**Football Daily: Lee Carsley Bids Farewell to a Challenging Role Amid Sparse Attendance** Lee Carsley’s farewell drinks are shaping up to be a rather quiet affair. With a viral illness sweeping through the England squad, eight players have opted out of this season’s third international break, leaving the interim manager to reflect on his time in charge. In a light-hearted gesture, Carsley has taken the opportunity to recognize some of the uncapped players from the under-21s, including Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, who have been encouraged to contribute to a farewell gift for him. A reminder has also been sent around to ensure everyone signs the card. In a different sporting realm, Diego Forlán is set to make headlines as he transitions from football to tennis. The former Manchester United striker expressed his excitement about participating in the Uruguay Open, an ATP Challenger tournament, where he will play professionally for the first time. Forlán noted the privilege of being both a professional footballer and a tennis player, even if just for one match. Meanwhile, Martin Ødegaard’s comments about “listening to my body” have sparked some playful confusion. A reader humorously questioned whether the reference was more fitting for a 90s pop classic, suggesting a mix-up with the song title. In the realm of sports culture, a reader pointed out the unique advantage of American sports, which, unlike their European counterparts, do not face the disruption of international breaks. Lastly, a reader proposed a creative solution for three upcoming job vacancies: send David Coote to the Match of the Day sofa, relocate Gary Lineker to Fenerbahce, and appoint José Mourinho as a referee to take over Coote’s position. This is just a glimpse of our daily football email, Football Daily. For the complete version, be sure to sign up and stay updated!

Diego Forlán: ‘Playing with professionals, just for one game, you never know’ The stakes may not be particularly high for former footballer Diego Forlán's professional debut, but the excitement surrounding it is undeniable, especially with a YouTube vlog set to capture the moment. As the Uruguay Open approaches, the tournament organizers of the ATP Challenger event made a significant announcement. After weeks of building anticipation through social media, they finally confirmed the date for what they described as an "unmissable match," with tickets now available for purchase. They promised an "epic night that will remain in the memory of the Uruguay Open." It's quite unusual for a first-round match in the Challenger or Futures tours to generate enough buzz for organizers to schedule it in advance. Typically, doubles matches are relegated to outer courts with little to no audience. However, this event is anything but ordinary. On Wednesday at 10 am local time, following extensive promotion and interviews, Diego Forlán, the former star of Manchester United, Villarreal, Atlético Madrid, and Inter, will step onto the court for his professional tennis debut. He will be partnering with Argentina's Federico Coria in Montevideo.