Latest Mario Balotelli News, Goals and Instagram Updates

LATEST MARIO BALOTELLI NEWS, GOALS AND INSTAGRAM UPDATES

'We were supposed to have all the players available': Patrick Vieira takes charge of his first training session as Nice boss... but Mario Balotelli is nowhere to be seen

03/07/18 12:10

Patrick Vieira officially took charge of his first training session as manager of Nice on Monday morning, but there were two major absences as forwards Mario Balotelli and Alassane Plea both failed to report. Arsenal legend Vieira left his role as boss of MLS outfit New York City after two-and-a-half years last month in order to succeed Lucien Favre, who was headhunted by Borussia Dortmund. He had also been linked with the vacant managerial post in north London before Unai Emery was appointed to replace Arsene Wenger....read

Parma sporting director admits club 'cannot afford' to sign Mario Balotelli as they plan for return to Serie A

05/06/18 15:35

Parma sporting director Daniele Faggiano admits the club 'can't afford' to sign Mario Balotelli as he looks to put together a squad capable of avoiding relegation from Serie A next season.

Italy 1-1 Holland: Nathan Ake scores his first international goal to cancel out Simone Zaza's scrappy opener as Domenico Criscito sees red in friendly

05/06/18 09:40

Nathan Ake scored two minutes from time for the Holland to grab a 1-1 draw with hosts Italy in a friendly in Turin between two of the best sides not to qualify for the World Cup in Russia.

Mario Balotelli does not need captain's armband to be a role model but striker admits it would be a 'good signal' for someone of African origin to lead Italy

03/06/18 19:06

Speaking ahead of a friendly against Holland on Monday night, Italy striker Balotelli explained: 'I'm here to score goals. You can also be a role model without wearing the armband.'

'I don't like to watch matches on TV, I like to play football, that's that': 'Mario Balotelli dismisses video analysis and admits he is in the dark over next move

31/05/18 18:30

Mario Balotelli has been typically honest in his dislike of video analysis and even admitted he doesn't like to watch football. The Italian forward said he only likes to play the game.

'This goal, even if it does not mean anything, I dedicate it to you': Mario Balotelli pays tribute to the late Davide Astori after scoring on Italy return

29/05/18 12:07

Mario Balotelli has dedicated his goal against Saudi Arabia to Davide Astori who tragically passed away in March. Roberto Mancini's side won the friendly game 2-1 in Switzerland.

'There is no-one as strong as him': Mino Raiola talks up potential Napoli move for Mario Balotelli after striker scores in first Italy game for four years

29/05/18 10:41

Mario Balotelli's next move could be to Serie A title chasers Napoli, according to his agent Mino Raiola. It comes after Balotelli returned to the Italy team after a four-year absence with a goal.

Roberto Mancini happy with Mario Balotelli's performance in first Italy match since 2014 World Cup

28/05/18 23:53

Italy head coach Roberto Mancini thought Mario Balotelli enjoyed a 'good enough' return to life with the Azzurri as the striker scored in a 2-1 friendly victory over Saudi Arabia.

Italy 2-1 Saudi Arabia: Mario Balotelli scores on first start in four years as Roberto Mancini claims victory in his first game in charge of national team

28/05/18 22:48

Mario Balotelli returned to Italy duty with a bang following a four-year absence as his first-half goal set the tone for a friendly victory over Saudi Arabia in St Gallen.

Mario Balotelli trains with Italy team-mates for first time since 2014 as Roberto Mancini prepares for debut fixture in charge of national team

24/05/18 14:04

The Nice striker scored 25 goals in all competitions this season, and was rewarded with his first call-up since the World Cup in 2014. Italy are set to face Saudi Arabia, France and Holland in three friendlies.

Mario Balotelli recalled to Italy squad after FOUR-YEAR absence as new manager Roberto Mancini adds five fresh faces for friendlies against Saudi Arabia, France and Holland

19/05/18 18:19

The forward has not represented his country since the 2014 World Cup but has convinced new boss Roberto Mancini to select him after a prolific season for Nice.

