A furious touchline row with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini seems certain to leave Mario Balotelli facing further internal discipline.

The controversial striker had already put City ahead from the spot in their friendly with LA Galaxy in America after Micah Richards had been fouled.

Balotelli was then sent clear of the home defence on the half hour but instead of attempting to score normally, he tried a complicated pivot, followed by a backheel which rolled wide.

Mancini was clearly furious and immediately substituted Balotelli, replacing him with James Milner.

The striker responded with a few choice words to the City boss as he made his way to the bench, indicating that he did not understand what he had done wrong.

Mancini responded, presumably pointing out how disrespectful the move had been and walked after the forward down the touchline.

Balotelli angrily took his place on the bench before throwing his water-bottle to the ground in disgust.

It was part of an eventful half, during which Gael Clichy suffered a hefty blow to the head which left him groggy for a short while, although he was eventually able to continue.

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