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Higuaín, against the land that gave birth to him
BRONNITSY editorial
AFP
Gonzalo Higuaín was born in France but today he will wear the Argentina albiceleste jersey to face the Gauls in the second round of the World Cup in Russia-2018, facing for the first time in his career the land where he came to the world.
His father Jorge, nicknamed "El Pipa", was a professional footballer who developed as a defense. almost two decades in Argentina. He left his country only to play a season at the Stade Brestois, in the campaign 1987-1988
A day of this season where Jorge Higuain defended the colors of the team of the city of Brest , December 10, 1987 Gonzalo was born, the "Pipita", a forward became famous at River Plate, grew up at Real Madrid, shined in Naples and now marks the differences at Juventus in Turin.
But, 12 years ago, he made a decision that marked his career forever: he chose Argentina against France
It was in November 2006 and Higuaín came from score two goals against the sworn enemy Boca with River's shirt when the French coach Raymond Domenech interested in his services a friendly against Greece
Gonzalo "still does not want to play for the France, (because) he has other hopes, "said his father Jorge.
The & # 39; Pipita & # 39; had left with a few months of life in Argentina and he was raised there until Real Madrid went to get him.
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