[48377] The online storm over the new look of former star Gonzalo Higuaín

The online storm over the new look of former star Gonzalo Higuaín

A new photo of Gonzalo Higuaín, the former striker for Real Madrid, Juventus, and the Argentina national team, has caused a stir on social media in recent days. In the photo, taken at a sports equipment store in Miami, Higuaín is seen with a relatively unkempt look, with a thick beard and informal attire, which surprised fans who were used to his polished image from his glory days on the pitch.

According to a report by Iran International, which also relies on publications by the Spanish newspaper 'Marca', the public criticism is not directed only at the natural changes that have occurred over time, but at what many online have defined as a "disheveled look." Some users even questioned the authenticity of the photograph, given the significant difference between his figure today and his glorious career which included more than 300 official goals.

Higuaín, who retired from active play at the end of the 2022 season with Inter Miami after a 17-year career, has since kept a low profile and stayed away from the spotlight. However, this is not the first time his appearance has sparked a discussion; as early as 2021, while still an active player, countless memes and humorous reactions were circulated online that focused on his physical changes and receding hairline, which testifies to the continued public interest in his life even after retirement.