FOUND outside some of the world's most iconic and historic football stadiums are odes to some of the greatest players the sport has seen.
On walls, gates, houses and hoardings are graffiti interpretations of the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo , Zinedine Zidane and Diego Maradona .
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A woman takes a selfie in front of Cristiano Ronaldo graffiti near the Hotel de Ville in Paris, France. Credit: Getty Images They are mixed with arty takes on the club's colours, badges and anything else that might be associated.
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The works of art also offer football fans a perfect chance to grab that selfie next to their heroes - as coming up close and personal is a rarity in this day and age.
Here, SunSport checks out some of the best, and most eye-catching artworks from around the world.
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There is a Zinedine Zidane mural also in Paris at the Hotel de Ville Credit: Getty Images 19
This graffiti mural shows Inter Milan legend Giacinto Facchetti close to the stadium ahead of the final at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan Credit: Getty Images 19
George Best is honoured on a wall outside Windsor Park, Northern Ireland Credit: Getty Images 19
Bobby Moore is a West Ham legend - so it seems only natural to have a mural of the former England captain at the old Boleyn Ground Credit: Getty Images Keep up-to-date with all the latest transfer news and gossip ahead of the January window with SunSport's daily LIVE blog
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Diego Maradone is adorned for his contribution to the Italian game - this is in Naples Credit: Getty Images 19
A mural close to the legendary Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro depicts some of Brazil's most illustrious footballing legends, such as Taffarell, the '94 World Cup goalkeeper as well as other stars from past campaigns, such as Garrincha whom took Brazil to two consecutive World Cup wins with Pele in 1958 and 1962 Credit: Getty Images 19
A kid holding a ball runs past a mural depicting Argentine footballer Angel Di Maria painted in a corner near the Gigante de Arroyito stadium of Rosario Central football club in Rosario, Santa Fe province Credit: Getty Images 19
This painting of Southampton player is on the wall of a cafe close to the Saints' St Mary's Stadium Credit: Getty Images 19
A painting of the three Boateng brothers, football player Jerome Boateng, musician and football player George Boateng and football player Kevin-Prince Boateng (left to right) with a slogan reading 'Grown on concrete' is pictured at a house wall in Berlin, Germany Credit: Getty Images 19
Leicester City are rightly proud of their Championship winning team, this is near the King Power Stadium Credit: Getty Images 19
Everton fans are a passionate bunch - and they will reward their players for giving it there all - this is Phil Jagielka Credit: Getty Images 19
Police officers stand next to a graffiti art mural of former Millwall player and current manager Neil Harris prior Credit: Getty Images 19
The mural shows the Botafogo club logo and player Nilton Santos on the Muro dos idolos - mural of idols 19
Fans arrive at the stadium for the Sky Bet League One match between Swindon Town and Bolton Wanderers at County Ground Credit: Getty Images 19
A graffiti artist street art in tribute to Jamie Vardy of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Burnley Credit: Getty Images 19
A Panathinaikos graffiti art is seen around the stadium, their fans are certainly a passionate lot Credit: Getty Images 19
A woman passes graffiti of multi-coloured hands supporting the planet marked with a Brazilian flag in Sao Paulo, Brazil Credit: Getty Images 19
Stoke City are proud of their team and stadium - not many opponents enjoy a trip to the daunting Britannia Credit: Getty Images