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      What do David Beckham’s tattoos mean?

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      OVER the years David Beckham’s tattoo collection has grown and grown.The former England footballer is now almost covered from head to toe in body art, with his sons also following in his footsteps.
      David Beckham is a big lover of body art and sports an impressive collectionCredit: Splash
      What do David Beckham’s tattoos mean?
      Hands
      Starting with the hands, and David Beckham has the word “Love” inked across the top of his left hand, with a swallow on either side.
      This is joined by the numbers 723, a combination of the shirts he famously wore for Manchester United and later Real Madrid.
      On his little finger, he has the year he was married.
      Becks also has a small female-stick figure designed by his daughter Harper.
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      The devoted husband has “Posh” tattooed on a finger as a nod to wife Victoria Beckham’s Spice Girls nickname.
      Arms
      Becks has two sleeve tattoos on both his arms with the centrepieces paying tribute to his marriage to Victoria.
      The most famous of his body art comes in the shape of her name along the inside of his forearm, which is inked in Sanskrit.
      Both Posh and Becks have Hebrew tattoos, which they got to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary.
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      The matching tatts translate to, “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine”.
      Meanwhile, Becks also has a separate rose inking on his left arm to mark the couple’s tenth anniversary.
      Neck
      One of Beckham’s most famous tattoos is on his neck, which is a gothic style cross and wings.
      It is symbolic of to his religion and acts as a protective guardian of his son Romeo, whose name is tattooed just below the angel wings.
      Beckham also has the name of his daughter, Harper, on the side of his neck.
      This was later updated to include the words “Pretty Lady”, to mark her fourth birthday.
      Back
      Beckham’s back tattoos serve as tribute to his sons.
      He has angel wings at the top as a sign of protection for them.
      Becks has both his eldest on Brooklyn, and his youngest son Cruz’s names inked across his back.
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      Beckham has a large chest tattoo that is an image of himself as Jesus, with three cherubs representing his sons, Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz.
      The footy ace also has a vertical tattoo down his left side in Chinese symbols – this translates as “Death and life have determined appointments”.
      Paying homage to his father, he has an inking of a ship at full mast – which is identical to the same one his dad has.
      How many tattoos had David Beckham got?
      He has so many tattoos at this point, that even Beckham himself has probably lost count.
      However, it is estimated that the footy legend has 64 inks all over his body.
      Speaking previously about his beloved tattoos, he said in a Biotherm Homme advert in 2016: “The story of my life is written on my skin. Don’t expect to read it on my face.”
      David also told People magazine that he often gets asked, ‘When you’re 60, how is it gonna look?’
      In response, David said: “I’m not even worried about it.”
      David’s sons have followed in his footsteps and also have impressive body art, with Brooklyn being the most covered.
      His eldest started getting inked as soon as he turned 18.
      When did David Beckham get his first tattoo?
      David kicked off his body art collection when he became a dad in 1999.
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      To commemorate Brooklyn’s birth, the then Manchester United star had his son’s name written in gothic script across his lower back.
      Becks followed this up with a guardian angel a bit further up. More

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      What do Lionel Messi’s tattoos mean?

