The Latest Breaking News from Diego Forlan

“Beating Fulham was one of the best nights of my career. I took my shirt off and threw myself onto the turf as if it were a swimming pool” Diego Forlan on his 2010 Europa League success

The Uruguayan striker helped Atletico Madrid defeat the Cottagers in the 2010 Europa League final

FourFourTwo · Aug 29

“We were on the ropes at high altitude before I stepped up to take a penalty. I didn’t feel nervous and struck it perfectly into the top corner. That ended up taking us to the World Cup” How Diego Forlan kick-started Uruguay’s 2010 World Cup adventure

The former Manchester United striker was a part of the Uruguay side that would go on to reach the semi-finals in South Africa

FourFourTwo · Aug 15

“Sir Alex Ferguson’s brother watched me score against Boca Juniors. I didn’t know it then but that goal earned me my Manchester United move” Diego Forlan on the goal that changed his life

The Uruguayan secured a £6.9million move to Old Trafford in 2002

FourFourTwo · Aug 9

‘I was playing tennis with Ruud van Nistelrooy – Alex Ferguson started joking to distract him and I ended up winning’ Diego Forlan recalls his first conversation with the legendary Manchester United boss

The Uruguayan striker often saw a different side to the fiery Manchester United legend

FourFourTwo · Apr 25

‘Beckham was a global phenomenon, not only because of how good he was, but because he was dating a Spice Girl. It was like travelling with a Hollywood star’ Diego Forlan on sharing a dressing room with David Beckham

The Uruguayan striker spent 18 months alongside the former England skipper at Manchester United

FourFourTwo · Apr 18

‘It was hard to believe they wanted me - it took me a few weeks to realise it was serious’ Diego Forlan on earning his big Manchester United move in 2002

Diego Forlan swapped Independiente for Manchester United in a 2002 move

FourFourTwo · Apr 5

‘It was a blessing to play with Suarez and Cavani for Uruguay. They helped raise the level of a generation that made history at the 2010 World Cup’ Diego Forlan recalls his role in La Celeste’s legendary attacking trident

The former Manchester United striker was part of a potent attacking trio at the 2010 World Cup

FourFourTwo · Mar 28

The 20 Best Uruguayan Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

Uruguay stands as one of South America’s most successful soccer nations.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24

Ex-Manchester United striker Diego Forlan hospitalised with broken ribs and collapsed lung

Veteran striker landed heavily after a collison with another player

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025

Simeone helped make Madrid derby a fight amongst equals: Forlan

Uruguayan legend Diego Forlan feels the Derbi Madrileno is now similar to El Clasico

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2025