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    John Stones tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Man City defender’s body ink?

    MANY England players proudly display tattoos, each telling a unique story.Here we explore how John Stones’ tattoos serve as symbols of dedication, inspiration, or cherished memories.John Stones has many tattoos on his bodyCredit: GettyHow many tattoos does John Stones have?John Stones boasts a collection of tattoos with deep personal significance.He has many tattoos on his left arm but also some on his left thigh.Portrait of ex-girlfriend Millie Savage on left tricepVivid Ink Stafford tattoo that done John Stones armCredit: Instagram @vividinkstaffsAmong his notable inkings is a portrait on his left tricep depicting his ex-girlfriend Millie Savage with a clock around her neck.John Stones is removing the tattoo of his childhood sweetheart from his arm after they split upread more john stonesA source told The Sun in 2019: “John has been having a lot of work on his Millie tattoo for the past year or so.”He’s trying to have it erased because as far as he is concerned, there is no going back between them.”Millie is in the past and he doesn’t want a reminder of her every time he looks down at his arm.”Laser tattoo removal uses high-intensity light beams to break down tattoo pigment into smaller particles, which are then absorbed and eliminated by the body’s immune system. Most read in Euro 2024The process involves multiple sessions spaced weeks apart to fade the tattoo gradually. Norman Rimmington portrait on left thighStones tattooed Norman Rimmington on his body as tributeOn his left thigh, Stones proudly displays a portrait of Norman Rimmington.Norman Rimmington, affectionately known as ‘Mr. Barnsley,’ was a legendary figure in the history of Barnsley Football Club.Rimmington played as a goalkeeper for Barnsley FC during his active playing career.After retiring as a player, Rimmington continued his association with Barnsley FC as a coach.Furthermore, on his left thigh, Stones displays two additional portraits encircled by roses. These may serve as tributes to significant figures in his life or embody qualities and memories he holds dear.Love You Always Left ArmJohn has a tattoo saying “love you always”Credit: GettyOn the same arm as the portrait of ex-girlfriend Millie Savage, Stones has a tattoo that reads “Love you always.”READ MORE SUN STORIESCollection of smaller tattoos on left armJohn Stones has a collection of different tattoos on his left armCredit: AlamyCloser look at his tattoosCredit: GettyStones also has a collection of smaller tattoos such as an authentic heart, a feather, flowers, butterflies and many more.He also has a small tattoo on his right arm, featuring a rose and Roman numerals, which translates to 19.11.2018.England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos. More

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    England Euro 2024 stars’ tattoos explained from touching reason for Foden neck ink to ace with Coco Pops logo on his arm

