Top New Sport: Fernando Torres Biography And Images

Background and Youth

Fernando Torres was born March 20th 1984 in Madrid, Spain. He has an older brother Israel and an older sister Mari Paz by parents Flori and Jose. Torres first came into contact with a football at the tender age of two, playing in the house with his brother. At just 5 years old El Nino joined his first football team Parque 84. Fernando started his playing career as a goalkeeper which lasted until he had his front teeth knocked out, although by his own admission it was a good save. Losing his teeth was probably the best thing that could have happened as he sought refuge in an attacking role. At the age of seven Torres played for his second team Mario’s Holland for three years in an indoor league. And by the age of ten Torres was playing 11-a-side football for Rayo 13 which is where he got his big break. After finishing the season with a 55 goal haul the three best players were given the opportunity to have a trial with Atletico Madrid. Fernando Torres was given the chance to represent Atletico at the youngest age they allowed.Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland gave Spain's under achieving stars the chance to shine. Spain breezed through the group stages winning all three matches against Russia, Sweden and Greece. Torres got off the mark with his first goal in a 2-1 win over Sweden. Spain's next hurdle was World Champions Italy in the Quarter Finals which after a goalless 90 minutes and extra time was decided on penalties. Spain banished former memories of penalty defeat to beat the Italians 4-2. Russia was next up in the Semi's and belief amongst the players and fans was sky high as Spain walked into the finals beating Russia 3-0 with goals from Xavi, Guiza and Silva