There's been a story going around about how Liverpool bought £20 million underachiever Stewart Downing because the club's American owners were so impressed by the blatantly doctored viral video above produced by Aston Villa two summers ago. This, of course, is a ridiculous tale and beyond stupid and something no one could ever believe.

Fernando Torres: Liverpool owners lied to me and truth about Chelsea move

Fernando Torres has lifted the lid on his acrimonious departure from Anfield, claiming the club lied to him and that Liverpool's American owners made false promises.

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Chelsea striker Fernando Torres: Liverpool's owners lied to me & I don't understand why the fans hate me

The £50 million man claims there was more to his switch to Stamford Bridge than meets the eye and says he deserves more respect from his critics as a world and European champion

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Fernando Torres: Liverpool fans do not know reasons for Chelsea move

• 'Liverpool's fan have stuck with the story the club gave' • Torres thanks Chelsea fans for support during poor spell As Fernando Torres prepares to come face-to-face with his former club on Sunday he has warned the Liverpool fans that the full story behind his transfer to Chelsea in January has yet to emerge.

Fernando Torres: Liverpool fans don't know the truth about my transfer to Chelsea and nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez

Spain striker expects to be on the receiving end of plenty of abuse when the Reds visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but insists he holds no grudges ahead of the "very special game"

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Fernando Torres: Liverpool fans don't know the truth about my transfer to Chelsea and nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez

Spain striker expects to be on the receiving end of plenty of abuse when the Reds visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but insists he holds no grudges ahead of the "very special game"

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Fernando Torres: Liverpool fans don't know the truth about my transfer to Chelsea and nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez

Spain striker expects to be on the receiving end of plenty of abuse when the Reds visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but insists he holds no grudges ahead of the "very special game"

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Fernando Torres: Liverpool fans don't know the truth about my transfer to Chelsea and nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez

Spain striker expects to be on the receiving end of plenty of abuse when the Reds visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but insists he holds no grudges ahead of the "very special game"

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Saturday Sundae: Billy Sharp's standing ovation plus mirror images

Tractor Boys applaud opposition striker's goal; miss of the day contests; historical symmetry; and Wes Brown MOMENT OF THE DAY Ipswich fans giving Doncaster's Billy Sharp a standing ovation after he scored against them, days after the death of his son.

Suarez Cannot Shoulder Burden of Kop Hopes Alone

There is little not to love about Luis Suarez. His infectious work ethic and outrageous ability instantly endeared him to the Anfield faithful upon his arrival from Ajax, and in the short time that has elapsed since then he has dazzled with a brilliance not witnessed since a certain Spaniard graced the hallowed turf in full flow.

Big Mozza is watching you, Joey. Meanwhile, we'll concentrate on the foine exposed flesh of Gervinho's back, if it's all the same to you. Image: Getty Images/Daylife.

Theoretically, this should have been a relatively quiet results post. It's the first weekend of the EPL season, admittedly, but there were no fixtures that screamed controversy and with Spain and Italy yet to kick off, we were hoping to bumble about quietly in the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 before sneaking off for an early lunch.

Robin van Persie has been a consistent bright light in the poo-coloured gloom of our end-of-season collapse.

The man who has endured more impact injuries than a crash test dummy has finally managed to have a campaign in which he has been largely fit to play.

And what a player he has turned out to be.

This is the new Liverpool away shirt for the 11/12 (2011/2012) season that has officially been released by Liverpool FC in conjunction with shirt makers Adidas. The new LFC away shirt 11/12 has been described as a "solid grey,silver and red" kit by the club. This Liverpool away shirt 11/12 will be worn by the [.

Dr Joel Rookwood
The 2003-04 season had ground to a halt on Merseyside, as Houllier's Liverpool breathed its last monotonous, mediocre breath. Unaware that an inspired Spanish successor would lead the club to the European crown twelve months later, I headed south for the final weekend of the French/Spanish leagues: Bordeaux V Monaco preceded by Athletic Bilbao V Atletico Madrid.

The Fernando Torres Chelsea jersey will be worn by Spanish striker Fernando Torres, who recently became the most expensive footballer in a transfer deal involving British clubs when he moved from Liverpool to Chelsea for £50m in January 2011. Like he did at Liverpool, Torres will wear the No.9 jersey at Chelsea.

The Luis Suarez Liverpool shirt will be worn by young Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, who completed a £23m switch from Ajax to Liverpool FC in January 2011. Suarez will wear the No.7 Liverpool shirt. Suarez is expect to fill the big boots left by Fernando Torres' departure along with fellow winter signing Andy Carroll.

Here is the latest Fernando Torres transfer news as the striker prepares for a possible shock switch from Merseyside to Stamford Bridge in the 2011 winter transfer window. There is a lot awaited on the Torres transfer news front as the window closes on January 31, 2011 ( Monday) at 23.00 GMT. January 28, 2011- [.

