Cesc in La Gazzetta dello Sport
There is an interview with our new captain in La Gazzetta dello Sport today. Here is a quick translation
LONDON, December 4, 2008 – He was directly responsible for the elimination of Italy in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 and the decisive way in which Spain won the semifinals. Francesc “Cesc” Fabregas Soler is only 21 years old, but he is already the Arsenal captain and champion of Europe with Spain. He told us,
“I think we met the Azzurri too early. I would have preferred to face them in the final. Either way, I believe Italian fans can be happy: you lifted the World Cup and we just hoisted the European trophy. Would you like to swap?”
Q: What are your personal goals for the near future?
“My goal is always the same, always: grow as a player and as a man. More specifically, my goals relate to Arsenal, with whom I hope to be able to win the Premier and the Champions League, both goals within our reach. For the national team, right now, the goal is qualification for the World Cup 2010 .”
Q: To who are you most indebted for your success?
“To my parents. They have always supported me and in the right way, they have never put pressure on me. I am still very close to them.”
Q: Which player has inspired you?
“My fellow countryman, the great Josep ‘Pep’ Guardiola, who manages Barcelona. He was a midfielder like me, and has a style of game I like to emulate. I think he is one of the best midfielders of all time, perhaps the best, at least in modern football …”.
Q: Who is the best player with whom (or against whom) you have played?
“It is another midfielder: Patrick Vieira. I have played with him at Arsenal, when I was starting out. He is very strong and fast and he is impossible to mark. He’s the kind of player you hope you won’t ever have to play against. But perhaps this year I will play him in the Champions League.”
Q: Do you follow Italian football? What team do you prefer to watch or would you play for IF you came to Italy?
“AC Milan, without doubt. I think they are the Italian team that plays the best football. I mean, in Serie A there are many strong teams: Inter, Juventus, Roma, but almost all rely too much on their stars.
They run into trouble as soon as these are out injured. On the other hand, Milan lean on the group and their organization. I feel this is a winning mentality and a philosophy that I approve of.”
*As you can see nothing was said to in any way imply, infer or hint at any interest in transferring to AC Milan. However, the UK media implied that it was, so Cesc issued the following statement through Arsenal.com Thanks to George and Samantha for the heads up!
“It is true that I said I admire Milan for their rich history and the way they play football but that is as far as the story goes,” said Fabregas.
“I am honoured to be wearing the captain’s armband for Arsenal and I am 100 per cent committed to this Club. My future is here.”
The Spanish AS Sports Awards were held last night in Madrid and the Spanish National Team received the prestigious Premios AS Del Deporte Award in recognition of their victory at the European Championships. Cesc was unable to attend but Iker Casillas, Rubén de la Red, Sergio GarcÃa, Juan Gutiérrez ‘Juanito’, David Silva, Marcos Senna, Joan Capdevila and Santiago Cazorla accepted the award on behalf of the team. More details here. Congratulations to the team.
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Thanks riqu
I emailed you!
mj
December 8, 2008
sorry for my english.. but if you want i have some photos of cesc during fifa world youth championship 2005 its collector lol ^^
contact me
riqu
December 6, 2008
Go Gunners!! I have a good feeling about this. I’m sure we;ll do the business!
jimbo
December 6, 2008
good luck to cap’n fabby and da boys!!!
jas
December 6, 2008
lol that is so random, why would you even read an interview like that and think why didn’t he mention his g/f given the questions! lmao seriously get a grip!
bri
December 5, 2008
Hi bubbaaa
Cesc was asked very specific questions so I wouldn’t make too much of him not mentioning his g/f. He doesn’t always, there are lots of interviews where he doesn’t. I wouldn’t read anything into that lol
George I agree with TA Eva could do a lot worse
mj
December 5, 2008
I would like to mention here that i had read in local paper sometime back..during EURO that Calderon says he is always a great fan of Fab and it is his dream to bring Fab to Real Madrid to play alongside Raul.
Calderon also said that most club managers wish to have Fab ..so definitely rumours about Fab transfer will come out again n again.
It proved that Captain Fab is simply fabulous.
emma
December 5, 2008
nice site! tanx 4 da interview =)
Jlo
December 5, 2008
the other thing with all the transfer target stories is that really they are pretty irrelevant. I mean Manchester City can bid, Barcelona can bid, Real Madrid can bid but there will simply be a polite no thank you from Arsenal so where is the news in that?
I am glad I am not married to Joan Laporta on Christmas morning you would wake up and he would tell you that he was going to buy you a beautiful diamond ring but the store said sorry no we are out of stock we can not sell to you lol I like a man who does not tell me what he is going to do but shows me what he has done
lol@TA
bri
December 5, 2008
finally he didnt say anything bout his gf! he always does
bubbaaaa
December 5, 2008
Eva would be lucky to have you George.
I see Cristiano Ronaldo has come out and said he almost signed for us. I think when he realised the club swimming pool doesn’t have a diving board he decided to give us a miss. Nowhere for the lad to practice.
Pity.
