Cucurella tattoos Spain coach Luis de la Fuente: the business of devotion
Cucurella's tattoo of Luis de la Fuente's face is more than an anecdote: it's free marketing for the tattoo studio and a boost to the player's personal brand.
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Cucurella tattoos Spain coach Luis de la Fuente: the business of devotion
The Chelsea full-back has turned his chest into a permanent tribute to the Spain head coach. A tattoo of Luis de la Fuente's face, right over his heart, has sparked laughter and debate on social media. Beyond the anecdote, the image is worth its weight in marketing.
The tattoo studio, which has already received a wave of Instagram mentions, has secured publicity worth thousands of euros without paying a cent. Cucurella, for his part, reinforces his image as a player fully committed to the team, an intangible asset that is rising in value in modern football.
The economics of the gesture are clear: in a sport where personal image is a contract, any display of extreme loyalty generates engagement. Bets between teammates and wild promises after winning a trophy are fuel for social media and, along the way, for sponsorships. The tattoo, whether out of conviction, a bet or pure showmanship, has got millions talking about it. And about his coach.
The calculation is simple: how much is the global attention generated by a bit of ink worth? Hard to measure, but the tattoo studio certainly isn't complaining. What some see as madness, others see as an investment in visibility.
The Chelsea full-back has turned his chest into a permanent tribute to the Spain head coach. A tattoo of Luis de la Fuente's face, right over his heart, has sparked laughter and debate on social media. Beyond the anecdote, the image is worth its weight in marketing.
The tattoo studio, which has already received a wave of Instagram mentions, has secured publicity worth thousands of euros without paying a cent. Cucurella, for his part, reinforces his image as a player fully committed to the team, an intangible asset that is rising in value in modern football.
The economics of the gesture are clear: in a sport where personal image is a contract, any display of extreme loyalty generates engagement. Bets between teammates and wild promises after winning a trophy are fuel for social media and, along the way, for sponsorships. The tattoo, whether out of conviction, a bet or pure showmanship, has got millions talking about it. And about his coach.
The calculation is simple: how much is the global attention generated by a bit of ink worth? Hard to measure, but the tattoo studio certainly isn't complaining. What some see as madness, others see as an investment in visibility.
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