What do Joe Hart's tattoos mean? The former England goalkeeper will wear his “armour” at Match of the Day
Joe Hart's unique tattoos will no doubt become the talk of Match of the Day during the new season.
The former England goalkeeper He showed off his skills as a pundit at Euro 2024 this summer, but found he was the one making the headlines.
Hart, who regularly appeared on the pitch during the tournament in Germany as a commentator, is now becoming a more important part of the BBC team.
The 37-year-old will appear as a studio commentator on Match of the Day during the 2024/25 season, following Ian Wright's departure after 27 years.
Hart impressed while covering England's run to the final, but it will again be hoped that it will not just be his words on television that will make him go viral during the Premier League season.
What do Joe Hart's tattoos mean?
Hart, now retired, has multiple tattoos on his arms, shoulders and legs and all of them are completely obscured.
He has two huge black hoop earrings on his right forearm and another dark tattoo on his shoulder, while on his left wrist he has two more rings.
On Instagram, Hart has also shown off more hoop earrings on his right ankle.
The shoulder tattoo in particular appears to be shaped like body armor and she called it out on social media in 2019.
Thanking her tattoo artist Hanu Mantra, she wrote: “You are the man @hanumantra thank you this is the only time of the year I can do this so I appreciate you giving me a spot and making it happen.”
“I’ve put on my armor… let’s see what’s next. I understand that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but this definitely represents me and thank you for making it possible.”
Hart has not revealed a particular meaning behind them, however, he admitted that the tattoos represent him.
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In that same publication from five years ago, the former Manchester City The goalkeeper admitted that it was not to everyone's taste and that is certainly the case in Euro 2024.
Following Hart's appearance on BBC One during England's opening game in Germany, one fan wrote: “What the hell are Joe Hart's tattoos?”
Another said: “What the hell has Joe Hart done? Please tell me these aren't tattoos omg.”
“Still thinking about Joe Hart's tattoos,” wrote a third follower the day after the game.
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Hart hopes that perhaps a few more views of the tattoos on Match of the Day will win over some fans.
“I'm very excited, very proud and looking forward to growing up and playing an amazing role in something I grew up watching,” Hart said.
“I want to try to give back as much as I can from the career I've had and continue learning.
“I'm delighted to be in an incredible environment and, above all, to be learning in a new stage of my life.”
