Mario Balotelli scored a brace on his debut for French club Nice as he helped them overcome Olympique Marseille at the Allianz Riviera today in France.
The 26 year old scored his first from the spot with just seven minutes gone on the clock, equaling a record of scoring from the spot in three different European leagues. The eccentric front-man added his second 12 minutes from time to allow Wylan Cyprien score the game's winner.
The 26 year old scored his first from the spot with just seven minutes gone on the clock, equaling a record of scoring from the spot in three different European leagues. The eccentric front-man added his second 12 minutes from time to allow Wylan Cyprien score the game's winner.
The Italian who understandably was in jubilant mood after the match claimed his move to Liverpool was "the worst mistake of his life" and accused former and present Anfield general managers, Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp of not having enough faith in him. He however thanked the fans for their love for him and restated his desire to win the Ballon d'or if he keeps fit and remains serious at Nice.
With the new found confidence and zeal to succeed displayed by Mario, it would not be too far from the truth to say finally, the boy is now a man. Stay tuned, soccer lovers, its time for "The Return of Super Mario"
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