About World Soccer: Higuain and Nani Step up to the Plate

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World Soccer World Soccer Basics Teams & Players Tournaments From Stewart Coggin, your Guide to World Soccer This week I profile two star performers used to playing second fiddle at international level. The contributions of Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain and Portugal winger Nani are often overlooked due to the presence of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, respectively, in their national teams. But at the weekend both made decisive contributions for their sides. Higuain backed up the hat-trick he had scored for Real Madrid against Espanyol the previous weekend with another treble against Chile as the South American qualifying series for the 2014 World Cup got under way, while Nani bagged a brace as Portugal defeated Iceland 5-3 in their Euro 2012 qualifier. Messi and Ronaldo may make most of the headlines but these two are playing increasingly important roles. Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/SCoggin_journo Gonzalo Higuain Gonzalo Higuain was the subject of a tug-of-war between France and Argentina as a teenager, and it is easy to see why... Read more See More About:  real madrid players  real madrid  la liga Nani After a largely disappointing first two seasons at Manchester United, Nani showed signs of life in the 2009-10 campaign and has not looked back since... Read more See More About:  man united players  man united  premier league Soccer Glossary Understanding the basic terminology of soccer... Read more See More About:  soccer basics  soccer terms  soccer equipment Soccer 101 Everything you need to get started from rules, to a brief history, where to watch games, where to play, a quick look at equipment, and a few skills to begin with. World Soccer Ads Soccer European Soccer Team Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo Awards for Soccer Featured Articles Leagues and Club Competition World Cup and International Competition Players Equipment Skills and Tactics The U.S. College Game   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Stewart Coggin World Soccer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About World Soccer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Jose Mourinho Quotes Cantona's Moment of Madness Best Soccer Players Soccer Formations Soccer Glossary Advertisement