Beckham defends Balotelli: he thought it was offside

LOS ANGELES - Back from the USA, some City players are against Mario and so Mancini gave him his car (with driver, Mancini wouldn't let him drive :) to separate Mario from the team on the bus. The transfer to AC Milan is closer.

David Beckham has told Manchester City bad boy Mario Balotelli: Just stick the ball in the net from now on.
Balotelli, 20, was hauled off by boss Roberto Mancini after stunning his team-mates with his showboating antics during a pre-season friendly against LA Galaxy.
The controversial Italian was off target with an outrageous back-heel after racing clean through on goal.
His elaborate strike enraged Mancini and Balotelli's claim that he believed he was offside fell on deaf ears with his manager.
Beckham has sympathy for the young stiker but insists he would be wise to tuck the ball away no matter what in the future.
Galaxy midfielder Becks said: "I've watched it back and, from his mannerisms, I believe he thought he was offside.
"In defence of Mario, I genuinely believe he thought it was offside. But it doesn't matter whether you think it was offside or not.
"There are a lot of young kids watching these teams and great players who come out here.
"You have to be professional and score the goal, regardless of whether or not it counts.