The relationship between a soccer team and a fan is one of the most sacred things in sport, and nothing says devotion to a cause quite like a tattoo, which acts as a permanent reminder of just what a team, player or manager means to you.
Unfortunately, for those brave enough to go under the needle, the end results aren't always picture perfect. And even when they are accurate, there's not too much to be said for having the eerie face of an aging soccer manager on your bicep.
In general, soccer fans and tattoos just shouldn't go together. We've pieced together 17 of the Worst Soccer Fan Tattoo Fails Ever.
This Atletico Nacional fan objected to buying a new strip each season
After Andy Cole moved to Man United in 1995, this Newcastle fan tried to turn his tattoo into Les Ferdinand
This is how Clint Dempsey was welcomed to the Seattle Sounders
Paolo Di Canio was a hero at Sunderland after a 3-0 win on derby day
We couldn't find any Man United fans with a David Moyes tattoo
This could be the ultimate collage of modern Man United legends
This is how much Dortmund fans love Jurgen Klopp
Single-handedly keeping Leeds United fandom alive
Stevie G in full Gladiator mode
This is a crazily detailed Lionel Messi portrait
Here's what would happen if Neymar was albino
Speaking of fans that can't let go…
The world's first (and only) Shola Ameobi tattoo
Liverpool fans are currently in the process of making all their Luis Suarez tattoos look just like this
A Frank Lampard tattoo probably seemed like a great idea a few months ago
A Gothic take on Manchester United
One person enjoyed that Robin van Persie World Cup goal a little too much
