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[kyro7]

Originally Posted by Kaka11|LFC

You'd have to be pretty thick to not realise that Ronaldo was going to leave sometime soon.

and besides, you wouldn't even sell Heinze to us, what makes you think we'd sell Torres to you?

You are in money trouble?

[Scouser_Dave]

Originally Posted by kyro7

You are in money trouble?

Not enough to sell you Torres though.

[abomufc108]

Originally Posted by Royal Flush

That's what we thought about Ronaldo
I agree with Kyro though, I don't think it will happen, especially after the mind games at the end of the season. Ever since the Ronaldo deal, we've been linked with a different world-class player every day. Bloody papers eh?

Torres supported liverpool as a kid

[Lloydboiere]

Originally Posted by abomufc108

Torres supported liverpool as a kid

so did i lol and still do

[Kaka11|LFC]

Originally Posted by kyro7

You are in money trouble?

Theres not a big enough debt in the world to make us sell Torres to you.

[Royal Flush]

Originally Posted by abomufc108

Torres supported liverpool as a kid

I thought he supported Atletico in his childhood.

[kyro7]

Originally Posted by Kaka11|LFC

Theres not a big enough debt in the world to make us sell Torres to you.

Thats why I put , I was joking.

[Kaka11|LFC]

I know, thats why i put the ""

[abomufc108]

Originally Posted by Royal Flush

I thought he supported Atletico in his childhood.

he played with them but for unkown reason he supported liverpool

he must had fall on his head when he was a kid

[kyro7]

Originally Posted by Kaka11|LFC

I know, thats why i put the ""

That has no significance to whether I was making a joke or not.

[Liverpöol]

just forget it.

[nzgangster]

He is a Atletico fan but he always loved to watch Liverpool. I remember reading something with him saying that Liverpool was the only club he liked other than Atletico.
also something along the lines off that he'll only ever play for two clubs.

[Dan]

Why would he move to Real Madrid's feeder club?.. And you'd have to offer a hell of a lot more than £80m, double it, probably can't afford to buy him anyway, you have £160m on you?..

[kyro7]

Originally Posted by Danthomas2005

Why would he move to Real Madrid's feeder club?.. And you'd have to offer a hell of a lot more than £80m, double it, probably can't afford to buy him anyway, you have £160m on you?..

Yeah give me half an hour.

[MaschPotato]

Finally a transfer rumour i could categorically say will not happen

[LFCtorresLFC]

Agreed, no point discussing it other than to say that it's media bulllalalala.

[Scouser_Dave]

SPANISH STARS READY FOR OPENER

Liverpool's Spanish stars are in action tonight when they kick off their Confederations Cup campaign against New Zealand in South Africa.
Fernando Torres and Xabi Alonso are likely to play from the start, while Pepe Reina, Albert Riera and Alvaro Arbeloa are also included in Vicente del Bosque's 23 man squad for the competition.

The game kicks off at 7.30pm BST this evening, with the Spanish odds-on favourites to get their campaign off to a winning start. Games against Iraq and the hosts South Africa will follow later in the week for the European champions.

The Confederations Cup is contested by each of the six Fifa Confederation Champions, along with the World Cup winners and host nation.

The countries taking part this year are Brazil, Egypt, Iraq, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain and USA.

World Cup winners Italy - who include Andrea Dossena in their squad _ reside in Group B and will start their campaign against the USA in Pretoria on Monday at 7.30pm BST before games against Egypt and Brazil.

The semi-finals will take place on 24th and 25th June before the showcase final is played out in Johannesburg on 28th June.

SPANISH STARS READY FOR OPENER

REINA ITCHING FOR CUP ACTION

Pepe Reina is hoping for more international action as Spain prepare to kick-off their Confederations Cup pursuit against New Zealand tonight.
While the Anfield goalkeeper is aware coach Vincent del Bosque is likely to select Iker Casillas as his first choice custodian for the tournament, our No.25 is eager to be handed a run out at some stage of the competition.

"Maybe if we win our first two games and are already qualified for the semi-final I will get a chance in our third game," Reina told LFC Magazine.

"It is important to keep your concentration. You never know when you might get called in to play so I have to be ready at any given moment in case the manager needs me."

Real Madrid star Casillas played in all bar one of Spain's matches at last summer's successful European Championships, with Reina figuring in only the third and final group game after La Roja had already qualified for the knockout stage.

Reina continued: "Of course, I am proud to be Spanish but I suppose it has been a bit unlucky for me to come along at the same time as Casillas who is a similar age to myself.

"He has only recently turned 28 and has been playing at the top level for some time and has many good years ahead too.

"It is a bit unlucky for me but also a pleasure any time I have been called up for the national team."

Reina feels his situation with the Spanish national team is similar to that of his Anfield understudy Diego Cavalieri.

The Brazilian has made only four appearances for the Liverpool first team since joining the club from Palmeiras last summer, with Reina firmly established as the Reds' number one.

"I suppose it's similar in some ways to how things are at Liverpool, although it's much easier for me going away with Spain than it is for Diego at Liverpool," mused the former Barcelona stopper.

"I may only go away with my country a few times each season whereas for Diego he has to deal with the situation throughout the whole year, being on the bench every single week.

"That is much harder than going away with the national team for just once a month for example.

"I feel really lucky to have a teammate like Diego because he helps me all the time, training with me and pushing me harder. He has been a very good professional."

Meanwhile, Reina has dismissed suggestions that Spain will take the Confederations Cup lightly, insisting his nation will be doing all they can to claim their second piece of silverware in 12 months.