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      LIONEL Messi is widely considered to be the greatest footballer of all time.But how many tattoos does the player from Argentina have and what do they mean?
      Argentina’s Lionel Messi leaves the field after defeating Chile 2-1 in 2018Credit: AFP
      What do Lionel Messi’s tattoos mean?
      Lionel Messi has a lot of body art — but what are the meanings behind the portraits, symbols and emblems that decorate his skin?
      The first inking the Inter Miami captain ever got was a portrait of his mother, Celia Cuccittini, on the back of his left shoulder to show his love and respect for her.
      She runs the Leo Messi Foundation, the charity the footballer set up to aid youngsters in need.
      After seeing the image of Celia, comedian Noel Fielding joked that the soccer ace had a tattoo of his face on his back.
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      On November 2, 2012 — the date he became a father for the first time — Messi had his newborn son Thiago’s hands inked onto the back of his leg.
      Leo added Thiago’s name in a heart in between Thiago’s thumbs because a lot of people thought the tat signified Diego Maradona’s hand of god goal.
      He also got the name of his second son, Mateo, put onto his left arm on September 11, 2015.
      Messi got a picture of a football etched onto just below the knee of his left leg, which signifies his passion for the sport.
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      To honour his religious convictions, the World Cup winner got branded with an image of Jesus Christ with a crown of thorns on his right arm.
      Lionel got a tattoo of a lotus on his his bicep to symbolise his rags-to-riches story, from a humble boy born in the Argentinian City of Rosario to becoming a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      According to his tattooist Roberto Lopez: “The lotus symbolises that talent can grow anywhere even with forces stopping it.”
      The artwork on the striker’s right elbow of a rose window is inspired by the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
      “The rose window of the famous Barcelona church Sagrada Familia shows the love he has for the city,” said Lopez.
      Along with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo, the GOAT has a picture of a crown on his right arm, with the his-and-hers royal headwear representing the couple’s love for one another.
      Messi also has a tattoo of his wife’s eye on his right bicep.
      To signify the importance of time, he has a tat of a giant clock covering his right forearm — the illustration includes a number of timepiece cogs.
      On the sleeve of his right arm Lionel has a rosary — a string of beads — which, according to his tattoo artist Roberto Lopez, is supposed to convey the journey of his life.
      While playing for both Argentina and Barcelona, Messi’s shirt number was 10, which he has tattooed on his left shin.
      La Plulga — Spanish for little flea, one of his many nicknames — has the birthdates of his three sons and his wife inked onto his left leg.
      Messi has his wife’s lips applied to his left hip, just above his groin.
      He also reportedly has tattoos of South America and Europe somewhere on his right arm, although it is not easy to spot them from photos.
      How many tattoos does Lionel Messi have?
      According to most reports, Messi has 18 tattoos.
      His leg was previously decorated with a sword with wings and flower patterns, but in a strange twist they are now covered up, so it is impossible to know how many he’s had in total.
      Also, there may be some tats in areas where cameras are not welcome.
      When did Lionel Messi get his first tattoo?
      Leo got his first tattoo back in 2011.
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      It is on his the back of his left shoulder.
      The artwork is a portrait of his mother, Celia María Cuccittini. More

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      World’s worst football fan tattoos from chubby Messi to cheeky ‘Arse-nal’ inking and VERY over-the-top Man Utd tributes

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      MANY die-hard football fans who wanted tattoos of their favourite team or player inked onto their skin soon came to regret their hasty decisions.Whether that be a club badge, trophy or even a player’s face, many people have seen their tattoos go horribly wrong.
      Some football fans have gone to extreme lengths when getting tattoos of their favourite clubs and playersCredit: Imgur
      Below are some of the worst football fan tattoos to ever grace the internet.
      Chubby Messi
      A fan had Lionel Messi holding the World Cup inked on his back but the Argentine star’s face is slightly out of proportion
      After Argentina’ won the 2022 FIFA World Cup last year, one fan went to the extreme length of getting Lionel Messi lifting the trophy tattooed across his back.
      However, Messi’s face appears to be extremely bloated and he’s been made to look overweight, with one person describing the tattoo as “a combo of Messi and Rooney.”
      Arse-nal
      An Arsenal fan chose to show his love for the club in an unusual wayCredit: Mike Hewitt / Getty Images
      It’s not often you’d see this kind of tattoo but one Arsenal fan wanted to show his love for the club by getting their name inked on his backside.
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      On one side is “nal” and on the other is “FC”. It doesn’t take long to figure out where the “Arse” part is, as this person’s attempt at humour certainly backfired.
      Andy Cole nightmare
      This unfortunate man saw Andy Cole leave Newcastle just two days after he got this tattoo of himCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      One Newcastle fan opted to get a tattoo of former striker Andy Cole on his thigh – two days before he signed for Manchester United.
      To add further insult to injury, the picture of him in his underwear was plastered across all of the front pages once news broke of his disaster.
      Eeverton
      This Everton fan had a nightmare after their tattooist spell the club’s name wrongCredit: Imgur
      A very common mistake with the majority of tattoo disasters is spelling mistakes and this unfortunate Everton fan was the latest to be added to that list.
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      You’d think getting a tattoo of the word “Everton” would be quite simply but not for a certain artist, who put a second “e” in the word and made a complete mess of their work.
      The walking tattoo
      This man decided to get some of the most extreme football tattoos on his face
      This man has taken things to an extreme level when it comes to loving your football club and loving tattoos.
      This Leeds United and England fan has covered almost every part of his face in ink with flags and colours of the team and country he loves.
      Bleeding green and white
      This Colombian fan can now wear his club’s colours for the rest of his lifeCredit: Imgur
      A fan of Colombian side Atletico Nacional has dreamed of wearing his club’s famous colours so much that he got them tattooed onto his body.
      This crazy football fan acted out his fantasy by getting Atletico’s shirt of green and white stripes permanently inked on his skin, on his back and front.
      Man United disaster
      Just one of many Manchester United tattoos that have gone wrongCredit: Twitter: @TrollFootball
      Probably one of the worst tattoo’s you’ll ever see. It looks like it was drawn on with marker pen rather than inked on by a professional.
      Nonetheless, this person has a huge Man United badge etched onto their back, with Sir Alex Ferguson’s name written beneath. The whole thing looks like it was drawn by a child.
      Another Man United disaster
      Potentially the only Manchester United and Liverpool tattooCredit: Facebook
      This tattoo of United’s badge is actually much better than the previous one and of a much smaller size too.
      However, it is placed between the words “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, the song adopted by Liverpool – one of United’s biggest rivals.
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      Tottenham Till I Die
      This Tottenham fan went to extreme lengths to show his love for the clubCredit: Getty
      Another case of ink on the head, this die-hard Spurs fan has let everybody know who he supports by getting “Tottenham Till I Die” on the back of his head.
      There are also two huge club badges either side of the writing, meaning you simply cannot miss this man and his tattoo when at a game. More

