What happened in Fernando Torres childhood?

Answer 1

Born inFuenlabrada,Community of Madrid,[5]Torres became interested infootballas a child and joined his first team, Parque 84, at the age of five.[2]His father José Torres worked during Torres' childhood, and his mother Flori Sanz travelled daily with him to training sessions.[6]His grandfather was not a passionate football fan, but took pride in being anAtlético Madridsupporter, and Torres inherited his love for the club.[2]

Torres started playing football as agoalkeeper, the position his brother played in.[7]When he was seven years old, however, he started playing regularly as astrikerin an indoor league for the neighbourhood club, Mario's Holland,[2]using the characters from theanimeCaptain Tsubasaas inspiration.[8]Three years later, aged 10, he progressed to an 11-side team, Rayo 13.[9]He scored 55 goals in a season and was one of three Rayo 13 players to earn a trial with Atlético.[9]He impressed the scouts and joined the club'syouth systemat the age of 11 in 1995.[9]