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'Still ugly bro'

Mario Balotelli congratulates Paul Pogba on France’s 3-1 win over Italy on Friday night… but says he’s still ugly

MARIO BALOTELLI has congratulated Paul Pogba on France's 3-1 win over Italy on Friday night... but said he's still ugly.

Samuel Umtiti, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele scored as Les Blues strolled to victory in Nice - Super Mario's home turf.

 Mario Balotelli took to Instagram to congratulate - and insult - Paul Pogba
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Mario Balotelli took to Instagram to congratulate - and insult - Paul PogbaCredit: Instagram

And Balotelli took to Instagram on Saturday morning to say well done to old pal Pogba.

Ex-Premier League hothead Balotelli quipped: "Mmm.. ok! About yesterday night..

"@paulpogba bravo Paul !!! But you still ugly bro."

Despite the fun and games on Saturday, Manchester United star Pogba had a night to forget.

 Mario Balotelli and Paul Pogba had a little fun after the game in Nice
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Mario Balotelli and Paul Pogba had a little fun after the game in NiceCredit: Instagram

The ex-Juventus man was subjected to boos after a misplaced pass in the second-half and again when replaced by Steven N'Zonzi late in the game.

France boss Didier Deschamps and striker Antoine Griezmann jumped to his defence, but it's apparent French fans are going into the World Cup not on Pogba's side.


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During the game, new Italy boss Mancini was looking to make it two wins from two games after beating Saudi Arabia last month.

But the only bright spark for the ex-Manchester City boss came in the form of Leonardo Bonucci's consolation strike on the south coast.

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 Mario Balotelli and Italy lost 3-1 to France in Nice on Friday night
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Mario Balotelli and Italy lost 3-1 to France in Nice on Friday nightCredit: AFP
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