a founding member of fundación alejandra forlán, headed by his sister, forlán is outspoken on the perils of dangerous driving. back in 1991, alejandra suffered a car accident where she lost her boyfriend and became paralyzed as a result. diego maradona met forlán's father during that time, since he was a football player in the 1970s, and helped him raise funds for his daughter’s treatment. she became an integral part of his inspiration to play football, and the whole family has gathered round to make sure the foundation is given as high a profile as his in uruguay.