World Cup hero Ferran Torres of Spain throws first pitch at Yankee Stadium
The Spain forward threw the pitch after scoring the 106th-minute winner in the World Cup final.
- On Tuesday, Team Spain forward Ferran Torres threw the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium before the New York Yankees faced the St. Louis Cardinals in New York.
- Torres secured his status as a national hero last month, scoring the winning goal in the 106th minute to lead Spain to a 1-0 World Cup victory over Lionel Messi and Argentina.
- Spain dominated the final with 12 shots to Argentina's zero, while Torres prepared by practicing his pitching on the streets of New York.
- During a Monday appearance on NBC's Today Show, Torres addressed transfer speculation, saying Barça have to show they love me regarding his Barcelona contract.
- Currently negotiating a transfer to PSG, the forward scored 16 goals for Barcelona last season and has tallied 41 goals in 140 games across five seasons with the club.
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World Cup hero throws out first pitch at Yankee Stadium and sets the bar high for all other athletes
Spanish soccer player Ferran Torres got the nod to throw out the first pitch ahead of Tuesday's New York Yankees game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium.It's a big honor to throw out the first pitch anywhere, but it carries a little more gravitas when you're asked to take the mound at the House Across the Street from The House That Ruth Built (if you believe in Babe Ruth).But for a player who has thrived on the biggest stage, the …
Ferran Torres, who has been on a media tour of the United States for the past few days, treated like a celebrity after becoming Spain's World Cup hero—he even threw out the ceremonial first kick at a New York Yankees game—has wasted no time in adding another accolade to one of the greatest achievements of his career. This new recognition seeks to leverage the Valencian's international fame to promote the Valencian Community. The striker from Foi…
The Generalitat will sign an agreement with the Valencian footballer because "he personifies the triumph of constant work, effort, humility, resilience and a deep pride for its roots"
The president of the Generalitat, Juanfran Pérez Llorca, will receive this Friday at 12 noon the champion of the world of Foios in the Palau de la Generalitat
The footballer who gave Spain his second star, starred in this ceremonial moment before the New York Yankees match against the St. Louis Cardinals
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