Fernando Torres

Torres Suffers Frightening Head Injury

... spend the night in hospital and undergo more tests tomorrow. — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 2, 2017. Thoughts tonight are also with @Torres. Get well soon Nando, from everyone at Stamford Bridge. __link__/w Tgi Hb 1 y 3 C. — Chelsea FC (@Chelsea FC) March 2, 2017. We wish you a speedy recovery, @Torres __link__/93 a XKf 5 Tr Y. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 2, 2017. Players from both sides immediately called for medical attention when Torres hit the ground. Deportivo doctor Carlos Larino said: “What Gabi and Vrsaljko did to help Fernando Torres regain consciousness was perfect”. Distressed Atletico defender Jose Maria Gimenez was seen crying, whilst Deportivo fans gave the former Spanish international a standing ovation as he was carried from the field. Atletico had to play out seven minutes of stoppage time with 10 men as they had already made all three substitutions. Antoine Griezmann added: “I don’t really care now about football or the result, only worried about Fernando’s health at moment. Hope he’s okay and back soon.”. Speaking of the moment the incident occured, Felipe Luis said: “It was something very scary for us ...

An Oral History Of Fernando Torres At Atlético De Madrid, Chapters 1 & 2

... my interest in football began to appear. My dad would play with me whenever he could, especially in Concello de Boqueixón, where my family went on vacation. I was 5 years old when I joined my first team, Parque 84. I participated in a football marathon that was organized in the sports center in Fuenlabrada, in the neighborhood where I spent my first years and a great deal of my youth. The games consisted of 15 or 20 kids chasing after a ball - it was crazy. Eventually, the stadium in Fuenlabrada would be named after Torres. Today, the Estadio Fernando Torres - with a capacity of 2,500 - plays host to home matches for C. F. Fuenlabrada, a Segunda B side. When Torres was 6, he found motivation for a career in football - and as a forward - in an unexpected place. Fernando Torres: At six years old, everyone in school was talking about this cartoon about football, from Japan. It was a series called Oliver y Benji in Spain, and in Japan it was Captain Tsubasa. It’s a cartoon series in which the plot centers around a group of kids who start playing football for fun and end up as ...

Fernando Torres Conscious After Suffering Head Injury In Atletico Madrid Match

... Torres has undergone a cranial and cervical CT scan that has ruled out any alteration or traumatic injuries for the Rojiblancos forward, after the strong blow to the head he suffered in this Thursday’s match at Riazor. Thanks for the messages of support for @Torres. He’s stable and conscious. He’ll spend the night in hospital and undergo more tests tomorrow. — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 2, 2017. “The player, who is stable, conscious and lucid, had to be rushed in an ambulance after being stabilised according to the usual protocol, before being admitted to La Coruna’s Modelo Hospital, where he will spend the night for observation.”. Diego Simeone’s side had fallen behind in the 13 th minute when Florin Andone slotted in, before Antoine Griezmann equalised with a spectacular 68 th-minute strike. Atletico boss Simeone said in his post-match press conference: “Worried, nervous….those are the feelings after he suffered such a heavy blow. Good news (1/2) @Torres has undergone a cranial and cervical ...

Lacklustre Atletico Drop Points, Lose Torres To Scary Injury At Deportivo

... scary injury at Deportivo. Antoine Griezmann's second-half score rescued Atletico Madrid a point at Deportivo. Atletico Madrid were poor against Deportivo La Coruna but the real concern is with injured striker Fernando Torres. The famous new manager bounce caught a distinctly below-par Atletico Madrid cold as they somehow escaped Estadio Riazor with a 1-1 draw against Deportivo La Coruna on Thursday. Atletico were lucky to go in at the break just a single Florin Andone goal down and rode their luck in the second period before a wonderful effort from Antoine Griezmann drew them somewhat undeservedly level. However, the game was overshadowed by a sickening injury to Fernando Torres late on. Deportivo La Coruña. Lineups and Stats. Immediate reports suggest that Torres regained consciousness shortly after appearing to be knocked out cold while swallowing his tongue. On the playing front: a draw is better than a defeat. The side looked leggy, lethargic and could barely string two passes together. Add to that the defence still looking all at sea against a ...

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Fernando Torres Conscious After Suffering Head Injury In Atletico Madrid Match

... news about the 32-year-old after he underwent tests at a local hospital. The statement read: “Fernando Torres has undergone a cranial and cervical CT scan that has ruled out any alteration or traumatic injuries for the Rojiblancos forward, after the strong blow to the head he suffered in this Thursday’s match at Riazor. Thanks for the messages of support for @Torres. He’s stable and conscious. He’ll spend the night in hospital and undergo more tests tomorrow. — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 2, 2017. “The player, who is stable, conscious and lucid, had to be rushed in an ambulance after being stabilised according to the usual protocol, before being admitted to La Coruna’s Modelo Hospital, where he will spend the night for observation.”. Diego Simeone’s side had fallen behind in the 13 th minute when Florin Andone slotted in, before Antoine Griezmann equalised with a spectacular 68 th-minute strike. Atletico boss Simeone said in his post-match press conference: “Worried, nervous….those are the feelings ...