Video of Angry Sion Fans Burning Mario Balotelli's Jersey After Heavy Defeat Emerges

• Mario Balotelli has been at the receiving end of fans in Switzerland
• The FC Sion attacker was booed as he was subbed off during the game against St Gallen
• The jerseys of the Italian striker were burnt by some fans of the club

Fans of Swiss topflight side, FC Sion have directed their anger at Italian forward Mario Balotelli following the team's home defeat to St Gallen.

The supporters of the club burnt jerseys of the player while chanting songs telling the 32-year-old to leave.

Sion, who were playing at home were thrashed 4-0 by visitors St Gallen, leaving them on the same points as Winterthur at the foot of the table.

In a video shared on social media, Balotelli's jersey is seen set on fire as the disappointed fans leave the stadium before the end of the match.

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According to Tuttomercatoweb, some fans chanted "sweat the shirt and then go out" while the player was being replaced in the 70th minute.

Balotelli has scored five goals in 12 matches since joining the Swiss outfit from Turkish club Adana Demirspor. Three of his strikes have been from the spot.

The former Manchester City and Liverpool forward's career has seen him travel around Europe playing for several clubs such as AC Milan and Olympique Marseille.

Despite his enormous talent, Balotelli has struggled to reach his full potential.

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The best player in the first half of the Swiss league managed to draw applause from the Italian forward, when Saint Gallen faced Sion.

Balotelli, who had come on from the bench, was only denied by the brilliance of the Black Stars goalkeeper.

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The No.45 shirt has always been synonymous with Mario Balotelli for the better part of his football career.

Balotelli has worn the shirt from his early football days with Inter Milan, Manchester City, Liverpool, and even at his current club Sion.

The Italian striker started his career with Lumezzane before he moved to Inter Milan in 2007.