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In our Daily Dose of Social Media, we look at some of the best entertainment from the past day that you may have missed with the Madrid Open reaching the second week.

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Fernando Torres explains his historic Chelsea goal against Barcelona – it was far from pure luck

When Chelsea fans think of Fernando Torres, it is likely they will think of one specific Champions League moment. Hanging on by a thread at the Nou Camp, Chelsea had defended valiantly against Pep Guardiola’s star-studded Barcelona side in the 2012 Champions League semi-final.

Soccer News / The Kop Times / March 21

Liverpool told to ditch Nunez for Premier League star who ‘fits Slot’s style’

Stan Collymore believes Liverpool should replace Darwin Nunez with Alexander Isak but defended the Uruguayan’s record at the Merseyside club. Collymore highlighted that Nunez has struggled against the pressure of performing consistently at Liverpool despite having a decent contribution record.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker

The top goal scorers in Liverpool history

Liverpool is one of the jewels of English football. It’s either the Reds or Manchester United who stand as the greatest club in the country’s history. Liverpool has featured many impressive goal scorers over the years, some of the best to ever do it.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'English Premier League champions since 1992-93' quiz

How many of the clubs to finish top of the English Premier League table since the 1992-93 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'UEFA Europa League champions' quiz

The 'Ballon d'Or winners' quiz

The 'UEFA Champions League all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Atletico Madrid News / Football Espana / November 19

Liverpool and Atletico Madrid legend Fernando Torres turns down management offer

Liverpool and Atletico Madrid icon Fernando Torres is making his way through the ranks of coaching in the Spanish capital, but has turned down the chance to take over a slumbering giant of Spanish football.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 15

European icon opens up on regret over Liverpool talks; he’d get his vengeance in Anfield victory

A renowned striker who became a legendary figure in Serie A has revealed that Liverpool once contacted him about a possible move to Anfield, although nothing came of those transfer talks.

Real Betis News / Football Espana / July 28

Real Betis snap up promising talent from Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid have a very good academy, and last season, their U19 side – managed by Fernando Torres – won a league and cup double. That squad includes Paco Esteban, although he did not feature quite as often as he would have desired, largely due to the performances of Omar Janneh.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / June 12

Former Chelsea player turned coach has been promoted to his next position

Some news that will make Chelsea fans crack a little smile this morning as one former player has landed a promotion in his coaching career. It’s always great to see former Blues do well when they retire from the game, whatever field they chose to move into.

Soccer News / ESPN / June 11

Spain, Liverpool legend Torres to coach Atlético B

World Cup-winning former Spain striker Fernando Torres has been named head coach of Atletico Madrid's B team, the LaLiga club said in a statement on Tuesday.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 24, 2024

Ex-Liverpool and Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres set for new job this summer

Former Liverpool number nine and Atletico Madrid icon Fernando Torres is set for a promotion this season, following his fine work with the under-19 side of Los Rojiblancos.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 5, 2024

Fernando Torres to leave current role at Atletico Madrid in the summer

Fernando Torres’ Atletico Madrid U19 side have been in spectacular form this season. In the league, they are currently seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table, which the title well on the cards.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 2, 2024

Mo Salah uploads second picture in four days with same ex-Chelsea teammate

Mo Salah is often the man who makes others starstruck but it seems that the past four days have seen him rather enamoured with someone else. On both March 29th and April 2nd, our Egyptian King uploaded images with himself and Fernando Torres to his X account, something he certainly doesn’t do often with anyone.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 26, 2024

Watch: Anfield provides Torres a dream send-off on return in a red shirt

Fernando Torres was treated like a hero on his return to Anfield and this was best shown when the Spaniard left the pitch for the Reds. Our No.9 for the day was substituted off for Jari Litmanen and all corners of our stadium rose to their feet for the 40-year-old.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 23, 2024

Watch: Fernando Torres provides wonderful throwback after scoring for Liverpool Legends

The Legends matches always provide Liverpool fans with plenty of nostalgia as former players return to Anfield for the charity fixture, and Fernando Torres treated us to a brilliant throwback this afternoon.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 23, 2024

Watch: Liverpool Legends training footage shows that Fernando Torres is still a pure finisher

Fernando Torres is one of the most lethal finishers that Liverpool have had in the 21st century, and to this day the Spaniard has lost none of that penalty box prowess.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 22, 2024

Exclusive: Liverpool legend sends six-word warning to Gerrard and Torres ahead of training session

The Liverpool legends squad is assembling ahead of a game with Ajax and with all eyes on the likes of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, one teammate has his eyes set on a training session meeting with the pair.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 18, 2024

Watch: Arbeloa and Torres meet on touchline again; very different from one previous encounter

Former Liverpool teammates Alvaro Arbeloa and Fernando Torres infamously clashed with one another on the touchline when their respective teams faced each other last May, so when the two were in opposition again over the weekend, all eyes would’ve been focused on the pair.

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 18, 2024

Watch: Alvaro Arbeloa and Fernando Torres set aside differences in latest derby clash

In recent years, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meetings have not just been tense at the Santiago Bernabeu or the Metropolitano, but also at their training ground stadiums.