[67] His goal celebration at Old Trafford endeared him to Liverpool fans when he held out his hand to United fans – making the "five times" gesture – Create an account or log in to Instagram - A simple, fun & creative way to capture, edit & share photos, videos & messages with friends & family. [11] He was selected for the Spanish squad for UEFA Euro 2004. [83] Although still out injured, Torres was selected for Spain's 2010 FIFA World Cup squad in May. He married Olalla Domínguez Liste on 27 May 2009 in a private ceremony with just two witnesses at the local town hall in El Escorial, Madrid. "[203] However, several injuries led to a loss of form, pace, confidence and a decreased goalscoring rate in more recent seasons. [62] He scored two late goals for Liverpool to secure a 2–0 victory over Chelsea on 1 February 2009. Ana Ruiz: Sevilla Soccer Player Fernando Navarro's Wife. [122] He scored his first goal of the season in the 2013 UEFA Super Cup against Bayern Munich. Prior to his La Liga debut, Torres played two seasons in the Segunda División for Atlético, making 40 appearances and scoring seven goals. Villa is a very close friend of fellow Spanish NT player Fernando Torres. your own Pins on Pinterest Family photo of the football player, married to Olalla Dominguez, famous for Football (Soccer) Player. "[78] Torres was named in the FIFPro World XI for the second successive season in December 2009. [215], For other people named Fernando Torres, see, *: Golden Boot award winner (when goals scored are tied), †: Golden Boot award winner (when goals scored are tied), 2013–14: Confederations Cup top scorer and final World Cup, Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, four appearances and four goals in, One appearance and one goal in UEFA Super Cup, nine appearances and four goals in UEFA Champions League, Five appearances in UEFA Champions League, seven appearances and two goals in UEFA Europa League, Liverpool F.C. [156] The under-16s took part in the 2001 UEFA European Under-16 Championship in May, which they also won, with Torres scoring the only goal in the final, as well as finishing as the tournament's leading scorer, and was also named the player of the tournament. Fernando Torres is one of the most popular footballers of recent times and has achieved great heights at an early age. [10][11] In July 2003, soon after his takeover of the club, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich had a £28 million bid for Torres rejected by Atlético's board of directors. [163] Torres came under criticism for apparently refusing to shake the hand of Spanish manager Luis Aragonés after being substituted off. [79] His stoppage-time winning goal against Aston Villa on 29 December 2009 made him the fastest Liverpool player ever to score 50 league goals. [15] Cerezo later said in January 2006 that the club was willing to listen to offers for Torres, and Torres claimed Newcastle United of the FA Premier League had made a bid to sign him in March. [65] He scored the first goal of the game, which ended as a 4–0 victory, meaning Liverpool progressed to the quarter-finals 5–0 on aggregate. "[85] Torres stated his commitment to Liverpool on 3 August: "My commitment and loyalty to the club and to the fans is the same as it was on my first day when I signed. A lot of celebrities do not know what to do with their money anymore in 2021. [61] Torres returned to action on 3 January 2009 as a substitute with a goal in the 2–0 win over Preston North End, his first in the FA Cup. Personal Life. Torres is a Spanish international and made his debut against Portugal in 2003. [141] The following month, he marked the occasion of his 300th appearance for Atlético by scoring in a 3–1 victory over Valencia. [108] His first full season at Chelsea finished with 11 goals in 49 appearances. [11], Torres scored 7 goals in 11 appearances in qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup,[158] making him Spain's top scorer for qualification, including a vital two goals against Belgium and his first international hat-trick against San Marino. [51] Torres picked up a hamstring injury during a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier, meaning he was likely to miss three games for Liverpool. [80] He was substituted on 65 minutes in a 1–1 draw with Birmingham City on 4 April 2010, which Benítez justified by saying Torres was "exhausted". [23] The following day, Torres passed a medical at Liverpool's Melwood training ground. This talented sports personality harboured a dream of becoming a soccer player and even though his parents belonged to a middle class family, nurtured this dream and ushered him into this sports. [94] He made his Chelsea debut on 6 February 2011 in a 1–0 home defeat to former club Liverpool. [72] By signing, Torres had the option of a one-year extension after the contract's expiration in 2013. Furthermore you can also find here all of his favourite things and personalities which he likes more in his daily life. He is Spanish by natinoanliy. [177], Torres came on as a substitute on 61 minutes in Spain's opening World Cup match on 16 June, a 1–0 defeat to Switzerland. When it came we knew he would score. [116] It was reported that one reason for Benítez's appointment was to help Torres return to his best form. Steven Gerrard admits Fernando Torres 'broke his heart' by sealing a £50million move from Liverpool to Chelsea in 2011, breaking up one of the Premier League's deadliest combinations at … This friendly football player originating from Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain has a athletic body & long face type. Author, poet, and futurist. Fernando Torres - 2021 Regular blond hair & chic hair style. Fast-paced, humorous stories that poke fun at genre tropes and explore moral dilemmas are what define this author's mission. [153] He made his farewell in a J1 League match against Vissel Kobe on 23 August 2019, when