Balotelli stood up by rapper Nicki Minaj

UpdatedOct 25, 2012 8:57 PM ET

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Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli usually doesnt get rejected on or off the field of play. Apparently Nicki Minaj didnt receive the memo and snubbed a rendezvous with the Italian star by opting for a late dinner at Nando's.

According to Metro, Minaj refused to meet the Manchester City star before her Pink Friday: Reloaded concert at Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena on Monday. Balotelli attended the concert with his Manchester City teammates.

Mario was gutted, Metro reports a source told the Sun. Hes a big fan and turned up with gifts along with his other Man City teammates.

But Nicki was too tired after the gig ! and feasted on a massive Nandos order instead so he went home disappointed. Hed even bought a camera especially.

Minaj plans to do another show at the MEN Arena on Nov. 2.

Information from NESN was used in this report.