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The news that Fernando Torres believes that the time is right for him to move to Chelsea comes as a massive blow to Liverpool supporters around the world. However, at the same time, it offers Liverpool an opportunity to take the money from a Torres transfer and use that to buy new players.

01- Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid/POR): 12 millones de euros al año02- Wayne Rooney (Manchester United/ING): 11,503- Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona/ARG): 1104- Yaya Touré (Manchester City/CMA): 10,805- Samuel Eto'o (Inter Milán/ITA): 10,506- Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Múnich/ALE): 9,707- Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Milan AC/SUE): 908- Kaká (Real Madrid/BRA): 909- John Terry (Chelsea/ING): 910- Emmanuel Adebayor (Manchester City/TOG): 8,411- Franck Ribéry (Bayern Múnich/FRA): 812- Fernando Torres (Liverpool/ESP): 7,813- Steven Gerrard (Liverpool/ING): 7,614- Carlos Tevez (Manchester City/ARG): 7,615- Frank Lampard (Chelsea/ING): 7,5716- Xavi Hernandez (FC Barcelona/ESP): 7,517- Andrés Iniesta (FC Barcelona/ESP): 718- Didier Drogba (Chelsea/CMA): 6,519- Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United/ING): 6,520- Andréa Pirlo (Milan AC/ITA): 621- David Villa (FC Barcelona/ESP): 622- Iker Casillas (Real Madrid/ESP): 623- Frédéric Kanouté (FC Sevilla/MAL): 624- Karim Benzema (Real Madrid/FRA): 625- Gigi Buffon (Juventus/ITA): 626- Patrick Vieira (Manchester City/FRA): 5,7227- Wesley Sneijder (Inter Milán/HOL): 5,528- Garreth Barry (Manchester City/ING): 5,529- Arjen Robben (Bayern Múnich/HOL): 5,530- Asley Cole (Chelsea/ING): 5,4131- Joe Cole (Liverpool/ING): 5,232- Diego Milito (Inter Milán/ARG): 533- David Silva (Manchester City/ESP): 534- Carles Puyol (FC Barcelona/ESP): 535- Kolo Touré (Manchester City/CMA): 536- Sergio Agüero (Atlético Madrid/ARG): 537- Francesco Totti (Roma/ITA): 4,938- Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United/BUL): 4,8739- Andrei Arshavin (Arsenal/RUS): 4,8740- Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea/FRA): 4,841- Yoann Gourcuff (Lyon/FRA): 4,842- Paul Scholes (Manchester United/ING): 4,843- Daniele de Rossi (Roma/ITA): 4,644- Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid/ESP): 4,645- Jamie Carragher (Liverpool/ING): 4,646- Ryan Giggs (Manchester United/GAL): 4,647- Julio Cesar (Inter Milan/BRA): 4,548- Diego Forlan (Atlético Madrid/URU): 4,549- Alessandro Nesta (Milan/ITA): 4,550- Gabriel Heinze (Marseilla/ARG): 4,5
Estudio realizado por la revista belga «Sport Foot Magazine».

Una vez mas Cristiano Ronaldo es el jugador mejor pagado en el mundo solo así puede superar a Lionel Messi quien en la cancha y en los premios de este 2010 le ha ganado todo.
Según un estudio realizado por la revista belga «Sport Foot Magazine». La actual estrella madridista, con un salario de 12 millones de euros al año.

This Fernando Torres goal vs Blackpool in January 2011 gave Liverpool the lead against the Tangerines, but the Reds eventually slumped to a 2-1 defeat. This goal was also the first Liverpool goal under Kenny Dalglish in the Premiership. Blackpool vs Liverpool- Bloomfield Road- January 2011. There was a hint of the Torres of the [.

1. Chris Baird (Stoke v Fulham, December 28, 2010)

2. Gareth Bale (Tottenham v Newcastle, December 28, 2010)

3. Dani Luengo (Extremadura U16 vs Asturias U16, December 28, 2010)

4. Khaleem Hyland (Zulte Waregem v Gent, December 30, 2010) (0.

Liverpool vs Bolton ( 1-1- Torres goal) Anfield- January 1, 2011 Many Liverpool fans have felt disgusted by the way their team has played in recent times, but this goal was a pleasure to watch. Excellent build up for the goal and a more than decent finish to accompany it. After seeing this particular goal, [.

Liverpool 2-1 Bolton Wanderers ( Fernando Torres, Joe Cole/ Kevin Davies) Anfield, Liverpool- January 1, 2011 A crucial win for Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson, with Joe Cole's injury time goal giving Liverpool a 2-1 comeback win over Bolton Wanderers. Liverpool vs Bolton 0-1 ( Kevin Davies goal) Liverpool vs Bolton 1-1 ( Fernando Torres goal) [.