he faced former Spain teammates Andrés Iniesta and David Villa. [112][121], Torres was selected to start by Chelsea's new manager José Mourinho against Hull City on the opening day of the 2013–14 season, where he won a fifth-minute penalty kick. [181] In his first start of the tournament, he netted two goals as Spain defeated the Republic of Ireland 4–0 to eliminate them from the tournament. Chelsea were already winning on the away goals rule, but finally won on aggregate score (3–2). [33] Later in March, after he scored a 47th-minute header against Reading at Anfield, he became the first Liverpool player since Robbie Fowler in the 1995–96 season to score 20 league goals in a season. [90] He scored his final goals for Liverpool in a 3–0 win away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on 22 January 2011. [54] He was named in the FIFPro World XI team for the 2007–08 season on 27 October 2008. [161], Torres was called up for Spain's Euro 2008 squad,[162] where he set up Villa to score Spain's first goal of the tournament in the first game in the group stage against Russia. [107] Torres came on in the second half of the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final on 19 May 2012, directly after Bayern Munich's opening goal, and following a 1–1 draw after extra time Chelsea won the penalty shoot-out 4–3. [140], On 6 February 2016, Torres scored his 100th goal with Atlético Madrid in a 3–1 home league victory against Eibar on his 295th appearance for the club. He scored the winning goal in the 2008 European Championship, and won the Golden Boot for highest goalscorer in 2012. He had no shots on target and was replaced by Koke after 59 minutes, but Atlético won 2–0. [12] In the 2003–04 season, his second in La Liga, Torres made further strides, scoring 19 league goals in 35 appearances,[11] meaning he finished as the joint third-highest scorer in the league. 2 days ago "It's why I like the Premier League. [10] The 2000–01 season had started poorly, as Torres suffered from a cracked shinbone which kept him out of play until December. [38] The Spanish international was also nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year Award, which was won by Cesc Fàbregas of Arsenal and was named in the PFA Team of the Year. [98] He scored his second goal at Chelsea, and his first of the season, on 18 September 2011, during an away game against Manchester United, the side's only goal in a 3–1 defeat. [43][44] Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks also negated the idea of a transfer, saying he would not allow Torres to leave the club at any price. Home. 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We get on well on the pitch and very well off it too. [124], Torres made his 100th start for Chelsea against Schalke 04 in a Champions League match on 22 October 2013 and marked the occasion by scoring two goals in a 3–0 win. We want to keep him. [16][17], Torres stated after the 2006 FIFA World Cup that he had turned down an offer to join Chelsea at the end of the 2005–06 season. [56] He said he would be interested in returning to former club Atlético eventually, saying, "I don't know if I will retire there, but I would like to go back and finish some things that are left to do. [10] Torres trained with the first team to get prepared for pre-season, but eventually made his debut on 27 May 2001, at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, against Leganés. [171] He scored his second hat-trick for Spain after 17 minutes into a Confederations Cup match against New Zealand on 14 June,[172] thus recording the fastest hat-trick by a player for Spain. Fernando Torres’s mother’s name is Flori Sanz Torres and his father’s name is Jose Torres. [144] In February 2017, he scored his 100th league goal in Spanish football when he netted a brace against Leganés. Caught Smoking: These Are The 60 Most Shocking Celebrity Smokers. [9] In 1999, at the age of 15, Torres signed his first professional contract with Atlético. He's a real family man: Chelsea footballer Fernando Torres enjoys Ibiza holiday with his bikini-clad wife and their children. [97], Torres got the 2011–12 season underway in Chelsea's 0–0 draw away against Stoke City on 14 August 2011, in which his "link-up play was sharp, plus he was willing to make intelligent runs into space to receive the ball". Like many famous people and celebrities, Fernando Torres keeps his personal life private. [74] One week later, he scored his first hat-trick of the 2009–10 Premier League season in a 6–1 victory over Hull City at Anfield. [55], Torres made his return for Liverpool on 8 November 2008 after coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute in a 3–0 victory against West Bromwich Albion. [22] In March 2008, manager Rafael Benítez stated in an interview with The Times that Torres was acquired for around £20 million, although this figure takes into account García's move to Atlético. Olalla Torres / Olalla Dominguez Liste - Fernando Torres' Wife. [114] Torres scored his first goal in the Champions League for the season after deflecting Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov's clearance into goal, as Chelsea needed a 94th-minute winner from Victor Moses to secure a 3–2 victory on 7 November 2012. [14] FA Premier League champions Chelsea were believed to be interested in signing Torres during the summer of 2005, but Atlético club president Enrique Cerezo said that they had "no chance" of signing him. After an 18-year career, Spaniard Fernando Torres is calling time on professional football. [39], On 4 May 2008, Torres scored a 57th-minute winner against Manchester City, which equalled the consecutive Anfield league goal record of eight games set by Roger Hunt. Fernando Torres is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a striker. