"The 46-year-old was playing for Old Boys against Old Christians in an over-40s Liga Universitaria game on Saturday, but was left needing hospital treatment following a hefty collison during the match. Uruguyuan news outlet Referi reports that Forlan was left prone on the floor after a collison with an opponent, and was soon after rushed to hospital. It was at the hospital that doctors discovered three broken ribs and a partially-collapsed lung, which also needed draining of fluid."
"Forlan, the report adds, is now in a good condition and expects to be discharged on Tuesday. It has been reported that Forlan has told friends he harbours no ill will towards the unnamed opponent who played a part in his injury. Forlan retired from professional football in 2019, aged 40, and went on to launch a professional tennis career."
Diego Forlan, 46, was playing for Old Boys against Old Christians in an over-40s Liga Universitaria game on Saturday and suffered a heavy collision that left him requiring hospital treatment. He was left prone on the floor after a collision with an opponent and was soon after rushed to hospital. Doctors at the hospital discovered three broken ribs and a partially-collapsed lung that required draining of fluid. Forlan is now in a good condition and expects to be discharged on Tuesday. Forlan has told friends he harbours no ill will towards the unnamed opponent. Forlan retired from professional football in 2019 and subsequently pursued a professional tennis career.
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