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 striker, 31, looked on cloud nine as he spent some quality time with Pia, nine, who he lifted in his arms while going for a dip.
The footballer was also seen strolling along the sands with Pia as well as chatting with the brunette beauty who joined them for the day.
Upbeat: Mario Balotelli appeared in good spirits as he enjoyed a day at the beach with his daughter Pia in Sardinia on Monday
In good company: A mystery brunette was also present as they let their hair down on the beach
Mario displayed his gym-honed physique as he went shirtless for the outing and sported a pair of red swimming trunks.
Sporting dyed blonde hair, he also wore a gold chain necklace and a pair of silver earrings.
His female companion showcased her jaw-dropping figure in a multi-colured floral bikini top and burgundy bottoms.
Pia, who Mario shares with his ex-girlfriend Raffaella Fico, donned a purple patterned swimsuit.
Family: The striker, 31, was on cloud nine as he spent some quality time with Pia (L) before assisting his female friend with her bikini top (R)
Heartwarming: Mario displayed his gym-honed physique as he went shirtless for the outing and sported a pair of red swimming trunks
Close: Pia frolicked in the water with her dad, but her playful antics resulted in Mario’s female friend getting a face full of sea water
Daddy’s girl: The footballer got an affectionate hug from his young daughter as they relaxed in Sardinia on Monday
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Back in September 2020, Mario was reported to be engaged to Italian Big Brother contestant Alessia Messina.
Italian magazine Chi published photos of the pair together and quoted Mario as saying: ‘I am engaged, and I am in love,’ according to The Sun.
Look: Sporting dyed blonde hair, he also wore a gold chain necklace and a pair of silver earrings
Inseparable: Mario and his daughter made the most if their time together on the Italian island before he returns to training with Turkish club Adana Demirspor
Stunning: His female companion showcased her jaw-dropping figure in a multi-colured floral bikini top and burgundy bottoms
Mystery: The beauty may well be Mario’s latest love interest, and she appeared close to the footballer on Monday
Adorable: Mario grinned from ear to ear as he played with Pia on the beach
Father: Pia, who Mario shares with his ex-girlfriend Raffaella Fico, donned a purple patterned swimsuit
However, the relationship appears to be no more 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.’
Mario and Pia’s mother Raffaella had a brief on-off relationship, that began in December 2011 and ended in April 2012 following a furious doorstep bust up after Raffaella flew to Manchester from Italy to confront Mario over his alleged cheating.
History: Mario and Pia’s mother Raffaella had a brief on-off relationship, that began in December 2011 and ended in April 2012
Don’t mind me: Mario’s bikini-clad friend was hard to miss as she showed off her stunning physique on Monday
Past: Less than two months after their breakup, Raffaella revealed that she was pregnant, infuriating the Liverpool striker who claimed she told the media before she told him
Test: The footballer refused to acknowledge paternity, demanding a DNA test
Less than two months after their breakup, Raffaella revealed that she was pregnant, infuriating the Liverpool striker who claimed she told the media before she told him.
The footballer refused to acknowledge paternity, demanding a DNA test, which saw the pair play out a furious slanging match via the Italian media.
Despite this, the couple briefly reunited during Raffaella’s pregnancy, but had separated by December 2012 when Pia was born.
Three’s company: The group idled on the beach after making their way out of the shallow Mediterranean water
Rest and relaxation: They were seen relaxing at an outdoor table as they sipped soft drinks and bottled water
Raffaella, who has dated Cristiano Ronaldo in the past and also appeared in Italy’s version of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, sold exclusive first pictures of Pia to glossy Italian weekly Chi.
Italy international Mario did not acknowledge he was Pia’s father until February 2014, when DNA tests proved his paternity.
After receiving confirmation he broke the news on Twitter, telling followers: ‘Finally the TRUTH 🙂 …PIA … Sweet child of mine !!! your Dad.[sic]’
Exes: Italy international Mario did not acknowledge he was Pia’s father until February 2014, when DNA tests proved his paternity (pictured with Pia’s mother Raffaella)
Post: Mario shared a loved-up snap of himself with another beauty back in March
