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Uruguay striker Diego Forlan announces retirement from professional football Wednesday Aug 07,2019

Uruguay forward player Diego Forlan(40) announced retirement from professional football on Wednesday Aug 07,2019



"After 21 years I made the decision to end my career as a professional footballer. A beautiful stage closes full of great memories and emotions but another of new challenges will begin. Thanks to all who in one way or another accompanied me on this path!" Forlan said in a tweet.

Diego Forlan played for the likes of Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, and Villarreal. Forlan made 112 appearances for Uruguay and scored 36 goals. He also helped his side to win the Copa America title in 2011.

Diego Forlan claimed the Golden Ball at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as his side finished fourth.

Diego Forlan started his professional career with Independiente Club in Argentina before earning a move to Manchester United (MU) in 2002.

Diego Forlan lifted the Premier League title with Manchester United in 2002-03 and FA with Villarreal in 2004. The striker had a prolific spell in La Liga, scoring 128 goals in 240 league games for Villarreal and Atletico Madrid, while also helping the latter clinch the Europa League in 2009-10.

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