Balotelli to marry Belgian girlfriend

Balotelli posted this picture of him and Fanny to Twitter earlier this year

Italy striker Mario Balotelli has announced via Social Media that he will marry girlfriend Fanny Neguesha.

The 23-year-old proposed to the model in Brazil at the beginning of the week. Balotelli revealed the news on Instagram along with a picture of Neguesha wearing an engagement ring.

The controversial AC Milan forward took to Instagram to confirm that his on-off partner had said yes late on Monday evening, posting an image of his new fiancee's hand adorned with a sparkling ring.

Balotelli accompanied the image with the message: 'She said yes.. The most important yes in my life. That was the place of my question! I Love you and happy birthday too! Je t'aime my WIFE'

Italy, will take on Roy Hodgson's England side before facing Costa Rica and Uruguay at the World Cup in Brazil this summer.