Mario Balotelli fought with Roberto Mancini 'like cat and dog' at Manchester City... but the new Italy boss is a father figure to the striker and will see at Nice, he scores goals for fun

15/05/18 22:15

In late February, the Italian national side began their lengthy rebuilding process after missing out on the World Cup for the first time since 1958 in Sweden. Mario Balotelli was a notable omission.

'Mario is an Italian player, we'll definitely talk...' New Italy boss Roberto Mancini insists he will consider bringing back Balotelli

15/05/18 15:09

Italy coach Roberto Mancini says he will talk to long-excluded striker Mario Balotelli about a possible return to the national team. 'Mario is an Italian player. We'll definitely talk,' he said.

Mario Balotelli blasts 'f***ing French referees' in half-time rant... and subsequent ban may mean striker has played his final game for Nice

07/05/18 19:45

The controversial Italian striker was caught by television cameras complaining about French match officials after being booking for a lunge of Bouna Sarr during Nice's 2-1 loss at Marseille.

Mario Balotelli insists he will not be re-joining AC Milan this summer but reveals there are 'many teams' in Serie A looking to sign him on a free transfer

01/05/18 15:15

The 27-year-old's contract at the Ligue 1 side is up at the end of the season and so clubs will be able to acquire his services at no cost. Balotelli, who has had two spells at Milan, ruled out making a return.

Mario Balotelli's agent is 'in talks with Premier League clubs over return' as Juventus, Napoli and Inter Milan also register interest in 'matured' striker

03/04/18 10:05

The 27-year-old, who had spells at Manchester City and Liverpool between 2010 and 2016, will be out of contract at current club Nice at the end of the season and is set to depart the Ligue 1 club.

Nice forward Mario Balotelli insists he has 'matured' following latest Italy snub: 'I expected to be back in Azzurro ... the time for messing has long gone'

30/03/18 12:20

Balotelli was left feeling slightly disgruntled after being left out of the squad, having felt he had done enough to earn a recall following an impressive season that has seen him hit the target 22 times.

Italian interim coach Luigi Di Biagio claims the door is still open for Mario Balotelli despite striker missing out on international selection once again

19/03/18 19:46

Italy's interim coach Luigi Di Biagio says the door is still open for maverick striker Mario Balotelli. Despite scoring regularly for Nice, Balotelli was once again overlooked for this month's friendlies.

Mario Balotelli rates Barcelona striker Luis Suarez as better than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo on current form

19/03/18 18:33

Mario Balotelli heaped praise on Barcelona forward Luis Suarez as he believes the Uruguayan is performing better than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mario Balotelli left out of Italy squad to face Argentina and England despite impressive form for Nice as Patrick Cutrone and Federico Chiesa receive their first call-ups to senior squad

18/03/18 00:33

Patrick Cutrone and Federico Chiesa, both 20-year-old forwards, have received their first call-ups to Italy's squad for friendlies against Argentina and England.

'Maybe no-one has told him he is black': Mario Balotelli condemns Italy's first black senator - a Nigerian immigrant - for standing for anti-immigration party The League

07/03/18 18:52

Mario Balotelli took to Instagram to target Nigerian-born Toni Iwobi, who was elected in the northern industrial city of Brescia - a major immigration hub in Italy.

Mario Balotelli 'ready' for Italy return as Nice striker admits interest in Juventus and Napoli moves

05/03/18 16:43

Balotelli has declared himself ready to return to the international scene. He has not played for Italy since 2014 and admits he stood little chance of a call-up under former coach Gian Piero Ventura.

Nice 2-1 Lille: Mario Balotelli nets 14th Ligue 1 goal of the season to halt his side's seven-match winless run

05/03/18 15:44

Balotelli bagged his 21st goal of the campaign with a bullet of a header from a Wylan Cyprien corner from the right after just five minutes. Luiz Araujo hit back for struggling Lille six minutes after the break.

Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli could be set for Premier League return with English clubs keen on 'bargain' striker

02/03/18 10:17

The controversial striker, who has had spells in the top-flight with Manchester City and Liverpool, will see his contract with French club Nice expire in June.

