Mario Balotelli has continued his ongoing battle with clothing - after missing TWO MINUTES of action for Nice struggling with his laces.

Former Manchester City striker Balotelli desperately attempted to loosen his left boot lace as the match was going on behind him.

Balotelli and a coach heaved on the string - which as everyone knows only makes the knot tighter.

The Italian bad boy eventually managed to free himself and join the Ligue 1 clash about 100 seconds after everyone else.

Luckily for Balotelli his side managed in his absence - although they could only manage a 1-1 against mid-table Nantes.

Balotelli has a history of clothing mishaps - after TWO hilarious fights with a bibs at City and Liverpool.

The hit man famously got in a right tangle back in 2011 trying to put a bib on pre-match before being helped by staff.

Three years later, just a couple days into his stint at the Reds, Balotelli wrestled with a bright orange garment

Balotelli has helped the south of France club to third in the table - although sit seven points behind leaders Monaco with eight games to go.

The ace has netted 12 times in 22 appearances - seeing three red cards - since switching from Anfield.