Diego Forlan appointed Uruguay head coach, replacing Marcelo Bielsa

Published Aug 6, 02:53 PM UTC

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Diego Forlan, the legendary former Uruguay striker, has been named head coach of the Uruguay men's national team, replacing Marcelo Bielsa. Bielsa resigned after Uruguay's disappointing group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup, where they earned only two points from draws with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde and a loss to Spain. Forlan, 47, takes over both the senior team and the Under-20s. The Uruguayan Football Federation (AUF) called it 'the start of a new era' with one of the nation's greatest idols. Forlan has minimal managerial experience, having coached Penarol and CA Atenas in Uruguay with a combined record of 8 wins, 7 losses, and 8 draws. He retired from football in 2019 and made his professional tennis debut in 2024. The article includes analysis noting the drastic shift from Bielsa's legendary coaching career to Forlan's entry-level experience.

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Soccer - The AthleticWestern

Original headline: Diego Forlan appointed Uruguay head coach after disappointing World Cup

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