Archive for the 'Fernando Torres' Category

September 19th, 2011

EPL News :: Andre Villas-Boas continues to believe in Fernando Torres after miss: “Its nothing dramatic there”

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has defended Fernando Torres' open goal miss against Manchester United at Old Trafford saying it is an unfortunate event that happens to the world's best players.
September 18th, 2011

EPL Highlights :: Chelsea’s Fernando Torres misses wide open goal against Manchester United

Not a lot to say here ... but even after getting on mark and scoring earlier in the match ... his misery continues. **Blognote** You know... I find it hard, to literally "feel bad" for a professional athlete, no matter what the situation, because of course ... you have to say it - they just make sooooo much money and because of all the ...
September 18th, 2011

Chelsea’s Fernando Torres scores his first goal of EPL season against Manchester United

Beautiful touch from El Nino ... the only bad part is that no one will remember this goal because of what happened later ...
September 13th, 2011

Full Video – The Fernando Torres ‘Controversial’ Chelsea Interview Given While On International Duty

'Fernando Torres spoke to ligabbva.com about various subjects, among them the imprint that Jose Mourinho left at Chelsea, the Stamford Bridge club's prospects in the Champions League and the arrival of Juan Mata there.' ~ This is why you have to love / despise the English Press.... Didn't hear a single thing that was negative. Its being ...
September 12th, 2011

EPL News :: Chelsea FC is “investigating” a Fernando Torres interview in which he allegedly criticizes teammates

Its being reported that Chelsea striker Fernando Torres faces a reprimand from boss Andre Villas-Boas over public criticism in which he accused his team-mates of being 'old' and 'slow'. In an interview for a La Liga website, later translated for the English page of the player's website, El Nino reportedly said: 'The kind of player Chelsea has, an ...
September 12th, 2011

EPL News : Andre Villas Boas shares his thoughts on Fernando Torres ahead of Champions League kick-off

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has refused to reveal whether he will recall Fernando Torres in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen. Villas-Boas said: "I think any player who's not part of the squad or the selected players is not happy. I'm glad because maybe you can stimulate them to go one step further, or motivate them a bit ...
August 14th, 2011

Video: Andre Villa-Boas and Fernando Torres – Post Match Interviews after draw with Stoke

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas says he is up for the "massive" challenge of the Premier League after his Blues side begin the season with a 0-0 draw at Stoke. The Portuguese coach declares himself satisfied with the opening-day result at the "difficult" Britannia Stadium, despite his team being unable to convert their second-half dominance into ...
August 10th, 2011

Chelsea FC striker Fernando Torres suffers concussion in Spain v. Italy friendly

The Chelsea and Spain striker Fernando Torres was injured and substituted in the first half of a friendly against Italy in Bari on Wednesday night. Torres was initially thought to have an ankle injury, but the Spanish coaching staff later confirmed that Fernando, who was on the pitch for just 14 minutes, had suffered mild concussion and was taken to ...