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- 1India beaten 6-1 by Uruguay in 2026 football friendly▼India vs Uruguay football 2026: Lightning breaks Blue Tigers rhythm as Forlan’s boys bag 6-1 win
India's football team, the Blue Tigers, suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat to Uruguay in a 2026 fixture, with reports saying a lightning interruption disrupted India's rhythm while Diego Forlan's Uruguay side dominated. The lopsided scoreline against a former Uruguay star's team is drawing attention among football fans.
- 2Diego Forlan Backs India To Build Football From The Roots●Uruguay Legend Diego Forlan Backs 'Cricket-Crazy' India To Build Football From The Roots
Uruguay legend Diego Forlan says cricket-crazy India can develop football by building the sport from the grassroots. The former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker expressed confidence that India, despite its cricket-first sporting culture, has the potential to grow football if investment starts at youth level. His remarks were reported by NDTV Sports.
- 3Diego Forlan Backs India to Build Football From the Roots●Diego Forlan Backs ''Cricket-Crazy'' India To Build Football From The Roots
Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan says cricket-crazy India can still develop football by investing at the grassroots level. He believes the country has the population and passion to grow the game if foundations are built from schools and local level upward. His comments come as India continues efforts to raise the profile of football alongside its dominant cricket culture.