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FERNANDO TORRES

Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Aug 28, 2019
Fernando Torres retires with positive J. League legacy
After a night of pomp and circumstance, Fernando Torres' professional career came to a close on Friday as he played his last game wearing the neon blue and pink of Sagan Tosu.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 23, 2019
Vissel Kobe hammer Sagan Tosu in Fernando Torres' final game
Former Spain international star Fernando Torres walked away from the game after failing to score in Sagan Tosu's 6-1 loss to Vissel Kobe on Friday night.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 23, 2019
Fernando Torres to close out career against David Villa, Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe
Fernando Torres will hang up his boots for good after taking on Andres Iniesta and David Villa in a J. League first-division match in August, the former Spain striker said on Sunday, having decided to retire before his body gives up on him.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 11, 2019
Struggling Sagan Tosu gives fans something to cheer for in win over Gamba Osaka
Spanish midfielder Isaac Cuenca gave a man-of-the-match performance as last-place Sagan Tosu secured just their second win of the season by beating fellow strugglers Gamba Osaka 3-1 in the J. League first-division on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 5, 2019
Tosu manager Lluis Carreras leaves club after dire start to season
Struggling J. League first division club Sagan Tosu on Sunday announced the resignation of manager Lluis Carreras less than three months into the season.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
May 1, 2019
Woeful Tosu facing turmoil on and off pitch
Once protest banners emerge behind the goal and applause turns to jeering following loss after loss, J. League clubs tend to draw from a limited arsenal in order to placate fans and turn things around.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 2, 2019
Vissel edge Sagan on David Villa's goal
The fireworks around the Noevir Stadium pitch lit up as the players made their entrance.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 14, 2019
Iniesta excited about new season
The J. League set out to leverage its newfound star power on Thursday at the league's annual kickoff conference.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jan 14, 2019
Fernando Torres returning to Sagan Tosu
Former Spain striker Fernando Torres has renewed his contract with J. League first-division side Sagan Tosu, the club announced Sunday.
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 22, 2018
Sagan Tosu appoint new manager Lluis Carreras
Spaniard Lluis Carreras will manage Sagan Tosu next season, the club announced on Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 21, 2018
J. League touts star power and digital marketing developments
For fans of the J. League, there is perhaps no date more anticipated than the opening day of the season.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 22, 2018
Reysol, Sagan play to 1-1 draw
Two teams arrived at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium in desperate need of a win on Saturday afternoon, and neither found what they were looking for as Kashiwa Reysol and Sagan Tosu battled to a 1-1 draw in the first of the day's J. League action.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 2, 2018
FC Tokyo, Sagan Tosu battle to scoreless draw
FC Tokyo's uphill battle for the J. League first division title failed to get any easier on Sunday after it was held to a scoreless draw at home by struggling Sagan Tosu.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 22, 2018
Fernando Torres scores to help Sagan Tosu beat Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe in Emperor's Cup
Sagan Tosu proved to be too good for Vissel Kobe in the fourth round of the Emperor's Cup on Wednesday, with a Fernando Torres goal, his first in Japan, closing out a 3-0 win.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 20, 2018
Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres set to square off in Emperor's Cup clash
Spanish stars Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres appear set to clash on Wednesday after both players were registered for the Emperor's Cup by their respective J. League clubs.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 28, 2018
Fernando Torres scoreless in home debut for Sagan Tosu
Sagan Tosu and Jubilo Iwata battled their way to a 0-0 stalemate Saturday as marquee signing Fernando Torres made his first J. League start for the home side.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 22, 2018
Andres Iniesta, Fernando Torres lose in J. League debuts
Former Spain internationals Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres were each on the losing side Sunday in their anticipated J. League debuts.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 15, 2018
Torres hopes to put Tosu on map
Fernando Torres wants to put the small southwestern city of Tosu on the soccer map, the former Atletico Madrid and Liverpool striker said Sunday.
SOCCER / J. League
May 23, 2018
Report: Fernando Torres wants to play in J. League
Spanish media reported Tuesday that former Spain and Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres would prefer to play in the J. League, where he has an offer from first-division side Sagan Tosu, than in China or the United States.
Japan Times
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Tokyo issues strong warning on yen intervention as currency dips further
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For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
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