Fernando Torres

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Spanish Fernando Torres nicknamed El Niño "The Kid? plays for Liverpool. He joined Liverpool in 2007, after the club paid their record transfer fee to sign him and marked his first season with the club by being their first player to score more than 20 league goals for the club in a season since Robbie Fowler in 1995?96. Torres started his career with Atlético Madrid, with whom he progressed through the youth ranks. He made his professional debut in 2001 and finished his career with the club having scored 75 goals in 174 La Liga appearances. Prior to this, Torres played two seasons in the Segunda División, making 40 appearances and scoring seven goals.

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Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has warned Fernando Torres that he will have to fight to regain his starting spot. The Spain striker was dropped to the bench for Saturday's 2-0 win at Bolton Wanderers after failing to impress Benitez on his return from a hamstring injury during the midweek Carling Cup defeat to Tottenham. Torres was expected to start at the Reebok Stadium but Benitez claimed the... [more»]

Striker Fernando Torres claims he remains totally committed to Liverpool despite being linked with a move away from Anfield. Torres, 24, was reported to be wanted by Chelsea, Manchester City and also former club Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window. The Spain striker enjoyed a successful first season in England after netting 33 goals in all competitions last season, but claims he... [more»]

Liverpool's star striker Fernando Torres is expected to be fit for the weekend clash with West Bromwich Albion. The 24-year-old Spain international missed the midweek Champions League clash with his former club, Atletico Madrid, due to ongoing hamstring problems, but Reds boss Rafa Benitez is confident that Torres will be ready to face the Baggies. The Spaniard said: "I believe Torres will be... [more»]

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres could return to Rafa Benitez's starting line-up for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. The Spain international has recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered while representing his country last month and has a good chance of featuring against his former club. Benitez said: "Fernando has been working really, really hard... [more»]

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is devastated at missing out on the opportunity of making an emotional return to Atletico Madrid. The Spain international, who moved to Merseyside from the Vicente Calderon Stadium in the summer of 2007, has been ruled out of the Champions League clash between the two sides because of a hamstring strain. Torres has opted to remain in Liverpool for treatment... [more»]