Lionel Messi’s body is covered in tattoos at a rate that makes him like a living museum. Five tattoos stand out among the almost 20 engraved on the body; one is even thought to be the insignia of the 2022 World Cup winner.
1. Tattoo number 10
Messi has a very high concentration of tattoos on his amazing left leg. This is where the Argentine celebrity previously got tattoos of a red rose, angel wings, and a sword. All of them have been replaced, though, by a number of more striking and significant tattoos. That’s precisely the name and image of Thiago, the PSG player’s first son. In particular, Messi’s well-known jersey number, 10, is tattooed across the majority of his left calf.
For Messi, number ten is an essential aspect of his existence. Every time he is referenced, it is more than simply a number; it has taken on symbolic meaning,” Messi’s friends said, as reported by the Clarin newspaper. A soccer ball tattoo is added to the number 10, allegedly representing Messi’s ardor for the game.
2. Antonela Roccuzzo’s eyes
Antonela Roccuzzo is a childhood friend when the two met when Messi was still training at Newell’s Old Boys, before making the jump across the Atlantic to Barcelona. To Messi, Antonela is not only a wife but also someone who has accompanied and shared all the ups and downs. Even Messi himself once confessed that Antonela and his mother are the two most important women in his life. This is also the reason why Messi tattooed his wife’s eyes on his right arm. This work takes a lot of time and is considered a symbol of the lasting relationship between Messi and his beautiful wife.
3. Clock and gear tattoo
It’s easy to notice that Messi has a tattoo of a clock and several gears on the outside of his right arm. Many initially believed that Messi’s pricey sports tattoo symbolized his devotion for those games. As a matter of fact, Messi possesses an enormous collection of bronze, which players desire due to its rarity and cost. It turns out, though, that a lot of people didn’t understand the significance of this tattoo. Research indicates that Messi values time highly and that he always treasures each moment that passes. This is Messi’s way of saying that we should value the time we have left on earth. The artwork of the clock and gears that encircles the majority of Messi’s arm is also worth viewing.
4. Crown tattoo
A crown is one of Messi’s more subdued body tattoos; it’s also on his elbow. Despite its small size, this tattoo holds great significance since it represents Antonela Roccuzzo’s wife’s crown. It’s a tattoo that illustrates Messi and Antonela’s relationship. More than that, it also demonstrates how much they respect one another,” Messi’s buddies disclosed. “Messi came up with this idea and put it into practice with Antonela.”
5. Antonela’s lips tattoo
The eye and crown are just two parts of Messi’s tattoo dedicated to his spouse. Antonela’s lips were likewise inked by Messi. The only issue is that, even when the Argentine striker is topless, the red lip tattoo is rarely seen because of its placement close to Messi’s “penalty area”. For Messi, Antonella is crucial in every area of his life. As disclosed by Messi’s tattoo artist, “Messi always looks towards her in every thought and action, which is why he decided to tattoo Antonela’s lips as a symbol of passionate love.” That should be enough to show that Messi gives careful thought to each tattoo and that each one holds significance for the celebrity.