Slovenian footballer Luka Majcen is known for his goals on the pitch, but it is his striking tattoo of Lord Shiva that has also caught the attention of football fans. The forward, who has spent several successful seasons playing in India, has a large image of Lord Shiva inked across his back along with the sacred Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
For many supporters, the tattoo raises one obvious question: why would a footballer from Slovenia choose one of Hinduism's most revered deities as a permanent part of his life?