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Sport: Torres: "Give Me Glory Not Money"
Torres: "Give Me Glory Not Money"
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Liverpool's star Spanish striker Fernando Torres has become an instant hit with the Kop. Now the Reds' new hero talks to exclusively to ZOO about his Champions League dreams and why he needs lots of beds...
Has your big move to Liverpool been a success so far?
The move could not have gone any better. I've scored a lot of goals and my teammates respect me. I'm loving playing in England, particularly as the football is so fast and fluid.
Have we seen the best of Fernando Torres yet?
I'm still quite a way off from completely settling in. I've scored some goals but I hope that there will be plenty more to come. I feel liberated and am enjoying myself, like when I first arrived at my old club Atlético Madrid.
What are your hopes for 2008?
I would say to win trophies for Liverpool. But really I'm only asking for good health and to avoid injuries. Of course, I'll also work as hard as I can to make sure we do well on the pitch, too.
And off the pitch?
I want to improve my English. I want to be able to speak to the other players, like Steven Gerrard, more. But I am learning.
So are you a fully-fledged Liverpudlian yet?
I'm getting to know the place. Day by day my English gets better and I get to know the city more.
What's chez Torres like?
I live on the outskirts, but everything is nearby. My house is next to the airport and near the stadium. I rented at first but I've bought now and we're furnishing it quickly because my fiancée and my family are all arriving. There are a lot of us so we need to put in a lot of beds!
What's been your favourite moment in a Liverpool shirt?
I've lived so many great moments already! My first goal scored in front of the Kop will always be in my mind. Obviously, the feeling of scoring a hat-trick, against Reading, was amazing too. And of course the victory in Marseille, and reaching the Champions League first knockout stage was great because it looked like we were going out.
Despite all Liverpool's problems, is it possible to win something this season?
Why not? I'm aspiring to everything that is possible. In the league we need to recover, but in Europe we have many options. My aim is to help my team to do well in all competitions this season.
Realistically, is the Champions League your best chance of silverware?
We'll fight for everything but, for me, yes. It's the first time I've played in the Champions League and it's sensational. I hope to at least repeat the Final of last year. To win the Champions League would be a dream for me - it's why I came here.
So is the Champions League everything you thought it might be?
It has been amazing. Everyone wants to play in Europe, to be among the greats. I did not come here because of money, I came for the challenge and the chance to win things and I want to contribute with my goals. Now we're ready for Inter Milan. We don't fear anyone. To get to the Final would be something special.
Finally, after England failed to qualify for the finals of Euro 2008, has there been any mickey-taking in the dressing room?
No, no! It's a shame for football that England did not qualify. A player such as Steven Gerrard should be playing in the finals.
