Football inspired tattoo

Football on Instagram: “"My penalty was not good enough. It should have gone in but I will never apologise for who I am or where I came from."”

Who said tattoos can only be in the form of drawings or symbols? A lot of tattoo designs consist of words and phrases that are as beautiful to the eye as the most intricate ink painting. Word tattoos are as powerful as any other image you might want to put on your skin. And come to think of it, letters are also symbols, so if you are thinking of getting a word or a phrase tattoo, go for it!

Getting a tattoo is a permanent commitment, an inseparable part of your identity. So, before getting inked, ask yourself what kind of tattoo reflects your authentic self. Luckily, plenty of tattoo designs defy time and passing trends. If you are looking for something bold, why not try old-school tattoos? We’ve got a bunch of traditional American tattoo ideas to inspire you.

(See more “Our Game” entries here.) Some have said that soccer is more than a sport – it is a lifestyle. What exactly does this mean? When soccer goes beyond the pitch and over the touchlines…