News for 'Fernando Torres'

Spain coach backs Torres to face Paraguay

Spain coach backs Torres to face Paraguay

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque is facing calls to replace striker Fernando Torres with Fernando Llorente for Saturday's quarter-final with Paraguay.

'Torres key to beat Chelsea again'

'Torres key to beat Chelsea again'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Rafael Benitez sees Fernando Torres as the key to Liverpool's chances of beating Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final.

Torres set to join Liverpool

Torres set to join Liverpool

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres is poised to complete a record-breaking move to Liverpool.

AC Milan agree two-year Torres loan with Chelsea

AC Milan agree two-year Torres loan with Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

AC Milan have agreed a two-year loan deal with Chelsea for Fernando Torres but the Spain striker has yet to agree terms, the Italian club said in a statement on Friday.

Torres likely to stay in Premier League

Torres likely to stay in Premier League

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Spanish striker Fernando Torres is likely to stay in the English Premier League next season but not necessarily with Liverpool, his agent was quoted as saying on Monday. The 26-year-old, currently at the World Cup with semi-finalists Spain, has been linked to big-spending champions Chelsea and Manchester City in the past as well as Spanish champions Barcelona.

Chelsea striker Torres ruled out for three weeks

Chelsea striker Torres ruled out for three weeks

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres will be out for three weeks after suffering a knee injury in the 4-0 Champions League Group E victory over Steaua Bucharest in Romania, the club said on Wednesday.

Atletico's Torres released from hospital after head injury

Atletico's Torres released from hospital after head injury

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Striker Fernando Torres has been released from hospital, his club Atletico Madrid said on Friday, after sustaining a head injury during Thursday's 1-1 draw at Deportivo La Coruna.

Torres dropped from Spain squad

Torres dropped from Spain squad

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Valencia's Fernando Morientes returned to the fold for next Wednesday's friendly against Romania.

Torres to stay with Liverpool next season

Torres to stay with Liverpool next season

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Liverpool's prospects of retaining the services of striker Fernando Torres have been boosted after the player's agent said that Torres has no desire to leave the club.

Villa rallies behind strike partner Torres

Villa rallies behind strike partner Torres

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Spanish goal hero David Villa has rallied behind Fernando Torres after his strike partner turned in another disappointing World Cup performance in the European champions' 1-0 win over Portugal on Tuesday, saying he doesn't agree with those who say that the Liverpool ace's performances have been below par.

Liverpool turn down Chelsea bid for Torres

Liverpool turn down Chelsea bid for Torres

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Liverpool have rejected a bid for their Spain striker Fernando Torres from Premier League rivals Chelsea, British newspapers reported on Friday.

Atletico 'nervous and worried' by Torres neck injury

Atletico 'nervous and worried' by Torres neck injury

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Fernando Torres's head injury shocked his Atletico Madrid team mates as the striker had to be carried off on a stretcher towards the end of Thursday's 1-1 draw at Deportivo La Coruna.

Torres facing four-match ban for 'attack' on Tottenham's Vertonghen

Torres facing four-match ban for 'attack' on Tottenham's Vertonghen

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is set to face a four-match ban for a 'gouging' attack on Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen in a 1-1 draw between the two teams on Saturday.

Chelsea ponder dropping Torres for Juventus match

Chelsea ponder dropping Torres for Juventus match

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Chelsea could drop Fernando Torres for their Champions League clash against Juventus on Tuesday but manager Roberto Di Matteo said the holders would not be playing for a draw in Turin.

Spain's Torres on road to redemption

Spain's Torres on road to redemption

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Spain striker Fernando Torres is rediscovering his form at the perfect time after scoring his first tournament goals since the Euro 2008 final and justifying his place in a squad he was in danger of missing out on.

Torres signs improved contract with Liverpool

Torres signs improved contract with Liverpool

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Spain striker Fernando Torres has signed a new contract that could keep him at Liverpool until 2014, the Premier League runners-up said on Thursday.

Burger ad poking fun at Chelsea's Torres removed

Burger ad poking fun at Chelsea's Torres removed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The blushes of Chelsea's misfiring striker Fernando Torres have been spared after a local council ordered the removal of an advertising hoarding that mocked his performances for the European champions.

Torres is back at Atletico Madrid

Torres is back at Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Spain forward Fernando Torres has agreed to return to Atletico Madrid on loan from AC Milan until the end of the 2015-16 season.

Liverpool deny Torres request, agree Suarez deal

Liverpool deny Torres request, agree Suarez deal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Liverpool have turned down a transfer request from Fernando Torres hours after Kenny Dalglish made his first major transfer impact in his second spell as manager by agreeing to sign Uruguay forward Luis Suarez.

