Football fans were treated to the return of Cesc Fabregas to a London pitch on Monday night. On the eve of his two former Premier League clubs locking horns at the Emirates, the legendary midfielder lent his talents to a five-a-side roster at Westway Sports Centre.
'I wouldn't say it's nerves,' Fabregas joked, speaking on behalf of Official UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League partner Enterprise Rent-A-Car as part of the Enterprise ‘Rent-A-Player’ competition.
Nor would you expect him to be. The 36-year-old called time on his illustrious 20-year-long playing career in July 2023 having won, among other things, two Premier League titles, two European Championships, a Champions League title, and a World Cup.
'It's excitement to be part of it.' He told Mail Sport. 'To be included in something like this is something very nice. Hopefully make the people that come happy, have a good time, experience some nice moments, and, of course, try to win.'
The former Spain international showed no sign of rust as he floated around the pitch in much the same manner as he had done for Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona and even Como - where he ended his career and where he now coaches.
The Serie B side are within touching distance of securing a place in the top-flight for the first time in more than 20 years. His success with the team has drawn comparisons to a couple of his compatriots; Xabi Alonso and Mikel Arteta, though, admittedly on a smaller scale.
The former has led Bayern Leverkusen to their first-ever Bundesliga title, while they have also reached the final of the German Cup and the semi-finals of the Europa League. His achievement is made all the more remarkable by the fact his side are yet to lose a game in all
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