Diego Forlán Appointed as Coach of Uruguay National Team
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Brazil
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- La Nacion
- Folha de S.Paulo
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The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) announced on Thursday that former player Diego Forlán will serve as the coach for both the senior national team and the under 20 squad. Forlán replaces Argentine manager Marcelo Bielsa following a disappointing performance by the national team at the 2026 World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the group stage. Forlán is expected to lead the senior team during friendly matches in September, October, and March. Specifically, he is scheduled to face Japan on September 24 and South Korea on September 28.
Forlán is a celebrated figure in Uruguayan football, having earned 112 caps and scoring 36 goals. He was a key part of the 2010 World Cup squad that finished fourth and won the Golden Ball for the best player of that tournament. He also won the Copa América in 2011. Despite his playing success, his coaching record is limited. He managed Peñarol in 2020 for 11 matches and Atenas de San Carlos in the second division in 2021 for 12 matches, both of which ended due to poor results.
Reporting on the appointment varies in tone. A center leaning source emphasizes the uncertainty surrounding Forlán's lack of coaching experience and describes the 2026 World Cup campaign as one of the weakest in the history of the two time world champions. In contrast, a center right leaning source focuses on Forlán's legendary status and his family tradition of success in South American football.
How each side framed it
- Centre
- Framed the appointment as a risky move given Forlán's poor previous coaching record and the team's failure under Bielsa.
- Centre-right
- Framed the appointment as the return of a national legend and highlighted his historical achievements with the team.
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