8. Mario Balotelli Tensing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJex_WcVt1c Mario Balotelli has some done some amazing things during his short career so far, whether that be scoring a 40-yard goal or being substituted for being allergic to grass in Kyiv. During Euro 2012 we saw the best of Balotelli as he was joint top scorer in the tournament, the ability was there for everyone to see and since then he hasnt really lived up to that potential. One of his most famous quotes was stating that he doesnt celebrate as scoring goals are his job, well he must have forgot that when he scored against Germany in the semi-final. As he blasted the ball past Manuel Neuer he ran away, took his shirt off, stopped and flexed his muscles as players ran over to celebrate with him. This image would become one of the most iconic of the tournament and was used to create some fantastic pictures for the whole of the world to see. It was typical of Balotelli, he has a history of doing things like this, for example the Why Always Me? celebration in the Manchester Derby. Even though it was brilliant, you couldnt help cringe as he tensed his muscles.
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