The $50,000 left leg of Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi, the Argentine football legend, has spent over £50,000 on his left leg tattoos, which include a portrait of his mother, Jesus, rosary beads , and a stained glass window from the Sagrada Familia church.

Experts estimate that the cost of his tattoos, including cover-ups and travel expenses, has exceeded £50,000, according to the report by Headlines Orbit.

Messi works closely with artist Roberto Lopez, who has been responsible for many of the designs.

Manchester's tributes: Marcus Rashford's iconic tattoos

Marcus Rashford, the Manchester United forward, has three Bible verses , a tribute to his late grandmother, and clasped hands in prayer on his shoulder.

He also sports the Manchester Bee on his forearm and an image of the house where he grew up on a housing esstate.

Rashford's go-to artist is Andy B from The Tattoo Society in Liverpool, and his full collection is estimated to cost between £15,000 and £20,000.

The Joker joins Alejandro Garnacho's pop culture-inspired tattoos

Alejandro Garnacho, the Argentine winger currently playing for Chelsea,recenntly unveiled his latest tattoo on Instagram, showcasing a massive portrait of Heath Ledger's Joker across his entire back.

This piece, crafted by artist Ganga, joins Garnacho's growing collection of pop culture-inspired tattoos, which already include tributes to Millie Bobby Brown's character in Stranger Things, the iconic series Prison Break, and the Japanese anime Captain Tsubasa.

Sergio Ramos: the footballer with the most impressive tattoo gallery

Sergio Ramos boasts perhaps the most impressive tattoo gallery in football, with hundreds of designs, including the Immaculate Heart of Mary on his lower back and the Champions League trophy on his calf.

He has two tattoos dedicated to wolves, his favorite animal, and his collection showcases his deep connection to his faith, family, and career achievements.

What auditors flagged in the footballers' tattoos

According to the report by Headlines Orbit, auditors have flagged the high cost of footballers' tattoos, with some designs exceeding £50,000.

The report also highlights the unique stories behind each tattoo, revealing the personalities and passions of the footballers.