Tireless Torres turns sights on Danish debutants

Oct. 1 | COPENHAGEN: Chelsea striker Fernando Torres says there is no need for him to be rested for the European champions’ trip to Champions League newcomers FC Nordsjaelland on Tuesday. The Spain international scored the opening goal as Chelsea won 2-1...

Torres gilds the lily with Golden Boot award

Jul. 2 | KIEV: Spanish striker Fernando Torres won the Golden Boot award for top scorer at Euro 2012 edging out Germany’s Mario Gomez UEFA announced on Monday. The 28-year-old – whose goal in the 4-0 win over Italy in the final made him the only player...

‘Messi of the Roja’ turns page on World Cup disappointment

Jun. 17 | GNIEWINO (Poland): A goal and a pair of assists – and still overshadowed by Fernando Torres’ brace in the drubbing of Ireland. Yet David Silva  is stamping his mark on Euro 2012 at the hub of Spain’s fantastically creative midfield. Coming in with...

Torres celebrates Euro inclusion by ending drought

May. 31 | BERNE – Striker Fernando Torres, who scraped into Spain’s Euro 2012 squad by the skin of his teeth, celebrated by ending a year-long goal drought for his country in a 4-1 friendly win over South Korea on Wednesday. Torres, complimented by...

Torres determined to repay Del Bosque’s faith

May. 28 | MADRID, (Reuters):  Fernando Torres is determined to repay the faith shown in him by Spain coach Vicente del Bosque after a spectacular loss of form put him in serious danger of being left out of the world and European champions’ squad for Euro...

Torres excited by future after Chelsea talks

May. 25 | MADRID (Reuters) – Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has put a difficult season behind him and is itching to be part of the European champions’ future plans, the player said on Thursday following talks with the club’s hierarchy. Torres...

Torres, Mata called up to Spain’s provisional squad

May. 21 | MADRID (Reuters) – Chelsea duo Fernando Torres and Juan Mata were called up to Spain’s provisional squad for Euro 2012 on Monday, two days after helping their club defeat Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final. Striker Torres, who...

FA Cup final offers Torres and Carroll chance of glory

May. 3 | LONDON (Reuters) – Either Fernando Torres of Chelsea or Andy Carroll of Liverpool, who have both hugely under-achieved since their record-breaking transfers last year, will claim one of English soccer’s major prizes when their teams meet in...

Torres looking to reprise role as bane of Barca

Apr. 17 | MADRID (Reuters): Fernando Torres had a knack of scoring against Barcelona when with Atletico Madrid and will be hoping to have an opportunity to haunt them again in their Champions League semi-final starting on Wednesday. The Spain striker was dubbed...

Revitalised Torres ready to lead Chelsea through

Apr. 3 | LONDON (Reuters) – A revitalised Fernando Torres is expected to lead Chelsea’s attack on Wednesday when they try to sweep Benfica aside to claim their sixth Champions League semi-final appearance in nine years. Torres, 28, who scored his first...