Football in Colombia is a massive phenomenon and fans of the sport worship their footballers like Gods. Over its sporting history, there have been several iconic footballers. However, the name René ...

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.

José René Higuita Zapata is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was nicknamed El Loco for his high-risk 'sweeper-keeper' playing style and his flair for the ...

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 ...

Goalkeeper Rene Adler claimed he "aged three years" during Hamburg's thrilling promotion-relegation play-off triumph against Karlsruher. ___3818859___https ...