Mario Balotelli's unpredictability and antics, both on and off the pitch, defined his career and left a lasting impression on teammates like Yaya Toure. Toure shared insights into his experiences with Balotelli during a podcast, describing the striker's charming but often chaotic nature. Notably, Balotelli's antics included infamous events like setting off fireworks in his bathroom. Despite the challenges, Toure expressed admiration for Balotelli's inherent talent and kindness, reminiscing about their journey together that included winning Manchester City's first Premier League title.
When Balotelli arrived, it was a big mess. A lot of problems... He was that guy where you have to be... he's nice, guys. You know, very kind. But when his head goes off, he goes off, you know.
Sometimes he’s unfortunate, to be honest. Because he’s... I love him, yeah. He’s innocent all the time. The best features, fun, and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.
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