Spain's Fernando Torres retires from football

'After 18 exciting years, the time has come to put an end to my football career,' says former World Cup winner

By Fatih Erel

ISTANBUL (AA) - A one-time World Cup winner with Spain, Fernando Torres on Friday announced his retirement from football at the age of 35.

"I have something very important to announce. After 18 exciting years, the time has come to put an end to my football career,” Torres said on Twitter.

Spent last season in Japan for Sagan Tosu football club, Torres played for Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea during his 18-year career.

He played 110 games in Spanish national football team and scored 38 goals, winning 2010 World Cup and two European championships, as well.

He was also part of the UEFA Champions League winning Chelsea team in 2011/2012 season, he is also a two-time UEFA Europa League winner with Chelsea in 2012/13 season and with Atletico Madrid in 2017/2018 season.

He scored 252 goals in 706 matches during his entire career.

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