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      The No10 shirt is my favourite and I have a tattoo of it – but I didn’t want Harry Kane’s shirt when I joined Tottenham

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      JAMES MADDISON has inherited Harry Kane’s No 10 shirt at Tottenham – but is adamant that he would rather the club’s all-time record scorer had stayed.The midfielder has No10 tattooed on his leg and took it over at Spurs following Kane’s departure for Bayern Munich in a £100million deal.
      James Maddison has inherited Tottenham’s No10 from Harry KaneCredit: Rex
      Maddison has a No10 shirt tattooed on his legCredit: Getty
      The midfielder is on England duty with Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      And Maddison also believes Tottenham are now a work of art under Ange Postecoglou.
      Maddison said: “I was definitely not waiting for the No10 shirt. I didn’t want it to become free because that meant one thing.
      “I didn’t want Harry to leave but when he did, and the No10 shirt became free and the club asked me, then of course I wanted to wear it.
      “It’s my favourite number. I’ve got it tattooed on me, I loved that number growing up as a kid and was never going to say ‘no’.

      “I wasn’t naive enough to go there thinking there wasn’t a chance Harry Kane could leave Tottenham. I wasn’t going to Tottenham for Harry Kane.”
      Maddison reckons boss Postecoglou has ensured Spurs are suffering ‘no hangover’ from the miserable reigns of Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho.
      And they have managed OK so far without Kane.
      Maddison added: “I knew there was a chance Harry could leave but it wasn’t all doom and gloom.
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      “There was such a good feel with the new manager coming in and new players, and I didn’t feel any hangover from the previous managers.
      “There were connotations around more negative, defensive football and I didn’t feel any hangover from that.
      “Everyone was on a fresh slate and there was a really good energy and feel about the club.
      “I think Harry’s the best No9 in the world and I would have loved to have played with him for more than a couple of pre-season games.
      “But Bayern’s a massive club and I wish Harry all the best.
      “Harry’s probably the best player to ever play for Tottenham, he’s definitely up there as one of the greats. He’s cemented his legacy as a legend and had nothing left to prove.
      “But we’ve got some brilliant players at Spurs. The front line and especially, we can be so fluid with how the manager wants us to play.”
      Maddison is loving life under new Spurs boss Ange PostecoglouCredit: Getty More

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      UFC fans say ‘vintage’ Conor McGregor is ‘BACK’ after MMA and boxing sparring with Irish star Ian Machado Garry

