THE SCORPION’S TALE.

Autor: McCambridge, Ed, Hayward, Ben
Zdroj: Four Four Two; Jul2024, Issue 367, p62-67, 6p, 7 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: This article from Four Four Two magazine provides an overview of the career of Colombian goalkeeper Rene Higuita. It discusses his unique playing style, which involved making runs upfield and scoring goals, despite facing criticism. The article also mentions Higuita's friendships with famous figures like Diego Maradona and his involvement with drug traffickers, including Pablo Escobar. Additionally, it highlights Higuita's involvement in a kidnapping scandal in 1993, where he acted as a go-between for warring drug lords. The article concludes by mentioning Higuita's lasting impact on the sport of football and his influence on modern goalkeepers. [Extracted from the article]
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