Surgery could keep injured Torres out of action for two monthsNovember 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez troubles will increase further after he admitted that ace striker Fernando Torres may need an operation. The Spanish winger is battling a damaged groin and surgery could keep him out for two months.
Flyers F Simon Gagne expected to miss 6-8 weeks, scheduled for surgeryNovember 2nd, 2009 Flyers' F Gagne expected to miss 6-8 weeksPHILADELPHIA — Flyers winger Simon Gagne is expected to miss the next six to eight weeks after having abdominal and hip surgery. Gagne, who missed the past two games, is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday.
Dara Torres to miss 12-18 months after radical knee surgery, but not giving up on 2012 GamesOctober 8th, 2009 Torres to miss 12-18 months after radical surgeryDara Torres knew she needed surgery on her ailing left knee. She didn't expect a radical operation and a recovery of up to 18 months.
Torres visualizes his goals before every gameOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool striker Fernando Torres, who has scored eight goals in the Premier League so far this season, has revealed the secret behind his pre-match stare towards the other end of the goal post. Torres said that visualizes how he will find the net and how he will score the goal.
Torres says he respects Liverpool fans too much to join Man UOctober 2nd, 2009 LONDON - The UK Premier League's top scorer, Fernando Torres has said that he would never join Manchester United out of respect for the Liverpool fans. The Spanish hitman admits he is already thinking about staying at Anfield for life, reports The Sun.
Liverpool boss Rafa says Torres too priceless to be put up for saleSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool FC manager Rafa Benitez has said no amount of money could tempt him into selling star striker Fernando Torres. Describing Torres as a priceless possession ahead of the club's match against the Italian club Fiorentina, The Daily Express quoted Rafa, as saying: "I'm not saying he's the best in the world because he is young and can get better, but of course he is one of the best."
"This year we had some agents acting for other English clubs who were coming to us asking about the price of Torres, with big, big figures.
Liverpool coach Rafa says Torres hitting peak fitnessSeptember 28th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez has warned Europe that a lethal Fernando Torres is hitting peak fitness at the right time. The Kop's star Spanish striker blasted a hattrick in 47 minutes against Hull on Saturday.
Liverpool's Torres throws title taunt at ChelseaAugust 14th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool hitman Fernando Torres has thrown a title taunt at both Chelsea and Manchester United, says his club will show its real intentions in due course. "We have no problem beating Manchester United or Chelsea but it is games like Sunday's at Tottenham where we need to show our real title intentions," The Sun quoted Torres, as saying.
Liverpool's Rafa to bid for Spanish striker David VillaAugust 1st, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool FC manager Rafa Benitez will use the money from the Xabi Alonso deal to bid for Spain striker David Villa. According to The Sun, midfielder Alonso is expected to seal a 30-million-pound move to Real Madrid today - and Liverpool boss Benitez aims to pair Villa with current Kop front man Fernando Torres in the double act that has been so deadly for the Euro 2008 champions.
Dara Torres takes a shot at 50 fly _ and fails to advanceJuly 31st, 2009 Torres fails to advance in 50 flyROME — Dara Torres of the United States has failed to advance in the preliminaries of the 50-meter butterfly at the world championships. Torres, who added the 50 fly to her program at the last minute, only managed a time of 26.41 seconds Friday morning.
Dara Torres plans to have major surgery on arthritic left knee at end of summerJuly 1st, 2009 Torres plans to have knee surgery after worldsDara Torres plans to have major surgery on her arthritic left knee at the end of the summer. The 42-year-old Torres said on a conference call Wednesday that she might not swim the 100-meter freestyle at next week's U.S.
Liverpool's Torres appeals to Benitez for key summer signingsJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has appealed to his coach Rafael Benitez to sign one of his friends, in order to help Liverpool win back the Premier League title from Manchester United. "We finished four points behind United but we are improving.
Torres vows to always stay at 'boyhood club' LiverpoolJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - Fernando Torres has pledged his future to Liverpool, and insisted that even Real Madrid's cash could not tempt him to leave. Spain star Torres says he is not interested in going to the Bernabeu or even Old Trafford.
Torres wins 50 free at swimming meet in TexasJune 13th, 2009 Torres wins 50 free in TexasAUSTIN, Texas — Dara Torres has won the 50-meter freestyle at the Texas Senior Circuit meet. The 42-year-old Olympian finished first Friday night in 24.75 seconds.
Ronaldo to go for hernia operation, likely to miss match against EstoniaJune 9th, 2009 LONDON - Portuguese and Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo has pulled out of Portugal's friendly clash in Estonia tomorrow amid fears he could need a hernia operation. The Manchester United winger complained of a groin injury towards the end of their last gasp World Cup qualifying win in Albania on Saturday.
LONDON - Liverpool FC striker Fernando Torres has flown to Spain to undergo more tests on his dodgy groin, as there are fears that he may need hernia surgery.
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