Balotelli Jokes About Donnarumma’s Facial Injury After PSG Match

Former Italy striker Mario Balotelli couldn’t resist poking fun at his friend and ex-teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma after the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper sustained a severe facial injury during Wednesday’s Ligue 1 clash with Monaco.

Responding to Donnarumma’s Instagram post about the incident, Balotelli quipped, “Couldn’t they have hit your nose instead?” The comment was one of many from football stars reacting to the goalkeeper’s bloody facial wounds.

AC Milan captain Davide Calabria responded skeptically to Donnarumma’s “All good” caption, while PSG teammate Achraf Hakimi praised his bravery. Other players like Fabian Ruiz and Samu Castillejo jokingly suggested the injury improved Donnarumma’s appearance.

Details of Donnarumma’s Injury

The incident occurred when Donnarumma bravely challenged for a ball near the edge of his penalty area. Monaco player Wilfred Singo’s boot accidentally struck the goalkeeper’s face, causing multiple cuts that required stitches. Despite the gruesome nature of the collision, Singo avoided further punishment beyond his existing yellow card due to the unintentional nature of the contact.

The injury highlighted the physical risks goalkeepers face, even as it sparked playful banter among Donnarumma’s peers in the football world. PSG went on to win the match 4-2, with their goalkeeper showing admirable toughness in the face of a painful mishap.