Mario Balotelli Gives Important Words Of Advice To School Children

The start of a soccer season, like the start of a school year, holds the promise of new adventures and fresh starts. Caught up in this spirit of growth and renewal, Mario Balotelli went to Instagram to drop some touching bits of wisdom on today's school children.

Liverpool fans must be hoping that "study hard and play harder" line is just as applicable to Balo himself as the kids he's talking to.

[ Instagram]