Mario Balotelli, Italy's first born-and-bred black footballing superstar, covers the May 26 issue of Vanity Fair Italy. Last weekend the 19-year-old striker—born in Italy to Ghanaian immigrants—carried the Serie A trophy for Inter Milan after defeating Barcelona.
Balotelli has had his share of recent controversy, including wearing the jersey of rival AC Milan off-the-field (Oguchi Onyewu's team) and racist taunting by fans and players. The photos are by Max & Douglas, several more scans WHEN YOU JUMP ...
Beautiful dude but I'll be happy when that cone head hairstyle leaves...again..
Posted by: FREELEO | 28 May 2010 at 14:58
So glad to see him on the cover...he's been through some bullsh*t in Italy. I wish him all the best.
Posted by: MW09 | 28 May 2010 at 19:33
Hey Rod, you should post the 6-page spread from the June 10' issue featuring soccer player O.O. (Can't spell his name...sounds Nigerian?). Anyways the spread is fabulous!
Already posted the Oguchi Onyewu GQ">http://rodonline.typepad.com/rodonline/2010/05/hot-oguchi-onyewu-for-dolce-gabbana-in-gq.html">GQ editorial on Wednesday, they gave me a preview. ;) RM
Posted by: strong4u | 28 May 2010 at 20:36
I love a masculine chocolate brother...
Posted by: KP | 30 May 2010 at 19:22
He's so dreamy that I may have to reconsider my dislike for the Italy team.
Posted by: SG | 01 June 2010 at 06:59
Ooooooh, yes, hot chocolate for ya right here from head to toes.
Posted by: Chitown Kev | 02 June 2010 at 10:09