Italy and Sassuolo star’s mum forces him to shave

Date: 11th September 2014 at 6:01pm
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Italy and Sassuolo striker Simone Zaza has shaved off his beard after pressure from his mother Caterina who threatened to stop supporting him if it remained.

The 23-year-old’s  shaved head and beard combo had lead to remarks that the Italian looked like the retired French forward Nicolas Anelka that were not to the liking of Mrs Zaza.

Zaza posted a picture on his Instagram account of himself clean shaven with Sassuolo teammate Emanuele Terranova.

“If it had stayed, I wouldn’t support you anymore,” were his mother’s words according to the forward who scored Italy’s opening goal against Norway as the Azzurri kicked off Euro 2016 qualifying with a 2-0 win.

Zaza was also previously reported to have removed the crest on his head on account of the pressure placed upon him by Mamma.

The striker made 33 appearances for the Neroverdi during the 2013-14 Serie A season and scored nine goals as Sasol avoided relegation in their inaugural season in Serie A.

 

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