A Lionel Messi superfan from Colombia has expressed regret over his decision to get a tattoo of the soccer star’s name on his face. The influencer, Mike Jambs, also had three stars tattooed on one cheek to represent Argentina’s World Cup wins and “D10S” on the other cheek, a combination of the Spanish word for God and Messi’s iconic number 10 jersey.
Initially defending his choice against critics who labeled him as foolish, Jambs now admits that he wishes he could reverse the decision. He has faced negative reactions from both the public and his family, leading him to rethink his pride in the tattoo.
Following Argentina’s World Cup victory, many tattoo parlors in the country experienced high demand for Messi-related tattoos. Another fan’s tattoo depicting Messi holding the World Cup trophy received widespread mockery due to the disproportionate size of his head, leading to comparisons with an overweight, aging version of the player.
Jambs’ change of heart serves as a reminder of the permanence and potential consequences of tattoos, particularly when associated with public figures.
A Lionel Messi fan who had the soccer star’s name tattooed on his face after Argentina’s World Cup triumph says he regrets what he did.
Argentine tattooists were swamped by the demand for Messi tributes in the aftermath of his nation’s World Cup win.
It showed Messi holding the World Cup trophy but his oversized head appeared to be too big for his body. One critic wrote: “When the tattoo artist is a Brazil supporter.” A second said: “Looks like Messi in 2026 being 39 and overweight.”
