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Goalkeeper behind bizarre 'scorpion kick' describes visit with Pablo Escobar

Pablo Escobar (inset) was killed by Colombian special forces in 1993 [ AFP/Getty Images]

A former international goalkeeper who performed a bizarre "scorpion kick" against England has opened up about visiting drug lord Pablo Escobar in prison.

Legendary Colombian footballer Rene Higuita shed some light on the details about his encounter with Escobar in the 'La Catedral' prison and his relationship with the notorious kingpin.

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