Tag Archives: Fernando Torres

Torres goal seals Chelsea into the Europa League quarter-finals

Fernando Torres scored only his second goal in 20 games to send Chelsea into the Europa League quarter-finals. Trailing 1-0 from last week’s first leg in Bucharest, Chelsea took the lead on the night through Juan Mata’s close-range finish. But … read more »

Posted in Europe Soccer, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Manchester held by Swansea as Chelsea routs Villa 8-0

Premier League leader  Manchester United dropped points in the title race with a 1-1 draw at Swansea on Sunday, while Chelsea routed Aston Villa 8-0 with a devastating attacking master class. United’s run of five consecutive league wins was brought … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fernando Torres: “I’m a different type of striker”

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres believes that he has revived his career and has “learned” from last season’s disappointing first full campaign at Stamford Bridge. The Spain international, who won his 100th cap for his country in the European champions’ 5-0 … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chelsea roar back to hit Reading for four

Chelsea enjoyed a huge let-off on Wednesday night as Fernando Torres’ highly-controversial goal helped send them top of the Premier League and denied Reading a famous result at Stamford Bridge. Torres appeared a yard in front of play when he … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

I learns my lessons from bench – Torres

Fernando Torres has seen a silver lining from being dropped to the bench so often with both Chelsea and Spain last season. Having struggled following his big-money move from Liverpool to Chelsea in January 2011, where he often found himself … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Torres warned not to relax

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has been warned he cannot relax after the departure of Didier Drogba. Di Matteo made it clear ahead of Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City that he is still in the market for front men. … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chelsea to spend big on three further signings

Following chief executive Ron Gourley’s admission that Chelsea have yet to complete their business in the transfer market this summer, the Stamford Bridge club are ready to step-up their interest in several players as they take their summer spending beyond … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Spain rocks into Euro 2012 quarters with 1-0 win over Croatia

GDANSK, Poland — Defending champions Spain qualified for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals after replacement Jesus Navas hit the late winner in their nervy 1-0 victory over Croatia, who bowed out on Monday. Spain qualify as Group C winners and will … read more »

Posted in Euro 2012, Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal beats Netherlands to advance

Cristiano Ronaldo finally found the form he was lacking at the European Championship, scoring twice Sunday to give Portugal a 2-1 win over the Netherlands and a spot in the quarter-finals. The Real Madrid forward failed to sparkle in Portugal’s … read more »

Posted in Euro 2012, Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Torres brace inspires Spain to top of Euro 2012 Group C

Defending champions Spain are on course for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals after their 4-0 thrashing of Ireland on Thursday put them top of Group C with the Irish bowing out. For all their endeavour in defence, Ireland struggled constantly to … read more »

Posted in Euro 2012, Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Euro 2012: Torres’ time has come for Spain, says Trapattoni

Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni expects hsi Spanish counterpart Vicente del Bosque to revert to playing a striker in their Euro 2012 clash, with Fernando Torres the man most likely. The Irish take on the world and European champions in Gdansk … read more »

Posted in Euro 2012, Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Euro 2012: David Villa hails Fernando Torres

Barcelona striker David Villa has said that the Spanish national team will be affected by his absence during Euro 2012. The prolific forward believes that La Roja have enough attacking talent at their disposal to secure success, singling out Chelsea’s … read more »

Posted in Euro 2012, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Didier Drogba: ‘Fernando Torres Is The Future’

Ian McGarry is good for something after all – he’s just sat down with Didier Drogba and come up with a fairly long, in-depth interview with the departing Chelsea legend. I don’t have a transcript in front of me, but … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chelsea out of next year Champions League with a 2-0 lost to Newcastle

On a night when Papiss Cissé scored an unbelievable goal for Newcastle that defied physics, Chelsea realised that their chance of qualifying for next season’s Champions League almost defies mathematics. They probably now need to win the final against Bayern … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Torres hit hat trick as Chelsea rout QPR 6-1

Chelsea showed its rivals for England’s final Champions League place just how hard they will have to fight to finish in the top four, beating Queens Park Rangers 6-1 today. Although Tottenham returned to fourth place with a 2-0 win … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chelsea grabs away goal against Benfica

This was one of the great nights for Chelsea, a day in the sunshine for their fans followed by an evening basking in the glow of a fine team performance capped by Salomon Kalou’s goal. With Roberto Di Matteo getting … read more »

Posted in Soccer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chelsea finally signed Torres from Liverpool

It is understood Chelsea’s offer is £45 million and the striker will now hold talks with the Blues as he seeks to finalise a deal before the transfer window closes. A statement read: “Liverpool Football Club tonight confirmed they have … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Liverpool 3 – 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Kenny Dalglish won his first match since returning as Liverpool manager when two goals from Fernando Torres and one from Raul Meireles gave his side a 3-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday. It was Liverpool’s … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Manchester United knock Liverpool out of FA Cup

Kenny Dalglish endured a painful return as Liverpool manager on Sunday, losing 1-0 at fierce rival Manchester United in the FA Cup after conceding a penalty in the first minute and having his captain Steven Gerrard sent off. Manchester United … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Liverpool win gives Hodgson brief lifeline

Liverpool kicked off the new year with a hard-fought win over Bolton Wanderers. A 90th minute goal by substitute Joe ColeJoe Cole gave the Reds a 2-1 win after Kevin DaviesKevin Davies had put Bolton ahead late in the first … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Top 50 Highest Paid Soccer Players 2011

Portuguese marketing agency Futebol Finance has published a list of the top 50 footballer’s salaries this season and the results are genuinely eye-opening. Real Madrid has three players in the top ten while Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City all have two. … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Liverpool inflicted second defeat of the season on Chelsea

Fernando Torres produced a striker’s masterclass to score twice as Liverpool inflicted only a second defeat of the season on Premier League leaders Chelsea. The Spain international has a liking for playing the Londoners at Anfield, as his six goals … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment