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Balotelli and Douglas Costa aid Chievo Verona's promotion bid

Updated 2026-05-17 07:00 UTC 1 source Positive

Mario Balotelli and ex-Brazil winger Douglas Costa have provided crucial support to Serie D club Chievo Verona in their bid for promotion. The team is rising from the bottom once more, with Balotelli and Costa playing key roles.

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Balotelli, a Brazil winger and the bid for Serie D promotion

Chievo Verona are having to rise from the bottom once more, but have had some unlikely help from Mario Balotelli and ex-Brazil winger Douglas Costa.

2026-05-17 06:49 UTC