Lokomotiv Moscow 1-0 Nice: Russians edge into Europa League last 16 as Mario Balotelli rues missed chances after hitting the crossbar TWICE

22/02/18 21:25

Lokomotiv won 4-2 on aggregate with a 1-0 victory in the second leg in Moscow on Thursday, having brought a narrow 3-2 advantage with them from the first leg in France.

Nice striker Mario Balotelli upstaged by Manuel Fernandes' hat-trick for Lokomotiv Moscow while Marseille and Lyon make light work of Europa League opponents in round of 32

16/02/18 09:51

Nice saw a 2-0 lead evaporate in a 3-2 defeat to Lokomotiv Moscow while fellow Ligue 1 sides Marseille and Lyon brushed aside their opponents in the Europa League round of 32.

Kick It Out 'shocked' at decision to show Mario Balotelli yellow card for complaining about alleged racist abuse in Ligue 1 clash

12/02/18 12:57

Anti-discrimination body Kick It Out has expressed its 'shock' at the decision to book Mario Balotelli for complaining about alleged racist abuse in a Ligue 1 game over the weekend.

Mario Balotelli BOOKED by referee after complaining about receiving racist abuse from the crowd as Nice are beaten by Dijon

11/02/18 11:13

French club Nice have claimed Mario Balotelli was shown a yellow card for complaining about racist abuse he received from Dijon fans during their 3-2 loss there on Saturday night.

Neymar earns £600,000 per week... more than DOUBLE the wage of team-mates Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani as PSG dominate Ligue 1 'best-paid player rankings'

06/02/18 15:24

PSG's takeover by the mega-rich Qatar Sports Investments changed the competitive and financial face of European football - so it is no surprise they dominate the list of best paid players in Ligue 1.

Mario Balotelli 'close to agreeing' free move to Juventus on a five-year deal this summer

22/01/18 12:27

The former Manchester City and Liverpool striker is in red-hot form in Ligue 1 after scoring 17 times for Nice already this season and could be set for a return to his homeland.

Monaco 2-2 Nice: Radamel Falcao rescues point for Ligue 1 champions after two goals from Mario Balotelli

16/01/18 22:44

Falcao spared Monaco's blushes with a 91st-minute equaliser to deny Nice a shock win on Tuesday night. Monaco's only Ligue 1 defeat on home soil this season came at the hands of PSG, but they trailed.

Mario Balotelli insists 'this is not how it looks, I promise!' as Nice striker posts funny video of himself undergoing physiotherapy... very near his bum

11/01/18 15:42

Forrmer Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli shared an amusing video of himself in great discomfort bent over in front of his physiotherapist.

Mario Balotelli asks host of stars including Neymar and Radamel Falcao to call out his brother after beating him at FIFA: 'Enock you liar!'

05/01/18 10:34

For anyone who has played it, FIFA is serious business. Be it between friends or relatives, a bad result or dodgy decision can bring the worst out of people. And even for Mario Balotelli, this is no different.

Mario Balotelli admits he would rejoin Manchester City 'for free' as he looks to swap Nice for a 'big club'

22/12/17 10:33

Mario Balotelli has claimed he would return to Manchester City 'for free' after describing the three years he spent at the club as the best of his footballing career.

Nice 1-0 Bordeaux: Mario Balotelli leads celebrations in a Christmas hat as his 10th Ligue 1 goal fires hosts sixth

18/12/17 10:11

Mario Balotelli doesn't shire away from the spotlight, as so many in the Premier League found out, and continued to prove his doubters wrong on Sunday with the match-winner against Bordeaux.

Mario Balotelli scores winning goal for Nice against Nantes with fine volley... and celebrates with a pitch invader

11/12/17 08:01

Mario Balotelli attempted to help a pitch invader after he stormed the pitch in order to celebrate his latest goal for Nice, which earned them a 2-1 victory over fifth-placed Nantes in Ligue 1.

