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Fernando Torres to retire from football

The 35-year-old revealed on social media that he would be hanging up his boots after a glittering 18-year career.

I have something very important to announce. After 18 exciting years, the time has come to put an end to my footbal… https://t.co/l0lZo6lWRZ

— Torres (Fernando Torres) 21st Jun 05:01

The Spaniard joined the Reds from Atletico Madrid in July 2007 and would go on to forge a reputation as one of the best forwards in the world during his three-and-a-half seasons at the club, scoring 81 goals in 142 appearances.

Torres departed Anfield for Chelsea in January 2011 and a move to AC Milan preceded a return to his boyhood Atletico in 2015.