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Mario Balotelli Barwuah: born 12 August 1990 is an Italian professional footballer who plays for UAE First Division club Al-Ittifaq. Regarded as a highly promising player in his youth, Balotelli is a versatile forward with strength, pace and an eye for goal. He is penalty kick specialist. While recognised for his ability, Balotelli has attracted criticism throughout his career for his conduct, work rate and disciplinary record.
Balotelli started his professional football career in 2005 at Lummezane, before joining Inter Milan in 2007. He won the treble (Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Champions League) in 2010. Balotelli reunited with Internazionale manager Roberto Mancini at Manchester City in 2010, helping them win a Premier League and FA Cup. He moved back to Italy in January 2013, signing for Inter's rival club, AC Milan, before returning to the Premier League with Liverpool18 months later. Following a return to Milan on loan, Balotelli departed to France, playing for Nice and Marseille in Lique 1. He returned to Italy a third time, joining Serie A club Brescia in summer 2019, and Serie B club Monza in late 2020. The following summer, Balotelli signed for Turkish club, Adana Demirspol.
Balotelli earned his first cap for Italy in a friendly match against the Ivory Coast in 2010. He amassed over 30 caps and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2012, the 2013 FIFA Confederation and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He helped the national side reach the Final of Euro 2012, scoring twice against Germany in the semi-finals, and won bronze at the Confederations Cup. Balotelli is Italy's joint-top scorer in the UEFA European Championship, and joint-top scorer in the Champions League and the Confederation Cup.
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