Striker tells critics to 'shut up'

Liverpool and Italy striker Mario Balotelli  is tired of what the critics have to say about him and wants them tojust 'shut up'.

The controversial player took to his Instagram account on Tuesday, March 17 to hit out at his detractors with an an angry video.

“Do you know me? Did you ever talk to me, personally? Do you know what I’ve been through in my life? You just saw me play football on the pitch, so man, shut up!” the striker says while looking directly into the camera.

“For those with an easy judge (sic) without knowing s*** about others. Good night #idowhatiwant-remember!” he writes alongside the video.

The 24-year-old Italy international has been known to hit the headlines for the wrong reasons.

Since his summer move to Liverpool, the striker has been subjected to constant criticism from the British media.