AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli has had enough of the criticism, and knows full well there's one way to get the doubters to stop yapping: score goals.
The controversial Italian forward took no time at all to prove his critics wrong, scoring in the third minute of a friendly against Mantova on Thursday to give Milan a 1-0 lead. It was his second time debuting with Milan, having played with the Rossoneri in 2013.
On the goal, Balotelli sized up the goalkeeper and then cracked a 20-yard shot. The ball curled past the 'keeper's fingers, giving Milan a lead and Balotelli a goal to stoically celebrate.
Maybe he is a changed man after all.
(Courtesy: HQFootball24)