Sorcerer banking on Balotelli

Amazonian mystic predicts Italian striker's 'magic' will topple England

Sporting a bone through his nose, a jaguar's tooth pendant, multicolored feathers in his ears and tribal body tattoos, Amazonian sorcerer Jaraquii would not cause many England fans to give credence to his soccer 'expertise.'

But the striking Indian 'Paje' believes England's World Cup opener in nearby Manaus on Saturday will be cursed by Italy striker Mario Balotelli.