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World Cup Hero Torres Throws First Pitch at Yankees Game
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World Cup Hero Torres Throws First Pitch at Yankees Game

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Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final, threw the ceremonial first pitch at a New York Yankees baseball game.
  • Torres, currently negotiating a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, expressed limited knowledge of the Yankees but a desire to enjoy the game.
  • He recently discussed his potential Barcelona departure, stating the club must show they want him to stay.

Ferran Torres, the match-winner for Spain in last month's World Cup final, took to the baseball diamond to throw the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees game on Tuesday. Dressed in a Yankees jersey with the number 7, Torres tossed the ball to infielder Jose Caballero, who is known to be a fan of Barcelona and Torres himself.

Honestly, I don't know much, but I just want to enjoy the game. I see some players and wish them all the best.

— Ferran TorresResponding to a question about his knowledge of the New York Yankees before throwing the ceremonial first pitch.

When asked about his familiarity with the Yankees, Torres admitted, "Honestly, I don't know much, but I just want to enjoy the game. I see some players and wish them all the best." The forward is currently in negotiations for a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, following a season where he scored 16 goals for Barcelona. With one year left on his contract, Torres has netted 41 goals in 140 appearances over five seasons with Barcelona, after spells with Manchester City and Valencia.

Barcelona has to show me that they want me. They can come and negotiate, and in the end, everything will be discussed.

— Ferran TorresDiscussing his future at Barcelona on "The Today Show."

Torres remained tight-lipped about the specifics of his potential move but addressed his future on "The Today Show," stating, "Barcelona has to show me that they want me. They can come and negotiate, and in the end, everything will be discussed." He added, "When clubs like Paris Saint-Germain want to sign you, it's a good thing. I have a contract with Barcelona. It's true that football is unpredictable, but the good thing is that as long as my contract is valid, I can wait and make my own decision."

When clubs like Paris Saint-Germain want to sign you, it's a good thing. I have a contract with Barcelona. It's true that football is unpredictable, but the good thing is that as long as my contract is valid, I can wait and make my own decision.

— Ferran TorresCommenting on interest from clubs like Paris Saint-Germain while under contract with Barcelona.

Torres came on as a substitute in the second half of Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time. Reflecting on the win, he said, "Honestly, my life has changed a bit, but I am very grateful."

Honestly, my life has changed a bit, but I am very grateful.

— Ferran TorresReflecting on how winning the World Cup has impacted his life.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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