchester City striker is battling with ex Raffaella Fico for the right to visit his daughter Pia.

The AC Milan star, who has courted controversy throughout his career, only accepted he was Pia's father after DNA tests in February.

Both Balotelli and Miss Fico attended a court in Brescia to argue over how often the 23-year-old will be allowed to see his child. Balotelli, held his daughter for the first time last month after being granted special permission by a judge. A www.dailystar.co.uk extract.