Torres’ career ends with loss to Iniesta’s Vissel

Fernando Torres shares emotional tributes from Steven Gerrard, Iniesta and David Villa after he played his final match.

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Ahead of his final appearance, Fernando Torres feels his career went better than he could’ve ever imagined.
Spain’s World Cup-winning striker Fernando Torres ended a glittering 18-year career on Friday with his final match for J-League club Sagan Tosu.
Torres, 35, hung up his boots following a 6-1 defeat by a Vissel Kobe side featuring former Spain teammates Andres Iniesta and David Villa.
After the game at a packed Ekimae Real Estate Stadium, Torres, who also played for his boyhood club Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea and AC Milan, received a video tribute from former Anfield teammate Steven Gerrard.
“Congratulations…

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Torres says goodbye with final match against Iniesta
Fernando Torres called time on his days as a professional footballer on Friday with the final game of his illustrious 18-year career ending in a 6-1 defeat.
Perhaps fittingly, Torres faced former Spain teammate…

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Nabbout joins Kruse as Victory strengthen for new season

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Andrew Nabbout has signed for Melbourne Victory, rounding out what has been an impressive week on the transfers front for Marco Kurz’s side.
Former Newcastle Jets flyer Nabbout, who last played for the Victory in 2015, is back in the A-League after a 16-month with Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan. He joins fellow Socceroos mainstay Robbie Kruse, who signed for the Victory on Tuesday.
Kruse, 30, said as soon as he heard Victory were interested in him, the feeling was mutual.
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Barcelona set to sign Japanese prospect Abe

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Kashima Antlers have agreed a deal to sell forward Hiroki Abe to Barcelona, the Japanese club have announced.
The deal, reported to be worth around €2 million, is subject to the 20-year-old, who made his international debut for Japan in the Copa America last month, agreeing personal terms and passing a medical in Spain.
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“We are pleased to announce that the basic agreement between the clubs has been reached regarding Hiroki Abe’s move to FC Barcelona,”…

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Real Madrid sign ‘Japanese Messi’ Takefusa Kubo

ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe says it’s still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer.

Alejandro Moreno examines Real Madrid’s projected starting XI for next season and says additional signings are still needed to bolster the squad.

Steve Nicol weighs in on the latest transfer rumours, including Paul Pogba back to Juventus, Gianluigi Donnarumma to PSG, Joao Cancelo to Man City and more. Real Madrid have announced the signing of FC Tokyo midfielder Takefusa Kubo.
Kubo, who has been described as “the Japanese Messi,” was once on Barcelona’s books and made his debut for the Japan senior team earlier this month.
In a statement, Madrid said Kubo would play for their Castilla youth team in Spain’s third tier next season.
“Real Madrid will have one of the most promising young players in world football, an attacking midfielder of excellent technique and very skilled,” the statement said.
Kubo…

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Samper confirms Barcelona departure after 18 years, joins Vissel Kobe

Shaka Hislop’s power rankings are back and while Tottenham may have fallen out of his top 10, there’s an all too familiar face atop his rankings.
BARCELONA, Spain — Sergi Samper has confirmed that he will sign for Japanese club Vissel Kobe after his Barcelona contract was cancelled, ending an 18-year stay.
Samper, who made one Barca appearance this season, said his desire to play regular football again was the main reason behind his decision to move to Japan at the age of 24.
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The midfielder said former Barca captain Andres Iniesta, who signed for Vissel Kobe last summer, had played a key role in convincing him to join the J-League club.
“I…

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