Mario Balotelli announces engagement to girlfriend Fanny Neguesha

AC Milan and Italy striker Mario Balotelli has announced that his girlfriend Fanny Neguesha accepted his marriage proposal on Monday.

The couple are said to have split briefly during their relationship, but now Balotelli is set to marry his other half, who is also celebrating her birthday this week.

The 23-year-old posted an image on Instagram of his fiancee wearing an engagement ring, as well as a picture of the place where he popped the question, which is said to be near Italy's World Cup base in Mangaratiba.

Along with the photo, Balotelli posted 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."

Balotelli is in contention to feature for his nation against England in their opening Group D match in Manaus on Saturday.