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Fernando Torres is joining in time for the new season

Torres rejoins Atletico Madrid as youth coach

Former Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has been appointed as the club's youth team coach.

"I always say the best player I played with is Steven Gerrard..."

Torres bows out with glowing tribute to Gerrard

Fernando Torres singled out former team-mate Steven Gerrard as the best player he has played with as he announced he will hang up his boots in August.

Soccer • 23 Jun 19

Fernando Torres announces retirement from football

Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has announced his retirement from football.

Soccer • 21 Jun 19

Fernando Torres in action for Sagan Tosu

Iniesta & Torres make their Japanese bows

Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres made their much-anticipated debuts in Japanese soccer on Sunday, but both ended up on the losing side.

Soccer • 22 Jul 18

Fernando Torres: "I think that Japan and the Japanese league is going to be a great experience."

Big in Japan - Fernando Torres signs for Sagan Tosu

Former Spain striker Fernando Torres has announced he is joining Japanese side Sagan Tosu.

Soccer • 10 Jul 18

Torres scores twice in final game for Atletico Madrid

Fernando Torres scored twice in his last game for Atletico Madrid which ended in a draw with Eibar.

Soccer • 20 May 18

Fernando Torres: "For me it is very difficult to say goodbye to this club for the second time."

Torres will leave Atletico at the end of the season

Fernando Torres has announced he will leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season.

Soccer • 09 Apr 18

Fernando Torres is fine after suffering a head injury

Fernando Torres discharged from hospital

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has been discharged from hospital after suffering a head injury during Thursday's draw at Deportivo La Coruna, the LaLiga club have announced.

Soccer • 03 Mar 17

Torres 'stable and conscious' after head injury

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres is "stable, conscious and lucid" in hospital after suffering a head injury during a LaLiga match, the club have announced.

Soccer • 02 Mar 17

Fernando Torres says tomorrow's final is the biggest match of his career

'Special' final offers Torres his shot at history

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has insisted he is ready for the game of his life as the Rojiblancos prepare to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

Soccer • 27 May 16

Fernando Torres is presented to the crowd at Vicente Calderon Stadium

45,000 Atletico fans welcome Torres home

Forty-five thousand fans attended a homecoming event for Fernando Torres as the striker said he was delighted to be back at Atletico Madrid.

Soccer • 04 Jan 15

Fernando Torres has joined Atletico Madrid on loan from AC Milan

Fernando Torres seals Atletico Madrid loan deal

Striker Fernando Torres has returned to boyhood club Atletico Madrid on loan, just two days after agreeing a permanent move to AC Milan.

Soccer • 29 Dec 14

Fernando Torres is currently on a two-year loan deal with AC Milan

Fernando Torres to make Milan move permanent

On-loan striker Fernando Torres is to join AC Milan on a permanent basis, Chelsea have announced.

Soccer • 27 Dec 14

Fernando Torres (2r) looks on during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Lazio at the Giuseppe Meazza

Torres not bitter over Chelsea exit

Fernando Torres has no hard feelings towards Chelsea after the London club's decision to loan him to AC Milan.

Soccer • 03 Sep 14

Fernando Torres has struggled to live up to his £50m transfer fee at Chelsea

Milan eye Torres loan deal

AC Milan are hoping to acquire Chelsea pair Fernando Torres and Marco van Ginkel before the end of the summer transfer window.

Soccer • 27 Aug 14

Fernando Torres: 'It's been a difficult year but I finished the season very well'

Torres delighted with World Cup chance

Fernando Torres has spoken of his delight to be back in the Spain fold and is determined to make the most of his opportunity with World Cup spots up for grabs.

World Cup • 26 May 14

Jose Mourinho insists that Fernando Torres still has a part to play at Chelsea

Torres has Chelsea future: Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has insisted Fernando Torres has a future at Chelsea but the Blues boss wants more from the much-maligned striker.

Soccer • 04 Apr 14

Torres scored twice against Schalke last month

Chelsea's Torres to miss Schalke clash

Fernando Torres will miss Chelsea's Champions League clash with Schalke on Wednesday night after sustaining a leg injury in training.

Soccer • 05 Nov 13

Fernando Torres is set for a spell on the sidelines

Torres is ruled out for three weeks

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has suffered a medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee and will be out of action for approximately three weeks, the Premier League club have confirmed.

Soccer • 02 Oct 13

Fernando Torres has escaped punhishment for scratching Jan Vertonghen

Torres escapes action for face scratching

Fernando Torres will not face retrospective disciplinary action for scratching the face of Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen.

Soccer • 01 Oct 13

Torres has found his mojo, insists Benitez

Fernando Torres is playing with confidence and that is why he is back in the scoring groove, according to Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez.

Soccer • 24 Dec 12

Campbell won gold in the 4x100m at the Athens Games in 2004

Sprint coach says he can 'fix' Torres

Former Olympic sprint champion Darren Campbell has claimed he could solve Fernando Torres's goalscoring problems for Chelsea.

Soccer • 30 Nov 12

City passed up on Torres, reveals Mancini

Manchester City passed up on the opportunity to sign Fernando Torres before the Spain striker joined Chelsea, according to Roberto Mancini.

Soccer • 25 Nov 12

Di Matteo not worried over Torres form

Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo insisted he had no fear whatsoever of Fernando Torres suffering another nightmare run at the Blues after the striker went missing in their goalless draw at QPR.

Soccer • 17 Sep 12

Roberto di Matteo has no concerns over Torres

New Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo expects a "buzzing" Fernando Torres to be raring to go when he returns to pre-season training - but warned the Euro 2012 Golden Boot winner there can be no guarantees of being the Blues' number one striker.

Soccer • 07 Jul 12