World Cup Mario Balotelli Posts Picture Of Himself As Christ The Redeemer Published June 7, 2014 Mario Balotelli posted a modest photo of himself as Christ The Redeemer, Rio’s famous statue, in his Italian Soccer gear. Only Balotelli would do something like this. [Bleacher Report] In this article:Mario Balotelli, Rio Statue, World Cup Recent Posts One-Time Michigan LB Announces Transfer To Alabama Former Michigan OL Announces Transfer To Local Program Looks Like Michigan Has Added A Major Hire With NFL Connections To Staff Former Michigan OL Starter Announces Transfer To SEC Program Michigan Player Out Of Ohio Enters Transfer Portal