Mario Balotelli fell over in the street just after Italy crashed out of the Euros.
The ex-Man City striker was seen lying in the road.
Another man tried to help him to his feet.
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But as he struggled to get up, he dragged the other fella down with him.
Italian Balotelli — capped 36 times by his country scoring 14 goals — had watched his nation lose 2-0 to Switzerland in Euro 2024.
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He was seen watching the game on Saturday (29 Jun) in Lignano Pineta, east of Venice, in his homeland, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Balotelli, 33, walked off smiling after taking the tumble.
One Italy fan said: “Even in this state he is better than Gianluca Scamacca.”
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Gianfranco wrote: “In this condition, Balotelli would have scored a hat-trick.”
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Mattia commented: “Super Mario.”
Roberto remarked: “I keep saying it, Balo should’ve been called up.”
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Balotelli famously revealed a top under his City shirt saying ‘Why Always Me?” in 2011.
He scored in a 6-1 win over rivals Man United in the Premier League.
It was a reference to him reportedly setting off fireworks in his house just before the Manchester derby.