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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.

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 hold 10-man Roma to goalless draw after Malen’s red card

Roma missed the chance to return to the top of Serie A after Donyell Malen was sent off in the 53rd minute. Como dominated the closing stages but could not break through, with goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini helping secure a point for the visitors.