Tonight marks Italy and Costa Rica’s first World Cup encounter.  The match to super Mario is not just any other, as Costa Rica are up in arms to clinch three points from tonight’s game.

Despite the preparations, Balotelli has a request to the queen of England.  A post on his Facebook fan page, expresses why Italy totally needs a win.

The post

 ‘ If we beat Costa Rica I want a kiss, obviously on the cheek, from the UK Queen.’

Now, it seems the kiss might be his motivation tonight against Costa Rica, or perhaps a set goal.

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