Former Liverpool FC striker Fernando Torres recently shared a post on social media about losing his dad.
The 40-year-old shared the sad news across his social media platforms, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support during this difficult time.
The ex-Spanish star has been inundated with messages of solidarity after revealing the passing of his father, José.
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Football Community Rallies Around Torres
According to EuroFoot on X, Torres expressed his sadness about losing his dad with a heartfelt message.
Torres said, "I couldn’t end this sad day without thanking everyone from the bottom of my heart on behalf of family and myself."
"Many expressions of affection and respect towards the death of my father. Dad, I'll always keep you present, I love you."
Torres, who began his illustrious career at Atletico Madrid and currently manages the U-19 team, received a wave of support from both fans and his former club.
The official Atletico Madrid account extended their condolences, sending "all the love in the world in these very complicated moments from all the red and white fans."
Fans echoed their condolence, offering words of encouragement and solidarity. Ben expressed, "You'll Never Walk Alone Fernando," while Emma shared, "My thoughts are with you and your family. YNWA." Similarly, Harry commented, "You’ll Never Walk Alone, Fernando."