Tag: Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas played for Arsenal Football Club. The Spanish midfielder joined Arsenal from Barcelona in 2003. Fabregas left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2011 for £25m. In total, he made 303 appearances for Arsenal and scored 57 goals. The former Arsenal Captain and World Cup Winner wore the number 4 shirt for Arsenal. He was born May 4, 1987. Fabregas currently plays for AS Monaco.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Samir Nasri of Arsenal looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on August 20, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Disliked ex-Arsenal star picks favourite clubs in Arsenal snub

Samir Nasri reveals Marseille and Man City rank higher than Arsenal in his loyalties, reopening old wounds for Gunners fans.
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND: Ashley Cole congratulates Sol Campbell, the goal scorer at the end of the Barclays Premiership match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park on December 19, 2004. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

1 former Gunner included in Hall of Fame with 2 more nominated

Former Arsenal defender Ashley Cole has been included in the Premier League Hall of Fame, with two other former Gunners nominated.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says goodbye to the Arsenal fans after 22 years at the helm at the end of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Top 10 Arsenal midfielders under Arsene Wenger

Explore the brilliance of Arsène Wenger's top 10 midfielders at Arsenal, showcasing their pivotal role in the club's iconic playing style.
LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates victory in front of the fans of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

“We had patience” Edu on Odegaard’s Arsenal success after poor Real Madrid stint

Edu Gaspar discusses Martin Odegaard's successful transition from Real Madrid to Arsenal, his role in nurturing young talent, and Arsenal's growth under his direction.
Edu Gaspar with the Best Director award at the Golden Boy 2023 ceremony (Photo via Fabrizio Romano on Twitter)

Arsenal director & former Gunner win awards at Golden Boy 2023

Arsenal technical director Edu Gaspar and former Gunners midfielder Cesc Fabregas were both recognised at the Golden Boy awards this week.
TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 2, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s win over Wolves marked by Saka’s milestone goal

Arsenal secure a 2-1 victory over Wolves with Bukayo Saka's landmark goal, consolidating their top spot in the Premier League amid a tense finish.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal captain lands 1st managerial job

Cesc Fabregas, former Arsenal captain, steps into a new role as interim manager of Como, embarking on his managerial career in football.
LONDON - OCTOBER 28: Paul Warne of Rotherham (L) United battles for the ball with Francesc Fabregas of Arsenal during the Carling Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Rotherham United at Highbury on October 28, 2003 in London. (Photo by Ben Radford/Getty Images)

Very difficult without Arsenal: Fabregas on Arsenal debut 20 years on

Celebrating 20 years since Cesc Fàbregas made his professional debut for Arsenal, setting a club record as the youngest player. Fàbregas reflects on that transformative day and his journey since.
Monaco's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and FC Metz at the "Louis II" stadium in Monaco, on April 3, 2021. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

I left Chelsea because of Arsenal man says Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas discloses how Jorginho influenced his Chelsea exit. The revelation brings fresh perspective on Fabregas' career and highlights Jorginho's key role at Arsenal.
Hull City's English manager Phil Brown shouts out instructions during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Hull City at the Emirates stadium, north London on December 19, 2009.

15 years on, Phil Brown still moaning about Arsenal Hull ‘incident’

Nearly 15 years have passed, yet former Hull City boss Phil Brown remains fixed on an incident involving Cesc Fabregas. Brown recounts the controversial episode on the 'Undr The Cosh' Podcast.
Monaco's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and FC Metz at the "Louis II" stadium in Monaco, on April 3, 2021. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Cesc Fabregas explains using Arsenal connections

Cesc Fabregas embarks on a new coaching career, drawing inspiration from his time at Arsenal and recent conversations with Mikel Arteta.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Cesc Fabregas retires

Celebrating the illustrious career of Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas as he announces his retirement at 36
Francis Cagigao

Former Arsenal man becomes Galatasaray Sporting Director

Francis Cagigao, formerly of Arsenal, assumes role as Galatasaray's Sporting Director. Could this mark a new chapter for the Turkish powerhouse?
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard excels at Arsenal matching Fàbregas record

Martin Odegaard's performance at Arsenal mirrors legend Cesc Fàbregas'. With 15 goals this season, Odegaard could soon surpass Fàbregas' record.
LONDON - MAY 04: (L-R) Cesc Fabregas, Mathieu Flamini and Tomas Rosicky of Arsenal share a joke following the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium on May 4, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Flamini missing his Arsenal ‘wolf pack’

Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, now 39, recently revealed that he misses his four-man "wolf pack" at Arsenal the most from football.
Cesc Fabregas back at Arsenal with Jack Wilshere (Photo via Wilshere's Instagram story)

Cesc Fabregas explains Wenger ‘hurt’ and rejection

Cesc Fabregas has revealed that Arsene Wenger turned down the chance to re-sign him before he ultimately moved to Chelsea, citing that the manager was “hurt” by his departure from Arsenal.
Cesc Fabregas back at Arsenal with Jack Wilshere (Photo via Wilshere's Instagram story)

Fabregas back at Arsenal working with Wilshere

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas was back in north London again this week, working with the Gunners' academy.
Jack Wilshere and Cesc Fabregas coaching with the Arsenal academy (Photo via Wilshere on Instagram)

Cesc Fabregas returns to Arsenal

Cesc Fabregas has been back with the Arsenal academy this week, working alongside Jack Wilshere as part of his coaching development.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Park Chu-Young of Arsenal is congratulated by team mates after scoring his teams second goal of the game during the Carling Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Bolton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

