Who’s the Daddy?

'I'll accept full responsibility after a paternity test': Mario Balotelli rubbishes pregnant ex Raffaella's claims of a reunion, and demands proof he is the father of her baby

By Nick Pisa /Dated:  6 July 2012

Mario Balotelli is demanding a paternity test to establish if he really is the father of pregnant former girlfriend Raffaella Fico - which has sparked a bitter attack from her furious brother.

Raffaella, 27, revealed earlier this week that she was expecting the fiery 21-year-old Manchester City striker's baby and that she was almost four months pregnant.
The couple split in April after a huge doorstep row and earlier reports this week said Balotelli was 'delighted' at the news but now speaking for the first time in a statement he said he would only 'accept full responsibility' for the baby after a DNA test proved he was the father.

Wants proof: Mario Balotelli has demanded a paternity test to determine whether he is the father of pregnant ex Raffaella Fico's baby

He said: 'A few days ago I learned from third parties that Raffaella was pregnant. So I decided to contact her and it was only after I had questioned her that she confirmed it was true. I am very disappointed as I don't think it is right that I should learn this after four months.'

'I will accept full responsibility after a paternity test. I don't really want to speak publicly about my private life but I find that I have to explain once and for all, the nature of my relationship with Raffaella Fico.'

'We split up in April and since then we have not seen or spoken to each other. I had nothing more to do with Raffaella's life and she had nothing more to do with mine.'

Seeking advice? Mario was seen arriving at his adoptive parents' house in Brescia, Italy, earlier this week

'Raffaella knew then and she knows now, that I have no intention of getting back together with her. Out of respect for her I have never spoken about our relationship, even when things have been said that are not true.'

'I don't understand why Raffaella did not contact me to tell me about this - and I also find it disappointing that money is already being made from this with photographs and interviews being bought and sold.'

'I believe that Raffaella is already famous enough without having to exploit this story for publicity. This is the last time I am going to speak about this and I have no intention of responding or replying to anything Raffaella writes or says.'

Conflicting stories: Raffaella claimed that Mario was delighted when she told him she was pregnant

Tv showgirl Raffaella had claimed that the two were going to give their relationship another chance but the strength of furious Balotelli's statement appeared to tell a different story and his demands for a DNA test were slammed by his former girlfriend's brother - who also revealed she had received threats demanding she had an abortion.

Today Francesco Fico stormed: 'Balotelli's request for a paternity test is shameful and people who are close to him have also telephoned my sister and told her to have an abortion.'

'To learn that Balotelli wants a DNA test is offensive and shows a total lack of respect towards my sister.'

Proceeding with caution: While Raffaella said she was confident Mario would be a great father, it seems the footballer is reluctant to accept the responsibility

'Raffaella is very stressed out about all this and she is in a bad way. If I had Balotelli in front of me I would tell him 'Grow up and take responsibility for being a father.'

She added: 'I am not asking him to get back together with Raffaella - my mother and I were never happy about the relationship.'

'Now enough is enough and I am calling for some respect towards a young woman who is pregnant.'

No intention of getting back together: Mario has rubbished Raffaella's claims of a reunion

Raffaella had claimed that she told Balotelli she was pregnant late last month, the day before Italy beat Germany 2-0 in the European Championships semi final and that he had replied 'You have given me the best news in the world.'

Balotelli is due to report back to Manchester later this month for pre season training and is now on holiday in Italy where he has been spotted visiting his adopted parents and fun park Gardaland near Milan - one of his and Raffaella's favourite haunts.

She started dating the Man City player in early 2010 but he was accused of meeting former escort Jennifer Thompson - who had previously enjoyed a fling with Wayne Rooney - five times and had sex with her twice behind Raffaela’s back.

Rebuilding their relationship: Mario and Raffaella are giving things another go, having split two months ago after Mario was linked to a string of other women

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