Balotelli takes City to tribunal

Italian striker Mario Balotelli will face Manchester City at a Premier League tribunal in London on Wednesday. Balotelli is fighting City's decision to fine him two weeks' wages for his poor disciplinary record last season. The 22-year-old missed 11 games domestically and in Europe last season because of suspensions. Balotelli appealed against the decision but an independent panel of City's board upheld the penalty. The case will now be heard by a three-man panel. The striker is pected to appear in person, along with his Italian lawyer and a representative from the Professional Footballers' Association, while City will bring their legal team.