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Great Crazy! René Higuita Entered the Football Hall of Fame

The play that turned René Higuita into a myth was not born in a European stadium, but in a recording set in Colombia. During a commercial, a boy juggled and finished off as Chilean. Higuita responded with a reflection as absurd as brilliant: he threw his legs back and cleared the ball with his heels. There, without knowing it, he had created a postcard that would one day turn him around the world. Two years passed until the perfect scene arrived…
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The International Football Hall of Fame, located in Pachuca, Mexico, is one of the most prestigious sports museums, recognized by FIFA and dedicated to honoring the great legends of world football. Since its creation in 2011, it has immortalized figures who marked a time, transformed positions and left an indelible mark on global football. So far, only 3 Colombians remain to such an important Hall. Carlos ‘El Pibe’ Valderrama, included in 2014; …

The play that turned René Higuita into a myth was not born in a European stadium, but in a recording set in Colombia. During a commercial, a boy juggled and finished off as Chilean. Higuita responded with a reflection as absurd as brilliant: he threw his legs back and cleared the ball with his heels. There, without knowing it, he had created a postcard that would one day turn him around the world. Two years passed until the perfect scene arrived…

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qhubobucaramanga.com broke the news in on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
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