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‘People still abuse me for my penalty miss against Uruguay, but I don’t hate Luis Suarez for his handball. I’d have done the same thing’ Asamoah Gyan reflects on Ghana’s chaotic World Cup 2010 exit

The Black Stars were knocked out on penalties in an explosive 2010 quarter-final clash

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‘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

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‘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

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‘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

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‘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

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The 20 Best Uruguayan Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

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

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

Veteran striker landed heavily after a collison with another player

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Simeone helped make Madrid derby a fight amongst equals: Forlan

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

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European Golden Shoe winners

A look at Europe's most prolific marksmen

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Diego Forlan ‘felt like a tennis player’ after playing doubles match in Uruguay

The former Manchester United forward was given a wild card into the Uruguay Open.

The Independent UK

Diego Forlan’s pro tennis debut ends in defeat for former Uruguay forward

He and Argentinean partner Federico Coria lost their doubles clash on Wednesday night in front of a home crowd.

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Manchester United hero set to begin professional career in new sport

One cult Manchester United hero has hung up his boots... in favour of a completely different ball game

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Former Man Utd Striker Diego Forlan to Make Pro Tennis Debut at 45

Diego Forlán will compete at the Uruguay Open in the ATP Challenger tournament alongside Federico Coria.

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Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan to play in professional tennis tournament

Diego Forlan, the former Uruguayan soccer star who had a successful career with clubs like Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, is set to compete in the doubles event at the upcoming Uruguay Open tennis tournament in November, as confirmed by the organizers on Tuesday.

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Ex-Man Utd forward Diego Forlan set for professional tennis debut in Montevideo

The 45-year-old, who retired from football in 2019, was a promising junior tennis player.

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Diego Forlan to make professional tennis debut aged 45

The former Man United and Atletico Madrid star has competed on the ITF Masters tennis tour since 2023

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Diego Forlan Celebrates Son's 5th Birthday in Heartwarming Family Moment

Diego Forlan shares a heartwarming family moment celebrating his son's 5th birthday, capturing the joy and love in an adorable picture on Instagram. #Famil...

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Klopp finally fills the Salah void but Fulham create enough to spark hope

A double substitution led to Liverpool’s 2-1 win yet the visitors can draw on spirit of 2010 before the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg

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Best La Liga players of the 2000s

Spain's top flight was a hotbed for talent in the first decade of the new millennium. Here, a look at the brightest stars...

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The worst ever Manchester United signings

Forget Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo, these Red Devils purchases did not work out

The Independent UK

On this day in 2010: Fulham beaten by Atletico Madrid in Europa League final

Roy Hodgson’s side had gone on a brilliant run to reach the final in Hamburg.

Daily Mirror

FIFA 23 Trophy Titans Team 2 revealed including Ronaldo and 13 FUT Icons and Heroes

Team 2 of the FIFA 23 Trophy Titans promo is now available in Ultimate Team with some incredible FUT Icons and Heroes included

Manchester Evening News

'Why you kicking him for?' - When Rio Ferdinand 'smashed' Man United teammate after Cristiano Ronaldo incident

Rio Ferdinand has always been full of praise for former Manchester United teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy, but he was forced to intervene when the Dutch striker got a bit too physical with a young Cristiano Ronaldo during a training session.

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