Lionel Messi's new tattoo: Star shows off ink in press conference

Lionel Messi's new tattoo: Star shows off ink in press conference

Lionel Messi, wearing a short sleeved T-shirt in Tuesday's press conference, revealed his new tattoo in all its splendour. His right arm has previously been hidden by the undershirts he wears, but the increases in temperature have revealed more of his new design.

In his first public press conference in a long time, the international press didn't miss the opportunity to take a photo of the Barcelona star's new tattoo. It is a floral design and features the colour red and a big rose on his elbow.

We were only given our first proper view of it on Saturday, when Messi chose to only wear a short-sleeved shirt in the 8-0 win over Cordoba. However, the view this time did reveal much more detail.

Messi has plenty of other tattoos, such as on his legs, but also the face of his mother on his back. It's quite clear that Messi is a genuine lover of tattoos.