Diego Forlan
Diego Forlan is a former Uruguayan professional footballer who gained fame during his time at Manchester United, where he played from 2002 to 2004. Despite struggling to find his footing in the Premier League, scoring only 10 goals, Forlan went on to become a star in La Liga, netting 59 goals for Villarreal and an impressive 96 goals for Atletico Madrid. His remarkable performances earned him the European Golden Shoe twice, and he was awarded the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball in 2010, leading Uruguay to the semifinals. Forlan's legacy continues as one of the most talented forwards of his generation.
Born on May 19, 1979 (46 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 85,397 | $1,400,000 | 2,557$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 46,983 | $350,000 | 323$ |
| Totals | 3 | 97,637,662 | 132,380 | $1,750,000 | 2,880$ |
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Spain:
Diego Forlán is mentioned as the official representative of Uruguay, discussing their strategy in the World Cup.
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Spain:
Diego Forlán is a former player who commented on the issues between the Uruguayan players and their coach.
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Colombia:
Diego Forlán is listed among the players from the opposing team in the friendly match.
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Colombia:
Diego Forlán, a Copa América champion, was included in the Hall of Fame.
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Honduras:
Diego Forlán is hospitalized after suffering a serious injury during a match in the Liga Universitaria de Deportes.
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Lithuania:
Diego Forlan is a former professional footballer who recently returned to play in a veterans league after a career that included stints with Manchester United and Atletico Madrid.
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Turkey:
Diego Forlan, a former football player, was hospitalized after suffering three broken ribs and a pneumothorax during a match in Uruguay.
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Hungary:
Diego Forlán is a renowned Uruguayan footballer known for being the all-time top scorer for the national team.
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Croatia:
Diego Forlan, a legendary footballer, was injured in a match in the Uruguayan veterans league.
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Uruguay:
Diego Forlán suffered a fracture of three ribs during a match and was hospitalized.
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