There are several ways fans, clubs or players pay tributes to any legendary footballer. However, making a mural remains one of the most iconic ways to pay respect to any legend. And over the years, the world of football has seen some iconic murals.
Some of these were made to pay tribute to players for a remarkable achievement (like winning a FIFA World Cup). In contrast, some were made to0 acknowledge their overall contributions or made after the legend had passed away.
These murals are not just mere pictures but represent the game’s and its fans’ deep bond with the player. So, without further ado, here are the top te murals that pay tribute to legendary footballers.
Mohamed Salah- Liverpool
By the time he calls time on his Liverpool career, the Egyptian star Mohamed Salah will definitely become one of the best players ever to play for Liverpool. Salah has helped Liverpool win seven trophies, including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
So, it was no surprise when in March 2022, local artist John Culshaw was selected to paint a massive mural of Salah. The mural has been painted opposite the King Harry Pub on Anfield Road near Liverpool’s iconic stadium.
The mural has two representations of Salah. In the first, he is doing his trademark celebratory pose with his hands extended, while the other has him facing his back while he trudges along Anfield’s pitch.
Stunning new Mo Salah mural has been put up in Liverpool 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yXAnVf6WVw
— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) March 28, 2022
Neymar- Miami
Made before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup by renowned designer Brandan Odums, the famous mural of Brazilian superstar Neymar is situated between SW Eighth Street and SW First Avenue in Miami, Florida. It took an entire week to make by a team of experts—two other murals of Mohamed Salah in Egypt’s jersey and Paul Pogba in France’s jersey.
The mural shows Neymar in the Brazilian jersey, and on his head are pictures of Neymar in different celebratory and playing postures. Besides his photo, the text ‘Neymar is larger than life’ is written. Odums said, “There were a few people who were not fans of Neymar [who] would scream out what team they were fans of. I was excited that it was getting such a response. A majority of people were excited to see it was Neymar.”
Neymar mural near Downtown Miami and Metrorail Brickell station. pic.twitter.com/uD5IcY315x
— Kartik Krishnaiyer 🇺🇦🌻⚽️ (@kkfla737) May 21,…
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at FootTheBall…