At the age of 33, Mario Balotelli still embodies the moniker “the naughty boy” as he engages in playful antics unlike any other in the dressing room. Balotelli lit a firecracker causing a teammate’s shoe to explode. The Italian striker is currently playing for Adana Demirspor in Turkey. Perhaps feeling life to be too mundane, and with the media’s long-standing lack of attention, Balotelli decided to share a video of his antics on social media. In the dressing room, while teammates were going about their usual routines, Balotelli took out a lighter and ignited a firecracker.
Subsequently, he threw it in front of a teammate and covered his ears with both hands. The loud explosion startled everyone in the room and sent a nearby pair of shoes flying. For those who have followed Balotelli for some time, such antics are not unfamiliar. There is a list of foolish actions Balotelli has undertaken in the past, including setting fire to a house, burning down a hotel, keeping fish in the trunk of his car, and crashing into a police station to spend a night in jail. In response to the latest video, fans had an opportunity to enjoy a hearty laugh in the comments section: “Balotelli never changes!” Some things never change, such as Balotelli at 33 being just like he was 10 years ago. The football world needs to preserve such humorous players. Even in Turkey, Balotelli remains as mischievous as he was during his time in England.