Watch – Balotelli after red card: ‘Trying to make me look like the bad guy’

Mario Balotelli apologised to his teammates and expressed his frustration after being sent off in Adana Demirspor’s 4-0 loss to Kasimpasa yesterday.

The 31-year-old Italian striker is having a decent season in Turkey, scoring 12 goals and providing four assists in 28 Super Lig appearances this season. Despite being a centre forward, he has picked up nine yellow cards this season.

Balotelli was sent off just before half time in Adana Demirspor’s loss to Kasimpasa yesterday for a non-violent foul on Dogucan Haspolat.

He reacted on Instagram after the game, posting a story saying: “Still trying to make me look like the bad guy.. Trust me, you won’t make it. I feel sorry for my teammates and all Adana Demirspor family.”