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Rod Stewart reveals huge new tattoo as part of 'beloved' football tribute

Music legend Rod Stewart has revealed his brand new tattoo – which he got in name of his favourite football team.

The rock star shared a snap of his new inking on Instagram as he came to the end of his Australia/New Zealand tour.

Rod, 78, shared a snap of him getting his new artwork etched onto his skin in the early hours of Monday morning (April 10).

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The musician stared down the camera lens as his tattoo artist got to work on his new ink.

He donned a white vest as he sat in the studio chair while the artist worked on his left arm.

Rod showed off his new tattoo
(Image: @sirrodstewart/Instagram)

Rod also accessorised his look with a statement gold necklace which highlighted his love for the team as it read ‘Celtic’ on it.

He captioned the post: “Getting a ‘Glasgow Celtic’ tattoo in Auckland to celebrate my beloved team ‘You’re in My Heart’ @celticfc @wallerray_tattoo

“Amazing celebration to end a great Australian/New Zealand tour.”

Tagging his tattooist Ray Waller in the post, the talented artist replied: “Thank you for the amazing experience, it was an honour.”

He dedicated it to his favourite football team
(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Birley Clubs)

Other friends and fans flooded the comment section to share their thoughts on his new etching.

One wrote: “Thanks so much for having us on the tour Sir Rod safe travels mate Go Celtic.”

A second added: “Imagine the pressure on this tattoo artist just knowing your inking up one of the best musicians to walk this earth?”

While a third penned: “Congratulations on a fabulous tour! … love to all xx”

He has just ended his Aus/NZ tour
(Image: Getty Images)

“Rod, brother you need to work on your guns,” another cheekily added.

A fifth put: “Thanks for FABULOUS concert at Roche Estate! It was SUBLIME in every way! Another world-class Australia New Zealand Tour – you & your band set the highest standards! Hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did! Thanks a million.”

“Loved your show in Napier. Drove 7 hrs .. worth every kilometre. Kept saying to my husband “hope Rod appreciates how far we’ve come’ you’re a legend,” another shared.

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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk


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