6 Times Mario Balotelli Looked Exactly Like Mario Batali

These Italians share more than just a similar name.

1. When one of them prayed to the World Cup gods and the other one prayed to the Food Network gods, because they're the SAME person.

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Left: Mario Balotelli.

Right: Mario Batali.

2. When they both hung out with their orange friends.

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Left: Mario Balotelli.

Right: Mario Batali.

3. When these Italian twins quenched their thirsts.

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Left: Mario Balotelli.

Right: Mario Batali.

4. When they both rolled up their sleeves and showed off their bodies with a nice vest.

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Left: Mario Balotelli.

Right: Mario Batali.

5. When Mario and Mario got a little handsy with their new mates.

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Left: Mario Balotelli.

Right: Mario Batali.

6. And when they both wore these sexy orange shoes.

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Left: Mario Balotelli.

Right: Mario Batali.

In conclusion: Mario Balotelli and Mario Batali are definitely the same person.