Graham Potter's Ostersund qualify for Europa League last-32 as Mario Balotelli scores twice for Nice in win

24/11/17 11:50

ROUND-UP: Europa League underdogs Ostersund booked their place in the round of 32 for the first time, with Graham Potter's side completing the double over Zorya.

From Mario Balotelli to Franck Ribery... amid Lionel Messi's contract saga, Sportsmail looks at 10 players in Europe who are available to Premier League clubs for free next season

20/11/17 08:55

With players plying their trade in Europe able to talk to Premier League clubs about pre-contract deals in January, here are 10 players who could be targeted by England's elite.

Neymar gets a surprise visit from Mario Balotelli as Brazil train in France ahead of Japan friendly

08/11/17 17:52

Mario Balotelli paid PSG star Neymar a surprise visit as Brazil train in France ahead of their international friendly with Japan. The Italian striker posted a picture of the two on Instagram.

Mario Balotelli scores winner for Nice, is sent off and gives club official a shock as he punches dugout on exit

05/11/17 19:16

The weird and wonderful life of Balotelli knows no limits it seems, as his reckless red card shortly before the full time whistle was followed by an explosion of frustration as he left the pitch.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - MARKO ARNAUTOVIC... on Jose Mourinho giving him a watch for turning up early (by mistake), sharing a flat with Mario Balotelli and proving his critics wrong at West Ham

19/10/17 20:39

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: At 28, Marko Arnautovic is West Ham's record signing but is not yet the footballer he wants to be or feels he should be. Not this season, not ever.

Mario Balotelli pictured with newborn son Lion for first time as Nice prepare to face Lazio in the Europa League

17/10/17 10:19

Mario Balotelli has welcomed the birth of his second son, Lion, with a photograph posted in the build-up to Nice’s Europa League clash with Lazio this week.

Mario Balotelli races pal on miniature motorbikes as in-form Nice striker continues fast start to the season

11/10/17 17:19

The footage, which the Nice striker posted on Instagram, shows Balotelli wearing club kit as he weaves his vehicle in and out of traffic cones on a football pitch. His friend crashes on the first corner.

Footballer Mario Balotelli 'becomes a father for second time as model girlfriend Clelia gives birth to a baby son called LION in Switzerland'

30/09/17 15:51

The 27-year-old Italian footballer's girlfriend Clelia gave birth to a baby boy named Lion in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday, according to Sky Sports Italia.

Mario Balotelli shares 'Black Power' emoji as Nice striker shows support for NFL national anthem protest

27/09/17 16:17

Nice striker Mario Balotelli has shown his support after over 200 NFL players chose to to sit or kneel during the national anthem over the past weekend.

Nice 2-2 Angers: Mario Balotelli nets penalty as hosts complete comeback to earn a point at Allianz Riviera

23/09/17 12:20

Les Aiglons came into the game having won three and lost three in the league, and their inconsistencies were apparent again as they went 2-0 down inside 34 minutes.

Europa League round-up: Mario Balotelli nets for Nice in victory, while Vitoria Guimaraes start match with no European player in draw with Salzburg

15/09/17 01:00

Nice got their Europa League campaign off to the perfect start as they thumped Belgian outfit Zulte Waregem 5-1, as striker Mario Balotelli found the net in their opening round rout.

Nice 4-0 Monaco: Mario Balotelli's brace helps to halt Ligue 1 reigning champions' 16-game winning streak

10/09/17 01:28

Mario Balotelli scored twice as titleholders Monaco slumped to their first defeat, 4-0 at Riviera rival Nice - in a result that gave Paris Saint-Germain an edge in the Ligue 1 table.

Mario Balotelli blasted by boss Lucien Favre after Nice's Champions League exit: 'I should've taken him off sooner... he didn't run or give enough'

23/08/17 15:33

Nice manager Lucien Favre has sensationally blasted Mario Balotelli for not 'giving enough' against Napoli after the Italian striker was jeered by his own supporters.