    ENGLAND’S Euro 2024 heroes have caught the eye with their performances on the pitch in Germany.However, their selections of body art have also been on display during their run to the final.Jordan Pickford and his England team-mates have a selection of tattoosCredit: RexKyle Walker has explained the touching reasons behind his body artCredit: GettyIvan Toney also has a wide collection of different pieces of inkCredit: GettyThe Three Lions will face off against Spain on Sunday for all the glory.Several members of the squad have impressive collections of tattoos, with a variety of reasons behind the different pieces of ink.The likes of Phil Foden and Kyle Walker have revealed the touching reasons behind their tattoos.Here are the explanations behind the England stars’ body art.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSJordan PickfordThe Three Lions’ number one Jordan Pickford has a full sleeve on his left arm, going from his shoulder to his wrist.His piece consists of a prominent dagger design encased in flowers and completely covers his arm.Daggers often symbolise a blend of strength and protection, while flowers are known to represent beauty and life.Pickford has a full sleeve covering his left arm which features a dagger and flowersCredit: RexPhil FodenFoden’s tattoos include two distinctive pieces on his neck.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe midfielder has the words “Sky is the limit” going down from his left ear to the bottom of his neck.He had the piece done in February 2022 by popular artist Gabriel Maniak, referring to the idea that nothing is impossible or beyond reach.Watch Jordan Pickford absolutely lose it as he celebrates with fans after Ollie Watkins’ England winner vs NetherlandsPhil Foden has the words ‘Sky is the limit’ going down his neckCredit: RexHe also has the number 47 on his neck as a tribute to his late grandfatherCredit: RexMeanwhile, Foden has the number 47 on the other side of his neck in reference to his Manchester City shirt number.The 24-year-old has had the number since 2017 in a reported tribute to his grandfather Ronnie, who sadly passed away aged 47.Kyle WalkerFoden’s City team-mate Walker also has sleeves on both his arms as well as several torso pieces.The defender has his own name and a star on his hand, previously revealing: “The first tattoo that I ever got was ‘K. Walker’ on my hand and it actually had one star.“But I got a lot of stick for it from my friends saying ‘well, you are only one star, is that how much you rate yourself?’”The words “To the stars through difficulties” can also be seen on his right arm, as is a tribute to his grandfather.Walker’s first tattoo was his name and a star on his armCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2The defender explained the meaning behind his eye tattooCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2Walker paid tribute to his niece with an angel tattoo on his shoulderCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2He also has his youngest son’s date of birth across his torsoCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2Walker has an eye to show he is always looking down on him, with his grandfather having got him into football.His strong family connection is also shown by an angel on his right shoulder for his niece who sadly passed away.Elsewhere, Walker has his youngest son’s date of birth in Roman numerals across his torso and a matching K tattoo with his wife Annie Kilner on his ring finger.Ivan ToneySimilarly to Walker, Ivan Toney has a large collection of tattoos across his body.The Brentford striker’s grandparents Elma and Benjamin appear on his abs, alongside a portrait of his son Ivan Jr.Toney has also explained the reasoning behind a portrait of Heath Ledger’s The Joker on the back of his bicep, revealing: “I’m confident, a winner, a joker and someone who will help anyone.”Toney has portraits of his grandparents and son Ivan Jr. on his absCredit: Getty ImagesHis selection of body art covers his arms and chest as well as a cross on his neckCredit: InstagramHis chest features the number 17, which Toney wears for both Brentford and England.Other tattoos include a kitten, tiger, ticking timer, a crown and the word “fearless”.Kieran TrippierFull-back Kieran Trippier has a sleeve on each of his arms as well a chest piece.His chest art includes a huge diamond, with the birds on his back often seen as a symbol of freedom.Trippier’s left arm sleeve is made up of a selection of smaller interconnected tattoos.In contrast, he has a single inking of a woman on his right forearm.Kieran Trippier has a diamond piece across his chestCredit: GettyThe birds on Trippier’s back are often seen as a symbol of freedomCredit: GettyThe full-back also has sleeves on both his armsCredit: GettyLuke ShawLuke Shaw has a selection of small tattoos on his left arm, with one in particular standing out.The Manchester United left-back has the Coco Pops monkey as a tribute to his son Reign.He previously explained: “My son is obsessed with Coco Pops, he has a lot of them in the morning, I thought it would be quite cool because he is interested in my tattoos.”Luke Shaw has several small tattoos on his arm, including the Coco Pops monkeyCredit: RexHe previously revealed the tattoo is a tribute to his young son ReignCredit: GettyJohn StonesJohn Stones has a host of tattoos, including touching tributes to his grandparents on his legs.He has a portrait of each grandparent as well as one of himself in front of Barnsley’s Oakwell and Wembley Stadium.Stones previously revealed his tattoos “tell a story” during an interview in April 2023.He told the FA Cup’s social media channels: “Ones on my leg, all my grandparents.John Stones revealed each of his tattoos ‘tell a story’Credit: GettyThe defender has portraits of each of grandparents on his legsCredit: Getty”I lost them, they’re not with us now, so that was kind of a big one for me and then I evolved and moved round to the back and that was kind of a dream of mine to become a professional footballer.”I ended up getting me looking at Barnsley’s stadium with Wembley behind that, which obviously is for England and that was a dream of mine.”Stones added that his stadium piece serves as a reminder that “dreams do come true and to keep striving for them”.Declan RiceMidfielder Declan Rice has two tattoos, including a sentimental tribute to his son.He got a simple arm band tattoo in 2022, with the delicate inking visible on his left arm.The small piece commemorates the birth of his son, who he had with his girlfriend Lauren Fryer.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt shows his name, Jude, date of birth – August 7, 2022 and the symbol of his star sign.Rice also has his England legacy number 1241 tattooed on his left knee.Declan Rice has his son’s name and date of birth tattooed on his left armCredit: RexYou can say it hasn’t been pretty, but England are in the final… and we’re peaking at just the right time, says Jack WilshereAFTER what has been a tough tournament of times, what an opportunity Gareth Southgate and his team will have to end in the best possible way, writes Jack Wilshere.We might like a team that played better football. But it’s a results business.Germany, Italy, France, Portugal and of course Holland would love to be where we are.People will say we’re lucky because we’re on this side of the draw.But we won the group. France didn’t and then ran into Spain.You can say it wasn’t that pretty, but we’re there.Gareth and his coaches won’t have been happy with some of the performances.But I did like the way Gareth and his team have dealt with it.There was no panic coming out of the camp.Everyone gave the same message: ‘We know we can better, but we’re here still.’And on Sunday they will be in Berlin to play Spain.They will probably have to produce two halves of football as good as the first against Holland to beat them.We have improved as the tournament has gone on and that is how you win things.You want to peak in the final.If Gareth can lead England to that major trophy we’ve all been waiting for, it will be the perfect answer to the critics and a brilliant day for us all.Read Jack Wilshere’s England vs Holland verdict in full.Or check out all of SunSport columnist Jack’s Euros 2024 opinions… More

