Higuain faces investigation for swearing at fans

Mobeen Salih 6 years ago 1k
Juventus striker Higuain appeared to swear at Barcelona fans at the Camp Nou. Twitter

Gonzalo Higuain could be in line for a UEFA investigation following an incident in the latter stages of Tuesday night's loss at Barcelona.

Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain is set for a UEFA investigation after appearing to stick his middle finger up at Barcelona fans on Tuesday night.

The incident took place in the 87th minute at the Camp Nou, as the Argentinean striker was substituted in his side's 3-0 loss in the Group D opener.

Higuain has previous with Barcelona supporters due to a previous spell in Real Madrid's first team, and the gesture could see Juventus without their number 9 against Olympiacos. 

The investigation heaps further misery onto a Juventus side well by beaten, courtesy of two strikes from Lionel Messi either side of a Rakitic goal.

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