Fernando Torres
Ramos proud on eve of 100th cap
Mar 19, 2013 13:27 EDT
Spanish central defender Sergio Ramos was a proud man on Tuesday as he prepared to win his 100th cap for his country in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Finland.
Lampard's landmark goal lifts Chelsea up to third
Mar 17, 2013 14:50 EDT
Frank Lampard scored his 200th Chelsea goal as the Blues climbed to third in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over West Ham in Sunday's London derby at Stamford Bridge.
Spain karate teacher gets 302 years for rape
Mar 15, 2013 15:29 EDT
A Spanish court handed a 302-year jail sentence Friday to a karate champion for raping dozens of pupils at his martial arts school in the country's biggest ever paedophilia scandal.
Del Bosque leaves out Puyol and Torres.
Mar 15, 2013 07:14 EDT
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque on Friday left Carles Puyol and Fernando Torres out of his 24-man squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Finland and France later this month.
Spurs survive Inter scare as Torres saves Chelsea
Mar 15, 2013 02:53 EDT
Tottenham suffered a fright before sneaking past Inter Milan to reach the Europa League quarter-finals as they, Chelsea and Newcastle restored national pride following England's Champions League misery.
Spurs survive Inter scare as Torres saves Chelsea
Mar 14, 2013 18:37 EDT
Tottenham suffered a fright before sneaking past Inter Milan to reach the Europa League quarter-finals as they, Chelsea and Newcastle restored national pride following England's Champions League misery.
Ferdinand in clear over Torres incident - FA
Mar 12, 2013 13:16 EDT
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will not face punishment over an off-the-ball clash with Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, the Football Association said on Tuesday.
Chelsea roar back to defy United in FA Cup
Mar 10, 2013 15:55 EDT
Holders Chelsea stormed back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday and take their FA Cup quarter-final to a replay.
Angry Benitez blasts Chelsea fans, confirms exit
Feb 28, 2013 03:19 EST
Interim manager Rafael Benitez's patience with the Chelsea fans finally snapped as he confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season.
Chelsea sink Boro to set up United quarter-final
Feb 27, 2013 16:46 EST
Holders Chelsea ground out a 2-0 win at second-tier Middlesbrough on Wednesday to set up an FA Cup quarter-final glamour tie at Manchester United.
Penitent Mata calls for Chelsea cup reaction
Feb 27, 2013 05:50 EST
Juan Mata says Chelsea must use recent disappointments as a source of motivation as they bid to set up an FA Cup quarter-final glamour tie with Manchester United.
Penitent Mata calls for Chelsea cup reaction
Feb 26, 2013 21:49 EST
Juan Mata says Chelsea must use recent disappointments as a source of motivation as they bid to set up an FA Cup quarter-final glamour tie with Manchester United.
City leave Chelsea trailing, Newcastle edge Saints
Feb 24, 2013 12:26 EST
Manchester City galvanised their grip on second place in the Premier League and trimmed Manchester United's lead back to 12 points with a 2-0 victory at home to nearest rivals Chelsea on Sunday.
Man City leave Chelsea trailing, Newcastle edge Saints
Feb 24, 2013 11:21 EST
Manchester City galvanised their grip on second place in the Premier League and trimmed Manchester United's lead back to 12 points with a 2-0 victory at home to nearest rivals Chelsea on Sunday.
Managers under pressure as City host Chelsea
Feb 23, 2013 21:33 EST
Roberto Mancini says Manchester City are continuing to make progress under his leadership, ahead of the must-win home clash with Chelsea.
Yaya Toure triggers Man City goal romp
Feb 18, 2013 13:09 EST
African Footballer of the Year and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure was among the scorers in English FA Cup last-16 ties at the weekend.
Chelsea stars must take blame, says defender Ivanovic
Feb 16, 2013 22:01 EST
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic admits his side have only themselves to blame for their spluttering form as they bid to avoid an FA Cup embarrassment in Sunday's fourth round replay against Brentford.
Rovers inflict fresh Cup misery on Arsenal
Feb 16, 2013 16:07 EST
Arsenal's hopes of ending their eight-year trophy drought suffered a huge setback after they were dumped out of the FA Cup at home to second-tier Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
Chelsea ease Benitez worries, Wilshere injured
Feb 09, 2013 13:45 EST
Chelsea eased the pressure on boss Rafael Benitez with a 4-1 win over Wigan, while England star Jack Wilshere suffered a worrying thigh injury in 10-man Arsenal's 1-0 victory at Sunderland on Saturday.
Hazard returns to lift Benitez in Chelsea romp
Feb 09, 2013 12:45 EST
Eden Hazard made a goal-scoring comeback to help Chelsea ease the pressure on Rafael Benitez with a 4-1 win against struggling Wigan at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Fernando José Torres Sanz[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 March 1984 [2] | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[3] | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Liverpool | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2001 | Atlético Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001–2007 | Atlético Madrid | 214 | (82) |
| 2007– | Liverpool | 70 | (49) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2000 | Spain U15 | 1 | (0) |
| 2001 | Spain U16 | 9 | (11) |
| 2001 | Spain U17 | 4 | (1) |
| 2001 | Spain U18 | 1 | (1) |
| 2002 | Spain U19 | 5 | (6) |
| 2002–2003 | Spain U21 | 10 | (3) |
| 2003– | Spain | 71 | (23) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:07, 19 December 2009 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