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    Declan Rice tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Arsenal defensive midfielder’s body ink?

    ENGLAND football star Declan Rice has enjoyed an impressive career on the pitch which has seen him earn a place on the England squad.Like his fellow Three Lions team mates, the Arsenal star is a fan of body art. Here we look at what tattoos he has.How many tattoos does Declan Rice have?Declan Rice has two tattoos imprinted on his body forever.He got one tattoo to honour the birth of his son and the other tattoo is a tribute to himself.Arm band tattooThe inking wraps around Declan’s arm and has his son’s name and birth dateCredit: RexIn 2022, Declan Rice has a simple arm band tattoo.The delicate inking can be seen wrapped around his lower left arm.Read more on Declan RiceHe debuted the tattoo during his a match against Brighton, back when he played for West ham.The small body art was done to commemorate the birth of his only son, who he shares with girlfriend Lauren Fryer.The tattoo shows his name, Jude, and his date of birth – August 7, 2022.Declan also had the symbol for Jude’s star sign, a Leo, tattooed onto him in the same inking.Most read in Euro 2024Legacy Knee TattooLDeclan Rice tattooed his England player legacy number on his kneeCredit: GettyDeclan tattooed his international legacy number 1241 on his left knee.In football a legacy number is a unique identifier assigned to players based on their sequence of appearances or caps for a particular national team. It serves as a historical record to denote the order in which players have represented their country in international matches.In 2023 fans noticed his new tattoo commenting on X, formerly Twitter: “Is that a tattoo on his knee?”Another user wrote: “@_DeclanRice legacy number. #tattoo #ink”How to watch the Euro 2024 finalThe Euro 2024 final will be broadcast live on BOTH BBC One and ITV1.All of the games at the European Championships have been aired on either BBC or ITV during the tournament. You will be able to live stream the final for FREE on either BBC iPlayer or ITVX.England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos. More

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    Kieran Trippier tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Newcastle defender’s body ink?

