Diego Forlán succeeds Marcelo Bielsa as Uruguay manager on temporary basis
Diego Forlán was appointed Uruguay's interim manager following Marcelo Bielsa's departure after a disappointing World Cup exit. The former Manchester United striker will lead the team until March 2027, while also overseeing the under-20 squad. La Celeste was eliminated in the group stage, leading to Bielsa's resignation amid reported tensions.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 19:03 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC
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