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Fabregas says Como started running before they could walk ahead of Manchester United Champions League tie

Como manager Cesc Fabregas says his squad is stretched and still building as the Serie A side host Manchester United in Champions League MD3 at Stadio Sinigaglia, with injuries limiting options and Fabregas urging Martin Baturina to raise his standards.

Fabregas admits: I gave Messi's son Ciro the Como shirt

Como coach Cesc Fabregas has revealed he gifted Leo Messi's son Ciro a Como shirt after a photo of the youngster wearing the jersey went viral. Fabregas, a former Barcelona teammate of Messi, explained the families have been close friends for years and that he sent the Messi household several shirts — though the one Ciro wore was actually Fabregas's own No.4.

La Gazzetta dello Sport links Milan with Bournemouth's Cisse, while Como and Cesc Fabregas lose a player referred to as Jesus for two months and celebrate a fairytale that has even Lionel Messi's son supporting them.

Fabregas rejects ‘crisis’ talk as Manchester United arrive in Como

Cesc Fabregas says Manchester United’s poor run does not amount to a crisis as Como prepare to host the English side in the Champions League. United have gone six games without a win in all competitions, while Como head into Wednesday’s match after a league victory over Fiorentina.

Como coach Cesc Fabregas says Spanish talent Jesus Rodriguez will miss several months after a serious training injury, prompting the club to consider using UEFA’s 60-day injury replacement rule to remove him from the Champions League list before Matchday 3 and bring in Maxence Caqueret or Jayden Addai.

Fabregas hails Como's 'dream come true' Champions League clash with Manchester United

Como manager Cesc Fabregas says hosting Manchester United at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia for Champions League MD3 is a 'dream come true' as the Italian side prepare for their second-ever home game in Europe against a struggling United.

Maguire says Martinez outburst is in the past as United look to reset

Harry Maguire insists Manchester United have moved on from Lisandro Martinez’s criticism of the club hierarchy after the defender apologised, praising his first-half display against Leeds United before an injury forced a half-time substitution.

Como President Mirwan Suwarso Says Cesc Fabregas Has 'Exceeded All Expectations'

Como president Mirwan Suwarso says Cesc Fabregas has exceeded every expectation since arriving at the club, crediting the Spaniard with giving Como the direction behind their rapid rise from Serie B to the Champions League. In wide-ranging remarks, Suwarso also outlined an ambitious plan to build a squad made up entirely of Italian players and praised minority shareholders Thierry Henry and Raphaël Varane.

German officials for Inter and Como as Massa takes Bayern-Arsenal

Inter and Como will both have all-German refereeing teams for Wednesday's Champions League fixtures, while Italian referee Davide Massa takes charge of Bayern Munich against Arsenal.

Cesc Fàbregas’s Como ended a three-game winless streak with a 3-1 victory at Fiorentina, moving up to fourth in Serie A while the hosts remain in the relegation zone.

Liberali scores first Serie A goal for Como and backs young Italians

Como teenager Mattia Liberali, 19, scored his first Serie A goal in Como's 3-1 win at Fiorentina, and praised head coach Cesc Fabregas for giving him freedom while insisting there is plenty of good young Italian talent in the league.

Sergio Ramos is set to feature again for Atalanta, while Fiorentina have sold out for the visit of Cesc Fabregas' Como in Sunday's Serie A action.

Fabregas says Como still adapting after Champions League setback as Diao ruled out 2-3 weeks

Como coach Cesc Fabregas says the club is still adapting to a new schedule after their first Champions League defeat, warns the season is a new experience for everybody, and confirms winger Assane Diao will be out for 2-3 weeks with a muscular injury ahead of Sunday’s Serie A trip to Fiorentina. Moise Kean remains sidelined.

Fabregas takes blame as Como learn from first Champions League defeat

Cesc Fabregas accepted responsibility after Como’s 3-2 loss to Feyenoord, saying the team must learn to handle away matches and a crowded schedule. The coach praised the players’ late response, confirmed Assane Diao would be assessed after an early injury exit and called the Champions League a tougher test than the World Cup.

Feyenoord 3-2 Como: Hadj Moussa Inspires Comeback as Fabregas' Men Suffer First Champions League Defeat

Como surrendered an early lead and lost their first ever Champions League match, going down 3-2 to Feyenoord in Rotterdam on matchday two. Assane Diao scored and then limped off injured, Gjivai Zechiel equalised, and Anis Hadj Moussa starred before a late Robert Sanchez own goal and a stoppage-time Tasos Douvikas reply made it a nervy finish.

Como hand Nico Paz the armband as Ludi vows club 'will keep writing history' at Feyenoord

Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi expressed pride as Nico Paz captained the club from the start for the first time in the Champions League away trip to Feyenoord. Ludi praised Paz's growth since arriving 'as a child' three years ago, hinted he could play as a false nine with Moise Kean injured, and said there is no rush over a contract extension for Assane Diao.

Como made a dream Champions League debut, beating RB Leipzig 4-1 with goals from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao and Maximo Perrone. Andrija Maksimović replied for Leipzig.

Como President and Directors Hand Over Their Seats So Fans Born in 1950 or Earlier Can Attend Club's Champions League Debut

Como president Mirwan Suwarso and several club directors are giving up their own seats for the Serie A side's Champions League debut against RB Leipzig so elderly supporters can attend the 119-year-old club's first ever European fixture. A reduced capacity at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia has made tickets scarce for the historic night on the shores of Lake Como.

A record 21 British players — 15 of them English — are at Serie A clubs this season, more than ever before, led by John Stones, Djed Spence and Curtis Jones at Inter and Trevoh Chalobah at Como. Commentator Adam Summerton credits Scottish trailblazers such as Lewis Ferguson and Scott McTominay, advanced Premier League academy coaching and a new generation of players willing to embrace Italian culture, language and food.

Malen backs Roma to ‘do something special’ before Como showdown

Donyell Malen says he has found the right role at Roma under Gian Piero Gasperini and believes the club can build on its strong start ahead of a key Serie A trip to Como.