Forlan makes Uruguay squad

Diego Forlan has been named in Uruguay's final 23-man World Cup squad.

Mon, 20 May, 2002 - 07:13

Diego Forlan has been named in Uruguay's final 23-man World Cup squad.

The striker joined Manchester United towards the end of last season, and despite some encouraging substitute displays, has as yet failed to find the net.

Former Roma and Juventus star Daniel Fonseca, now with Nacional, has been left out by Uruguay coach Victor Pua.

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