Balotelli booked within 5 minutes of Serie A return Mario Balotelli made his first Serie A appearance in four years when he came on as a late substitute in Genoa’s 1-0 win over Parma on Monday and earned a yellow card within five minutes.

Balotelli seals Serie A return with Genoa move Former Italy forward Mario Balotelli has joined Serie A strugglers Genoa as a free agent, it has been announced.