Home Sweet Home: Fernando Torres returns to Atletico Madrid

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Former Liverpool Striker Fernando Torres has returned to club where he made his professional debut, Atletico Madrid after a loan spell with AC Milan.

Pictures of the player at the Airport was shared by the club's official twitter account ''First words from @Torres in Madrid: "I'am happy and looking forward to begin" #TorresIsBack

Former Chelsea striker FernandoTorres scores on his first AC Milan start, back to heaven?

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Although he struggled to make tremendous impact at Chelsea, Fernando Torres might just have found his ''new heaven'' after he grabbed a goal in the colours of AC Milan on his first start for the club where he is on loan.

The Spaniard made his debut over the weekend against Juventus, seeing the last fifteen minutes of the match, it was his first start for Milan and Empoli was the recieving side in a match that ended in 2-2 draw on Tuesday night.

He scored a total of 20 goals in over 100 games for the Blues, but could this be a revival ground for Torres and his career?

''Make AC Milan fly high again'', Balotelli wishes Torres goodluck on his Milan loan move

Although Mario Balotelli has not played along side Fernando Torres before, he wishes the Spaniard best of luck on his loan adventure at AC Milan and encourages him to keep the club on high.

Mario posted on Instagram: ''Good Luck Fernando! Make ac Milan flying high again!''

Torres will be playing at Milan for the next two season to find his scoring boot may be....

Mourinho wants Torres to stay at Chelsea

Despite several reports linking Chelsea striker Fernando Torres to clubs, manager Jose Mourinho said he is part of his plans for the season.

Speaking ahead of Everton clash billed for Saturday, the Portuguese said "What we have clear is that we need three strikers to face the season, he is one of them''

"I like him as a person. I like him as a player. If he wants to leave it is something he didn't say to me. At the moment he is our player, nothing more than that.

''If he wants to leave I believe it is because he wants to try a new life, a new club, a new league. If he wants to leave I believe it is to try and be happier than he was in the last couple of years.

''This is a very human club in the way it tries to approach these situations. If he comes to us then any possibility will be analysed.''

Negredo, Navas dropped as Diego Costa makes Spain's final 23-man list for Brazil

Manchester City of England duo Jesus Navas and Alvaro Negredo have been left out of the last 23-man Brazil bound squad released by Coach Vicente Delbosque with Fernando Llorente as another big casualty.

However, Diego Costa, who is currently struggling with late fitness issues, has made the cut, as well as Chelsea’s Fernando Torres.

Atletico Madrid’s midfielder Koke, is one of the newest faces in the La Roja squad and will be joined by veterans like Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Gerard Pique and David Villa.

Check out the squad to take on Holland, Australia and Chile in the tournament:

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, Pepe Reina, David de Gea

Defenders: Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Raul Albiol,
Javi Martinez, Jordi Alba, Cesar Azpilicueta, Juanfran
Torres

Midfielders: Koke, Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Andres Iniesta,
Sergio Busquets, Cesc Fabregas, Santi Cazorla, Pedro
Rodriguez, Juan Mata, David Silva

Strikers: Fernando Torres, David Villa, Diego Costa

"Never judge strikers by goals alone" - Eto’o

Many have been quick to criticize Chelsea forward Fernando Torres and some other strikers across the globe for being less potent during the season.

Do you agree with Samuel Eto’o on his view as seen in this Image? Could that also be the reason why Torres is going to the world cup? Many questions demanding answers.

Yes or Yes: These Chelsea Strikers are reliable

For some weeks, the potency of these three strikers (Samuel Etoo, Demba Ba and Fernando Torres) have been questioned by the club manager, fans and even supporters at large owing to their performance in recent times.

Reports have also suggested that some of these strikers will not remain at the club next season.

They are being paid to score goals, but goals can only be scored when given playing time.

Demba Ba was brought on with about 25minutes left against PSG and he proved to be the messiah. The question now is, do the have strikers or not? Or MOU simply doesn't believe in them anymore?

Skrtel has scored more goals than Fernando Torres

How wonderful it is when defenders score goals during matches to help their teams. Liverpool's Martin Skrtel is a vivid example as he has seen the back of the net six times in the English Premier League which puts him ahead of former team mate Fernando Torres who has only scored for times for Chelsea in the league his season.

You'll recall that Skrtel added to goals in the Arsenal 6-1 demolition, he also repeated a similar version against Cardiff City on Saturday.

What a contrast you'll say as one begins to ask what's happening to El Nino.

According to Sky sports

Spain vs Italy Friendly: Mata and Torres left out

Spain on Friday released a 23-man squad to face Italy in a friendly match on Wednesday as part of their preparations for the World Cup. Prominent among the unlisted players  are the duo of Juan Mata and Fernando Torres while in-form Athletico Madrid striker, Diego Costa gets another chance to be a part of the team.

Meanwhile, Coach of the La Roja, Del Bosque gave a word of hope to those uninvited, that it is only for the warm up game and nothing more.

FULL SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas [Real Madrid], Pepe Reina [Napoli], Victor Valdes [Barcelona]

Defenders: Juanfran Torres [Atletico Madrid], Javi Martinez [Bayern Munich], Sergio Ramos [Real Madrid], Jordi Alba [Barcelona], Cesar Azpilicueta [Chelsea], Raul Albiol [Napoli].

Midfielders: Xabi Alonso [Real Madrid], Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta & Cesc Fabregas [Barcelona], Koke [Atletico Madrid], Thiago Alcantara [Bayern], Jesus Navas & David Silva [Man City], Santi Cazorla [Arsenal].

Attackers: Diego Costa [Atletico], Alvaro Negredo [Man City], Pedro Rodriguez [Barca].