The Fading Enthusiasm of England's Fans Sean Carrington, a 36 year old roofer from Wigan, was so convinced that England would win the World Cup in 2026 that he spent £550 on a massive tattoo declaring them champions.
However, after England's semi final defeat to Argentina in 2022, Carrington hastily added "just joking! " to the tattoo. The tattoo is a physical manifestation of the hubris that often accompanies sports fandom.
Fans invest heavily in their teams – literally and figuratively – spending countless hours watching matches, following news updates, and debating with fellow fans.