Furious Balotelli destroys photographer’s camera after kicking it in tantrum at being substituted

MARIO BALOTELLI is never too far from controversy – and his latest misdemeanour saw him destroy a photographer’s camera.

The striker, 29, did not take too kindly to being brought off for Alfredo Donnarumma in Brescia’s game at Genoa yesterday.

As he walked off , Balotelli snapped, kicking out at the camera which was placed on a tripod at the side of the pitch.

And photographer Massimo Lovati hit back in a flash as he revealed the extent of the damage done when he took to Instagram.

Lovati wrote: “When Mr Balotelli was called back to the bench, he used the camera like a football and kicked it against the advertising boards.

“The ballboy who saw it happen immediately called me to explain.

“I found the camera and the booster were visibly damaged (the casing was smashed) and the camera no longer worked.

“Imagine taking your frustrations out on someone’s tools of business!

“These are very delicate instruments that should not be kicked.

“It’s safe to say I am furious: respect, you need respect for people who are working and their tools of business!!!!”

Lovati also said he is planning to send Brescia the bill after informing director Edoardo Piovani about what Balotelli did.

To make matters worse for Balotelli and his side, they went on to lose the Serie A clash 3-1 despite leading with 24 minutes to go.

The ex-Manchester City and Liverpool man has scored once since heading to his hometown club in the summer.