Fernando Torres has revealed that Spanish legend Raul Gonzalez offered the Liverpool striker some words of wisdom following Spain's painful exit at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
In the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Spain looked strong in the group stage having secured three points in each of their games and therefore topped their group.
However, their early efforts were made in vein as they crashed out in the round of 16, losing to France by three goals to one.
Fernando Torres says that he uses that painful exit as inspiration for future success, and reveals that it is Raul's words of wisdom that made him realize this.
"When Spain went out of the World Cup in 2006 I was looking to Raul for comfort as one of the leaders of the team," Torres is quoted by the club's official website as saying.
"He just said to make sure you never feel like that again. It seemed harsh at the time but now I understand."
"Now, when we play games like the win against Manchester United, I remember how it was in the dressing room that day and I do everything I can not to feel like that again."
In the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Spain looked strong in the group stage having secured three points in each of their games and therefore topped their group.
However, their early efforts were made in vein as they crashed out in the round of 16, losing to France by three goals to one.
Fernando Torres says that he uses that painful exit as inspiration for future success, and reveals that it is Raul's words of wisdom that made him realize this.
"When Spain went out of the World Cup in 2006 I was looking to Raul for comfort as one of the leaders of the team," Torres is quoted by the club's official website as saying.
"He just said to make sure you never feel like that again. It seemed harsh at the time but now I understand."
"Now, when we play games like the win against Manchester United, I remember how it was in the dressing room that day and I do everything I can not to feel like that again."
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