{
  "id": 12168437,
  "title": "'India Can Become A Better Team': Diego Forlan Returns To Kolkata Decade After ISL Stint Ahead Of Uruguay Clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/india-can-become-a-better-team-diego-forlan-returns-to-kolkata-decade",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:57:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/india-can-become-a-better-team-diego-forlan-returns-to-kolkata-decade-after-isl-stint-ahead-of-uruguay-clash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly a decade after playing in India with Mumbai City FC as part of the Indian Super League, Diego Forlan is back in the country as head coach of Uruguay. On Tuesday, the former Uruguay star will lead his team against India at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Forlan has a deep connection to India, having spent time in Mumbai, Kolkata, and other cities during his stint in the ISL. He fondly recalls the passion for football and packed stadiums he experienced during his time in the country. Despite India's recent loss to Brazil, Forlan believes the Indian national team has shown enough quality to be respected ahead of their clash with Uruguay. He also thinks matches against top international teams can help India improve by providing valuable experience to the players. Forlan praised the hospitality and warm welcome he and his team received in India, and mentioned they plan to explore the city's famous food after the match.",
  "summary": "Nearly 10 years after playing in India as an ISL footballer, Diego Forlan has returned to the country in a very different role. The former Uruguay star is now the head coach of the two-time world champions and will lead his team against India at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. Forlan has a special connection with India after spending six months with Mumbai City FC…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}