Dream debut for Balotelli

Mario Balotelli made the perfect start to life at AC Milan last night as he scored twice — including a last-minute penalty — in his new side’s 2-1 Serie A win over Udinese at the San Siro.

The former Manchester City striker, who completed his £19.5m transfer earlier in the week, took just 25 minutes to open his Milan account, hooking home a close-range volley after Stephan El Shaaraway’s cross was deflected into his path.

Giampiero Pinzi equalised for the visitors but Balotelli ensured the headlines were all his when he converted his spot-kick deep into injury time after ElShaaraway had won a soft penalty.