http://www.mail.com/people/2158-fernando-torres.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/2158-fernando-torres.html http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1758288-messi-edges-falcao-top-ap-soccer-rankings.html LONDON (AP) — Lionel Messi narrowly stayed on top of AP's Global Soccer Rankings this week despite breaking the record for goals in a calendar year. The Barcelona great finished one point ahead of Spanish league rival Radamel Falcao, who scored five goals for Atletico Madrid. Barcelona lost its top spot in the team rankings to Manchester United, which bea... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1758288-messi-edges-falcao-top-ap-soccer-rankings.html 2012-12-11T15:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1670592-column-madness-required-referees.html PARIS (AP) — The players were more boys than men, not yet 17. But they were furious. Mimicking the ugly behavior of professionals seen on TV, they swarmed around the referee, haranguing him to disallow the goal just scored against them. One player was particularly aggressive, threatening violence. So Nicolas Perron did what any referee should do: He sent him off. ... Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1670592-column-madness-required-referees.html 2012-11-01T09:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1438060-lukaku-scores-2-chelsea-beats-sounders-4-2.html SEATTLE (AP) — There are still plenty of big names on Chelsea's roster keeping young Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from getting significant playing time for the European champions. Scoring a pair of goals in the Blues' first match since winning the Champions League crown was a pretty good statement that Lukaku is ready to contribute plenty more. "I feel t... Thu, 19 Jul 2012 03:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1438060-lukaku-scores-2-chelsea-beats-sounders-4-2.html 2012-07-19T03:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1402500-spain-crushes-italy-4-0-euro-2012-final.html KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Certainly the best in the world and maybe the best ever. Definitely not boring. Spain opened a fresh debate on its place in world soccer history after sweeping to a majestic 4-0 victory over Italy in the European Championship final on Sunday. For the third consecutive major tournament, Spain's outstanding goalkeeper and captain Iker C... Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1402500-spain-crushes-italy-4-0-euro-2012-final.html 2012-07-02T08:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1400762-spain-wins-again-beating-italy-4-0-euro-2012.html KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Just like clockwork, Spain's "tiki taka" passing game tore Italy apart. The World Cup champions controlled the play Sunday in the European Championship final, as they usually do. They moved the ball up the field with short pass after short pass, as they usually do. But, incredibly, they also managed to score a whopping four goals, som... Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1400762-spain-wins-again-beating-italy-4-0-euro-2012.html 2012-07-02T00:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1401756-column-spanish-masters-turn-soccer-art.html KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Even in slow-motion replays, Spain still seemed to play at 1 million miles an hour. The Italians? Well, they looked as though they'd been locked inside a pinball machine, which, in a way, they had. Is it heresy to liken the first team to ever defend the European Championship to other geniuses — Pablo Picasso, Antoni Gaudi and so on — ... Sun, 01 Jul 2012 21:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1401756-column-spanish-masters-turn-soccer-art.html 2012-07-01T21:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1400944-euro-2012-live-spain-4-italy-0.html KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Spain beat Italy 4-0 in the final of the European Championship on Sunday. Here's the best of the action and pre-match buildup. All times are Ukrainian. ___ 2352: Spanish captain Casillas, surrounded by his teammates, lifts the trophy; Italy's Andrea Pirlo looks on in tears. ___ ... Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1400944-euro-2012-live-spain-4-italy-0.html 2012-07-01T18:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1394306-spain-euro-2012-final-history.html DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Spain is just one victory away from making history with a third straight major tournament win. Spain labored to a penalty shootout win over Portugal to reach Sunday's final, where only Germany or Italy can keep it from an unprecedented feat of World Cup and Euro competitions. "Hopefully we can achieve what nobody else has achieved,... Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1394306-spain-euro-2012-final-history.html 2012-06-28T12:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1392760-spain-tops-portugal-shootout-to-euro-final.html DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Still not pretty to watch, still just as effective. Spain again failed to dazzle at the European Championship yet still advanced to its third straight major championship final, beating Portugal 4-2 in a penalty shootout Wednesday following a scoreless draw after extra time. "We're playing better in defense than ... Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1392760-spain-tops-portugal-shootout-to-euro-final.html 2012-06-27T21:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1391678-euro-2012-live-spain-beats-portugal-pens.html WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Spain beat Portugal 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Wednesday to reach the final of Euro 2012. The match ended 0-0 after extra-time. The Spanish will now play the winner of Germany vs. Italy. Here's the best of today's action. All times are Polish. ___ 2334: The Spanish are shaking hands and hugging supporters as the... Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1391678-euro-2012-live-spain-beats-portugal-pens.html 2012-06-27T20:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1383362-spain-beats-france-2-0-to-reach-semifinals.html DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Even if Spain failed to live up to expectations, Xabi Alonso exceeded them. The defending champions, who are trying to win a third straight major title, advanced to the European Championship semifinals with a not-so-commanding 2-0 win over France on Saturday. In the next round, Portugal and star player Cristiano Ronaldo could provi... Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1383362-spain-beats-france-2-0-to-reach-semifinals.html 2012-06-23T21:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1382860-euro-2012-live-spain-vs-france.html WARSAW, Poland (AP) — It's Spain versus France for a place in the European Championship semifinals on Saturday — the most anticipated match of the tournament so far. Here you'll find the best of Saturday's action and pre-match buildup. All times are Polish. ___ 2243: Two goals from Xabi Alonso on his 100th appearance for Spain sealed v... Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1382860-euro-2012-live-spain-vs-france.html 2012-06-23T18:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1370280-euro-2012-live-final-group-matches.html WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Defending champion Spain beat Croatia 1-0 with a late goal, while Italy beat Ireland 2-0 in the final Group C matches at the European Championship. Both teams advanced to the last eight, with the Spanish topping the group. Here is a running account of Monday's action. All times are local to Poland. ___ ... Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1370280-euro-2012-live-final-group-matches.html 2012-06-18T18:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1360924-euro-2012-live-spain-4-ireland-0.html WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Defending champion Spain beat Ireland 4-0 in Group C at the European Championship on Thursday. Earlier, Italy drew 1-1 with Croatia. Here is a running account of Thursday's action. All times are local to Poland. ___ 2250: Irish midfielder Keith Andrews gives an honest assessment of what turned ... Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1360924-euro-2012-live-spain-4-ireland-0.html 2012-06-14T18:59:00Z