Nice 0-2 Napoli (0-4 agg): Home fans boo Mario Balotelli as Jose Callejon and Lorenzo Insigne seal visitors' Champions League group-stage berth

23/08/17 00:30

Napoli cruised into the Champions League group stage with a 2-0 win away to Nice, scoring their first goal as the Ligue 1 side's striker Mario Balotelli was arguing with match officials on the touchline.

Mario Balotelli caught speeding at up to 125mph in his Ferrari after Nice star raced his friend's Lamborghini

08/08/17 18:35

Mario Balotelli has been caught speeding in his Ferrari, according to police as media reports claimed the striker had been caught doing 105-125mph in a race with a friend's Lamborghini.

New signing Wesley Sneijder meets up with his Nice team-mate Mario Balotelli as Ligue 1 outfit put in the hard yards on the training ground

08/08/17 15:23

The Ligue 1 outfit will hope that the playmaker can form a formidable attacking force with the enigmatic Italian this season as they hope to improve on their third-place finish last term.

Mario Balotelli watches Nice team mates in Champions League action from bar with fans as they set up possible Liverpool clash

03/08/17 10:07

Even when Balotelli is unable to play, the Italian is the centre of attention. He was unable to play in Nice's Champions League qualifier away to Ajax due to a hamstring injury.

Mario Balotelli is fitter and hungrier than last year, claims Dante ahead of Nice's Champions League qualifier

26/07/17 09:51

Nice defender Dante believes Mario Balotelli is 'in a much better place than last year' and can kick on from his impressive debut season in France.

Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli gets in a spin as Nice star takes part in his own pre-season dizzy penalty challenge

25/07/17 00:25

The former Liverpool forward, now preparing for the Champions League with Nice, enjoyed a laugh in what appeared to be his back garden during his unique pre-season preparations.

Mario Balotelli back in pre-season training with Nice after signing new one-year deal with the Ligue 1 outfit

30/06/17 16:15

Despite returning to work, former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli appeared to be in surprisingly high spirits as he was put through his paces in the French heat.

Mario Balotelli takes wage cut to extend Nice stay with new one-year deal at Allianz Riviera

26/06/17 15:55

The controversial Italian striker ended speculation over his future by signing his new contract alongside club president Jean-Pierre Rivere and general manager Julien Fournier.

Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather super fight has everyone thinking they can box... now Mario Balotelli takes on his brother in a playful bout

20/06/17 01:34

Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather promises to be an exciting encounter and it appears as though Mario Balotelli has taken inspiration from the pair's match-up. He's decided to take on his own brother.

Mario Balotelli responds to Floyd Mayweather's challenge with life-size statue of himself celebrating

15/06/17 14:59

Mayweather took to social media on Wednesday night to issue a video challenge, urging people to 'show the lifestyle you're living' - just hours after confirming his mega-fight against Conor McGregor.

Super agent Mino Raiola rocks up at Dortmund unveiling of new boss Peter Bosz and talks up move for Mario Balotelli

07/06/17 01:41

Super agent Mino Raiola faces a busy summer sorting out the futures of Romelu Lukaku, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Balotelli.

Mario Balotelli jokingly reveals plan to beat Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to the Ballon d'Or: 'I'll have to kill those two to win it'

27/05/17 17:28

Mario Balotelli says he knows what he has to do in order to beat Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to the Ballon D'Or - and it isn't just a case of getting better on the pitch.

Mario Balotelli to take break before deciding on his Nice future as striker admits: 'I can do much more'

26/05/17 11:16

Firmer Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is weighing up his future after just one season at Ligue 1 side Nice - with the Italian set to evaluate his options after returning from a two-week holiday.

'Mario Balotelli did a great thing in Nice': Boss Lucien Favre hails gamble on ex-Liverpool striker

19/05/17 09:25

Balotelli has scored 17 goals this season to help Nice into the Champions League qualification - where they could be joined by the striker's former employers - and third place in Ligue 1.

Mario Balotelli 'should have been at the level of Cristiano Ronaldo' but only has himself to blame, says former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini

05/05/17 13:41

Roberto Mancini, who managed Balotelli at Manchester City when the club won the Premier League in 2012, claims the striker can only blame himself for not reaching the heights of Ronaldo.

