"Go eat bananas," Balotelli insulted on the field: "I didn't expect this here, enough now"
Mario Balotelli, the Al-Ittifaq striker, reported racist abuse he suffered during a match against Dubai City.
Balotelli: 'I faced racial abuse in the UAE'
Former Italy striker Mario Balotelli claimed he experienced racial abuse during a match in the UAE.
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The winter transfer window in major football leagues is active, with speculation about record transfers and managerial changes, particularly involving Tottenham and Aston Villa.
Balotelli was without a club for half a year. He has now signed with a lower league team.
Former Italian football star Mario Balotelli, now 36, has signed with second-division team Al-Ittifaq in the United Arab Emirates after a short stint with Genoa.
10 Clubs in 10 Years.. Balotelli Starts a New Adventure in the UAE
Italian striker Mario Balotelli has joined Al-Ettifaq in the UAE, marking his tenth club in a career characterized by numerous transfers.
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Matteo Guendouzi is set to finalize his transfer to Fenerbahce after leaving Lazio, while the winter transfer window is ongoing until February 2nd.
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Mario Balotelli is set to return to football with Al-Ittifaq after months of inactivity following his stint with Genoa, signing a contract until June 30, 2028.
Balotelli signs with the 13th club in his career
Controversial 35-year-old striker Mario Balotelli has reportedly signed with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq after being without a club since his contract with Genoa expired in June 2025.