'On this specific issue, we have instructed our lawyers to take action against those who made these false accusations. Earlier in June, Balotelli uploaded a picture of himself kneeling with his arm raised to show his support for the Black Lives Matter movement. I've finished my words for him. [95] Balotelli then scored four goals in three consecutive matches: one against Catania, one against Torino and two against Pescara. I know him. Club … I've finished.

Mario Balotelli is on the verge of signing for Genoa, a club whose only constant is an annual ability to underwhelm, his presence will surely bring further chaos to a club … Verratti is an asset, "Italy squad for Argentina and England – Football Italia", "Italy: Balotelli and Mancini ideal start", "Euro 2012: Mario Balotelli scores twice as Italy stuns Germany", "Mario Balotelli's award inflates his ego", "VIDEO Italy 2–1 England Highlights, Goals; Super Mario Balotelli Header Sews Up Victory", "The ultimate Mario Balotelli World Cup infographic", "Italia, Balotelli sopresa assoluta: finalmente prima punta", "Calcio, Mancini: "Io mi gioco Immobile, Insigne e l'Argentina di Messi. He started his professional football career at Lumezzane and played for the first team twice before having an unsuccessful trial at Barcelona,[5] and subsequently joining Inter Milan in 2007. His new additions join the various tatts he already had across his arms, shoulders and chest including a quote from Mongol warlord Genghis Khan. [276][277], Balotelli was romantically involved with Fanny Neguesha in 2013 and 2014, becoming engaged at some point. On the other side, he chose an eagle's feather in front of his ear and a letter 'M' behind it on his neck. [82], In December 2012, Balotelli decided to fight against Manchester City's decision to fine him two weeks' wages for his poor disciplinary record the previous season by taking his club to a Premier League tribunal. The former AC Milan and Inter star was also linked with Galatasaray, Romanian side Cluj and Serie C outfit Como. [8] He is also Italy's top scorer in the FIFA Confederations Cup, alongside Giuseppe Rossi and Daniele De Rossi, with two goals.
If Mario is not one of the best players in the world it will be his fault, because he has everything. [25] On 8 November 2007, as part of Sheffield F.C.
During the match, he was once again the subject of racist taunts from the opponent's fan base and afterwards Balotelli took to social media to condemn the attacks.

Play it now. "[88] Balotelli received a warm reception when he returned to Milan. Brescia were relegated to Serie B and Balotelli is currently looking to sign for a new club ahead of the 2020-21 season. After establishing himself in the side at Euro 2012, Balotelli remained the first choice striker for Italy's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. [273] Later in December 2012, Fico accused Balotelli of being "irresponsible" and "not interested" in her newborn daughter. [148] Vieira later announced that Balotelli would not be renewing his contract with Nice and that he would likely leave during the January transfer window. In a report from Corriere dello Sport , the LA Galaxy (and Besiktas) are named as options for Balotelli, who is currently a free agent. Published: 16:36 BST, 25 September 2020 | Updated: 17:11 BST, 25 September 2020. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "[109], On 18 December 2014, Balotelli was suspended for one match and fined £25,000 for posting an image on social media which appeared to contain anti-Semitic and racist references. He was later substituted in the 58th minute for Andrea Belotti, who scored the second goal of the match in an eventual 2–1 victory. [133], On 20 January 2017, after the 1–1 Ligue 1 away draw against Bastia, Balotelli claimed on Instagram he was a victim of racist abuse when fans of the Corsican club allegedly made monkey noises directed at him during the match and just prior to the start of the match. 1 day later he scored a brace against Germany in the Euro semi finals and celebrated by taking off his shirt and flexing his muscles which popularized his quote due to the irony.

[210], Agile, quick, creative and powerful,[211][212] Balotelli is credited with pace, flair, physical strength, technical ability and an eye for goal. But I'm finished. He was once described by José Mourinho as "unmanageable". Three-time Serie A champion Mario Balotelli took to Instagram to show off his latest tattoos across his face and neck this week. His replacement was Antonio Di Natale, who managed to secure his 11th international goal and put Italy ahead within his time on the pitch.