Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan is in a stable condition in hospital after suffering broken ribs during a veterans match.
The 46-year-old was playing for Old Boys against Old Christians in an over-40s Liga Universitaria game on Saturday, but was left needing hospital treatment following a hefty collison during the match.
Uruguyuan news outlet Referi reports that Forlan was left prone on the floor after a collison with an opponent, and was soon after rushed to hospital.
It was at the hospital that doctors discovered three broken ribs and a partially-collapsed lung, which also needed draining of fluid.
Forlan, the report adds, is now in a good condition and expects to be discharged on Tuesday.
It has been reported that Forlan has told friends he harbours no ill will towards the unnamed opponent who played a part in his injury.
Forlan retired from professional football in 2019, aged 40, and went on to launch a professional tennis career. He earned a wildcard for the main doubles draw of the Uruyguan Open last year, but lost in the first round.
