Fernando Torres
Chelsea's Spanish interim manager Rafael Benitez (R) shouts from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on May 19, 2013. Fernando Torres ensured Rafael Benitez's troubled reign at Chelsea ended with a third place finish, striking a 76th-minute winner to secure a 2-1 over Everton at Stamford Bridge on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.
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It's been a good season for me
We were expecting to win much more this season. We were playing for finals and it's not been easy. At the end I think we can say it's a good season, but we're looking forward to the next one.
Chelsea will be much better next season because they will spend £100million and they will sign three or four players ... They have good young players like (Victor) Moses, (Eden) Hazard, Oscar, (Cesar) Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Fernando Torres, Oriol (Romeu), they are all improving and they all have potential. The foundation is already there. The future is bright for them.More quotes »
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Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica
and Chelsea beat Benfica 2-1 Wednesday night to win the Europa League following its Champions League title last year. Fernando Torres put Chelsea ahead in the 60th minute, but Oscar Cardozo tied the score when he converted a penalty kick eight minutes later Read more »
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Chelsea to ditch star to fund incoming transfer?
he would be departing this summer and now is trying to get the forward at StamfordBridge. Chelsea are willing to allow Fernando Torres to leave despite the forward improving somewhat this season – even scoring a crucial initial goal in the Europa League final 4:07 PM from The Transfer Tavern Read more »
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Chelsea: No parade for Rafa
points against David Moyes' Toffees in his final game before leaving to take charge of Manchester United, were secured by Fernando Torres' first Premier League goal of 2013. In the wake of the game, Benitez took a backseat as captain John Terry, midfielder 3:42 PM from Clubcall.com Read more »
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Chelsea 2 Everton FC 1 - final whistle match report
to try and ensure their highest ever points haul in the Premier League era, but they were ultimately undone by a 76 minute Fernando Torres winner just moments after substitute Nikica Jelavic wasted a glorious chance to give Everton the lead. They had fought 2:01 PM from Liverpool Echo Read more »
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Torres strike sees off Toffees
Torres scored his first Barclays Premier League goal of 2013 as Chelsea sealed third place with a 2-1 victory which ensured David Moyes' 11-year reign as Everton manager ended in defeat. Twelve months to the day since Chelsea's Champions League win in Munich, 1:21 PM from Irish Independent Read more »
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Torres the hero for Chelsea again
Torres scored his first Barclays Premier League goal of 2013 as Chelsea sealed third place with a victory which saw David Moyes' 11-year reign as Everton manager end in defeat. Twelve months to the day since Chelsea's Champions League win in Munich, Juan Mata 1:16 PM from Irish Independent Read more »
