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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
He got one for life instead.
After Andy Cole moved to Man United in 1995, this Newcastle fan tried to turn his tattoo into Les Ferdinand
He wasn't very successful.
This is how Clint Dempsey was welcomed to the Seattle Sounders
Shame the tattoo makes him look like Mr. Potato Head.
Paolo Di Canio was a hero at Sunderland after a 3-0 win on derby day
But he was ultimately useless and sacked six months later.
We couldn't find any Man United fans with a David Moyes tattoo
Some obviously need a lifetime reminder of the Sir Alex Ferguson era.
This could be the ultimate collage of modern Man United legends
It's also a bit WTF.
This is how much Dortmund fans love Jurgen Klopp
This solidifies his status as German football's rock star.
Single-handedly keeping Leeds United fandom alive
Don't try this at home.
Stevie G in full Gladiator mode
Coming soon: a “we go again” tattoo.
This is a crazily detailed Lionel Messi portrait
But that doesn't stop it from being creepy.
Here's what would happen if Neymar was albino
Not even close.
Speaking of fans that can't let go…
We don't expect to see Alan Pardew get this treatment.
The world's first (and only) Shola Ameobi tattoo
Ironic ink, surely.
Liverpool fans are currently in the process of making all their Luis Suarez tattoos look just like this
Barcelona fans will be following suit by the end of this season.
A Frank Lampard tattoo probably seemed like a great idea a few months ago
Then he joined Manchester City.
A Gothic take on Manchester United
They really need a tattoo to honor Fergie time.
One person enjoyed that Robin van Persie World Cup goal a little too much
It was probably Louis van Gaal himself.
