Best fan tattoos in sport, including inkings of Zidane, Schumacher, and Mayweather
WHEN you love someone THAT much, you'll do anything to salute them.
At SunSport, we're used to seeing football fans wearing tattooed crests of their favourite teams on their arms or legs.
But some sports buffs may go one further by getting their favourite star inked on their body.
Take Leeds supporter Hayden Kershaw, 27, who flew to Amsterdam to get an £850 tattoo done with renowned artist Auke of Marcelo Bielsa.
The self-employed gas engineer said he got the tat in honour of the Argentinian because he has "completely transformed" the Elland Road side.
And he's not the only one.
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
Arguably, the greatest boxer of all time - fans galore have paid tribute to 'Pretty Boy' with tattoos of his image.
One of the best we've seen includes a stunning close-up sketch of the boxer's face with his exemplary 50-0 record written across it.
God forbid though if Money Mayweather comes out of retirement.
CONOR MCGREGOR
Notorious is coming out of UFC exile and should be back in the Octagon soon.
And that should make this super fan happy - who has a stunning close-up image of a victorious Conor, mouth open, celebrating victory.
The image is complete with a gladiatorial scar running down McGregor's face - although we can't imagine the MMA star would be happy with that idea.
LEWIS HAMILTON
The F1 champ who won his sixth world title this month is one of the most recognisable sports stars on the planet.
That's why Robert Horgan, a Lewis Hamilton super fan, decided to get some body art on his back of the racing driver.
The lorry driver from Didcot enlisted the help of tattoo artist Ladislav Hacel at his studio to help transform the idea into reality.
And you can't argue with the results, it looks amazing.
CARRAGHER AND BENITEZ
Before Liverpool took on AC Milan in the Champions League final in 2007, one fan proudly showed off this laughable Jamie Carragher and Rafa Benitez effort.
In truth, they look nothing like the real deal - and this particular Liverpool supporter must've been cursing his tattoo at half-time with his side 3-0 down.
But, at the end of the famous penalty shootout win, he must've been relieved the Reds came through for him.
N'GOLO KANTE
When French footballer Alain Bulteel lost a bet with pals who said that France would win the World Cup, he could only do one thing.
He got an inking of Les Blues and Chelsea hero N'Golo Kante inked on his lower back, that took hours.
The 21-year-old said: "I often make bets with my friends, but this is the craziest one yet. When you bet and lose you have to settle up.
MIKE TYSON
In recognition of Mike Tyson visiting Scotland in the year 2000, Kevin Latto decided to get a tattoo of the former heavyweight champ.
Strangely, it featured the Scottish flag next to his nickname, 'Iron Mike' and the image itself made Tyson certainly look puny.
Latto actually got two famous faces for the price of one, because Tyson has a tattoo of Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara on his stomach.
ALAN SHEARER
England and Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has never looked better than on the leg of diehard fan Rob Kennedy.
The Geordie hero was expertly inked on to Rob's thigh back in 1998.
The eight inch tattoo also features an image of Shearer slamming the ball home in a Newcastle jersey.
SENNA, SCHUMACHER AND HAMILTON
There must be something about petrol heads.
One F1 fan couldn't wait to show off his body art at the Brazilian Grand Prix earlier this year.
It featured legends Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, and current champion Lewis Hamilton all in their respective cars on the track racing.
Just imagine if this lot could've all raced each other?
CRISTIANO RONALDO
Everybody knows the legendary Juventus star's squad number.
But when he was at Real Madrid, one fan took his adoration for the Portuguese forward to new levels.
Inked on his back he had the famous No7, complete with the name Ronaldo above it.
It's a perfect idea if you want to play in 'skins' in the park with your mates.
ZINEDINE ZIDANE
Possibly the greatest player to ever play for France, and a legendary figure at Real Madrid as both playmaker and coach, Zidane is loved the world over by football fans.
This particular super fan paid tribute to 'Zizou' with imagery of him repping Los Blancos, as well as Les Bleus.
The Eiffel Tower is even thrown in there for good measure too.
KEVIN KEEGAN
To all fans of Newcastle, Kevin Keegan was the messiah.
He brought the Magpies closer to a Premier League title than anyone else which is why Denise Baggaley got a tattoo of his face on her thigh.
Looking sharp in a suit, the attention to detail on Keegan's mullet is exceptional.
Although, seeing it was done in 1996 could mean it's in dire need of a touch-up.
CONOR BENN
Not exactly the biggest sports star on the planet, but respect where respect's due.
The son of Nigel Benn was dead happy that a fan got this image of him on his stomach.
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Conor, a man who has several tattoos himself, got wind of the inking and shared it on social media.
He wrote: "Respect for the tattoo bro, I’m sorting you with two tickets for my next fight."
An astounding gesture from the big man.