TA
December 5, 2008
that’s such good news about Eddie! I wonder how Rosicky is doing. When we get those two back it’s gonne feel like we made 2 super-signings!
mj don’t worry about the stupid spanish press they’re just like the stupid english press always stirring and making stuff up. I guess it must be easier than actual journalism,,, just sit at your desk and think what shall I make up today lol Also they said in Sport that Arsene Wenger might take the job at Real Madrid,,, yeah and I might start dating Eva Mendes. Actually I think I have a better chance with Eva than Calderon has with Arsene lol
george
December 5, 2008
Thanks Tixi I already saw it and normally I would post when Cesc is a cover-boy! BUT in this case there is no interview with him and no new pictures. The article seems to just be referring to the nice compliment Cesc paid to Guardiola yesterday and then there is a whole lot of transfer speculation, that is of little interest because 1. we do not know how true it is and 2. If we posted every article where a newspaper claims a club wants to bid for Cesc our whole site would just be filled with them lol
But thanks anyway
Hi Emma
Your spelling and writing is just fine!
mj
December 5, 2008
Cesc is on cover of Sport today! Many stories about how Cesc is the missing player from the 87 generation and is the main target of Laporta to bring him home soon.
tixi
December 5, 2008
I see Gallas is out for Wigan but Toure is back now.
Also I saw that Eduardo is in full training now, playing training matches with full contact and is expected to be back soon once he gets some more match fitness. It will be great to see him back!
TA
December 5, 2008
thanks for the interview. I can not believe some of the headlines in the paper come from such a simple comment! Unbelievable.
lola15
December 5, 2008
thanks for da report Rose!!
it’s amazing how he respect Vieira alot.. Vieira muz have left a lasting impression on our Captain Cesc before he leaves Arsenal; dat’s why Cesc spoke highly of him..
crazygal_miLa
December 5, 2008
oh la la
I think I have become addictted to this web.Keep the good work
everybody.
sorry for any wrong spellings or sentences.
emma
December 5, 2008
Thanks! He has much respect for Vieira. A true Arsenal legend XD
siew lan
December 5, 2008
wow it makes such a difference to see the question.
I saw one fan saying when he was asked who would he hypothetically play for in Italy he should not have answered he should just say I am at Arsenal full stop.
BUT they do not realise that in the question he is also asked who he watches and it would sound ridiculous to refuse to answer such a harmless question.
NY-Gunner
December 5, 2008
we’re lucky to have such a great captain who is so sensitive to the supporters that he always makes sure he responds to these stupid stories in the press. He’s a great man.
jimbo
December 5, 2008
Hi max, of course you can
Hi meri, you reminded me I forgot to link to the Italian version I fixed that now
Thanks Sandriita and Samantha
Hi Brain lol thank you for the kind words about the coding
it means a lot to me haha!
George, Bri and mj – I had some time at the train station but I made some mistakes it’s hard working on the small screen. We are having an awesome holiday. I’ll mail you all tonite. Take care xoxoxo
Rose
December 5, 2008
Pep is legend!! Is a good role model to take
tixi
December 4, 2008
Great site. Would it be ok if I posted your translation on the arsenal-she-wore forum?
max
December 4, 2008
Thanks George and Samantha. Sorry I was slow to come back online I had a busy day today! I’ve added Cesc’s statement
He is awesome it’s true 
Thanks Brain and Sandriita
mj
December 4, 2008
I read it in the Italian lol is nice for me as is my language! The english press makes trouble as usual for nothing!
~meri
December 4, 2008
good work Rosie and Cesc has issued a statement to clarify it through arsenal.com
“It is true that I said I admire Milan for their rich history and the way they play football but that is as far as the story goes,†said Fabregas.
“I am honoured to be wearing the captain’s armband for Arsenal and I am 100 per cent committed to this Club. My future is here.â€
george
December 4, 2008
tq Rose…
I like what he said about Italy…want to swap trophy ha.I think he will get the world cup in 2010.hope so.
As a whole…really very nice interview….he really know what to say…
emma
December 4, 2008
Wait I just found out. Good coding too by the way.
Brain
December 4, 2008
Who run’s this site? Anyway Good work. Cesc is interesting to listen too and one that seems could become a top coach.
Brain
December 4, 2008
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/fabregas-my-future-belongs-at-arsenal-fc
“It is true that I said I admire Milan for their rich history and the way they play football but that is as far as the story goes,†said Fabregas.
“I am honoured to be wearing the captain’s armband for Arsenal and I am 100 per cent committed to this Club. My future is here.â€
He is so awesome I think I’m going to cry, lol.
samantha
December 4, 2008
I like very much this web, it’s really one of the best
Very good work!!!
sandriita
December 4, 2008
Thanks Rosie! I don’t know how you found the time but I really appreciate it!! Agree Bri… it’s a nice interview
mj
December 4, 2008
That’s really nice what he said about his parents. Thanks for translating this Rose so that we can see what was actually said! Hope you’re having a good holiday
bri
December 4, 2008
thanks for making the time to post this Rose! The UK media are just… %^%$###@ as usual.
TA
December 4, 2008