Mario Balotelli hits back at former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers over insult at Celtic awards bash

03/05/17 16:18

Mario Balotelli has hit back at Brendan Rodgers' claim that the Italian is the best player he has ever coached. The former Liverpool boss made the joke during an awards ceremony at Celtic.

Nice 3-1 PSG: Mario Balotelli rocket dents title hopes for nine-man Paris as Angel Di Maria and Thiago Motta see red at the Allianz Riviera

30/04/17 22:41

Nice dealt Paris St Germain's Ligue 1 title hopes a huge blow by beating them 3-1 in a stormy match on Sunday evening which ended with the losing side receiving two red cards.

Toulouse 1-1 Nice: Mario Balotelli can't lead his side to victory as Ligue 1 title hopes suffer blow

23/04/17 17:55

Mario Balotelli's Nice drew 1-1 away to Toulouse on Sunday, dealing another blow to their already slim chances of winning the French title with four games remaining this season.

Mario Balotelli celebrates Nice's qualification for Champions League by posing alongside mural of himself

17/04/17 13:16

Such has been Balotelli's impact, supporters painted over an image of former cult hero Hatem Ben Arfa with a portrait of Balotelli - and the accompanying caption 'Super Mario' earlier this term.

Mario Balotelli warned that scoring goals is not enough as Nice boss Lucien Favre urges him to work harder to become the finished article

11/04/17 17:23

Mario Balotelli, who left Liverpool in the summer, has struck 15 times since joining Nice in the summer and his goals have helped his new club to third place in the Ligue 1 standings.

Lille 1-2 Nice: Mario Balotelli inspires comeback victory with first-half brace to keep Ligue 1 title hopes alive... and then slides through airport security on his knees

08/04/17 00:32

Mario Balotelli kept Nice's slim hopes of winning Ligue 1 alive after inspiring a comeback win against Lille to send them above Paris Saint-Germain and into second.

Super Mario meets Super Mario... Balotelli snaps selfie with fan dressed up as video game character

03/04/17 16:43

'Super' Mario Balotelli bumped into the 'real' super Mario and shared a selfie with the fan dressed head to toe as the video game character. The Italian posted a selfie of the pair on Instagram.

Nice 2-1 Bordeaux: Mario Balotelli keeps title challenge alive with goal and assist

03/04/17 09:41

Mario Balotelli struck from the penalty spot as Nice came from behind to beat Bordeaux 2-1 and maintain the pressure on the Ligue 1 pace-setters.

Mario Balotelli misses opening two minutes of Nice's match with Nantes... for struggling to undo his laces

20/03/17 17:06

The Italian striker missed the opening two minutes of Nice's Ligue 1 contest with Nantes on Saturday afternoon as he desperately attempted to loosen his laces on the side of the pitch.

Mario Balotelli refuses to talk about Liverpool and claims PSG play like individuals without Zlatan Ibrahimovic

16/03/17 17:03

Mario Balotelli refused to speak about his nightmare Liverpool career but had no qualms about criticisng Nice's Ligue 1 title rivals Paris Saint-Germain, calling them a team of individuals.

Mario Balotelli watches Manchester City crash out of the Champions League from the stands at Monaco

16/03/17 11:49

It's been four years since Mario Balotelli departed Manchester City but the striker still appears to have an interest in how his former side fare after attending their clash with Monaco.

Mario Balotelli scores his 10th Ligue 1 goal of the season as Nice fight back to secure 2-2 home draw with Caen

10/03/17 23:54

Italian striker Mario Balotelli struck his 10th league goal of the season to lead the fightback as French title contenders Nice rescued a 2-2 home draw against Caen on Friday night.

Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere insists 'we do not regret having Mario Balotelli with us' despite the striker suffering a slump in form

27/02/17 11:47

Italian striker Mario Balotelli, who signed for Nice after leaving Liverpool on a free transfer, started off very brightly in France, reaching double figures before Christmas.