Monday, October 20, 2025 Former Manchester United striker, Diego Forlan was rushed to the hospital after suffering three broken ribs during a veterans football match in Uruguay on Saturday, October 19, 2025.
The 46-year-old was left in severe pain following a
collision with an opponent while playing for Old Boys in Uruguay’s over-40s
Liga Universitaria.
Following the brutal fall, Forlan was quickly taken to the
emergency room, where he was diagnosed with three broken ribs and a
partially-collapsed lung.
According to Referi, the former international player
required an additional medical procedure to have his lung drained after it
filled with fluid.
Despite the severity of his injuries, Forlan reportedly told
those close to him that he believed there was “no bad intention” from the
opponent involved in the collision. He is said to be in good condition and is
expected to remain hospitalized until Tuesday.
While his time at Manchester United (2002-2005) was marked
by a slow start—failing to score in his first six months and ultimately
tallying 17 goals—he won a Premier League title and an FA Cup.
Forlan went on to become an iconic finisher in Europe. He
excelled in Spain with Villarreal and later at Atletico Madrid, where he won
the European Golden Shoe twice. He also had a stint with Inter Milan before
moving on to clubs in Brazil, Japan, India, and Hong Kong, eventually retiring
professionally in 2019.
On the international stage, Forlan was celebrated for his
role in the Uruguayan national team. He won the Golden Ball award for best
player at the 2010 World Cup and helped fire Uruguay to the Copa America title
a year later. Following his playing career, he had two spells as a manager with
Uruguayan sides Penarol and Atenas.
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