Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Diego Forlán Hospitalized With Broken Ribs and Partially Collapsed Lung After Over-40s Match Collision

Messages attributed to the 46-year-old describe a chest drain and a hospital stay planned through Tuesday.

Overview

  • Forlán was injured during Old Boys’ 4-1 win over Old Christians in Uruguay’s over-40s Liga Universitaria.
  • He was diagnosed with three broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung, according to multiple outlet reports.
  • TalkSPORT, citing messages published by El País, reports Forlán said doctors would insert a tube to drain his lung and keep him in hospital until Tuesday.
  • He is described as being in good condition, with local outlet Referi also cited for details of the lung drainage procedure.
  • Forlán and those close to him say the collision involved no bad intent from the opposing player, and he recounted struggling to breathe until reaching the hospital.