The Brazil international believes the duo's time together
at Inter would leave him with a distinct advantage over the Italy star from 12
yards
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar says he would have liked to
face a Mario Balotelli penalty during his country's 4-2 Confederations Cup win
over Italy on Saturday.
Balotelli has never missed a penalty during his
professional career, but the Canarinha shot-stopper says he would have fancied
his chances after bettering the striker in training whilst the two were at
Inter.
"I would have liked to take on Balotelli, as we
often practiced penalties in training at Inter," the 33-year-old told Rai
Sport. "I managed to save a few, so he's scared to face me now."
The former Flamengo star also took time to praise
team-mate Neymar, whose stunning free kick put the Selecao 2-1 up following
Emanuele Giaccherini's equaliser.
"[Neymar] is a world-class player," he continued.
"He plays with joy and can move well even off the ball. Goalkeepers are
always blamed, but Neymar's free kick was fantastic."
Cesar also spoke about rumoured interest from Roma,
following current club Queen's Park Rangers' relegation from the Premier League
last term.
"I do hear news every now and then, so I am happy
about that interest," he added. "After everything that happened at
Inter, my career has changed a great deal.
"I thank QPR, who were the only club who wanted me.
They gave me a great opportunity and I am still in the Selecao thanks to
them."
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