Of course it affects his game. It's most significant effect is to reduce stamina through reducing the supply of oxygen to the muscles. Numerous other effects include disruption of hormone production.Michael Corleone said:They do have a different culture in Italy where a lot of young people smoke. When I went there I was amazed at how many of them smoked.
I don't really give a toss if Balotelli does as long as it doesn't affect his game.