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2010 Home Kit

Torres #9

Adidas

Medium

Pre-Owned / Great Condition / small pulls, marks, general fabric wear

Fernando Torres played a crucial role in Spains historic 2010 FIFA World Cup triumph, even though it was not his most prolific tournament in terms of goals. Coming off the back of a sensational Euro 2008, where he scored the winning goal in the final, expectations were high for the striker. However, he struggled with form and fitness after recovering from knee surgery just before the tournament. Despite not finding the net, Torres movement and work rate were vital in stretching defenses, allowing the likes of David Villa and Andrs Iniesta to shine. His unselfish play helped Spain implement their famous tiki-taka style, which ultimately led to their first-ever World Cup victory. Although he started the final against the Netherlands on the bench, Torres came on late in extra time, playing a role in the build-up to Iniestas legendary winning goal. While not his most dominant tournament individually, Torres presence and contributions were invaluable to Spains golden era.