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Forlan Returns to Kolkata, Praises India’s Football Potential
Diego Forlan used to play football in India for Mumbai City FC.
Now he is back as the coach of Uruguay.
His team will play India in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Forlan remembers that many people came to watch football in Kolkata.
He also says people in Kerala, Goa and the northeast care a lot about the game.
He watched India play Brazil and noticed some good moves by the Indian team.
He says Uruguay should respect India and not give its players too much time or space.
Forlan thinks playing strong teams can help India improve.
His team has also enjoyed the welcome in Kolkata, though rain limited how much they could explore.
Diego Forlan is back in India as Uruguay’s head coach, nearly 10 years after playing for Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League.
Uruguay are preparing to face India in a friendly at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday.
Forlan recalled full stadiums in Kolkata and praised football supporters in Kerala, Goa and the northeast.
After watching India play Brazil, Forlan said India showed good players and combinations, but warned his team not to give them time and space.
Forlan said friendlies against strong teams can help India learn and become a better team.
- Who
- Diego Forlan, Uruguay’s head coach, and the Uruguay and India national teams.
- What
- Uruguay are preparing to play India in a friendly.
- Where
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, India.
- When
- Tuesday; the articles do not give a calendar date.
- Why
- Forlan said friendlies against strong opposition can help India gain experience and improve.
Key facts
- Match
- Uruguay versus India friendly
- Venue
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
- Match day
- Tuesday; no calendar date specified
- Forlan’s previous India role
- Played for Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League
- Time since his playing stint
- Nearly 10 years
- Regions he praised
- Kerala, Goa and the northeast
- India’s recent opponent mentioned
- Brazil
Quotes
Diego Forlan
Uruguay head coach and former Uruguay international
“It’s been almost 10 years since I came here. I had the opportunity to play in the ISL for Mumbai City. I spent six months here, playing in Kolkata, Mumbai and different cities. I discovered a really nice country, with a lot of people and a lot of good football players.”
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“India had some really good players. They knew what to do. There were some really nice combinations. If you give them time and space, they can damage you, and they can play well. So you have to respect everybody.”
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