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Diego Forlán to succeed Marcelo Bielsa as Uruguay manager on temporary basis
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Diego Forlán to succeed Marcelo Bielsa as Uruguay manager on temporary basis
Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlán will take over as temporary manager after Marcelo Bielsa departed following a group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup.
- Bielsa left his role after Uruguay were eliminated in the World Cup group stage.
- Uruguayan Football Federation president Ignacio Alonso said Forlán is enthusiastic and an agreement is expected within hours.
- Forlán will lead the senior team until March 2027 and also manage the under-20 squad.
- Forlán has previously coached Uruguayan sides Peñarol and Atenas.
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