Deadly Diego’s double celebration

FORMER Manchester United misfit Diego Forlan scored twice for Villarreal on Sunday night to end the season as the Primera Liga’s top goalscorer.

Deadly Diego’s double celebration
Tue, 31 May, 2005 - 01:00
Paul Giblin

The Uruguay striker's double against Levante came a week after a hat-trick against Barcelona and took his tally for the campaign to a club record 25.

The 26-year-old can now look forward to a crack at the Champions League after his contribution helped secure a place in the qualifying rounds.

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