Mario Balotelli has hit back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic after his former Inter Milan team-mate criticised him for throwing away his talent.
Ibrahimovic, who played with Balotelli at Inter from 2007 to 2009, said in a recent interview that the Italian had all the talent in the world but had failed to reach his full potential.
“He has had a good career, but he could have done much better. He has not exploited his talent.” Ibrahimovic said.
Balotelli responded to Ibrahimovic’s criticism by posting a picture of himself with the Champions League trophy on Instagram.
“To those who say I threw away my talent, I say this. I won the Champions League.” Balotelli said.
Balotelli and Ibrahimovic have a history of feuding. In 2011, Balotelli accused Ibrahimovic of being “disrespectful” to him and his family.
Ibrahimovic responded by calling Balotelli “immature” and “arrogant.” The two players have not spoken to each other since 2011.
It is unclear what sparked the latest feud between Balotelli and Ibrahimovic. However, it is likely that Ibrahimovic’s criticism of Balotelli’s career was the trigger.
Balotelli has had a mixed career since leaving Inter in 2009. He has played for Manchester City, AC Milan, Liverpool, Nice, Olympique de Marseille, and Adana Demirspor. He has won the Premier League title with Manchester City and the Champions League with Inter.
However, Balotelli has also been criticized for his off-field antics and his lack of discipline. He has been involved in a number of controversies, including setting fire to his house and throwing darts at a youth player.
Despite his critics, Balotelli remains a popular figure among football fans. He is known for his flamboyant personality and his ability to score spectacular goals.
It will be interesting to see how Balotelli’s response to Ibrahimovic’s criticism will affect his career. He has a point to prove, and he will be determined to show that he is still one of the best strikers in the world.
