Thank goodness there's only one Mario Balotelli.

If there were more than one, I don't think we'd be able to keep up with all the goodness and insightful comments that take place in world football. He simply is a man in his own world—a world that few people will ever understand or gain any insight to.

We call him eccentric and enigmatic simply because we don't want to call him insane, but the fact of the matter is that he truly is an odd, odd footballer. No matter what pressure he might be under, he can always make us laugh and shake our heads.

And no, not in the good way.

Many will remember his clothing misfortune a few years ago, in which he was unable to put a training bib on. Try and try as he might, he simply couldn't figure out how two arm holes and a head hole had any way of fitting on to his body.

Well, welcome to another installment of Mario Balotelli's Football Nightmares, where Balotelli shows us just how difficult it can be to use everyday footballing items.

Today's episode features soccer boots—just plain old soccer boots—which Balotelli simply couldn't figure out how to get on his feet in a comfortable and normal manner. Whilst every other player at the Italian training managed to get their feet in their boots, old Mario simply couldn't figure it out.

Which, having worn football boots all his life, you'd think he knew how to do.

Obviously not, as the video below highlights.

Oh, and try hard not to laugh—the man really does try so very hard.

Look forward to catching you next time on Mario Balotelli's Football Nightmares.

 

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