    KIERAN Trippier is well known for his incredible passion for football which has seen him earn a place on the England squad.But the Euro 2024 star also has another great love and that’s his tattoos.:Kieran Trippier sports a huge collection of tattoosCredit: GettyHow many tattoos does Kieran Trippier have?Kieran Trippier is enjoying the career of his life on the Euro 2024 pitch.But along with a lot of the England squad – like Kyle Walker, Ivan Toney and Phil Foden – he also has a HUGE passion for tattoos.The sportsman’s body art includes sleeves on both arms and a poignant inking on his chest.Fans regularly get a glimpse of his impressive body art when he is on the pitch.Read more on Kieran TrippierDiamond on his chestThe defender has a huge diamond on his chestCredit: GettyEngland defender Kieran Trippier has several tattoos across his body which includes a huge diamond on his chest.Although he hasn’t revealed what it means, the gem could symbolise the wealth he has enjoyed thanks to his glittering football career.The diamond is likely to represent personal achievement and value.The Newcastle United player has certainly built up a huge fortune since beginning his career as a premiership footballer.Most read in FootballThanks to being hot property on the pitch, Trippier has a personal wealth of £33M which could buy a lot of diamonds.Birds on his backThe birds on his back symbolise freedomCredit: GettyTrippier also sports two birds on his back that are placed either side of his shoulder blades.This type of tattoo are generally seen as symbols of freedom due to their ability to soar high in the skies.My mascot son wants to walk out with Mbappe instead of me They can also symbolise transformation as they draw parallels from the mythical phoenix that rises from the ashes.Full sleeves on both armsThe footy star has tattoo sleeves on both armsCredit: GettyA lot of footballers sport full arm sleeve tattoos, and Trippier is no different.The popular defender has full body ink on both of his arms.Trippier’s impressive collection of interconnected tattoos go from shoulder to wrist. Tattoo specialists say that full sleeves are often a “canvas for storytelling and personal expression”.One person who also has their arms completely covered is former England ace David Beckham, who is known for his extensive collection of tattoos.A woman on his forearmTrippier has a woman on his right forearmCredit: GettyAnother very prominent tattoo is Trippier inking of a woman.The inking can be found on his right forearm.It’s not known who the woman is, but portrait tattoos typically represent a loved one.The impressive body art could be to show the love he has for his wife Charlotte.The couple got married in June 2016, after getting engaged the previous year.How to watch the Euro 2024 finalThe Euro 2024 final will be broadcast live on BOTH BBC One and ITV1.READ MORE SUN STORIESAll of the games at the European Championships have been aired on either BBC or ITV during the tournament. You will be able to live stream the final for FREE on either BBC iPlayer or ITVX.England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos. More

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    Kyle Walker tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Man City defender’s body ink?

