Overview
- Torres came off the bench and scored the match-winning goal in extra time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina and secure the nation’s second World Cup title.
- He entered the tournament with a mixed run of form, lost a starting spot when young teammates returned from injury, and made key substitute contributions in the knockout rounds.
- Earlier in the knockouts he set up Mikel Merino’s late winner against Portugal, a contribution that foreshadowed his decisive role in the final.
- Since the World Cup he has spoken about the goal as the best moment of his life, said his life has changed and threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium.
- Reports say Torres is in talks with Paris Saint-Germain while he remains under contract at Barcelona for one more season, a development that could alter his club career and Barcelona’s plans.