Mario Balotelli's bizarre celebrations: We look at Liverpool striker's memorable goal reactions

Despite scoring a dramatic late winner for Liverpool against Tottenham on Tuesday night, Mario Balotelli kept his cool.

"When I score, I don't celebrate because I'm only doing my job," Balotelli has said previously. "When a postman delivers letters, does he celebrate?"Considering his close range tap-in came seven minutes from full-time, gave Liverpool's top-four hopes a huge boost and was Balotelli's first in the Premier League for the Reds since his summer move from AC Milan, the Italian, surprisingly, barely celebrated the goal. 

However, there have been other occassions when the 24-year-old's celebrations have grabbed headlines. We take a look at four of them...

Why always me? Old Trafford, October 2011

"I’ll leave it for other people to figure out what it means. I’m sure people can work it out," said Balotelli after revealing the now famous slogan after scoring in the Manchester derby. The celebration came the day after fireworks were let off in his home and summed up Balotelli's prominence in the press for what he does on and off the pitch.

Balotelli bares his chest, June 2012

During Euro 2012 the enigmatic Balotelli was at his very best and scored twice in a 2-1 win over Germany to fire Italy to the final. After blazing in the second, Balotelli removed his shirt, flung it to the floor and flexed his muscles - and picked up a booking in the process. "They didn't get angry because I was booked for taking my shirt off, but they saw my physique and got jealous," he said afterwards.

Nonchalance against Newcastle, November 2011

Balotelli is regarded as a fine penalty-taker but his cool response to slotting in the opener in a 3-1 win over Newcastle in front of over 47,000 fans at the Etihad was a remarkable show of confidence. A feint midway through his run-up deceived Tim Krul and, after seeing the ball hit the net, Balotelli strolled towards the 'keeper with his arms folded. 

Bonucci silences Balotelli, June 2012

Balotelli sealed a 2-0 win over Ireland which ensured Italy qualified for the last eight at Euro 2012. However, not content with grabbing a goal, Balotelli - who had started the game on the bench - had some words for his critics. Fortunately, team-mate Leonardo Bonucci was quick to cover Balotelli's mouth before he said anything controversial. "What he said, he said in English and I didn’t understand," said the defender afterwards. "I put my hand in front of his mouth just in case, because Mario is instinctive but that is also his strength."

Source:"skysports.com"

Top 10 Soccer Players' BMI

Please note that BMI can be inaccurate for people who are fit or athletic because their high muscle mass can list them as overweight, even though their body fat percentages are relatively healthy. BMI is intended to give a general sense of a healthy body weight.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

BMI: 23.4 (Normal Body Weight), Height: 1.85 m, Weight: 80 kg

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most exciting players to watch in today’s soccer. He currently plays for Real Madrid in Spain, as well as the National team of Portugal. It is safe to say that Cristiano Ronaldo has a very healthy BMI!

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2. Lionel Messi

BMI: 24.0 (Normal Body Weight), Height: 1.69 m, Weight: 67 kg

Lionel Messi is arguably the best player in soccer today alongside his counterpart, Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi is known for picking apart any defense and making it seem like he was playing against children. Messi currently plays for Read Madrid’s biggest rivalry, Barcelona. He also plays for the National team of Argentina.

3. Andrés Iniesta

BMI: 22.5 (Normal Body Weight), Height: 1.70 m, Weight: 65 kg

Andrés Iniesta is beloved by the Spanish. Andrés is a solid playmaker and has an outstanding ability to create goal-scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. He currently plays alongside Messi with Barcelona and also with the National team of Spain.

4. Zlatan Ibrahimović

BMI: 25.0 (Overweight), Height: 1.95 m, Weight: 95 kg

Zlatan Ibrahimović is another exciting player with great finishing abilities. He is known for his outstanding goals and rising to the occasion in big games. Unfortunately, Zlatan is also known for his bad temper as he has been suspended a number of times for foul play against his own teammates and other players. Despite his ruthless actions on and off the field, he is considered one of the best players of today’s soccer. He currently plays for Paris Saint- Germain and the National team of Sweden.

5. Robin Van Persie

BMI: 20.1 (Normal Body Weight), Height: 1.88 m, Weight: 71 kg

Robin Van Persie is one of the greatest players to ever come out of the Netherlands. He is an explosive striker with the ability to create spectacular goals. Robin currently plays for Manchester United and the National team of The Netherlands.

6. Gareth Bale

BMI: 22.1 (Normal Body Weight), Height: 1.83 m, Weight: 74 kg

Gareth Bale is a Welsh footballer that started his career playing in the defense, but has now moved into a midfielder position with Real Madrid. He has quickly risen to the top as one of the more dominant players and has a knack for scoring goals.

7. Luis Suárez

BMI: 24.7 (Normal Body Weight), Height: 1.81 m, Weight: 81 kg

Luis Suárez is probably one of the most popular names passed around due to something other than his amazing soccer skills, his biting! Luis is an exciting striker that always seems to find the back of the net. Aside from his soccer skills, he has been known to bite other players on several occasions that have led to fines and suspensions. Luis has just made a transfer to Barcelona and will be playing alongside Messi. He also plays for the National team of Uruguay.

8. Radamel Falcao

BMI: 22.7 (Normal Body Weight), Height: 1.77 m, Weight: 78 kg

Radamel Falcao is another talented striker with the ability to score several goals in one game. Falcao played an important role with Atletico Madrid in defeating Real Madrid in the 2013 Copa del Rey. Talks are currently in place for Falcao to sign with Real Madrid in the near future. He currently plays for AS Monaco in the French League and also the National team of Colombia.

9. Wayne Rooney

BMI: 25.5 (Overweight), Height: 1.76 m, Weight: 79 kg

Wayne Rooney is a tough striker from England and the third all-time leading goal scorer for Manchester United. He has won England player of the year twice and is also the most red-carded player of England! He currently plays for Manchester United and represents the National team of England.

10. Neymar da Silva Santos Jr.

BMI: 20.9 (Normal Body Weight), Height: 1.75 m, Weight: 64 kg

Neymar is one of the rising young stars of Brazil and plays alongside Messi with Club Barcelona. He is the new face of Brazil and many have stated that he will be the best player in the world. Neymar is a talented striker with tremendous speed and finishing. He also represents the National team of Brazil.