Injured Torres will not join Spain squad: Mourinho

Injured Torres will not join Spain squad: Mourinho

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres will not be fit to join the Spain squad next week after injuring his knee during the Champions League win over Steaua Bucharest, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

Torres wants to taste success with Atletico Madrid

Torres wants to taste success with Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Winning trophies with his boyhood club and rediscovering his scoring touch is what Fernando Torres really craves after returning home to Atletico Madrid.

Torres hands Spain Euro reign

Torres hands Spain Euro reign

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Spain ended their 44-year wait for a trophy when Fernando Torres's first-half goal gave them a deserved victory over Germany in the final of Euro 2008.

Torres to boost Liverpool firepower

Torres to boost Liverpool firepower

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has made major improvements to the side that reached the Champions League final last season before losing to AC Milan.

Torres likely to undergo surgery

Torres likely to undergo surgery

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez's troubles will increase further after he admitted that ace striker Fernando Torres may need an operation.

Torres, Iniesta fit to face Switzerland

Torres, Iniesta fit to face Switzerland

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Striker Fernando Torres and influential attacking midfielder Andres Iniesta are fit to play against Switzerland in Spain's opening World Cup match, coach Vicente Del Bosque said on Tuesday.

Torres injury a chance for Llorente to shine

Torres injury a chance for Llorente to shine

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

The latest injury to Spain's Fernando Torres could hand his strike partner Fernando Llorente another chance to shine in Wednesday's friendly against neighbours Portugal.

Liverpool beat Chelsea, ruin Torres debut

Liverpool beat Chelsea, ruin Torres debut

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

Liverpool ruined Fernando Torres's much-heralded Chelsea debut on Sunday when they won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to spoil the champions' hopes of taking advantage of Manchester United's first defeat of the season.

Torres could leave Atletico Madrid

Torres could leave Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The future of Spain striker Fernando Torres at Atletico Madrid remains uncertain, the club's coach Javier Aguirre said.

Torres out for three weeks

Torres out for three weeks

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres will be out of action for up to three weeks with a hamstring strain, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Torres suffering crisis of confidence: Hodgson

Torres suffering crisis of confidence: Hodgson

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Liverpool have welcomed new owners to Anfield but until they find the Fernando Torres of old, England's most successful club are likely to continue to struggle on the pitch.

Balotelli is better than Torres: Mancini

Balotelli is better than Torres: Mancini

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said that he has no regrets about missing out on Fernando Torres, as new signing Mario Balotelli is even better than the Spanish striker.

Torres to stay at Atletico Madrid

Torres to stay at Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The 22-year-old Spain striker has ruled out a move away from Atletico Madrid.

I'd fix Torres in two weeks, says sprinter Campbell

I'd fix Torres in two weeks, says sprinter Campbell

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Misfiring Chelsea striker Fernando Torres needs two weeks of intensive sprint training and Britain's former Olympic champion Darren Campbell believes he can help the Spaniard regain his explosive pace.

Atletico Madrid close to sealing Torres deal

Atletico Madrid close to sealing Torres deal

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Atletico Madrid are close to tying up a deal for Spain forward Fernando Torres to return to his boyhood club on loan from Chelsea.

Torres, Gerrard safe despite debt: Liverpool

Torres, Gerrard safe despite debt: Liverpool

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Liverpool's new chairman has reassured fans the club's debts will not lead to the sale of marquee players Fernando Torres or Steven Gerrard.

Torres hat-trick helps Chelsea rout QPR

Torres hat-trick helps Chelsea rout QPR

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Fernando Torres, suddenly oozing confidence in front of goal, netted his first Chelsea hat-trick as the Champions League finalists capped a sensational week by routing Queens Park Rangers 6-1 in the Premier League on Sunday.

Torres says Man U still favourites

Torres says Man U still favourites

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres said Manchester United were still favourites to retain the Premier League title despite the Anfield club leading the table since the beginning of December.

Torres gives Liverpool win at Villa

Torres gives Liverpool win at Villa

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Fernando Torres struck in stoppage time to give Liverpool a desperately needed 1-0 win at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Sacking Benitez won't help: Torres

Sacking Benitez won't help: Torres

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Following Liverpool's exit from the Champions League the sacking of boss Rafael Benitez looks imminent, but striker Fernando Torres insists that sacking the manager "is not a solution" to the club's problems.

Torres pounces late to send Chelsea second in EPL

Torres pounces late to send Chelsea second in EPL

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Fernando Torres capitalised on a defensive blunder to score a last-minute winner and secure Chelsea a 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.