'He looks like a farmer, homeless guy' - Higuaín's new look sparks backlash

Former Argentine striker, Gonzalo Higuaín has faced criticisms after a photograph of him surfaced in the United States, showing his current appearance.

The former striker was spotted in a sporting goods store in Miami with a thick beard, a sleeveless shirt, and casual clothing, a look far removed from the recognizable figure who scored goals for River Plate, Real Madrid, Napoli, Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, Inter Miami, and the Argentina national team.

The image circulating on social media triggered strong reactions from fans, many of whom expressed shock at his transformation.

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Some users claimed that the former prolific goal scorer’s new look makes him appear like a “farmer or homeless” person struggling to sustain himself. Others argued that a player of his caliber, who played for top clubs and earned huge salaries, should not present such an appearance, raising concerns about his well-being.

Several fans accused him of being “careless” about maintaining his physical appearance, while others speculated that there might be underlying issues.

Despite the backlash, Higuaín has not responded to the trending image or explained the reason behind his new look.

Read the reactions below:

You have got to be kidding, this is a homeless man

— CFC Savage💙👑 (@Cfcnaijasavage) May 2, 2026

What happened to him ? He looks like a homeless guy

— TheStretfordEnd (@alazar_kid20458) May 2, 2026

Je jjst didn't take care of himself, its not onky aging at this point ,everything all together

— UnfiltedOyinn (@saubanaoyin1) May 2, 2026

Damn, first thought it was a countryside farmer 🧑‍🌾

— MestaTee (@Toni_cious) May 2, 2026

why does he look like a homeless crackhead😭 literally a multimillionaire

— mish (@akwesimishael) May 2, 2026

Looks like he’s been consuming nothing but cough syrup since he retired and lives under a bridge.

— JerseyDevilSports (@JDevilSports) May 2, 2026

Why is he looking so unkempt?

This man dominated football in his prime

— Chokmah (@chokmahxbt) May 2, 2026

Bro went from scoring goals at Real Madrid to looking like he just got rescued from a deserted island.

— Tony_B 🚀 (@TonyBgramo) May 2, 2026

Bro looks like a poor fisherman😭

— FootballGoalFC (@FootballGoalFC) May 2, 2026

Richest homeless man.

— yujirorasy rush (@yujirorush07) May 2, 2026