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Forlán returns to India as Uruguay coach

2 sourcesUpdated 5 Oct 2026, 7:26 pm Coverage regionsIndia
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Diego Forlan is back in India as Uruguay head coach after nearly a decade away.

He recalled passionate crowds in Kolkata and praised Indian football after watching the team play.

Forlan also said India should not be underestimated ahead of the friendly match.

He commended the hospitality and culture of Kolkata during Uruguay’s stay.

More context

Uruguay is preparing to face India in an upcoming friendly in Kolkata.

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Both reports agree that Forlan has returned to India as Uruguay coach after roughly a decade and that he spoke positively about Indian football and Kolkata.

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The reporting does not say how Uruguay’s friendly against India will turn out, and it leaves open how Forlan’s remarks will be received beyond this visit. Any further details about the match or India’s response could change as new reporting emerges with more post-match context.

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Both centered reports say Diego Forlan has returned to India nearly ten years after his ISL stint. They note that he praised Indian football, remembered the crowds in Kolkata, and highlighted the city’s hospitality. One report adds that he warned his team not to underestimate India ahead of the friendly. The shared emphasis is on his positive reaction to the visit rather than on match results.

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AIFF Neutral framing Reported

Ten years on, Forlán returns to an India he believes can grow

Quick source take

Diego Forlan has returned to India nearly a decade after playing for Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League, now serving as head coach of Uruguay. He recalled the passionate crowds in Kolkata and praised Indian football after watching them play. Uruguay is preparing to face India in an upcoming friendly match in Kolkata.

Social News XYZ Neutral framing Reported

‘It’s been almost 10 years’: Forlan returns to India as Uruguay coach and fond memories

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Uruguay head coach Diego Forlan has returned to India almost ten years after his stint as an ISL player. He shared fond memories of Indian football culture and warned his team against underestimating India ahead of their friendly match. Forlan also commended the hospitality and culture of Kolkata during their week-long stay.