Mario Balotelli dedicates 1st goal in return to Italy team to fallen ex-teammate Davide Astori

Mario Balotelli made his first international appearance for Italy for over four years yesterday vs Saudi Arabia.

Italy came away 2-1 winners and Balotelli scored the first goal of the game in his return to international football.

After the game had finished Balotelli would go on to dedicate his goal to former Italy team-mate Davide Astori.

Astori died suddenly earlier this year on March 3rd at the age of just 31. Balotelli would post this message via his Instagram after the game.

“I know it’s late, I know you’re (Astori) there now, but I am convinced that you were watching the game with my father today!

“This goal, even if it doesn’t mean anything, even if it doesn’t serve anything, I dedicate it to you.”

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