José Mourinho baffled why Chelsea strikers failed to quell Stoke City
Manager refuses to criticise Torres, Ba and Eto'o Mark Hughes delighted with display against 'one of top teams'José Mourinho is supposed to be the man with all the answers, yet as he reflected on this...
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Serb is perfect fit for José Mourinho's lopsided squad after three years away from Stamford Bridge at finishing school with BenficaTwice a year, on transfer deadline day, English football is gripped by...
View ArticleAs Fernando Torres turns 30 is it time he returned to Atlético Madrid? | Tom...
The £50 million man has struggled with successive managers, but could Diego Simeone get him back on track in MadridIn the week of Fernando Torres's birthday, it can't have been much of a present to see...
View ArticleAndré Schürrle withdrawal allows PSG's potent trio to dominate Chelsea |...
The German provided cover for Chelsea in a false nine role, but his substitution allowed PSG's midfield three to dominateThe general consensus was that José Mourinho had erred on playing André Schürrle...
View ArticleChelsea's José Mourinho is in the mood to make striking summer changes |...
Defeat in Paris may prove catalyst for radical shake-up with Fernando Torres looking like the fall guy as manager loses faithJosé Mourinho's words have spoken pretty loudly about the frustration he has...
View ArticleFernando Torres still has a future at Chelsea, says José Mourinho
Striker linked with summer move from Stamford Bridge 'He's under contract, he's a good professional'José Mourinho has insisted Fernando Torres has a future at Chelsea but the Blues boss wants more from...
View ArticleChelsea's José Mourinho may turn to Samuel Eto'o for PSG tie
Cameroon striker may be fit for Champions League return leg We need to refocus, says Stoke City's Mark HughesThis was a match lit up by players in Chelsea blue yet by the end José Mourinho's thoughts...
View ArticleInternazionale confirm interest in signing Fernando Torres from Chelsea
£50m signing has fallen down Stamford Bridge pecking order Inter move could hinge on Europa League qualificationThe overhaul of Chelsea's strike-force this summer could yet include the departure of the...
View ArticleChelsea's Fernando Torres is a great striker says Atlético's Diego Simeone
Atlético manager expects Torres to play in semi-final first leg No surprise for Simeone if Chelsea bid for Diego CostaAtlético Madrid's coach, Diego Simeone, has defended Fernando Torres on the eve of...
View ArticleJosé Mourinho has faith in Torres to lead line against Atlético Madrid
Chelsea manager set to field former Atlético captain Diego Simeone welcoming to Spanish strikerJosé Mourinho is confident Fernando Torres will be able to cope with the conflicting pressures of leading...
View ArticleAtlético Madrid v Chelsea Champions League: as it happened | Jacob Steinberg
Chelsea ground out a goalless draw to take back to Stamford Bridge in the second leg but suffered injuries and suspensions to key players In pictures: the best images from the Vicente Calderón9.53pm...
View ArticleDiego Costa and Fernando Torres fire only blanks in battle of the strikers |...
Atlético Madrid found Chelsea's defence immovable as the 41-year-old Mark Schwarzer had little trouble repelling the persistent threat of the home sideAs the minutes slipped by in the second half at...
View ArticleSuárez knee injury: will he recover like John Terry or Phil Jones?
From Terrys two-week wonder recovery to Jones 10-week lay-off, Luis Suárez faces battle to play a part in the World CupCommonly referred to as cartilage, the knee meniscus separates the thigh bone from...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014: Lukaku scores hat-trick but heartbreak for Kranjcar
Adnan Januzaj also stars for Belgium against Luxembourg Croatias Niko Kranjcar ruled out of Brazil through injury Suárez evolving well after surgery but still a doubtPrandelli signs new two-year deal...
View ArticleSpain 2-0 Bolivia | International friendly match report
Fernando Torres and Andrés Iniesta were on target as Spain dominated Bolivia for a 2-0 win on Friday in the first of two international friendlies before their World Cup defence in Brazil.Torres calmly...
View ArticleRaúl García: Fernando Torres would be welcome back at Atlético Madrid
Striker has been linked with return to Vicente Calderón García: he still feels very strongly about this clubAtlético Madrid midfielder Raúl García says Fernando Torres would be welcomed back to the...
View ArticleJosé Mourinho insists Fernando Torres is staying at Chelsea
Mourinho says Torres, Drogba and Costa will be his strikers Atlético Madrid president rules out move to re-sign TorresJosé Mourinho insists Fernando Torres is to remain at Chelsea next season as one of...
View Article20 of the best goals of the month: Bale, Rooney, Sterling and Ibrahimovic
Featuring blasters, zigzagging dribbles and halfway-line lobs from training camps, summer leagues and pre-season friendliesContinue reading...
View ArticleThe gifs that keep on giving: Fernando Torres, diving footballers and show-offs
Featuring a loving fighter, a spinning F1 car, a flag thief, a man doing press-ups on water and a smooth baseball playerThanks for all your suggestions on our last gifs blog.Continue reading...
View ArticleMilan confirm plan to sign Chelseas Fernando Torres and Marco van Ginkel
Adriano Galliani hoping to complete double signing We have written to Chelsea and are awaiting responseMilan looking to replace Mario Balotelli after £16m exitJosé Mourinho last month denied Torres...
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