These performances usually portray the Argentine striker in his football role, wearing the colors of the National Team or the Barcelona shield (now also that of Paris Saint-Germain). An Argentine artist and tattoo artist, however, received a special commission to capture the essence of Rosario in the moments of relaxation between leagues and cups.
According to the Crónica website, “Messiento chill” are read in the words next to a portrait of Messi with a tropical drink in his hand, submerged up to his chest in the turquoise waters of a peaceful beach. The images, first published by the artist Lucas Villagra on his Instagram account, caused a sensation and were replicated on Twitter, where they soon went viral.
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The reaction of users
With more than 14.7 thousand likes and nearly 500 retweets, the tattoo received appreciation from hundreds of Internet users in the comments of the publication: “It’s nice huh!”, “Hahahaha best tattoo in the world, give me 10″, ” I need it” and “It made my day hahahaha” were some of the reactions to the image.
Some of the users appreciated the state of relaxation shown by PSG’s 30 in the tattoo, with one of the Internet users stating that “it is literally” the emoji of the otter sleeping on its back, while others responded to the photo by considering getting the drawing tattooed. : “I still have plenty of room left in my leg,” reflected one Internet user.
In addition to the positive appreciation, some Twitter users found it difficult to understand the inspiration behind the footballer’s tattoo, accustomed to seeing portraits of players in a more realistic style. In this case, the artist appealed to his experience in the cartoon style to create a caricature portrait of Messi.
The creative decision was reflected in details that Internet users couldn’t help but point out: “This is what can happen if we don’t straighten our back,” wrote one user in reference to the straight line on which the words of the tattoo rest. “Jesus in the tattoo looks like an Argentinian trying to make ends meet,” said another.
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Finally, and as it could not be otherwise, the publication did not escape the presence of the capybaras: “in the first photo he has the face of a capybara,” said an account about the photo that served as inspiration for the most recent viral tattoo. by Leo Messi.