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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