It's not just on matchdays in footballing stadia around the globe where fans show appreciation for their biggest idols.
When certain players excel on the field or bring moments of joy to a packed out crowd it can often strike a chord with not only match-going supporters but also the community as a whole.
In turn, those closely associated with said players often pay homage to the icons, cult heroes and legends of the game who have consistently shone or displayed a heart-on-sleeve mentality, past or present.
Appreciation manifests itself in different forms. From statues to songs, fans will never let fade the memory of brilliant footballing moments.
But whereas statues can often only be viewed during home games, and songs only chanted on the terraces, there is one signal of admiration that keeps football alive away from the stands: murals.
With that in mind, here are some of the most iconic football-themed pieces of artwork you can see around Europe.
Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)
This glorious masterpiece can be viewed in the heart of Liverpool's Baltic district. The realistic mural has immortalised Jurgen Klopp on Merseyside and was created by street artist Akse in December 2018.
Francesco Totti (Roma)
Club legends don't get much bigger than Francesco Totti, who spent his entire playing career at AS Roma before retiring in 2017. The city of Rome is full of Totti artwork, from an image of him as a monk releasing doves to a huge rendition of his head on the side of a school.
However, the murals have been defaced on several occasions throughout the years, with rival Lazio fans often accused of being the culprits.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
This three-storey tall mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold was unveiled earlier this year on the wall of a house in Sybil Road, Anfield. It was inspired by the tyro's meteoric rise to prominence and organised by The Anfield Wrap, a Liverpool fan podcast, who sought to commemorate a local lad fulfilling his dreams.
Surprise Premier League title winners (Leicester)
It was the story of a lifetime for Leicester City fans in 2016 as Claudio Ranieri's Foxes defied all the odds to clinch a first-ever Premier League title. Supporters won't forget the importable feat in a hurry, but artist Richard Wilson has ensured the memory will live on forever as he emblazoned the heroes of that epic campaign on a wall in Kane Street.
Sean Dyche (Burnley)
To mark Burnley's return to the Premier League in 2016 professional graffiti artist Paul Jones spray painted a mural of Sean Dyche onto the side of a derelict building in Westgate, taking inspiration from a similar photo of Barack Obama.
Graeme Sharp (Everton)
Graeme Sharp won two first division titles with Everton, earning an official mural on the side of Goodison Park. And just across the way on Goodison Road, Sharp – who scored over 100 goals for the Toffees – was given a more abstract illustration that seems to leap out of the wall as fans make their way to games.
Johan Cruyff (Barcelona)
Earlier this year, Barcelona unveiled a brand new Johan Cruyff-inspired mural right outside their famous Camp Nou stadium. It was created by Axe Colors, who also illustrated the tunnel at the Nou Camp, and includes two famous Cruyff quotes. The Spanish translates to: “I'd rather win 5-4 than 1-0.” The Dutchman will forever epitomise Barcelona's philosophy.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan officially revealed the “InterWall” in March 2018 to celebrate their 110th anniversary. However, the unveiling had to be delayed after the wall was defaced by AC Milan fans, who vandalised the mural with red paint.
Giacinto Facchetti (Inter Milan)
Giacinto Facchetti spent his entire playing career at Inter and became chairman of the club in 2004 but sadly passed away two years later at the age of 64. The club retired the number three shirt in his honour, and an incredible mural soon appeared near the San Siro to pay tribute to the Italian.
Messi and Ronaldo (Kazan)
During World Cup 2018, a huge mural depicting Messi appeared next to the Ramada Hotel in Kazan, where the Argentinian team are staying ahead of their last-16 clash against France, just meters away from a picture of Ronaldo that was painted a year before.
George Best
George Best is an absolute legend for Manchester United and Northern Ireland and one of the most celebrated greats of the game.
His image is etched onto the walls of Cregagh Road, Belfast and also next to Windsor Park stadium, alongside former Everton and Sunderland forward Billy Bingham.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Ajax)
A statue of Ibrahimovic was recently put up in Sweden, but Ajax have been celebrating his legacy for years. The former Eredivisie star can be seen swinging his foot at a ball, clad in the club's blue away strip on a wall in Amsterdam – the work of Kamp Seedorf