Former Uruguay striker Forlan to compete in professional tennis tournament

The 45-year-old retired striker, who was a semi-finalist in the 2010 World Cup, has transitioned to playing tennis since stepping away from professional soccer in 2018. He now competes on the international senior tour.

Forlan, who plays left-handed, will team up with current world number 101 Federico Coria of Argentina in the main draw at the Nov. 11-17 clay court Challenger Tour event in Montevideo after being given a wild card.

"Yes, our number 10 is smashing it in tennis too," organisers said of Forlan's participation.

"This year, Forlan has competed in more than three +40 tournaments in Montevideo, also standing out in the MT1000 in Lima of the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour."

Forlan, a Premier League winner with United, won 112 caps for Uruguay scoring 36 goals and also played for Villarreal and Inter Milan.