Fernando Torres insists the Premier League continues to
set the standard in world football.
The balance of power had appeared to be shifting towards the
Primera Liga following a summer of big spending in Spain.
Liverpool striker Torres is not convinced, though, believing the
top flight in his homeland still has some way to go before they can
claim to have usurped their English rivals.
The Reds ace knows what both divisions have to offer, having
swapped life at Atletico Madrid for that at Anfield in 2007, and he
claims his current surroundings come out on top.
"English football has an enormous following across the world,
not just because of the players but because of its history, its
tradition, the excitement, the capacity crowds," Torres told
Liverpool's official website.
"The other leagues can learn a lot, even La Liga. (Real) Madrid
have signed Kaka and (Cristiano) Ronaldo, and Barcelona have Xavi
and (Lionel) Messi but, really, the Premier League is way
ahead."
Torres is hoping to etch his name into the Premier League
history books this season, with the top-flight crown in his
sights.
He believes Liverpool are capable of landing the title and
claims he is desperate to get his hands on as much silverware as
possible during his time on Merseyside.
"Winning the league here would be like winning the European
Championship with Spain last year," he added.
"A player wants to be remembered for what he has won, for what
he has given to his club.
"Ten years after you stop playing you want to have medals,
trophies. You may have a fantastic car and home but it's not the
same."
- Football365