Champions Cup match against Manchester City at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field.
Balotelli was a second half substitute as the Rossoneri were thrashed 5-1 by the Manchester side but he was in the spotlight when two curly-haired fans ran onto the pitch to have their moment of glory and Balotelli gladly obliged.
The fans later posted the picture on Twitter along with a message claiming they had not been punished.
Stevan Jovetic scored a brace while Scott Sinclair, Jesus Navas and teenager Kelechi Iheanacho got one each for the Citizens while Sulley Muntari scored the only goal for the Italian club.