NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION

Last updated : 15 October 2004 By Editor

Today, Friday 15th October 2004 will be a day forever held close to the hearts of all Uruguayans as Diego Forlan has announced he will no longer play
international football.

Forlan is unhappy at his lack of first-team opportunities with Uruguay and has
told his coach he is no longer available for selection. His Father, Pablo Forlan is
reported to have said this to the Spanish media. "Diego has personally told Jorge Fossati in a face-to-face chat that he did not want to slow down the progress of the national team and that he would like to step aside."

The decision came after he was used only once as a sub in Uruguay's last two
games this week. Overall he made 24 appearances for Uruguay scoring nine
goals.