Montevideo, Aug. 7 -- Uruguay football legend Diego Forlan returns to the national set-up as the head coach of the senior national teams and the under-20 sides.

Forlan, who is best known for representing Uruguay from 2002-14 and clubs like Manchester United, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, is one of the most important figures of his country's football history. He comes to the setup after the team's group stage finish in the FIFA World Cup, where the two-time champions failed to win a match, marking their worst performance in the tournament's history.

A statement from the Uruguayan Football Association said, "The Uruguayan Football Association announces the return of Diego Forlan to the Uruguayan National Team. One of the mo...