Forlan captain as Uruguay plan upset

Diego Forlan has been handed the captaincy for Uruguay after defender Diego Lugano failed to make a full recovery from a knee injury for tonight’s World Cup semi-final against Holland.

Forlan captain as Uruguay plan upset

Diego Forlan has been handed the captaincy for Uruguay after defender Diego Lugano failed to make a full recovery from a knee injury for tonight’s World Cup semi-final against Holland.

The former Manchester United striker is aiming to continue his form during a staggering year that has seen him land the Europa League with Atletico Madrid at the expense of Fulham.

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