    ENGLAND ace Kyle Walker is well known for his love of body art.But fans may not know that many of the Euro 2024 star’s tattoos have emotional reasons behind them.Kyle Walker’s arm tattoos on display as he turns out for EnglandCredit: RexHow many tattoos does Kyle Walker have?Euro 2024 star Kyle Walker is well known for his passion for football.But the England star also has a love of tattoos.The sportsman’s body art includes sleeves on both arms and multiple inkings across his torso.They reflect different parts of his life and the people who are important to him.Read more on Kyle WalkerSpeaking to Unscripted, Walker has previously revealed how each tattoo is special to him.He said: “At the time I wanted to do it so I don’t regret it.”First tattoo Kyle Walker got his own name on his hand for his first tattooCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2Walker kicked off his tattoo collection with something simple.The footballer opted to have his own name inked on his hand along with a star.Most read in FootballThe Man City star revealed: “The first tattoo that I ever got was ‘K. Walker’ on my hand and it actually had one star.“But I got a lot of stick for it from my friends saying ‘well, you are only one star, is that how much you rate yourself?’”Annie Kilner arrives to cheer on Kyle Walker with other Wags (1)Right arm messageWalker has an inspirational quote on his right armCredit: GettyWalker has a huge tattoo inked across his right arm.The poignant body art reads, “To the stars through difficulties”.This inspirational phrase is likely to be as a reminder to himself to stay focused through tough times.Tribute to grandfatherKyle Walker dedicated one tattoo to his grandfatherCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2Walker’s body art collection includes dedications to family members he has loved and lost.This includes the man responsible for kicking off his brilliant football career.My sister had a baby who passed away as well so up here I have got an angel carrying a baby (tattoo) and it says ‘God gained an angel’.Kyle Walker Explaining the inking, the Three Lions ace said: “I got this eye for my grandad who took me to Sheffield United and got me into football, he passed away.”I got the eye to say that he’s always looking down on me and he guides me through a lot.”Tribute to nieceKyle Walker has a tribute to his niece who sadly died as a babyCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2Another heartbreaking tattoo is an angel on his right shoulder.The footballer had this artwork done as a tribute to his niece who passed away.Kyle said: “Also, it’s a very deep one, my sister had a baby who passed away as well, so up here I have got an angel carrying a baby and it says ‘God gained an angel’.”Kyle’s kidsManchester City defender Kyle Walker will never forget his son’s birthdayCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2The England ace has also got dedications to his two oldest sons, which includes a giant one across his torso.Kyle said: “Underneath here I have my youngest boy’s birthday and my oldest son’s footprint and handprint here.”Walker is yet to reveal if he’s had a new tattoo done to honour the birth of his youngest son Rezon, who was born in April 2024.Wedding tattooWalker has K inked on his wedding fingerCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP)Both Kyle and his wife Annie Kilner have matching K tattoos on their ring fingers.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen they were going through a difficult time in the marriage in early 2024, her inking was visible as she had taken her wedding band off.However, the couple are making a go of things again, with Annie seen supporting her husband at the Euro 2024 tournament.England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos. More

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    Fans spot embarrassing blunder with one of Chelsea ace Mykhailo Mudryk’s tattoos

    CHELSEA fans have spotted an embarrassing mistake in one of Mykhailo Mudryk’s tattoos.The Ukrainian forward, 23, has returned to Blues training after his country were knocked out in the group stage at Euro 2024.Chelsea fans are baffled by one of Mykhailo Mudryk’s tattoosCredit: GettyThe Ukrainian’s arm tattoo has a spelling mistake and reads slightly strangelyCredit: GettyMudryk’s arm ink reads: “Not always does lighting strike when there are sparks.”Credit: GettyAnd some Chelsea supporters are only just noticing a tattoo on his arm with an error in it.On his tricep, Mudryk’s arm ink reads: “Not always does lighting strike when there are sparks.””Lighting” should actually be “lightning”, an obvious misspelling on the part of either Mudryk or the tattoo artist.The phrase also reads somewhat bizarrely in English – with fans calling out the confusing errors.READ MORE ON CHELSEAOne said: “Mudryk has a spelling mistake in his tattoo.”Another added: “Are any tattoos worse than Mudryk’s?”While a third replied: “This is such a Mudryk tattoo.”Last month, ex-Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel called on Mudryk to get rid of his tattoos.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe said: “He needs to cut the hair, he needs to get rid of the tattoos, and focus on playing for Chelsea Football Club.”Since arriving at Stamford Bridge in January 2023, Mudryk has contributed just seven goals and four assists.Mudryk’s classy gesture to young mascot before Arsenal clash spotted as Chelsea fans hail his ‘warm heart’His £88million move is yet to pay off for Chelsea, but he will be hoping to thrive under new manager Enzo Maresca following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino.Chelsea get their Premier League campaign underway on August 18 when they host champions Manchester City. More

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    I splashed £7k on a Bellingham tattoo in an intimate area ahead of England’s semi-final – the response has been amazing

