Interesting fact about Fernando Torres

*Fernando scored his first goal with Liverpool FC in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, on 19-08-2007.

*Fernando has one brother named Israel and a sister named Mari Paz.

*Fernando has excellent control with either foot when dribbling or shooting.

*As a player, Fernando is defined by selflessness, guts, ambition and a will to win.

*On January 27 2006, Manchester United had made a bid which was subsequently rejected by the Atlético chiefs.

*Fernando was one of the leading goal scorers in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, a total score of three goals.

*Fernando’s first goal for Spain was against Italy on April 28, 2004.

*On May 27 2001, Fernando made his debut for Atlético Madrid against Leganes.

*Fernando got the Top Scorer of Nike Cup Europe and Best Young European Player Award.

*Fernando’s height is 1,86 m (6′1″).

*At the start of World Cup 2006 Fernando was the first player to score three goals in the tournament.

*Fernando had a girlfriend named Olalla who he has known since childhood.

*Fernando is the youngest to become captain at the age of 19.

*As of 2007, Fernando is the youngest player to play for Atlético Madrid.

*Fernando has three tattoos.

*Fernando is a friend of lead singer Dani Martin of the Spanish band El Canto del Loco.

*Fernando’s idol is Kiko, an ex-player of Atlético Madrid.

*Fernando is a striker for the Spanish National Team and Liverpool fc.

*Fernando’s nickname is El Niño.

*Fernando Torres was born in Madrid, Spain and he is 6′1”.

*Fernando Torres was the Captain of Atletico Madrid.
Torres & his girlfriend, Ollala

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Juventus targets Brazilian defender Luisao

Transfer news are out from Italy and it is reported that Benfica defender Luisao has been targeted by Italian giants Juventus.

Media reports says that the Brazil international’s agent, Giuliano Bertolucci, has received an approach from Juventus regarding a transfer move ahead of the summer market.

It is believed that the Portuguese side has rated Luisao around the region of £9 million and Juventus is believed to be desperate for an established central defender to help them with their defensive problems.

Luisao has a total of 21 caps for the Brazilian national team and his first one came in July, 2001. He has scored one goal, in the Copa America 2004 and was included in manager Carlos Alberto Parreira’s Brazil squad for the World Cup 2006. However, Luisao did not play a part in the tournament.

After Parreira’s demise, who was replaced by Dunga and Luisao was one of the nine players in the World Cup 2006 squad to be called up for the team’s first match after the tournament.

BIO

Full name: Anderson Luis da Silva
Date of birth: February 13, 1981
Place of birth: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position: Defender
Current club: SL Benfica
Number: 4

Previous Clubs

2000: CA Juventus
2001-2003: Cruzeiro EC
2003- SL Benfica

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