Balotelli played in Serie A for the first time in 1701 days. And immediately received a yellow card

Today, Genoa claimed a crucial victory over Parma (1-0) in the 11th round of Serie A, lifting themselves out of the relegation zone. However, the game will be remembered for another significant event.

Details: Legendary striker Mario Balotelli made his debut for Genoa in today’s match, marking his first Serie A appearance in 1,701 days.

Balotelli entered as a substitute in the 86th minute. Although he didn’t make a direct impact on the scoreline, he quickly made his presence known in the match report. It took Balotelli only five minutes to receive his first yellow card since returning to Italian football.

Reminder: Balotelli joined Genoa as a free agent, signing a contract until the end of the season.

The 33-year-old forward has had a storied career, playing for clubs like Inter, AC Milan, Manchester City, Liverpool, Monza, Brescia, Sion, and Adana Demirspor. He also earned 36 caps for the Italian national team, scoring 14 goals.