The Uruguayan led his nation to the semi-finals of the World Cup, netting five times in the process and also collecting the Golden Ball accolade as the tournament’s best player.
He also experienced success with Los Colchoneros, lifting the Europa League title and also defeating European champions Inter in the Super Cup, and at an award ceremony hosted by Spanish publication AS, he collected a special award for his achievements.
Attending the event personally, he reflected on the events by saying: “2010 was a magical year and was unforgettable. It was a joy to see the happiness of the fans, and this is for them, too.”
Forlan will return to training with his colleagues ahead of this week’s Europa League tie with Aris Thessaloniki at the Vicente Calderon, with victory sending the holders into the next round.
