This story has been updated to reflect news of Forlan’s professional tennis debut at the Uruguay Open in November 2024. Diego Forlan, the former Uruguay, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker, ...

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Diego Forlán was one of the best forwards of his generation and could be satisfied at the end of a trophy-laden soccer career. But the former striker always had an itch he ...

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Former soccer star Diego Forlán's newfound career in professional tennis started with a doubles loss Wednesday at the Uruguay Open. The 45-year-old Forlán and Federico Coria ...

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Diego Forlan relished his foray into another professional sport after losing a doubles match on home soil in Uruguay. The former Manchester United forward was given a wild card to play in the Uruguay ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover soccer, tennis, and women’s sports stories. Nov 14, 2024, 02:18am EST MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 13: Diego Forlan, the ...

Forlan, who enjoyed an illustrious football career that spanned more than two decades, played for some of the top clubs in Europe, including Manchester United, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid and Inter.

Five years after Diego Forlán hung up his boots, the ex-Manchester United striker now has his sights set on professional tennis. Forlán will make his doubles competition debut at the Uruguay Open in ...

Uruguay’s 2010 World Cup hero Diego Forlan was once again met by stands full of adoring fans as he stepped out onto the field of play on Wednesday evening. But for the retired soccer star, the moment ...

He's played professionally in seven countries and three different continents, but Uruguayan forward Diego Forlan still has the itch to play in new places. The forward, who helped Uruguay win the 2011 ...

Diego Forlan, the former Manchester United, Uruguay, and Atletico Madrid footballer, will make his professional tennis debut this November at the age of 45. Forlan will partner with Argentine Federico ...

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Former soccer star Diego Forlán's newfound career in professional tennis started with a doubles loss Wednesday at the Uruguay Open. The 45-year-old Forlán and Federico Coria of ...