    A MODEL has had England star Jude Bellingham’s name tattooed in an intimate area.Brazilian Tyffany Santos said a fan paid for her to have the £7,000 inking ahead of tonight’s Euros semi-final clash against the Netherlands.Brazilian Tyffany Santos said a fan paid for her to have the £7,000 inkingCredit: Jam Press/ CO Press OfficeThe influencer donned an England top as the artist got to workCredit: Jam Press/ CO Press OfficeTyffany said she’s ‘always open to new experiences and fulfilling my fans’ wishes’Credit: Jam Press Vid/ CO Press OfficeEngland midfielder Jude Bellingham has started every match, scoring three goalsCredit: GettyThe influencer and adult content creator donned a Three Lions shirt as the tattoo artist got to work.The midfielder’s name has been inked just below Tyffany’s belly button.The intimate placing of the tattoo did shock the model but she claims to always be open to new experiences.The model recently went viral for wearing nothing but body paint in the colours of the Brazilian national team on the London underground.Read more sports newsTyffany said: “I never imagined such a specific request could come true, but I’m always open to new experiences and fulfilling my fans’ wishes.“The response from my followers has been incredible.“I love how engaged and participatory they are.“I like doing different things and surprising people.Most read in Football“I think that’s what makes my work so fun and special.”Real Madrid star, Bellingham, 21, has been an integral part of Gareth Southgate’s team during their Euro 2024 campaign.England fans arrive at Dortmund stadium for Euro 2024 semi final clash vs NetherlandsHe has scored twice, including the only goal in the 1-0 win over Serbia in their first mate in Germany.And a spectacular injury-time bicycle kick in their last 16 match with Slovakia.England are playing the Netherlands tonight, with the prospect of facing swashbuckling Spain in the final.The tattoo of Bellingham’s name has been inked just above Tyffany’s belly buttonCredit: Jam Press/ CO Press OfficeThe inking also features a footballCredit: Jam Press/ CO Press OfficeTyffanny is originally from BrazilCredit: Jam Press/ CO Press OfficeThe model previously went viral for wearing nothing but body paint on the London undergroundCredit: Jam Press/ CO Press Office More

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    Enzo Fernandez’s brother shows off incredible tattoo of Chelsea star ahead of huge Copa America clash

    THE brother of Enzo Fernandez showed off his amazing tattoo of the Chelsea midfielder ahead of Argentina’s Copa America clash with Canada.Fernandez’s brother spoke to ESPN in New York ahead of Tuesday night’s match at the MetLife Stadium.Enzo Fernandez’s brother has a huge tattoo of the midfielder in an Argentina shirt on his thighCredit: ESPNFernandez has been representing Argentina at the Copa AmericaCredit: GettyThe interviewer asked him about his tribute to the 23-year-old and he showed her a huge tattoo on his leg.Inked on his thigh was a picture of Fernandez’s back, with his name and number 24 on the Argentina shirt.He also revealed that he got it BEFORE his brother won the World Cup with La Albiceleste back in 2022.Fernandez was named Young Player of the Tournament on his World Cup debut.Read More on ChelseaArgentina were crowned world champions after beating France on penalties following a dramatic 3-3 draw.Shortly after the tournament in Qatar, Fernandez joined Chelsea in a £106million transfer, becoming the club’s most expensive player at the time.The midfielder has since made 62 appearances across all competitions, scoring seven goals and assisting five.He recently revealed that new Blues manager Enzo Maresca blocked him from representing Argentina at this summer’s Olympics after ex-boss Mauricio Pochettino gave him the green light.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFernandez said: “I did everything possible.”Mauricio was at Chelsea before, he had given me the OK.Chelsea’s top summer transfer targets”Then, there was a change of coach and the club changed its position.”I tried, I kept talking, I did everything possible to be there, but it wasn’t possible.”However, the young midfielder has been representing his country at this summer’s Copa America.Argentina face Canada in the semi-finals on Tuesday night. More