12.02.2026 11:50
Mario Balotelli announced that he was subjected to racist insults during a match played in the United Arab Emirates and reacted by saying, "Enough is enough."
Mario Balotelli, who once wore the Adana Demirspor jersey, announced that he was subjected to a racist attack in the United Arab Emirates. The Italian footballer shared his experiences on his social media account.
"MONKEY SOUNDS AND INSULTS"
In a post he made on his Instagram story on February 11, Balotelli stated that he was subjected to racist insults during a match against Dubai City FC. The experienced forward reported that monkey sounds were made at him during the match and that phrases like "Go eat some bananas" were used.
"ENOUGH IS ENOUGH"
The 35-year-old footballer included the words, "Today, I was subjected to racist insults several times during a match. There is no place for racism in football or in our society. I am speaking not just for myself, but to draw attention to all players who have faced this. Enough is enough." Balotelli had started in the starting eleven in the FA Cup third-round match played between Al-Ittifaq and Dubai City FC.