9 Arsenal Banter Era players: Where are they now?

Gael Clichy left Arsenal in the summer of 2011 because he didn't feel wanted, so who else left that summer which heralded the start of the Banter Era.
Barcelona's Gabonese midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gestures before the start of the friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City, at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 24, 2022. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)

12 players who played for Arsenal and Barcelona

12 players have pulled on the shirt of both Arsenal and Barcelona, although most pull on the Arsenal shirt first.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Martin Oedegaard of Arsenal applauds fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Fabregas on Odegaard: It reminds me a little bit of me

Cesc Fabregas has been speaking about Martin Odegaard and admits that the Norwegian reminds him of being handed the Arsenal captaincy when he was just 21.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Jack Wilshere and Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal leave the field at the end of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Barcelona and Arsenal at the Nou Camp Stadium on March 8, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Fabregas sent video to inspire Arsenal u18s to win over Spurs

Jack Wilshere says he got a video message from Cesc Fabregas to help inspire the Arsenal u18s to their 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
A picture of the back of Cesc Fabregas in an AS Monaco shirt

Cesc Fabregas signs for Italian minnows Como 1907

Cesc Fabregas has signed for Italian minnows Como 1907 after being released by Monaco at the end of his contract.
A picture of the back of Cesc Fabregas in an AS Monaco shirt

Former Arsenal captain released for free along with former keeper

Cesc Fabregas and Vito Mannone have both left Monaco at the end of their contracts and are now free agents.
Monaco's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and FC Metz at the "Louis II" stadium in Monaco, on April 3, 2021. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Worst year of my life’: Cesc Fabregas to leave Monaco

Cesc Fabregas is set to leave Monaco this summer after the 'worst year' of his life while Joel Campbell will leave Club de Fútbol Monterrey.
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Arsenal away shirt 2021-22

All 9 victims of Arsenal’s captains’ curse

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the captaincy at Arsenal just weeks before his contract was terminated as he became the latest to fall victim to the demon armband.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates scoring the third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Cesc Fabregas names his 2 favourite current Arsenal players

Cesc Fabregas says young duo Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe are his favourite current Arsenal players to watch.
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi reacts during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on August 14, 2020. (Photo by Manu Fernandez / POOL / AFP)

Lionel Messi was tempted by Arsenal under Arsene Wenger says former agent

Lionel Messi's former agent has said the superstar was tempted to join Arsenal in 2003 when Arsene Wenger was at the height of his power at the club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

£198m: 12 biggest losses Arsenal have made in the transfer window

As Arsenal wrestle with several clubs to try and exact full market value for their players, I looked back at some of the biggest hits Arsenal have taken in the transfer market.
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Cesc Fabregas: Arteta was very lucky

Cesc Fabregas has been speaking about Mikel Arteta, including revealing what the players at Arsenal think about him.

What happened to Ryan Smith who debuted at the same time as Cesc Fabregas?

Ryan Smith was given his debut in the Arsenal first team in the same game Arsene Wenger handed Cesc Fabregas his first Arsenal minutes, so what happened to the teenager?
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi reacts during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on August 14, 2020. (Photo by Manu Fernandez / POOL / AFP)

Arsene Wenger: We were in discussions with Messi in 2003

Arsenal tried to sign Lionel Messi in 2003 along with Cesc Fabregas but the player had already reached 'untouchable' status with FC Barcelona.
Arsenal's French defender Gael Clichy (R) celebrates scoring the fifth goal during their FA Cup fifth round replay football match against Leyton Orient at the Emirates Stadium, London, England, on March 2, 2011. AFP PHOTO/ GLYN KIRK

Who? Former Arsenal star says lots of players felt unwanted at club

Gael Clichy has told the Arsenal podcast that he left because he didn't feel wanted and there were others who left at the same time who felt the same way, so who are they? Let's take a look...
Arsenal's coach Arsene Wenger from France looks on during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first-leg football match AC Milan Vs Arsenal at the 'San Siro Stadium' in Milan on March 8, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO

Tottenham and Chelsea stars in Arsene Wenger’s rejected XI

David Silva is just one name on the list of players Arsène Wenger rejected, let's see if we can make an XI from players the former Arsenal manager reportedly rejected.
Francis Cagigao

Fabregas credits Francis Cagigao after Arsenal comeback

Cesc Fabregas made sure the influence of Francis Cagigao didn't go unnoticed after Arsenal came from behind twice to draw with Chelsea on Tuesday.

5 greatest Arsenal youngsters of all time

Arsenal's academy has produced some fine players down the years, but who have been the greatest Arsenal youngsters to pull on the red and white?
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 7, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Why opposition fans hate Matteo Guendouzi and Arsenal fans love him

On this week's Daily Cannon Weekly podcast, episode 215, host Matthew Wade took a look at why Matteo Guendouzi might be annoying opposition supporters, and why we love him for it.
Arsenal's English defender Rob Holding (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

4 former Gunners send messages to Rob Holding and Hector Bellerin after injury comeback

Nacho Monreal, Aaron Ramsey and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have sent messages to Rob Holding and Hector Bellerin after the duo's return from injury on Tuesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Neymar of Barcelona is challenged by Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, first leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2016 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Barcelona waived Hector Bellerin sell-on fee to complete Arsenal midfielder deal

Barcelona waived their sell-on fee for Hector Bellerin as part of the deal that saw Cesc Fabregas sign for the La Liga side in 2011.

Are Arsenal cursed?

With Laurent Koscielny refusing to travel with Arsenal to the USA on pre-season tour, it’s time to ask – Is the club and their captains cursed?