Diego Forlan says he did listen to Gary Neville at Anfield

“You will be remembered for this for years. I remember those words. I knew it was something important but, you know, I didn’t know in that moment, until now, after 20 years, they would still be singing my name. It’s unbelievable.”

When it was suggested he should have paid heed to what Neville was telling him, the forward replied: “I did listen! You know, it’s difficult for me. I know I did something really good and important, scoring two goals playing at Anfield. But there are so many games, in so many years, and the whole history between each other.

“There were many players, they scored two goals like I scored but they still sing my name. I’m really, really proud and it’s something that is really great for me. To be here in Uruguay, sometimes with my family and my wife, and watching the game and they start singing my song. It’s unbelievable.”