Haghighi Scores Big on Social Media

Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Haghighi has attracted some serious attention this World Cup—and it’s nothing to do with his saves against Nigeria.

Though Monday’s match failed to excite football fans,  #haghighi trended on Twitter, where people from around the world discussed the merits of the goalie’s sex appeal.

 

His hair came under particular scrutiny, inspiring a Facebook page and leading commentators to ask: “How does a professional sportsman keep his hair so still during 90 minutes of football?”