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Story summary
- Mario Balotelli, the Italian striker, signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with UAE side Al Ittifaq, his 14th club.
- He has not played competitively since December 2024 after a lackluster stint with Genoa.
- Balotelli is known for controversial antics, including a 2011 fireworks incident and a 2019 viral selfie celebration.
- He was nominated for the Puskás Award for a 2022 goal.
- Balotelli has struggled to find stability since leaving Liverpool in 2015.
