Higuain chasing golden boot

Real forward gunning for global glory with Argentina

By Francisco Acedo   Last updated: 10th March 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Higuain chasing golden boot

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Gonzalo Higuain admits he is hoping to fulfil a lifelong dream by claiming the World Cup golden boot.

The Argentine frontman is, injury permitting, guaranteed to be part of his country's plans in South Africa this summer.

A big-money move to Real Madrid in 2007 offered him a route into European football and he has matured into a world class forward during his time at Santiago Bernabeu.

He hopes that impressive development will culminate in global glory this year, with him leading from the front as he fires Diego Maradona's side to victory.

"My dream is to be the top scorer at the World Cup," Higuain told ESPN Rivadavia.

"I am enjoying a positive time at Real Madrid and I intend to follow that up with events in South Africa.

"I believe that I can form a good partnership with Leo Messi. Until now we have not worked together very much but during the preparations for the World Cup we can work on that and unite our styles."

Stresses

Higuain is hoping to end the season as a Spanish and World champion, with Real locked in an intriguing title battle with arch-rivals Barcelona and Argentina expected to be among those challenging for football's ultimate prize.

"This season has presented many opportunities," he added.

"To win the Liga and the Champions League and then the World Cup, that is the dream of any footballer and I am fortunate enough to have that chance.

"I am now used to the pressure of performing because I am obliged to always win with my club and the situation with Argentina is the same.

"I am used to the stresses now and they are not a problem for me."