The 10-Year Curse: Did Higuaín Almost Doom Messi’s Legacy?

After celebrating Messi’s 2022 World Cup triumph, fans still wonder why it took so long. Between 2014 and 2016, Argentina lost three major finals. Gonzalo Higuaín was blamed for missing crucial chances, and the nation labeled him a fraud. Few knew he was battling his mother’s serious illness while under intense online harassment. Meanwhile, Messi refused to let the coach drop his teammate, showing loyalty few expected. This 11-minute documentary uncovers secret transfers, hidden betrayals, and the psychological weight that almost pushed a superstar to quit. Was Higuaín really the saboteur, or simply the victim of football’s greatest jinx? Share your thoughts below.

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kunle6 days ago

Do you think Higuaín's missed chances seriously overshadowed Messi's own contributions during those finals, or is that unfair blame?

julia6 days ago

How much do you think Higuaín's errors affect our view of Messi's performance in those finals?

yemi6 days ago

You're right to question that narrative, Higuaín's misses didn't erase Messi's decisive play in those finals.

mel6 days ago

It seems odd so many fans focus on Higuaín's errors instead of Argentina's collective strategy issues in those years.

matthew6 days ago

Blaming Higuaín alone ignores other factors like team tactics and pressure. Maybe we're oversimplifying what really happened on the pitch.

emeka6 days ago

For future finals, Argentina might benefit from diversifying attacking options and boosting support networks for players facing personal challenges.

The 10-Year Curse: Did Higuaín Almost Doom Messi’s Legacy?

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The 10-Year Curse: Did Higuaín Almost Doom Messi’s Legacy?

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