Uruguay appoints former striker Diego Forlan as head coach following its disappointing World Cup campaign. Several outlets report that Forlan takes over after Marcelo Bielsa’s departure, which follows a winless group-stage exit for Uruguay. The Uruguayan football association (AUF) announces that Forlan will work on an interim basis at senior level and also lead the country’s Under-20 national team. Forlan, 47, is a former international and a high-profile club forward, with playing careers including spells at Manchester United, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan. The AUF describes the move as a fresh start, saying Forlan will come in to take charge of the Under-20 side and the senior team. Reports indicate his tenure begins immediately, starting with responsibilities that include the Under-20 programme alongside senior team duties. The appointment follows the AUF’s decision to move on from Bielsa after Uruguay failed to progress from the tournament group stage.
Diego Forlan appointed interim Uruguay coach after World Cup exit
Uruguay appoints former striker Diego Forlan as head coach following its disappointing World Cup campaign. Several outlets report that Forlan takes over after Marcelo Bielsa’s departure, which follows...
- Uruguay appoints Diego Forlan as head coach after its World Cup group-stage exit.
- The appointment follows Marcelo Bielsa’s departure.
- The AUF names Forlan to take charge of both the senior team and the Under-20 national team.
- Forlan is 47 and has previously played for clubs including Manchester United, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan.
- Forlan’s tenure is reported as starting immediately and initially on an interim basis.
Following a group-stage exit at the World Cup and Marcelo Bielsa's exit, Uruguay have turned to former star Diego Forlan to lead the team. The post Forlan announced as Uruguay’s interim head coach appeared first on SoccerNews.
1 hour agoDiego Forlan has been named head coach of Uruguay’s senior and Under-20s sides, the country’s FA (AUF) announced on Thursday. The 47-year-old former Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan forward succeeds Marcelo Bielsa, who left after a winless group-stage exit in Uruguay’s World Cup campaign. Forlan will begin his tenure immediately with the Under-20 […]
1 hour ago"It will mark the start of a new era, with one of the nation’s greatest idols once again taking centre stage," the Uruguayan FA said.
3 hours agoFormer Manchester United striker Diego Forlan agrees to become the new Uruguay coach on an interim basis.
3 hours agoFormer striker Diego Forlan has been appointed head coach of the Uruguay national team following their disastrous World Cup campaign, the country's football association (AUF) announced Thursday."Diego Forlan is coming home (to take charge of) the Under-20 national team and the senior national team," the AUF said in a short statement.
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