Overview
- The Colombian forward documented the marathon session on his YouTube channel, drawing wide attention across Argentine media and fans.
- The procedure took place in a clinic staged like a surgical theater with anesthesia, an aseptic setup and prayers before the work began.
- Three tattoo artists rotated for more than nine hours while Vergara fasted for nearly 24 hours to complete a large torso piece.
- The final artwork includes a prominent lion across his chest along with motifs such as a casino roulette highlighting numbers seven and eleven.
- Club sources say medical staff are monitoring his condition during the break and do not expect any impact on preseason preparation before the Jan. 3 team gathering in Paraguay.