Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres : Chelsea

Friday, September 17, 2010

2010 Soccer World Cup Photo Signed by Spanish Champions

Photos. 8x10 Spain World Cup Photo Signed by Vicente del Bosque, Iker Casillas, Pepe Reina, Victor Valdes, Raul Albiol, Alvaro Arbeloa, Joan Capdevila, Carlos Marchena, Xavi Hernandez, David Silva, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Cesc Fabregas, Carles Puyol, Sergio Ramos, Jesus Navas, Juan Manuel Mata, Fernando Llorente, Fernando Torres, David Villa and Pedro 8x10

Fernando Torres: Liverpool's Number 9

Updated to include the 2009 season, this fascinating and affectionate look at the phenomenon that is "El Nino" includes his secret wedding to girlfriend Olalla and the recent birth of his daughter Fernando Torres is already a soccer idol his pacy runs and instinctive goal scoring has won the hearts and minds of millions of fans. This biography explores his rise from child prodigy to one of the greatest players on earth. Fanatical about the great game from an early age, Fernando joined Atletico Madrid in 1995 at just 11 and three years later was voted best under-15 player in Europe. A few seasons on, and after many stunning goals, Torres was named Atletic's youngest ever captain, going on to score 21 goals in 2003 4. Since signing to Liverpool, Torres has not looked back. Torres was the highest foreign goal-scorer in a debut season in Premier League history with 33 goals in 2007 8. To top it all off, he produced an incredible performance to lead Spain to victory at Euro 2008, scoring the winning goal in the final.

Torres: El Nino: My Story

From local Madrid idol to Kop hero and European Championship winner, one of soccer's hottest properties talks about the unique challenges faced in his two years in England, with candid snapshots of his life on and off the field At the age of 25, Spain s Fernando Torres has already established himself as one of the Liverpool greats and a proud wearer of the fabled No. 9 shirt. His first book tells the captivating story of his career to date. Nicknamed "El Nino" (The Kid), Torres opens up about life on the streets beside Atletico s Vicente Calderon stadium, signing for the club at 15, and appointed club captain by 19. When Liverpool broke their club transfer record to bring Torres to Anfield in 2007, it proved the turning point in his career. Competing in the goldfish bowl of the English Premier League, playing alongside Liverpool heroes like Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher and in the company of Spanish teammates Pepe Reina, Xavi Alonso, and Albert Rieira, and performing in front of the Kop who quickly adopted him as one of their own, Torres describes what it means to him to play on one of the greatest stages in world soccer and compares and contrasts life in Spain with his new career in England. Torres also discusses his life out of the spotlight with his childhood sweetheart Olalla, his family and friends, and what inspires and motivates him.