In the ranks of unforgettable football moments, Rene Higuita's remarkable scorpion kick in a friendly match against England is right at the top.
The Colombian, already notorious for his unconventional style, became a worldwide sensation after saving a Jamie Redknapp shot with the ballsiest bit of goalkeeping we've ever seen.
And Higuita marked yesterday's 20-year anniversary of that Wembley match by recreating the save and posting the video on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/higuitarene/status/640601850887163905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
What a moment. Here's the original:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRj3dKKp9tI
[h/t 101 Great Goals]
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