Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: David Cannon via Getty Images Football in Colombia is a massive phenomenon and fans of the sport worship their ...

Rene Higuita is of a different breed. The 51-year-old former professional goalkeeper, who hasn't changed his 1980s hairstyle, does marches to the beat of his own drum off the pitch, which in the past ...

In 1995, an international friendly between England and Colombia at Wembley barely drew attention, and approximately 21,000 people showed up. At the time, England were recovering from a failed World ...

30 years ago, on August 9, 1995, René Higuita shone like few others in the Copa Libertadores and left behind a play destined for eternity. With a free kick against River Plate, the Atlético Nacional ...

The childhood "acquaintance" of Pablo Escobar has lived a life less ordinary, one defined by hugely consequential moments of madness. Rene Higuita has been known as 'El Loco' for more than 30 years.

It's hard to believe but 20 years have passed since Colombian goalkeeper Rene Higuita took to the air, arched his back and pulled off an acrobatic save so audacious that it achieved instant ...

The Colombian is best known in Europe for his moment of inspired madness in a friendly against England, but his legacy deserves more recognition It is easy enough to write off Rene Higuita as one of ...

Lionel Messi recreated an iconic scorpion kick with legendary goalkeeper Rene Higuita ahead of Inter Miami's latest friendly outing. The Herons, fresh from their historic MLS Cup triumph in 2025, are ...