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Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres is a Spanish professional soccer player, currently a forward/striker for English Premier League team Chelsea. He started his career in Atletico Madrid (2001-2007),  then moved to Liverpool (2007-11), then to his current team in 2011 for a record transfer fee of 50 million pounds, making him the most expensive Spanish player.


Torres also plays internationally for Spain. He score the winning goal for Spain in the UEFA Euro 2008 final against Germany, and scored again during the final of the Euro 2012 against Italy. He debuted for Spain in 2003.

Born: March 20, 29184
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180 lbs
Website: www.fernando9torres.com




Career Highlights:

• Scored three goals in the 2006 World Cup
• Won the Golden Boot in Euro 2012
• Premier League player of the month (2007)
• Scored 29 goals in 2007-08 season for Liverpool

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The Hulk

Givanildo Vieira de Souza is a Brazilian football player who plays as a forward and winger in the Portugese league team Porto. He is nicknamed "Hulk."

He previously played for Vitoria (2004-05) in Salvador, Bahia, then moved to Japan to play for Kawasaki Frontale (2006-08) and Consadole Sapporo (2006). He was then loaned to Tokyo Verdy (2007-08), after which he moved to Portugal and signed up with Porto in 2008.

Hulk also plays internationally for Brazil, debuting in November 2009 in a friendly versus England. So far he has scored three goals for Brazil in international competitions.

Born: July 25, 1986 in Campina Grande, Brazil
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 76 kg






Career Highlights:

• Extended his contract with Porto until 2014 with a buyout price of 100 million euros
• Elected into Top 10 Rising Stars by UEFA
• Footballer of the Month in Premeira Liga, six times

Fabio Fognini

Fabio Fognini is an Italian professional tennis player. He is ranked No. 2 in Italy, and has reached a high of no. 32 in the ATP world rankings. He is currently world no. 63. 


His best showing in a Grand Slam event is quarterfinals in 2011 Roland Garros. He lost to Roger Federer in the second round of the 2012 Wimbledon.






Born: May 24, 1987 in San Remo, Italy
Height: 5'10" 
Weight: 160 lbs 
Website: Twitter

Career Highlights: 

• Career win-loss record: 86-115
• Career prize money: $2,126,295 (as of June 2012)
• won one ATP doubles title (with Simone Bolelli) in Umag, Croatia
• finalist in ATP singles event in Bucharest, lost to Giles Simon
• finalist in three other ATP doubles events

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