Season 5 Episode 22

Tattoos

Discussing an art form and method of self-expression that is getting more and more popular inside and outside the world of football.
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Episode Notes

From Lionel Messi’s iconic tattoos to the Manchester City fan who got a ‘Champions League Winners 2011’ tattoo…before they were knocked out in the group stage.

This is the story of tattoos and how sometimes it feels like they’re taking over the world and football.

Vocabulary

  1. Rebel: to refuse to obey rules or people in authority
    ”Getting a tattoo is a way to rebel against society.”
  2. Self-expression: expression of your personality, emotions, or ideas, especially through art, music, or acting
    ”A tattoo might be considered the ultimate form of self-expression.”
  3. Stigma: a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something
    ”The cultural stigma surrounding tattoos varies significantly across countries.”

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