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      CONOR McGREGOR called on the help of fellow Irish star Ian Machado Garry as he looks to build towards his UFC comeback. McGregor is training hard for his proposed return to the octagon, having been sidelined since July 2021.
      Ian Machado Garry and Conor McGregor in sparringCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
      The boxing took place in CrumlinCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
      McGregor is training for his UFC returnCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
      And he ramped up his work by sparring rising welterweight contender Garry with boxing and MMA rounds.
      He posted a series of images and footage of the sessions to leave fans in awe as one said: “The karate stance and fluidity is back.”
      Another added: “The last kick is vintage McGregor”
      McGregor, 35, is yet to fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in the first round of their trilogy bout.
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      He is set to face Michael Chandler, 37, next after the pair coached on The Ultimate Fighter together.
      But McGregor has been out of the UFC’s all-year round random United States Anti-Doping Agency testing.
      And in order to return, he would be required to complete six months of clean USADA testing unless given an exemption, throwing his chances of a fight this year into doubt.
      Garry, 25, meanwhile is building towards a title shot having recently moved to 13-0 after beating Neil Magny.
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      He was motivated into a career in MMA after watching McGregor’s meteoric rise in the sport.
      And Garry revealed he even even has a tattoo which was inspired by his hero.
      He told Sporting Post: “I always like to get a tattoo before and after a fight because I want something physical to connect in time with a memory, with moments that are powerful for me.
      “I don’t have a lot of time to get tattoos, so there’s only a certain window I can use to get them. And I want every single tattoo that I have to have a lot of meaning.
      “The daisy tattoo is because I made my UFC debut at Madison Square Garden at 23 years of age, and for me that was a massive dream come true. To be 23 and fighting for the UFC at MSG.
      “And I won by first round knockout and Conor McGregor jumped on Twitter, and he said: ‘Ian, you little f**king Daisy.’
      “And I went, that’s it, I’m going to get a little daisy tattoo and get it on the right hand that I cracked the opponent with.”
      “My relationship with Conor is the same as everybody else who is a fan of him.
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      “I am 110 per cent emotionally invested in anything that man did in the cage and I’m excited to see him back.
      “And I hope that we can share a card together, and I can chop it up in person with them. That would be a dream come true.”
      McGregor and Garry have a debriefCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
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      Arsenal keeper David Raya could get awkward reception from team-mates over his neck tattoo

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      NEW Arsenal arrival David Raya could be in for an awkward reception from his Arsenal team-mates when they find out the meaning of his neck tattoo.The former Brentford stopper has a tattoo on the back of his neck that reads ’13-08-2021′ to commemorate his Premier League debut with the Bees.
      David Raya was unveiled as an Arsenal player yesterdayCredit: Getty
      But the player’s neck tattoo could lead to some awkward questions in the Gunners dressing roomCredit: Getty
      That particular night saw Brentford beat Arsenal 2-0 in what was one of Mikel Arteta’s most testing moments as Arsenal manager.
      It was a perfect Prem debut for Raya, who kept a clean sheet as goals from Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard put the game beyond any doubt for the Bees.
      Arsenal would go on to lose their next two games to Chelsea and Manchester City which left the Gunners rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table without scoring a goal.
      The results saw the likes of Gary Neville lay into Arsenal’s “poor recruitment” and “lack of direction” in what was a testing time for the club.
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      But the Gunners bounced back to narrowly miss out on top four that season before following that up with last season’s title challenge.
      Raya is the latest signing in an aggressive transfer strategy from Arsenal this summer.
      The keeper is the Gunners’ fourth signing following deals for Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber.
      Arteta is keen to create competition for places this season as he looks to go one better than last and win the Premier League.
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      And that extends all the way to the goalkeeper position with Raya coming in despite the popularity of Aaron Ramsdale both with fans and in the squad.
      Raya has signed for Arsenal on an initial £3million one year loan deal with a £27m option to buy next summer.
      It remains to be seen how Arteta will deal with having two Premier League proven keepers to pick from – with some suggesting one will play in the Premier League and one in the Champions League.
      Or he could follow in the footsteps of Roberto De Zerbi, who revealed that he will rotate between goalkeepers Jason Steele and Bart Verbruggen on a game by game basis. More

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      I was a drug addict – now I’m a tattoo artist and charge celebs £3,000 per inking…how I turned my life around

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      A DRUG addict who turned his life around now makes up to £3,000 per inking from celebrity clients – here’s how he did it.Dan Rossetter, from Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex had delved so deeply into the crippling world of addiction, he knew he’d end up dead or in prison if he didn’t stop.
      The 40-year-old travels up to 600 miles away to tattoo celebrity clientsCredit: mediadrumimages
      At the age of 30 he had reached a breaking point after dealing with years of painful trauma from being sexually abused throughout his childhood.
      Battling with PTSD, Dan soon lost his job as a BOC gasman – but tried to find some sense of justice in 2013.
      He bravely spoke out about what had been done to him from the age of six to 11, and three years later the survivor saw his abuser sentenced to 13 years in jail.
      However, this did not put an end to Dan’s addiction, and by March 2019 he knew it would either kill him or land him in prison.

