MARIO BALOTELLI has been forced to apologise for a sick rape joke he made on Italian TV.
The former Man City and Liverpool striker appeared as a guest on Italy’s version of Celebrity Big Brother where his brother, Enock, is one of the contestants.
Mario Balotelli made the crude joke on the reality showCredit: Canale 5
Mario Balotelli was quizzed about Brazilian model Dayane MelloCredit: Canale 5
During his interview, Balotelli was asked about Brazilian model Dayane Mello, who formerly claimed she had a fling with the forward – which he has denied.
The host said: “Dayane wanted you in the house.”
Balotelli then responded: “Yes, but then she’d go ‘stop, stop, it hurts'”
The 30-year-old then burst into laughter while other contestants on the show looked visibly shocked with his comment.
Balotelli received huge amounts of backlash on social media for his comment and took to Instagram to apologise.
He wrote: “Girls, I apologise if anyone felt offended! I know Dayane well and we have a way of talking that might seem vulgar, but I care for her a great deal!
Mario Balotelli is without a club since leaving BresciaCredit: AP:Associated Press
“So enough of this feminist or misogynist, I apologise for anyone who felt offended, but if you don’t know the rapport between people before judging, then get some information first!
“I have two mothers, three sisters and one daughter, so women are my life, stop speculating on things you don’t know about! I love you all, goodnight.”
Balotelli was accused of sexual violence committed against an under-age girl during his time at Nice in 2018.
Police cleared the Italian after an investigation.
Balotelli is currently a free agent after leaving Brescia following their relegation to Serie B.
He has been linked with a shock move to Championship side Watford while Genoa and Besiktas have also reportedly shown an interest.
Mario Balotelli has a kick around in his back garden during coronavirus lockdown
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
