Fernando Torres has denied putting country before club after having a second knee operation which ended his Liverpool season.
The Spain international had surgery in Barcelona last night to repair damaged cartilage in his right knee, a problem which resurfaced after a similar operation in January.
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With Golden Balls set to put his feet up with the rest of us this summer, Goal.com's Patrick Reilly ranks 10 stars who missed out on the World Cup through injury...
10) David Beckham (2010)
Barring a miracle England's most capped outfield player will have to be content with 'just' the three World Cup appearances as View more »
World Cup 2010: Barcelona's Victor Valdes backed to go to South Africa with Spain
Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes in-form goalkeeper Victor Valdes deserves to be part of Spain's World Cup squad this summer.
In the running: Joan Laporta believes Spain cannot overlook Victor Valdes for the World Cup given View more »
Satisfied man: Spain manager Vicente del Bosque admitted his side 'can't complain' about the draw
How Spain qualified for World Cup 2010: European group 5 winners.
Manager: Vicente del BosqueCaptain: Iker CasillasPremier League players: Pepe Reina (Liverpool), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Albert Riera (Liverpool), Fern View more »
Though he may not be one of Los Blancos' biggest-name stars, there can be little doubt that centre-back Raul Albiol has been a key figure in Real Madrid’s bid for this season’s La Liga crown. Having adapted swiftly to life at the Bernabeu following his June 2009 switch from Valencia, only four of his fellow View more »
MADRID (AP)—The Spanish football federation says Vicente del Bosque will coach Spain through 2012 after agreeing to a two-year contract extension.
Federation president Angel Villar says Del Bosque’s extension was a unanimous decision after the 59-year-old Spaniard clinched the team’s spot in next yea View more »