To mark the arrival of Diego Forlan as a guest columnist for The National, the sports photo editor Jake Badger has compiled a gallery of 10 photos consisting of the highlights of the Uruguay striker's career.
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Forlan, left, celebrates with teammates Ryan Giggs and John O’Shea after scoring the Frist of his two goals against Liverpool during their Premier League clash at Anfield on 1 December 2002. Paul Barker / AFP -
Forlan receives the Golden Boot award before Villarreal’s La Liga match against Sevilla on 11 September 2005. Forlan shared the honours with Arsenal’s Thierry Henry with 25 goals apiece. Jose Jordan / AFP -
Forlan celebrates after Maxi Rodriguez scored for Atletico Madrid against Valladolid on April 13, 2008. Forlan was a huge success at Atletico Madrid. Pierre-Philippe Marcou / AFP -
Forlan holds the Europa League trophy after Atletico’s victory against Fulham in the final in Hamburg on May 12, 2010. Ina Fassbender / Reuters -
Forlan, right, in action for Uruguay against the Netherlands during the Fifa World Cup 2010 semi-final on 06 July 2010. Forlan would end the tournament as the top-scorer. Helmut Fohringer / EPA -
Forlan kisses the Copa America trophy after winning the 2011 Copa America football tournament at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on July 24, 2011. Juan Mabromata / AFP -
Forlan poses with his Inter Milan jersey on September 1, 2011. Inter signed Forlan from Atletico earlier following the sale of Samuel Eto’o. Giuseppe Aresula / AFP -
Forlan, right, and Nigeria’s defender Efe Ambrose during their Fifa Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 Group B football match, at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador on June 20, 2013. Eitan Abramovich / AFPA -
Forlan (10) attempts to score for Cerezo Osaka against Kashiwa Reysol during a J-League football match in Kashiwa on April 6, 2014. Shuji Kajiyama / AP Photo
From Manchester United to World Cup star, Diego Forlan’s career - in 10 pictures
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