Diego Forlán previews Uruguay‑Spain World Cup clash, praises Valverde’s form

Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlán told MARCA that his nation needs a strong defensive approach to challenge Spain in their upcoming World Cup group match. He highlighted the importance of midfielder Federico Valverde being in his “prime” and suggested his technical, physical, and tactical qualities could be decisive for Uruguay.

Forlán also discussed the release of his Movistar documentary, “El ascenso de Diego Forlán,” which chronicles his career highs and lows, family influences, and personal challenges. He emphasized Uruguay’s goal of advancing past the group stage and noted the high stakes of each knockout‑stage game.