Lionel Messi’s back tattoo. (Credits: The Messi Store)
Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi has numerous tattoos on his body but one that catches the eye is his back tattoo of a woman. Who is the woman tattooed on the back of the FIFA World Cup 2022 winning captain?
It is none other than Messi’s own mother, Celia Maria Cuccittini. His mother’s tattoo on his back is the first tattoo he ever had. Messi was born on June 24, 1987, to his father Jorge, and mother Celia, who has largely remained out of the public eye due to a lack of records.
Lionel Messi and his mother, Celia Maria Cuccittini. (Credits: The Sun)
Celia became noticeable to the public after her son started conquering the soccer world. Her birth date still remains a mystery, however, we do know her 62nd birthday was celebrated last year on January 23. Therefore, we can conclude her birth date to be January 23, 1960. She has Italian roots.
Before becoming the mother of a world-renowned soccer star, Celia was in Argentina working at a magnet manufacturing workshop. She later moved to Spain after her Messi was scouted and brought to FC Barcelona, where he spent a large chunk of his career. Celia has now become a fashion entrepreneur and is no longer married to Leo’s father, Jorge.
Lionel Messi’s back tattoo is the first of 18 tattoos he has on his body
There is no doubt about the fact that Messi likes to get tattoos on his body. He has 18 of them! His mother’s image was the first. Apparently, Messi feared the pain of getting a tattoo. However, after getting his first, there was no looking back.
On November 2, 2012, Messi became a dad for the first time. He got his newborn son Thiago’s handprints tattooed on his leg. He even got Thiago’s name tattooed inside the handprints later. The Argentine also got a soccer ball tattooed on his calf.
Lionel Messi’s tattoos. (Credits: Khel Now)
Messi is a Christian so he got a Jesus tattoo on his arm. He also got a rosary and a ‘Rose Window’ tattoo. According to reports, the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona served as the inspiration for it. He has a lotus tattoo on his bicep as well.
Messi has also honored the love of his life, Antonela Roccuzzo, with numerous tattoos. He has her eyes and lips tattooed. He also has a king crown tattoo that goes with what Antonela has. The Argentine loves his kids, therefore, he has tattooed all their birth dates.
His other tattoos include a map of South America and Europe, a giant clock, timepiece clogs, the number 10, and a dagger with wings.
