Mario Balotelli scored a brace in OGC Nice’s 3-2 victory over Olympique Marseille in Ligue 1 — the perfect response to the criticism directed at him by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher. Twitter was quick to remind Carragher about what he had said of Balotelli when he left Anfield.
The Italian striker joined Nice on a free transfer from Liverpool on transfer deadline day, with former Reds defender Jamie Carragher declaring it a poor deal for the French club.
Balotelli on a free is still paying over the odds by Nice.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) August 31, 2016
However, the Sky Sports pundit’s words have come back to haunt him as Balotelli scored a brace on his debut for Nice, leading them to victory against Marseille. Fans on twitter took the opportunity to ask Carragher for his thoughts on the Italian’s performance.
Thoughts on Balotelli’s debut? @Carra23
— ~ (@TheVolanteRole) September 11, 2016
I hope Balotelli goes home and spends hours tagging Jamie Carragher in every single tweet about his brace
— Gaby Kirschner (@gabykirschner) September 11, 2016
Balotelli to score 20 + goals this season move to PSG, win them the CL single handedly and have Carragher present him the ballon dor.
— Footballogy (@TheFootballogy) September 11, 2016
#Balotelli has scored a brace on his #Nice debut (don’t tell @Carra23) https://t.co/QGi45OrWyh
— Sport360° (@Sport360) September 11, 2016
@Carra23 did you say #Nice actually overpaid for #Balotelli ..I hope you’re watching his goal. #badplayer. Hahahhaha ??????????
— Ladi Ladi #iElde (@IAMLADILADI) September 11, 2016
I bet every #LFC fan is happy for Balotelli tonight after scoring 2 on his debut for Nice….. everyone except @Carra23 that is. #OGCNOM
— Ahmed Nur (@AhmedNur_LFC) September 11, 2016
@FinallyMario silencing @Carra23 ….i was sad to see you leave #Balotelli #lfc
— Robert Sewe (@robert_sewe) September 11, 2016
Great start for Balotelli at Niice. Thoughts @Carra23 . What was it again? Overpriced on a free or something similar? Mmmm
— Ian (@IANPYKE) September 11, 2016
Balotelli bags a brace and saves the day! To win 3-2 #SuperMario …. I’m sure you will agree @Carra23 ?
— Nathan-Sargie (@nat9426) September 11, 2016
What’s your thoughts on balotelli @Carra23 overrated or Misled
— Anthony Hopkins (@anthop23) September 11, 2016
Balotelli is your uncle @Carra23
— N18 (@iFAIS4L) September 11, 2016
Balotelli is waiting for you with open arms ? @Carra23 pic.twitter.com/o1dBp8jx2p
— Andrea Poma (@andpom147) September 11, 2016