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Published 14:55 15 Jan 2016 GMT
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"I also went back to Anfield with Atletico Madrid and scored the goal which knocked them out of the 2010 Europa League and put us into the final," the 36 year old wrote in his column for The National.
"After the game, the Liverpool fans in the main stand applauded me. That was a big gesture as I'd not only played for United, but I'd just ended their European dream in the semi-final."
Forlan, now back in Uruguay playing for Peñarol, also claimed that playing at Anfield ranks alongside games at the home of Barcelona and Real Madrid.
"I have played at football’s finest stadiums including the Bernabeu, San Siro, Camp Nou and Old Trafford."
"They are among the best and the biggest, but when I’m asked about the great venues I've played in around the world, I also mention one of the smaller ones, Anfield."
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