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Mario Balotelli's post-match massage interrupted as reporter hands Nice new boy Man of the Match award

Mario Balotelli's post-match massage was interrupted as a reporter handed the Nice new boy his Man of the Match award before asking him to speak French.

Balotelli's fresh start in the south of France began in style as he scored twice to inspire new club Nice to a 3-2 victory over Marseille on Sunday.

And as Balotelli was basking in his debut double inside the Allianz Riviera home changing room, French sports broadcaster Canal+ produced a bizarre post-match interview with the 26-year-old.

Mario Balotelli's post-match massage was interrupted by a Canal+ reporter on Sunday
Mario Balotelli's post-match massage was interrupted by a Canal+ reporter on Sunday
Balotelli was basking in his debut double inside the Allianz Riviera home changing room
Balotelli was basking in his debut double inside the Allianz Riviera home changing room
Mario Balotelli - who is now 26 years old - scored two goals as Nice beat Marseilleu00a03-2
Mario Balotelli - who is now 26 years old - scored two goals as Nice beat Marseille 3-2

While receiving a relaxing post-match rub-down, the 33-capped Italy international was accosted by an enthusiastic reporter pestering him excitedly in French, leaving Balotelli looking bemused.