Cesc Fabregas
Messi, Villa combine to sink Rayo
Mar 17, 2013 18:40 EDT
David Villa expressed his delight at returning to top form as he scored and set-up two goals for Lionel Messi as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 to restore their 13-point lead at the top of La Liga.
Del Bosque leaves out Puyol and Torres.
Mar 15, 2013 07:14 EDT
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque on Friday left Carles Puyol and Fernando Torres out of his 24-man squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Finland and France later this month.
Alexis and Messi goals see Barcelona past Depor
Mar 09, 2013 18:03 EST
Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura was delighted finally to keep a clean sheet as the Catalans extended their lead at the top of the table to 14 points with a 2-0 win over Deportivo la Coruna on Saturday night.
Alexis and Messi goals see Barca past Depor
Mar 09, 2013 16:09 EST
A much-changed Barcelona side warmed up for their Champions League clash with Milan on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Deportivo la Coruna to open up a 14-point gap at the top of the table.
Fabregas targeting return to form for Barcelona
Mar 08, 2013 20:43 EST
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has highlighted the importance of getting back to winning ways against Deportivo la Coruna this weekend, ahead of the crucial Champions League clash with AC Milan on Tuesday.
Arsenal in the dark on Gulf takeover bid reports
Mar 03, 2013 14:28 EST
Arsenal have had no contact over a potential takeover, sources told the Press Association on Sunday, amid reports of a looming record bid by a Gulf consortium.
Football: Arsenal in the dark on Gulf takeover bid reports
Mar 03, 2013 14:24 EST
Arsenal have had no contact over a potential takeover, sources told the Press Association on Sunday, amid reports of a looming record bid by a Gulf consortium.
Casillas wary of Barcelona backlash
Mar 02, 2013 06:44 EST
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas is expecting a backlash from Barcelona when the two meet again in the league on Saturday after Madrid's 3-1 victory over the Catalans on Tuesday.
Ronaldo double helps Real sink Barca
Feb 26, 2013 18:02 EST
Cristiano Ronaldo continued his fine goal scoring record at the Nou Camp with a brace as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 to go through to the final of the King's Cup 4-2 on aggregate.
Kaka, Villa await chance in Spanish Cup Clasico
Feb 26, 2013 06:52 EST
Playmaker Kaka is hoping to be involved as Real Madrid try to salvage their season when they travel to face Barcelona in the second-leg of their Spanish Cup semi-final Tuesday with the tie finely poised at 1-1.
Arsenal's £17.8 million profit puts heat on Wenger
Feb 26, 2013 00:15 EST
Arsene Wenger will face renewed calls to splash out on new signings after Arsenal announced a pre-tax profit of £17.8 million in their half-yearly financial results.
Arsenal's £17.8 million profit puts heat on Wenger
Feb 25, 2013 21:45 EST
Arsene Wenger will face renewed calls to splash out on new signings after Arsenal announced a pre-tax profit of £17.8 million ($26.8 million, 20.3 million euros) in their half-yearly financial results.
Boateng, Muntari strike as Milan stun Barca
Feb 20, 2013 17:45 EST
Ghanaians Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari both scored in a lively second half as AC Milan inflicted a shock 2-0 defeat on Barcelona in their Champions League last 16, first leg, at the San Siro here Wednesday.
Messi nets 300 goals in Barcelona win
Feb 17, 2013 01:00 EST
Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura hailed 300-goal Lionel Messi after the Argentine's double helped his side come from a goal down to beat Granada 2-1.
Messi hits 300th Barcelona goal in comeback win
Feb 16, 2013 17:32 EST
Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura hailed 300-goal Lionel Messi after the Argentine's double helped his side come from a goal down to beat Granada 2-1 on Saturday.
Del Bosque praises Spain attitude
Feb 06, 2013 21:17 EST
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque believes his side's 3-1 win over Uruguay will prove good preparation for their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Finland and France in March.
Madrid, Barcelona all-square in Clasico cup clash
Jan 30, 2013 17:43 EST
French youngster Raphael Varane headed in a late goal as Real Madrid salvaged a 1-1 draw against bitter rivals Barcelona in their Spanish Cup semi-final first-leg clash on Wednesday.
Four-goal Barcelona set up Real cup clash
Jan 24, 2013 18:06 EST
Barcelona defeated Malaga 4-2 on Thursday to set-up a mouthwatering Spanish Cup semi-final clash against bitter rivals Real Madrid.
Walcott agrees new Arsenal deal
Jan 18, 2013 12:19 EST
Theo Walcott ended months of speculation on Friday by signing a contract extension with Arsenal.
Messi keeps record-breaking Barca 11 points clear
Jan 13, 2013 17:54 EST
Barcelona set a new record for the best-ever start to a La Liga season on Sunday when a 3-1 win at Malaga allowed them to remain 11 points clear of Atletico Madrid and 18 in front of Real Madrid.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francesc Fàbregas i Soler | ||
| Date of birth | 4 May 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Vilassar de Mar, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Arsenal | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1997 | Mataró | ||
| 1997–2003[2] | Barcelona | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003– | Arsenal | 175 | (24) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2002–2003 | Spain U16 | 8 | (1) |
| 2003–2004 | Spain U17 | 14 | (7) |
| 2005 | Spain U20 | 5 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Spain U21 | 11 | (2) |
| 2006– | Spain | 47 | (5) |
| 2004– | Catalonia | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:10, 16 December 2009 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
