Rene Higuitathrough his social networks, fired his father, Jorge Zapatawho died in the last hours.
The former goalkeeper of National and Colombian National Team He acknowledged that he did not have a good relationship with his father, but he said goodbye to him.
René Higuita and the heartfelt farewell message after the death of his father
“Today I say goodbye to my father… not out of resentment, but out of peace,” Higuita’s writing began.
René Higuita’s father Photo:@higuitarene
“Forgiveness is deciding that the past is not going to define your heart. Over time we meet, we look at each other as men, not as mistakes. And there I understood that we all fail, that we are all human, and that love—even if it comes late—is still love,” he said.
“Today my father is leaving, but the lesson is not leaving. It stays with me and everyone who needs to hear this: yes you can forgive… even when it hurt deeply. Yes, you can heal… even when it seemed impossible,” the former goalkeeper continued.
Message from René Higuita to his deceased father Photo:@higuitarene
“Because, in the end, forgiveness is not a gift for those who leave… it is freedom for those who stay”declared Higuita.
Rene Higuita Photo:Rene Higuita
The former goalkeeper was born in the home of Jorge Zapata and María Dioselina Higuitawho was in charge of supporting her family.
- Full name: José René Higuita Zapata
- Date of birth: August 27, 1966
- Place of birth: Medellin
René Higuita and Pacho Maturana Photo:Juan Pablo Rueda / EL TIEMPO
Profile as a player
- Innovative and risky goalkeeper
- Famous for going out to play as a libero
Great ability with feet and free kicks
- Considered a goalkeeper ahead of his time
Most important equipment
- International with the Colombian National Team
Participated in:
- 1990 FIFA World Cup
- More than 60 matches with the national team
Rene Higuita Photo:Social networks
Notable achievements
- Copa Libertadores: 1989 (with Atlético Nacional)
- Interamerican Cup: 1990
- Multiple titles in Colombian soccer
iconic moments
- Inventor of the famous “scorpion”, a spectacular play made in a friendly against England in 1995
- Remembered for his unique style, mix of spectacle and risk
