Mario Balotelli Poses for Photos with Newlywed Couple in Southport

Mario Balotelli made a surprise guest appearance in a couple's wedding photos after being spotted outside the Vincent Hotel in Southport, England.

Liverpool fans Vicky and David O'Leary had just tied the knot when photographer Adam Johns spotted the Reds striker and asked if he'd stop for some photos, with the Italian only too happy to oblige.

"The couple said he was really nice and friendly, and more than happy to have photos taken with them, which made their day with them being such big Reds fans. It was the icing on the cake," Johns told the Liverpool Echo.

Balotelli was wearing a black tracksuit, emblazoned with skulls, and bright red trainers, but it wasn't his clothes that got the ladies' attention.

"The bridesmaids told him that he smells gorgeous!" Johns said.

With manager Jurgen Klopp recently suggesting Balotelli has no future at Liverpool, the striker has been left to train with the reserves while the first team tours the United States.

It's good to see him making the best of a difficult situation.

 [h/t Liverpool Echo, Instagram]