Balotelli kicks where it hurts most!

Controversial AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli had reportedly smashed a free-edged kick straight into the private parts of Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa in the Champions League clash between the two sides.

According to Metro.co.uk, the kick left Costa writhing in agony on the ground, although Balotelli insisted that he was innocent of any foul play.

Costa was ultimately unaffected by the painful incident, bagging a brace in a 4-1 win as the Spaniards progressed 5-1 on aggregate.