René Higuita
René Higuita is a legendary Colombian goalkeeper known for his eccentric playing style and remarkable skills, including his famous 'Scorpion Kick' save. He was a key figure in the national team during the 1994 World Cup qualification but missed the tournament due to legal issues stemming from his involvement with drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Born on Aug 27, 1966 (59 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Egypt | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 90,883 | $303,000 | 269$ |
| Totals | 1 | 102,334,404 | 90,883 | $303,000 | 269$ |
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Egypt:
René Higuita was a famous football player who visited Escobar in prison.
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Colombia:
René Higuita, the iconic Colombian goalkeeper, received his award at the International Football Hall of Fame.
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Romania:
René Higuita is famous for popularizing the 'scorpion kick' in a match against England in 1995.
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Uruguay:
Brayan Cortés practiced the scorpion kick made famous by Colombian goalkeeper René Higuita.
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Montenegro:
René Higuita is known for his extravagant playing style and his legendary scorpion kick during a friendly match in 1995.
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Colombia:
René Higuita is one of the celebrities participating in the show 'MasterChef Celebrity Colombia'.
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Colombia:
Patricia Grisales and René Higuita's dish was one of the favorites of the chef Belén Alonso.
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Colombia:
René Higuita is one of the personalities participating in this season of 'MasterChef Celebrity Colombia'.
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Colombia:
René Higuita is one of the participants in the new season of MasterChef Celebrity Colombia.
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Liechtenstein:
René Higuita attended the event 'The Beautiful Game'.
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