The freezing Russian winter and a plastic pitch will not hold Barcelona back when they seek vital Champions League points against Spartak Moscow Tuesday, midfielder Cesc Fabregas said.

Sub-zero tempe

Barcelona didn't need Lionel Messi to secure a successful start to its Copa del Rey defense Tuesday, beating third-tier Alaves 3-0 after goals by David Villa, Andres Iniesta and Cesc Fabregas.

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With Lionel Messi as a three-time goal-taker and Cesc Fabregas as a three-time goal-maker, 10-man Barcelona outlasted Deportivo La Coruna in a wild 5-4 shootout in the Spanish league on Saturday.

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Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, who left the club for Barcelona last season, has urged fans to back manager Arsene Wenger.

Fabregas said Arsenal has a great manager in Wenger and some really g

Arsene Wenger insisted again on Friday that he wants unsettled Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas to resist Barcelona's attentions and stay with the club even if the Spaniard will miss the start of the new

Barcelona's latest attempt to lure Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to the Nou Camp has been rejected by the London club, reports suggested here on Friday.

According to Sky Sports, Arsenal are standing

London: Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is optimistic of returning to fitness in time to feature in Tuesday's Champions League clash against Barcelona.

Fabregas is currently sidelined with a hamstring

London: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has vowed to win the League Cup for stricken skipper Cesc Fabregas after injury ruled the club captain out of Sunday's clash with Birmingham.

Fabregas limped out

Johannesburg, July 11: Andres Iniesta secured the World Cup for Spain for the first time in their history by scoring the only goal of an enthralling final against the Netherlands four minutes from the

Germany midfielder Thomas Mueller has won the Golden Boot award for top scorer at the World Cup, finishing on five goals but having more assists than three other players with the same goal tally.

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