Mario Balotelli records good luck message for kids starting school

Mario Balotelli has taken it upon himself to record a video message wishing children of the world good luck as they start a new school year because that's how boring the international break is. In the video posted to his Instagram account, Balotelli tells kids to "study hard and play harder."

"Hi kids, today starts school in most countries," Balotelli wrote to accompany the video. "It's like the beginning of the season in football. It's therefore time to start giving Your best as this helps shape your future. Good luck!"

The new Liverpool striker was not included in Italy's squad for last week's 2-0 win in a friendly against the Netherlands or the start of their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign against Norway on Tuesday. By the time the international break ends, he will probably be recording good luck messages for individual attendees of a Milwaukee dental hygienists' convention.

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