Ex-Manchester United striker Diego Forlan hospitalised with broken ribs and collapsed lung in Uruguay

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 collision during the match.

Uruguayan news outlet Referi reported that Forlan was left prone on the floor after the coming-together with an opponent and was rushed to hospital.

Doctors there discovered three broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung, which 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. He earned a wildcard for the main doubles draw of the Uruguayan Open last year but lost in the first round.

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