Source: Daily_Mail
Anfield superstar Fernando Torres gets a kick out of life at Liverpool
Cover story: Fernando Torres, sporting a black eye, unveils his new book at Anfield[LNB] The black eye was a legacy of a stray elbow on international duty last week, and it acts as a lasting reminder to Fernando Torres of why he feels so at home in the Barclays Premier League.[LNB] English football's reputation for fair play may have come under scrutiny in recent weeks, but Torres insists it remains a model for the rest of the world.[LNB]Sporting a shiner at the launch of his autobiography, Torres: El Ni?My Story, Liverpool's record £21million signing summed up the Premier League's enduring appeal by saying: 'I get kicked a lot here, but at least they do it honestly.'[LNB] It is a philosophy that endeared him to John Terry two seasons ago, when the Chelsea skipper emerged from a bruising encounter at Anfield and saluted Liverpool's new arrival for giving as good as he got, rather than bleating about any strong-arm tactics.[LNB] [LNB] 'All teams want to win, but here in England, players are very honest,' said Torres. 'It is more physical here than in Spain, but that honesty really comes across. I got this black eye playing for Spain and it is the case that in some other leagues they try to catch you with their elbows and stuff like that.[LNB] No pain, no gain: Torres feels at home in the Barclays Premier League[LNB] 'It is a physical league here, but you cannot let frustration get the better of you if you are kicked.[LNB] 'Reading adopted an aggressive approach against me in the Carling Cup and I answered with a hat-trick. Scoring is always the best form of retaliation.' [LNB] Liverpool hero Dirk Kuyt warns West Ham to get ready for resurgent RedsLiverpool star Fernando Torres vows to halt Manchester United dominance[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People:FERNANDO TORRES, John TerryPlaces:Liverpool, United Kingdom, Spain
