Posts Tagged ‘Torres’

VOTING OPEN FOR FIFA’S “PUSKAS” GOAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

Monday, December 7th, 2009

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Back in October, FIFA unveiled the Puskas Award which will be given to a player, male or female, who scores the greatest goal of the year.  While there may be some argument as to who should win, the nominees are up on FIFA’s website and voting is open to the public.  Essien, Torres, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Iniesta are among the finalists.

click here to cast your vote!

The Puskas award is named for Hungary’s famed attacking midfielder Ferenc Puskas (known in his day as the “Galloping Major”) who ruled at Real Madrid in the 50’s and early 60’s.

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TORRES EXPECTED TO PLAY ON SATURDAY

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

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Liverpool faces Carling Cup semi-finalists Blackburn on Saturday.  If Fernando Torres is fit to play (we’re being told that he is) he will be playing alongside Gerrard for the first time in 10 matches.  It’s not too late in the season for the Reds to make a comeback.

One thing to keep in mind… Torres may look like a chick, but he is a scrapper.  If he overdoes it too soon, there is risk of more injury.  Either way, it’s always great to have a star back in the game.  Liverpool needs it and so does the EPL.

photo credit: Getty Images

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: LIVERPOOL FACE LYON WITH AILING TORRES

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

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Reds manager Rafa Benitez, shown above, has proclaimed that Fernando Torres can win matches at 80%. That gamble might have payed off against Fulham if the Spaniard hadn’t been spared the agony of a full 90, but it’ll be a much different story against Champions League group leaders Lyon on Wednesday night. As Liverpool’s fate rests on tomorrow’s result, Benitez will have to deal not only with a herniated Torres, but also with a long list of absentees including Steven Gerrard. (more…)

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FULHAM UPSETS 9-MAN LIVERPOOL

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

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The Reds seemed to be back in championship form going into today’s game at Craven Cottage, which makes their 3-1 loss to Fulham that much more surprising. (more…)

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MICHAEL OWEN SEES RED, TORRES RAISES HOPES FOR LIVERPOOL

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Liverpool played host to Man United in what became a 10 on 10 battle to a 2-o finish.  The crowd, lively as ever, gave an especially cold welcome to their once-beloved Michael Owen and didn’t seem to lay off until Fernando Torres  found the net midway through the second half. (more…)

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