Ex-Liverpool and Chelsea ace Fernando Torres ‘suing Spanish government for £687k’ after his gym was shut during pandemic
FERNANDO TORRES is reportedly taking the Spanish Government to court for damages to his gym business.
The former Liverpool and Chelsea star owns a chain of gyms called “New Fitness” but the business took a hit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Spanish news outlet El Confidencial, via Football Espana claims Torres’ gym chain had been making profits of up to £86,000.
However, this was before Spain‘s government and Madrid council introduced safety measures to counteract the pandemic.
As a result of this, the retired striker’s profits fell massively to a £172,000 loss the next year.
Torres, 39, has since alleged that the government’s restrictions were “disproportionate and intense” and is thought to be seeking a reimbursement of £687,000.
His case has been rejected by the local justice system, as per the report.
But it has has now reached the Supreme Court with Torres demanding that his company’s losses be reimbursed.
It has not yet been decided if the current Atletico Madrid U19 manager’s challenge will be successful.
Recently, Torres was sent off during a game for shoving Alvaro Arbeloa, who was coaching Real Madrid‘s side.
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Things spilled over when Torres and Arbeloa began a battle on the touchline as the two men were seen shouting before squaring up to each other after a ruckus on the field.
Torres joined the English top flight in 2007 for Liverpool before joining Chelsea four years later until his departure in 2015.
During his time at the Reds he was one of the best strikers in the world as he netted 81 goals in 142 appearances for the club.
He joined the Blues in 2011 for £50million but struggled to hit the same level at Stamford Bridge.
Although he was part of the team that won the Champions League in 2012.