Diego Forlan

Martyr or cheat? A decade later, we’re still frothing at mouth as we argue about that game

With a world-class gauntlet laid out in front of them, could South Africa make an expectant nation proud?

"It was a very difficult decision, having worn the Uruguay shirt for so many years, more than I could have dreamed of," the 35-year-old striker said.

Uruguay’s Diego Forlan received the Golden Ball award as the Player of the Tournament after scoring five goals in seven Soccer World Cup matches.

To many Diego Forlán sneaked into South Africa masquerading as an anonymous footballer seeking fame and fortune at the Soccer World Cup.

Neither a freezing wind nor blasting vuvuzelas could help as Uruguay ruthlessly exposed the home team’s weaknesses.