Football Italia
·11 février 2026
Watch: Balotelli scores first UAE First Division goal for Al-Ittifaq

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·11 février 2026

Mario Balotelli scored his first goal since 2024 when he found the back of the net last Friday for his new club Al-Ittifaq.
The UAE First Division club signed the Italian journeyman in January, after his contract expired with Genoa at the end of last season.

GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 21: Mario Balotelli of Genoa looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa and Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on December 21, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
Al-Ittifaq have been struggling so far this season but the Italian scored the second of three goals as the team won 3-1 away at Gulf United.
The club will be hoping that the 35-year-old will score more as they hope to avoid relegation this season.








































