Mario Balotelli appeared in good spirits as he enjoyed a day at the beach with his daughter Pia and a bikini-clad beauty in Sardinia, Italy on Monday.
The 31-year-old forward was on cloud nine as he shared some quality time with nine-year-old Pia, whom he held in his arms while she went swimming.
The footballer was also spotted strolling along the beach with Pia and chatting with the brunette beauty, who joined them for the day.
Vacation: Mario Balotelli appeared in good spirits as he enjoyed a day at the beach with his daughter Pia and a bikini-clad beauty in Sardinia, Italy, on Monday
Mario showed off his toned physique as he went shirtless to the outing and wore red swim trunks.
He had dyed blonde hair, also wore a gold necklace and a pair of silver earrings.
His companion showcased her stunning figure in a multicolored floral bikini top and burgundy bottoms.
Pia, who Mario shares with his ex-girlfriend Raffaella Fico, wore a purple patterned swimsuit.
Family: The 31-year-old forward was on cloud nine as he shared some quality time with Pia, who he hugged while swimming
Heartwarming: Mario showed off his toned physique as he went shirtless to the outing and wore red swim trunks
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Mario is said to have been engaged to Italian Big Brother candidate Alessia Messina as early as September 2020.
Italian magazine Chi published photos of the couple together and quoted Mario as saying: “I’m engaged and I’m in love,” according to The Sun.
However, the relationship appears to be ending as Mario shared a loved-up snap of himself with another beauty back in March.
In the photo, the footballer wrapped his arms around the woman and wrote in the caption: “Love is the strongest and most beautiful emotion you can feel so love thank you let’s love each other forever.”
Look: Sporty dyed blonde hair, he also wore a gold necklace and a pair of silver earrings
Stunning: His female companion showcased her stunning figure in a multicolored floral bikini top and burgundy bottoms
Adorable: Mario grinned from ear to ear as he played with Pia on the beach
Dad: Pia, who Mario shares with his ex-girlfriend Raffaella Fico, wore a purple patterned swimsuit
Mario and Pia’s mother Raffaella had a brief on-off relationship that began in December 2011 and ended in April 2012 after Raffaella angrily flew from Italy to Manchester to confront Mario about his alleged cheating.
Less than two months after their split, Raffaella announced she was pregnant, which enraged the Liverpool striker, who claimed she told the media before telling him.
The footballer refused to acknowledge paternity and demanded a DNA test, which saw the couple engage in a furious slanging match via Italian media.
History: Mario and Pia’s mother, Raffaella, had a brief on-off relationship that began in December 2011 and ended in April 2012
Past: Less than two months after their split, Raffaella announced she was pregnant, which enraged the Liverpool striker, who claimed she had told the media before telling him
Test: The footballer refused to acknowledge paternity and requested a DNA test
Exes: Italy international Mario only admitted he was Pia’s father in February 2014 when DNA tests proved his paternity (pictured with Pia’s mother Raffaella)
Despite this, the couple briefly reunited during Raffaella’s pregnancy but had split by December 2012 when Pia was born.
Raffaella, who has dated Cristiano Ronaldo in the past and also appeared in the Italian version of ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’, sold exclusive first pictures of Pia to Italian glossy weekly Chi.
Italy international Mario only admitted he was Pia’s father in February 2014 when DNA tests proved his paternity.
After receiving the confirmation, he broke the news on Twitter, telling his followers: “Finally the TRUTH 🙂 …PIA… Sweet kid of mine!!! your father.[sic]’
Post: Mario shared a loved-up photo of himself with another beauty in March