Forlan Named New Uruguay Head Coach
The former striker takes over on an interim basis after Uruguay failed to advance from the group stage for a second straight World Cup.
- On Thursday, the AUF announced, "Diego Forlan is coming home the Under-20 national team and the senior national team," replacing Marcelo Bielsa as Uruguay's head coach.
- Marcelo Bielsa stepped down following Uruguay's group-stage exit from the World Cup, where the 71-year-old faced criticism for his tactics and the decision to play veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
- Forlan is highly regarded for his stellar playing career, winning the 2010 World Cup Golden Ball and serving as a key member of the 2011 Copa America-winning side alongside Luis Suarez.
- Despite his playing success, Forlan has limited coaching experience, having previously managed Penarol for 11 matches and Atenas for 12 games in the Uruguayan second division.
- AUF sources told AFP that Forlan will serve as interim coach for upcoming friendlies in September, October, and March, though his contract keeps the door open for a potential extension.
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Diego Forlan Returns to Uruguay Set-up as Senior, Under-20 Head Coach
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Forlan, who is best known for representing Uruguay from 2002-14 and clubs like Manchester United, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, is one of the most important figures of his country's football history. He comes to the setup after the team's group stage finish in the FIFA World Cup, where the two-time champions failed to win a match, marking their worst performance in the tournam…
Diego Forlan returns to Uruguay set-up as senior, under-20 head coach - The Tribune
Forlan, who is best known for representing Uruguay from 2002-14 and clubs like Manchester United, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, is one of the most important figures of his country's football history. He comes to the setup after the team's group stage finish in the FIFA World Cup, where the two-time champions failed to win a match, marking their worst performance in the tournament's history.
The Uruguayan Football Association formalized the return of Forlan to lead the youth category and assume command of the major team temporarily.
La Celeste made it official that Diego Forlan will take command of the absolute combination and the Sub-20 immediately after Marcelo Bielsa's passage
Diego Forlán was announced as the new technical director of the Uruguay National Team, after the failure in the 2026 World Cup that cost Marcelo Bielsa the strategist position. The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) officialized on Thursday, August 6 in the position of coach Diego Forlán, to lead a reconstruction process after Marcelo Bielsa's departure and the elimination of the team in the 2026 World Cup.“Forlán returns to where he left an i…
The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) officially named Diego Forlan as interim coach of the absolute selection and the sub-20 on Thursday, August 6. The historic former forward will begin a new stage after the elimination of Celeste in the 2026 World Cup.
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