'He used to make a prime Vidic look like Phil Jones': Fans pay tribute to Fernando Torres after ex-Liverpool star announces retirement and claim he was the only striker to get the better of the Man United defender Fernando Torres announced retirement from professional football aged 35 Ex-Liverpool striker enjoyed battles with Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic Fans believe Torres was the only player to get the better of the Serbian defender
By James Ayles For Mailonline
Published: 10:20 BST, 21 June 2019 | Updated: 10:28 BST, 21 June 2019
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Supporters have hailed Fernando Torres after the Spain striker announced his retirement at 35 and remembered his battles with Nemanja Vidic.
The pair enjoyed several memorable battles while Torres played for Liverpool and Vidic was with Manchester United.
During that era, Torres scoring three goals and Vidic picking up three red cards, with Manchester United winning six times and Liverpool three.
Fernando Torres (right) bested Nemanja Vidic (left) on several occasions while at Liverpool
One fan said: 'There have been a few more thrilling sights in football than Torres at his peak. His dismantling of Vidic
