Balotelli Thanks Mbappe After Heartwarming Phone Call

Italy cult hero Mario Balotelli has thanked Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe after the Frenchman took time out of his busy schedule to have a quick face-time with Balotelli’s son, Lion.

Balotelli shared a screenshot from his son’s conversation with Mbappe, who appeared to call from the Real Madrid dressing room, likely after a recent training session at the Ciudad Real Madrid.

Los Blanocs are coming off the back of a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in LaLiga over the weekend.

Madrid will be back in action on Wednesday night, travelling LOSC Lille in the second round of Champions League fixtures.