African XI: Mario Balotelli steals the headlines once again as Euro 2012 enters knockout phase

Approaching the final round of group games, all of Goal.com’s African Euros XI had something to play for, and something to prove, ahead of an inevitable swathe of eliminations. Predictably, Italy’s flamboyant striker Mario Balotelli stole the show once again, and it’s natural that our report begins with the Azzuri frontman. For details see