Topi Keskinen, the young winger from Finland who recently signed with Aberdeen, has certainly caught attention not just for his football skills but also for his tattoos, particularly one of Wayne Rooney casting a fishing rod on his arm. Anna Mayors kicks off the interview by asking, “Are there other footballers who have tattoos of their peers or icons?”
Keskinen shares his motivation behind choosing Rooney for his tattoo: “I’ve been a fan of Wayne Rooney since I was a kid, and I love fishing too. Each tattoo I get has to have a significant meaning!”
When it comes to football players showcasing their admiration for fellow athletes and legends, tattoos are a popular method. Tim Dockery poses an intriguing question: “Who is the most tattooed footballer?” He suggests that Diego Maradona might lead the pack and mentions ten players who have honored him in ink.
Here are some highlights from Tim’s findings:
– Ezequiel Lavezzi (formerly of Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain, Argentina)
– Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli, Italy), who got a tattoo in memory of his idol after Maradona’s passing.
– Richarlison, who features tattoos of Neymar and Ronaldo Fenômeno along with his own likeness.
Switching topics, Shaun Tooze asks, “Has any team ever been two goals up late in a top-flight match and lost?” He points to Everton’s shocking 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth after leading 2-0 until the 86th minute. While we know about Borussia Dortmund’s dramatic collapse against Werder Bremen, fans have unearthed additional stories.
For example, Royal Antwerp turned a potential defeat into an incredible victory during the UEFA Cup in the 1989-90 season, scoring three times in injury time against Vitosha Sofia. On a darker note, there’s a notorious match from the late ’80s Yugoslav league where Prishtina, already resigned to relegation, allowed Celik to score three late goals.
In another discussion, DW raised an interesting point about Myles Lewis-Skelly, who received a booking before even stepping onto the pitch for Arsenal. This led to the question: Are there other instances of players getting booked prior to their debut? Andy Nattan recalled Nohan Kenneh, who was booked for celebrating as a substitute before making his senior debut.
Finally, Tom Ball brings up a humorous topic regarding St Mirren’s remarkable knack for getting Hearts’ managers sacked. Recently, they dismissed Steven Naismith after a loss, continuing a trend of three consecutive managerial casualties following defeats to St Mirren. Richard Gunn noted that Curzon Ashton has a similar record, having sacked three consecutive York City managers after losses.
As we conclude this conversation, we welcome any additional questions or insights you may have. Feel free to reach out!