He said: "A friendly competition? That's not how we see it at all. We will be taking every game seriously.

"Every time you play for your country it's always serious. There is no friendly game for us, especially in an official competition like this."

REINA ITCHING FOR CUP ACTION

TORRES EYEING ANFIELD TROPHIES

As Fernando Torres prepares to aid Spain's quest for more silverware in the Confederations Cup, the Reds' striker has revealed his desperation to bring home the Barclays Premier League title for the 'phenomenal’ Liverpool fans.

El Nino reaffirmed his commitment to the club by agreeing terms on a new deal earlier last month and Torres admits the vociferous backing he receives from the Kop played no small part in his decision.

"They say foreign players don't care as much as the home grown, but we are very much aware that Liverpool haven't won the Premier League for 20 years and understand the supporters are desperate for us to put that right," said Liverpool's No.9.

"The rivalry with Manchester United is intense and the roof will come off at Anfield if we beat them to next year's title. Obviously the Champions League means a lot to Liverpool, but the English title is the one everyone wants in our dressing room.

"Liverpool Football Club is a phenomenon, with millions of fans who totally identify with everything the club stands for. They are at one with the players and that's why the backing we get at Anfield and from the away support is second to none.

"This club has it all: the history, the prestige, the fans, the organisation. It's a big responsibility to give the fans here the success they desire, but the challenge is always exhilarating and this is why I was delighted to sign a new contract.

Since arriving at Anfield in July 2007 Torres has firmly established himself as arguably the world's finest striker.

The 25-year-old – who has scored an astonishing 50 goals in just 84 appearances for the Reds - attributes part of his success to manager Rafa Benitez.

He added: "Now we need to win the big trophies and we can trust Rafa Benitez to keep the momentum going for us. He is a great manager and has helped me improve so much in my time at Liverpool. I left Spain when I was still young, but my manager has helped me to mature.

Torres has forged a prolific partnership with Reds’ skipper Steven Gerrard, a player the Spain international feels is a fierce contender for the title of the best player in world football.

"When people talk about the best footballers in Europe, they always single out Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo, but Gerrard is just as strong," said El Nino.

"Messi and Ronaldo are special talents and the fact that they are in teams winning the important trophies means they stand out from the rest.

"I'm spoilt having a teammate like Gerrard as I can count on him supplying me with perfect passes. You make the run into the space and however tightly marked he is, he finds a way to get the ball through.

"The highest compliment I can pay him is that he's as creative as a Xavi at Barcelona, with something extra as well. When you add his energy, toughness, leadership and goal scoring ability and the result is a fantastic all-round player.

"Maybe I am biased because he is my team-mate and friend, but Stevie does not get the credit he deserves either in England or with European fans. This can change in 2010 when he has a chance to confirm his class with Liverpool and in the World Cup."

Before Torres can relax after another long campaign, there is the matter of helping his native Spain in their pursuit of a second piece of silverware in 12 months as La Roja prepare to begin their Confederations Cup campaign against New Zealand this evening.

El Nino admits he is relishing the prospect of helping his country to another trophy and has played down any suggestion of fatigue.

"I feel fine and I'm looking forward to this tournament," he said. "I know I need to stay fit next season as this will help Liverpool win prizes and, obviously, the World Cup is the big target for Spain. Still the Confederations Cup is important also.

"Every time the Spanish national team comes together, we want to win. We're on a long, successful run at the moment and have standards to maintain. We have built up a tremendous amount of confidence and are a very proud set of players. The Confederations Cup would be nice but clearly the number one objective is to do really well at the World Cup.

"It's normal for us to be highly-rated when people think about the World Cup as we are the European champions. Barcelona's Champions League victory is bound to raise expectations too and this is something we have to live with.

"Still, the World Cup is our biggest test. So many times in the past Spain have promised a lot, but failed to deliver. We showed what we are capable of last summer and I'm confident of more of the same next year. Not only do we have the talent, we love being together as a group and this unity can take us long, long way."

TORRES EYEING ANFIELD TROPHIES

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[MaschPotato]

Dave , Fernando's going Manure stop posting these things


Hope to see some more of Riera playing in the first team show people he's capable of alot more.


Stil love how Torres speaks about us. Ronaldo never said things like that about Utd

[kyro7]

Originally Posted by MaschPotato

Dave , Fernando's going Manure stop posting these things


Hope to see some more of Riera playing in the first team show people he's capable of alot more.


Stil love how Torres speaks about us. Ronaldo never said things like that about Utd

Yeah, thats what I like about Torres.

[MaschPotato]

On a sidenote. Rafa said he wants to get al of our targets signed before pre season and if im not mistaken our first friendly is on the 15th of July


Best get crackin eh

[Dan]

Originally Posted by MaschPotato

On a sidenote. Rafa said he wants to get al of our targets signed before pre season and if im not mistaken our first friendly is on the 15th of July


Best get crackin eh

Plenty of time..

[kyro7]

Originally Posted by MaschPotato

On a sidenote. Rafa said he wants to get al of our targets signed before pre season and if im not mistaken our first friendly is on the 15th of July


Best get crackin eh

Targets = who?

[MaschPotato]

Originally Posted by Danthomas2005

Plenty of time..

I bet Rafa is on a beach with a cigar and a big mac laughing at the rumours when secretly he's thinking...



They didnt put any lettuce on my big mac

[MaschPotato]

Originally Posted by kyro7

Targets = who?

If only we knew my friend.

[Scouser_Dave]

Originally Posted by kyro7

Targets = who?

Glen Johnson
David Silva
Lionel Messi