Fernando Torres (40) is going through one of the most difficult moments of his life. His father, José, died this Wednesday in Madrid. The former soccer player has always kept his mother away from the media to preserve his privacy and that of the rest of his family. However, on more than one occasion he has publicly expressed his gratitude for having brought him closer to his passion, football.
The cause of death has not been revealed. although it is known that his family said goodbye to him in the most absolute privacy. According to reports Weekthe family is “very affected”, especially the Club Atlético de Madrid legend and his older brothers, Paz and Israel.
The Torres family has always been very united, as could be seen in 2020 with the premiere of the documentary Fernando Torres: the last symbol, where he showed his side never seen before. José Torres was one of the protagonists of the feature film, where he made clear the admiration he felt towards the colchonero, whom he always accompanied in his personal and professional goals.
His main support since childhood
It is also worth remembering the words that El Niño dedicated to his family a year later on social networks: “I would like to thank my family, of course. To my mother who accompanied me on the train to train, every day, doing homework along the way.”expressed the former player of the Spanish National Team.
“She made many sacrifices like so many mothers so that her son could fulfill his dream. Thank you very much mom. To my father for his example, for not missing a game, for teaching me the values that Atlético later also taught me. Thank you for always letting me choose and make mistakes so I can learn from my mistakes. Thank you dad,” said the striker, who also remembered his brothers. “They gave up their savings to buy me the soccer boots that I wanted. To my brother, because of him I like football and perhaps because of him we are all here today. To my sister who stopped studying for two hours a week to watch me play, who always supported me and taught me how important dedication is. “I love you both very much.”
The consolation of Olalla Domínguez and her children
The coach now leans on his wife, Olalla Dominguez, another of its fundamental pillars. They married almost two decades ago and together they have overcome numerous bumps. The two have formed a great family with their three children, who are devoted to their paternal grandfather, and surely remember him with affection and love.
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