WHY ALWAYS ME? Because Mario, you set your HOUSE on fire with fireworks, threw darts at youth team players, crashed your car on the way to training, and wore a bib backwards because you couldn't figure it out. Balotelli was not evil — he was just CHAOS personified. The most unpredictable footballer who ever lived!
Country: Italy Position: Striker Career: 2007-2024 Clubs: Lumezzane, Inter Milan, Manchester City, AC Milan, Liverpool, Nice, Marseille, Brescia, Monza, Adana Demirspor, Sion, Genoa
The Rap Sheet
- Set his bathroom on fire by letting off fireworks inside his house in Manchester
- Threw darts at Manchester City youth team players from the first-team balcony
- Lifted his shirt to reveal 'WHY ALWAYS ME?' after scoring — it became iconic
- Was given a straight red card for stamping on Tottenham's Scott Parker's head
- Crashed his Maserati, and when police asked why he had £25,000 cash in the car, he said 'Because I am rich'
The Verdict
Balotelli was pure entertainment. Every day with Mario was an adventure — his teammates, managers, and fans never knew what was coming next. He had the talent to be the best striker in the world, but his brain was always somewhere else. Probably in a fireworks shop!
Tomorrow: #20 — Stay tuned for the next villain!
