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Meaning
The speaker is saying that some of the playing surfaces his father used were so different from modern pitches that the sport felt almost like another game. It suggests surprise at how much conditions in football have changed across generations.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Diego Forlan
Uruguayan football manager and former player, born 1979
Diego Martín Forlán Corazo is a Uruguayan football manager and former player. Born in 1979, he is the head coach of the Uruguay national team and the Uruguay under-20 national team, and he is known for a playing career that made him a notable forward of his generation. Called Cachavacha, Forlán was known for his tactical intelligence, his ability to create chances, and his finishing in front of goal. His reputation rests on a style that combined movement, awareness, and technical control, qualities that made him effective both as a scorer and as a creative attacker.
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