Fernando Torres dons Liverpool scarf in Spain's World Cup party amid fears he'll quit for Chelsea

12 July 2010 16:56
Liverpool received a huge boost in their bid to hold on to Fernando Torres after the striker was pictured with a Reds scarf draped around his neck in the World Cup celebrations. [LNB]Torres was spotted in the jubliant dressing room with the Liverpool scarf on his shoulders as he cradled the World Cup trophy in the aftermath of their victory over Holland in Johannesburg. [LNB] Kop a load of that: Fernando Torres poses with his Liverpool scarf[LNB] [LNB]Barclays Premier League rivals Chelsea are desperate to bring him to Stamford Bridge this summer as they attempt to take advantage of Liverpool's failure to qualify for the Champions League. [LNB] Thechampions have already lodged a formal £40million bid for Torres, who has also attracted interest from Manchester City and Barcelona. [LNB] Pure delight: Fernando Torres lifts the World Cup trophy in Johannesburg[LNB]But his gesture could be viewed as an act of commitment to Liverpool as fears heighten over his future. [LNB]The Liverpool website certainly interpreted the pictures as a sign of him staying at the club. In an article headlined 'Best pic you'll see all year', itstarted: 'Fernando Torres showed football fans across the globe how much he loves Liverpool by parading the World Cup while wearing a Redsscarf.' [LNB] Pain game: Torres is taken off the field on a stretcher after being injured[LNB]Meanwhile, Torres will have to wait until later this week to discover the full extentof the groin injury.[LNB]The 26-year-old came off the substitutes' bench in extra time of Spain's historic victory but was seen to sharply pull up as he chased a ball forward.[LNB]His problem has been confirmed as a left adductor injury and he will undergo further examination in the next few days having returned to Madrid with the rest of the squad.[LNB] Beasts 0 Beauty 1: Spain on top of the world as they defeat Dutch cloggersWORLD CUP FINAL 2010: Holland 0 Spain 1 (AET) - Andres Iniesta slays the beast as cynical Holland fall in extra timeIniesta delivers poetic justice against horrible Holland, claim Spanish pressCatalans go crazy after Barcelona boys beat the Dutch in South Africa[LNB]  

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