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A pair of Southport newlyweds had an unexpected guest at their big day in the form of Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli .

The Reds misfit posed with Vicky and David O’Leary, both big Liverpool FC fans, and their bridesmaids as they had their wedding photos taken outside The Vincent Hotel on Lord Street on Sunday afternoon.

Adam Johns, who was snapping Mr and Mrs O’Leary’s wedding photos, asked the Italian forward if he would have a photo with the happy couple when they spotted him outside the hotel, and he kindly agreed.

Adam said: “The couple said he was really nice and friendly, and more than happy to have photos taken with them, which made their day with them being such big Reds fans.

“It was the icing on the cake.”

While he wasn’t exactly dressed for the occasion, standing out in a bold printed tracksuit and bright red trainers, Balotelli was happy to mingle with the bride and groom as they assembled for their photographs.

Adam said: “He asked them if they’d had a nice day, and said ‘I bet you’ve had loads of photos taken today’.”

“Also the bridesmaids told him that he smells gorgeous!”

25-year-old Balotelli, who previously lived in Formby , has just returned to Merseyside after a loan spell at AC Milan. He was not taken by the club on their summer tour of the USA.