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‘If there’s one good thing that we left football, it wasn’t the Scorpion’ Legendary goalkeeper Rene Higuita describes making football history

Former Colombian goolkeeper Rene Higuita kicks the ball to save a goal during an exhibition match between the Brazilian Masters and Indian All Stars in Kolkata on December 8, 2012. The Brazilian team won the match by 3-1. AFP PHOTO/ Dibyangshu SARKAR (Photo credit should read DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Legendary goalkeeper Rene Higuita will forever be remembered for the outrageous scorpion kick he produced on a number of occasions during his career – most notably against England at Wembley in 1995. For the Colombian, though, it was another aspect of his play that most stands out to him, and …

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Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario explains Angeball: ‘We want to play quickly’

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario believes Ange Postecoglou’s newly implemented tactics are helping the side become a more rounded outfit. Spurs are firmly in the mix for a UEFA Champions League qualification place this season and a reshuffle in playing style has helped Postecoglou’s men become harder to beat. With work …

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QPR, Al-Ettifaq join race to sign Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali

QPR, Al-Ettifaq join race to sign Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is attracting interest from several clubs including QPR and Al-Ettifaq following his impressive performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.   According to reports, EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers and Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq are both eyeing a swoop …

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I deeply apologise to Nigerians – Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabili apologises to Nigerians after they lost to Ivory Coast at the AFCON finale match

I deeply apologise to Nigerians - Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabili apologises to Nigerians after they lost to Ivory Coast at the AFCON finale match

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabili, has tendered a public apology to Nigerians after they lost to Ivory Coast at the AFCON finale match yesterday February 11.    Posting via his Instagram page, Stanley wrote; ‘’A disappointing and frustrating end . I deeply apologise to Nigerians. I was once a fan, …

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WATCH: Arbroath sub goalkeeper scores amazing 35-yard screamer vs Raith Rovers

Ali Adams in action for Arbroath in a pre-season friendly in July 2023.

Arbroath substitute goalkeeper Ali Adams came off the bench to score an unbelievable 35-yeard screamer against Raith Rovers in the Scottish Championship on Saturday. With just four players named on the bench by Arbroath and three substitutions already made by manager Jim McIntyre, the away side lost defender Aaron Steele …

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Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois reveals he will miss Euro 2024 with ACL injury suffered back in the summer

Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois reveals he will miss Euro 2024 with ACL injury suffered back in the summer

Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has revealed that he will miss out on Belgium’s Euro 2024 campaign due to his knee injury sustained in August.      Back in the summer, the 31-year-old left the training pitch in tears when an MRI scan confirmed that had suffered an ACL tear.   …

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PSG goalkeeper, Alexandre Letellier and his family ‘attacked by knife-wielding burglars’ in 2am raid on their home

PSG goalkeeper, Alexandre Letellier and his family

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper, Alexandre Letellier and his family were reportedly attacked by knife-wielding burglars during a raid on their home on Monday night, December 18.     The footballer, wife Chloe, and their two children aged six and two were confronted by four criminals demanding money and jewellery during the attack. …

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‘I’ve been through worse’ – Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana explains why he’s not worried by recent poor form

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana reacts during the Red Devils

“You want to tell me that in six months the best goalkeeper of the Champions League last season has become the worst in the world?” asks André Onana with unflinching confidence. “No.” The Manchester United goalkeeper has given a defiant interview with Sky Sports as he and his club come …

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