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Adios to El Niño: Fernando Torres Retires After Final Game in Japan

Former Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, who won the World Cup with Spain, ended his illustrious career in Japan with Sagan Tosu, after losing to Vissel Kobe on Friday. The game was also a reunion of Spanish legends as David Villa and Andres Iniesta also featured, saying goodbye to their long-time friend.

Torres and Tosu lost 6-1.

Prior to the game, El Mundo published an open letter from Iniesta, in which the former Barcelona star honored his friend. "It's been a wonderful journey, it has taken us to every corner of the world.