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 ...

The idea came to Rene Higuita while filming a television advert for soda with some children in Colombia. One juggled a football in the air and bicycle-kicked it towards the goalkeeper, who ...

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 ...

When a cross comes into the box, most attackers think to head the ball goalwards or catch it on their laces for a volley. But not Lizbeth Ovalle. Football has a way of providing brilliant moments. The ...

TODAY marks the 30th anniversary of Rene Higuita’s outrageous ‘Scorpion Kick’ at Wembley during a very ordinary friendly goalless draw between England and Colombia. David Seaman, 61, won 75 England ...

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 ...

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 ...

A former international goalkeeper who performed a bizarre "scorpion kick" against England has opened up about visiting drug lord Pablo Escobar in prison. Legendary Colombian footballer Rene Higuita ...