Italian newspapers attack Angela Merkel with vulgar front pages
TWO Italian newspapers reacted to the EU bailout deal today with two brash and vulgar front pages which target German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The apparent withdrawal by the austerity-conscious German Chancellor allowing the Italian and Spanish direct access to Eurozone funds without incurring government debt has been met with delight in Italy.
One newspaper the Libero showed Mario Balotelli kicking a football with Angela Merkel's face on it symbolising Italy's victory over Germany in not only the EU but also Euro 2012.
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The Libero ran the image alongside the headline "VaffanMerkel" which translates to "F*** Off Merkel."
One newspaper showed a ball with Angela Merkel's head on it being kicked by Mario Balotelli
Meanwhile the Silvio Berlusconi aligned il Giornale chose the headline " Ciao Ciao Culona" which translates to "Bye Bye A***"