Mario Balotelli may face his teammates’ ire after igniting a firecracker in the dressing room, risking disruption and potential displeasure among the team.
Mario Balotelli continues his penchant for daring pranks, with the 33-year-old recently captured on video setting off a firework in the dressing room.
Mario Balotelli, having rejoined Turkish side Adana Demirspor after his contract with Swiss side Sion was terminated, appears to have rediscovered some of his spark.
In nine games for the club, Balotelli has showcased his scoring prowess with five goals, notably netting a brace against Alanyaspor in his second debut, as reported by Transfermarkt.
Mario Balotelli at it again
Despite his on-field success, Balotelli’s off-pitch antics persist, with recent footage on social media capturing the Italian playing a prank on his teammates.
In the video, Sportsbrief reports about the mischievous Balotelli, spotted with a small firecracker, playfully lighting it up and tossing it into the middle of the dressing room, leading to a resounding bang.

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The explosive prank by Balotelli undoubtedly startled one of his teammates, eliciting a frightened reaction. The former Manchester City star can be heard giggling in the aftermath of this successful prank.
Mario Balotelli past fireworks antics
This incident is reminiscent of Balotelli’s past headlines related to his affinity for pyrotechnics.
In 2011, during the peak of his career, he set his house on fire by letting off fireworks in his bathroom, fortunately escaping unharmed.
Additionally, his former Manchester City teammate Micah Richards once recounted an incident where Balotelli set off fireworks in Richards’s house.