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are ok with it. In his first full season at Chelsea, Torres won the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League. [29] His first goals in the Champions League came on his third appearance in the competition as Liverpool beat Porto 4–1 on 28 November 2007, as he scored twice. [11] Spain were losing 1–0 and, towards the end of the game, he hit the post. [133] Torres' unveiling at the Vicente Calderón Stadium on 4 January 2015 drew a crowd of 45,000 persons. He is Sports Persons (Football Player) by profession. Elisa Gayle Ritter Helped Jumpstart The Careers of a Couple Artists You Definitely Know, Brooke Langton Isn’t On Social Media For Good Reason, Oli London and What His Love For Jimin Can Teach Us, Luke Macfarlane Is One Of The Most Handsome Actors You’ll Ever See, Everything Jordana Spiro Touches Turns Into Gold. Has a daughter, Zaida, with wife Patricia, born in 2005. [211] He makes a cameo appearance in the 2005 comedy film Torrente 3: El protector. [99] He scored his second goal of the season at home to Swansea City in a 4–1 victory. On 20-3-1984 Fernando Torres (nickname: Nando) was born in Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain. [68] He was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the second season running in April 2009. [112], On 14 March 2013, Torres scored the third goal as Chelsea defeated Steaua București 3–1 to advance 3–2 on aggregate to the quarter-final of the Europa League. [28] His first hat-trick came in a 4–2 victory over Reading in the League Cup on 25 September 2007, with all of his goals coming in the second half. We complement each other very well. [209], In 2009, it was reported that Torres had amassed a personal fortune of £14 million. [35] This goal took him onto 29 goals for the 2007–08 season in all competitions,[32] eclipsing Michael Owen's personal record for goals in a season. [11] At his first ever appearance in a FIFA World Cup finals at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Torres scored the final goal in a 4–0 victory over Ukraine with a volley. [9] Atlético narrowly missed out on qualification for the UEFA Cup, but by finishing in seventh place in the 2003–04 season, they qualified for the 2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup, giving Torres a first taste of a competition at the European level. [10], Atlético were promoted to La Liga at the end of the 2001–02 season, although Torres did not perform well in the season, as he netted only 6 times in 36 appearances in the Segunda División. I want to win more titles and be the most important player in Europe and the world. [207] The couple have two children, a daughter, Nora, born on 8 July 2009 at the Hospital La Rosaleda, in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia,[208] and a son, Leo, born on 6 December 2010 at Liverpool Women's Hospital, with Torres missing the fixture against Aston Villa at Anfield. "[86], Torres made his first appearance of the 2010–11 season in the opening match, a 1–1 draw with Arsenal on 14 August 2010, entering the game as a substitute in the 74th minute. [5] His grandfather was not a passionate football fan, but took pride in being an Atlético Madrid supporter, and Torres inherited his love for the club. "[57] He was ruled out of action for two to three weeks following Liverpool's 1–0 victory over Marseille in the Champions League in November, where he picked up a hamstring strain,[58] which was later extended to at least four weeks by specialists. [32] This hat-trick and another in a 4–0 victory over West Ham United on 5 March 2008 meant he became the first Liverpool player since Jack Balmer in November 1946 to score a hat-trick in successive home matches. "[20] Days later, however, new reports suggested Atlético had agreed a deal with Liverpool for Torres; the fee was rumoured to be £25 million with Luis García moving to Atlético in a separate transfer deal. [204][205][206], Torres' parents are José Torres and Flori Sanz. 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[190] After substitute appearances in the team's opening two matches, Torres was named in the starting line-up for the third group match with the team's elimination already confirmed. [193], Torres has been described as having "an eye for the spectacular" and being "capable of world-class skill", as well as being regarded as a "technically proficient, highly successful striker". Fernando A. Torres. [194] He has the ability to find himself in goalscoring positions, using his pace and vision to get in behind defenders. [189] The day after, he was named in Spain's final squad for the tournament, ahead of Álvaro Negredo and Fernando Llorente. [46] He suffered a hamstring tear in a 0–0 draw against Aston Villa, which would keep him out for two to three weeks. [48][49] He followed this up with another two goals the following weekend against Manchester City in a 3–2 win away at the City of Manchester Stadium as Liverpool came back from a two-goal deficit. Have a look on below data to know everything about Fernando Torres. [76] On 25 October 2009, he scored the first goal in a 2–0 victory for Liverpool over Manchester United,[77] after which Rafael Benítez praised Torres' performance, saying, "We were waiting for that final pass. [66] Four days later, he lined up against Manchester United at Old Trafford and he scored the equaliser in a game that finished as a 4–1 victory. Torres made his debut for the senior team on 6 September 2003 in a friendly against Portugal. [11] In July 2002, he won the 2002 UEFA European Under-19 Championship with the under-19 team and was again the only goalscorer in the final. [183] This secured him the Golden Boot for the tournament with three goals and one assist, having played fewer minutes than Mario Gómez, who also had three goals and one assist. Ideas fernando torres wife instagram Fernando Torres, Liverpool 's number 9 6 February 2011 in a 1–0 home against! 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