      Dan, 40, who now lives in London, told MediaDrumWorld: “My addiction was getting worse, I got to the point where my mental health was deteriorating rapidly and I was feeling very suicidal.
      “With a lot of hard work and help from some very good lifestyle coaches I managed to get myself clean and sober and then my obsession became work and being the best version of myself.”
      Now four years sober, Dan travels to tattoo pro-footballer clients who live up to 600 miles away, and has amassed nearly 200,000 TikTok followers.
      “I’ve tattooed the most footballers out of any other tattoo artist in the world; I’ve documented a lot of this on TikTok which then blew up so my demand for general public clients has also increased massively,” Dan explained.
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      “I have clients travelling from all over the UK and also from abroad.
      “Recently I flew over to Spain to tattoo Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard, he wanted a scroll with his five kids’ names in it.”
      The TikTok sensation recounted his biggest work of art was for Chelsea Football Club’s Victor Moses.
      It took the talented artist more than eight hours to complete the black and grey tiger back tattoo.
      HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
      Dan is not new to the industry and kick started his career back in 2010.
      He opened a studio in Gatwick but struggled to manage the business for five years, amid his declining mental health.
      “We made the decision to close the doors in 2015 I partnered up with my business partner Ahmed Alsanawi, AKA A Star Barber,” the tattoo artist said.
      “He is one of the biggest barbers in the world for haircuts for celebrities.
      “I have now been in the game for the last 13 years so I’ve gained a lot of snowball effect returning clients that had kept me busy over the years but what I am most recognised for is tattooing professional footballers.”
      He said clients can fork out anything ranging from £700 to £3,000 depending on the session.
      In his bid to stay at the top of his game, the dedicated artist puts in 12-hour shifts busy days.
      ‘SACRIFICES’
      Despite Dan’s gratitude for the success and fortune he’s found in his dream career – it does come at a cost.
      Being on the road and heavy shift hours has seen the TikTok star “burning out mentally and physically” at times.
      Although he has come a long way since turning his life around in 2019, Dan admitted he does still “struggle” to manage the “demanding” business.
      “Also my neck and back has taken a big hit which to this day still causes me a lot of problems,” he added.
      I’ve tattooed the most footballers out of any other tattoo artist in the world.”Dan Rossetta
      However, none of this keeps Dan away from his studio.
      He said: “But I get to have fun at work too, I have a great memory of when I let four Chelsea players tattoo random things on my leg from a emoji poop to a disabled badge, also the Adidas logo is on there.
      “It was a funny afternoon.”
      KEY TO SUCCESS
      After a difficult start to his career journey, Dan wants to educate other people who want to join him.
      One piece of golden advice he offered was to find ways of expanding your portfolio.
      He said: “Create yourself a portfolio of your artwork and keep knocking at the doors of local studios.
      “Become a pest and keep asking until you get an opportunity.”
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      The 40-year-old reminded young artists to stay “relentless” despite it being such a hard industry to break into.
      “If you want it enough you will get your opportunity,” said Dan.
      Dan worked as a BOC gasman before falling into addiction and struggle with his mental healthCredit: mediadrumimages
      He is now four years sober and working in the top circles within the industryCredit: mediadrumimages
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      Fans spot controversial tattoo on Argentina star Yamila Rodriguez’s leg at Women’s World Cup

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      FANS have spotted a controversial tattoo on the leg of Argentina star Yamila Rodriguez.La Albiceleste got their Women’s World Cup campaign under way on Monday, losing their opener to Italy 1-0.
      Yamila Rodriguez has a controversial tattooCredit: Getty
      The attacker has both the faces of Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona on her legCredit: Getty
      Rodriguez, 25, came off the bench in the game but supporters were left shocked after seeing a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo’s face on her leg.
      The Al-Nassr star has had a long rivalry with Argentine hero Lionel Messi in a battle to be regarded as the greatest player ever.
      And after his World Cup triumph in Qatar last year, surely all from his home nation back Messi in the GOAT debate.
      But Rodriguez is firmly in team Ronaldo.
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      Speaking ahead of the World Cup, she explained her tattoo, saying: “Ronaldo is, without a doubt, the best player in the world.
      “I watched him play and thought: how can he be so perfect? He surprises me with everything that he does.
      “With this tattoo, now I have Cristiano with me forever.”
      Rodriguez also named Ronaldo as her idol and stated “not Messi” in an interview last summer.
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      The forward plays her club football for Brazilian side Palmeiras after previously being on the books of Boca Juniors.
      Rodriguez also cites Diego Maradona as another one of her role models and she also has his face on her thigh. More