MARIO BALOTELLI NEWS

DNP in Lecce match Balotelli (illness) didn't come off the bench in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Balotelli was available after battling the flu but didn't get minutes for the second time in the past three games he was available for. He'll have better chances of featuring if Vitinha, who bowed out in this one, missed time due to injury.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Balotelli (illness) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Lecce.

Impact Balotelli is back with his team as expected after training this week, earning a spot on the bench following his illness. He has yet to start in a match since joining the club, appearing off the bench six times for a total of 56 minutes of play.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Lecce game Balotelli (illness) "has returned to full training and will be part of the group Sunday," coach Patrick Vieira announced.

Impact Balotelli will return after missing one game due to the flu and will deputize Andrea Pinamonti as usual. He'll have a better chance of seeing minutes since Caleb Ekuban (thigh) is on the mend. He has appeared six times off the bench since joining, tallying two off-target shots, three crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Empoli tilt Balotelli will be absent Saturday because he's under the weather, coach Patrick Vieira relayed.

Impact Balotelli won't be able to build on a pretty impactful cameo versus Napoli due to an illness. Caleb Ekuban, David Ankeye and Gaston Pereiro will back up the starters up front.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli almost scores first goal for Genoa but Napoli holds on to lead Serie A again

Mario Balotelli has almost scored his first goal back in Serie A and Napoli has returned to the top after withstanding a late siege from Genoa to hold on for a 2-1 win

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues reserve role Balotelli recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Even with Jeff Eikhator (thigh) out, Genoa's team has opted not to use Balotelli, changing to a one-striker formation and using Andrea Pinamonti up top. With both non-Balotelli parties, Vitinha, Junior Messias and Caleb Ekuban (thigh) at or almost at 100 percent, the Italian veteran's role is expected to remain limited, with his last four appearances indicative of such.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Vieira to link up with Mario Balotelli! Arsenal legend set to be named new Genoa boss as Serie A strugglers decide to sack Alberto Gilardino | Goal.com US Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira is set to be named Genoa's new manager amid reports the club have decided to sack Alberto Gilardino.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Logs four minutes versus Parma Balotelli had one inaccurate cross, committed one foul and was booked in four minutes in Monday's 1-0 win over Parma.

Impact Balotelli didn't play much in his debut with Genoa but still found a way to get a yellow card. He could quickly unseat youngster Jeff Ekhator if he proves to be in good enough shape, while he'll have to compete also with Vitinha (thigh) and Junior Messias (calf) after the break.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Balotelli makes first Serie A appearance in 4 years in Genoa's win over Parma

Mario Balotelli made his first Serie A appearance in four years when he came on as a late substitute in Genoa’s 1-0 win over Parma on Monday, and earned a yellow card within five m...

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Monday Balotelli (not injury related) is on the bench for Monday's match against Parma.

Impact Balotelli is making his team sheet debut for Genoa, earning a spot on the bench Monday. There is much anticipation to see the forward receive his first minutes for the club, with him hoping they come against Parma. That said, he will look to see some time to test his legs and start shaping out a spot in the team, likely to stick to more of a rotational role.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for potential debut Balotelli (conditioning) has been selected for Monday's clash versus Parma.

Impact Balotelli is in good enough shape to be an option about a week after joining the team as a free agent. He could get some minutes off the bench since Genoa continue to be very short-handed offensively.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli looking for a fairy-tale swansong at Genoa

Mario Balotelli is looking for a fairy-tale swansong to a nomadic and often controversial career

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable against Fiorentina Balotelli (conditioning) won't be called up for Thursday's game versus Fiorentina to work on his conditioning, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Balotelli just joined after months as a free agent and could be an option next Monday if he looks good in training. Genoa will keep leaning on the strikers they have used so far.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Genoa Balotelli has agreed to a contract with Genoa until the end of the season, the team announced.

Impact Balotelli returns to Serie A after several years and scored seven times in 16 matches with Adana Demirspor in Turkey last season. Once he's ready, he will contribute to replacing the injured Vitinha (thigh), Junior Messias (calf) and Caleb Ekuban (thigh).

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Balotelli hits a new low as Corinthians move breaks down at the last stage due to new concerns over former Man City striker | Goal.com US Mario Balotelli has lost the opportunity to sign with Brazilian giants Corinthians, despite having a verbal agreement on a two-year contract...

JULY 19, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Agent Sergio Aguero making Mario Balotelli transfer dream come true! Ex-Argentina international puts in Boca Juniors call for former Man City team-mate & fellow Premier League title winner | Goal.com US Sergio Aguero is turning agent in a bid to make Mario Balotelli’s dreams come true, with a call put in to Boca Juniors president Juan Roman...

MAY 20, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Cole Palmer rates the coldest Premier League celebrations, including Mario Balotelli's iconic moment in the Manchester derby Cole Palmer rates the coldest Premier League celebrations, including Mario Balotellis iconic moment in the Manchester derby.

MAY 1, 2024 • SKY.COM

Nani will enter a team in 7-on-7 tournament and its roster will include Mario Balotelli

Nani will enter a team in the second edition of the seven-on-seven soccer tournament in the United States and its roster will include Mario Balotelli, his teammate on Turkey’s Adan...

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'The problem is I'm Italian': Balotelli spurs racism debate Mario Balotelli's outburst against racist chants has reopened the debate in Italy

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mario Balotelli to join BT Sport's coverage of Champions League final Mario Balotelli will be a pundit for BT Sport’s coverage of the Champions League final. The former Manchester City striker will cover that c...

JUNE 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Puskas Award 2023 finalists, goals, video highlights and winners of FIFA best goal trophy The Puskas Award is the annual award for the best goal scored over a particular calendar year, with some sensational strikes from players li...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mario Balotelli joins Swiss club Sion on 2-year deal

Former Italy striker Mario Balotelli has signed for Swiss club Sion on Wednesday

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mario Balotelli Dances Past Defender, Scores Fifth Goal of Match The Italian soccer star danced past his defender before scoring one of his five goals in Turkish Super Lig action on Sunday.

MAY 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Patrick Vieira exclusive interview: Crystal Palace boss on studying Jorge Sampaoli and coaching Mario Balotelli on his management journey Patrick Vieira tells Sky Sports about finding his coaching identity: I didn’t want to be another Capello, another Wenger, or another Mourinh...

APRIL 25, 2022 • SKY.COM

Disaster again as Italy fails to qualify for World Cup

It was a disaster for soccer in Italy when the national team missed out on the last World Cup

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS