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Cesc Fabregas

Manager of Italian Serie A club Como, overseeing squad development including Trevoh Chalobah's 2026 signing.

2026-05-122026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Cesc Fabregas’ side continued their ascendancy in the second half as Senegal winger Diao finished across goalkeeper Vandevoordt from a tight angle before their captain Lucas da Cunha spurned a gilt-edged chance to score a fourth.

    Como ease past Leipzig in dream Champions League debut
  3. Joy Online

    They did so by finishing fourth in the Italian top flight last season under former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

    Como chiefs giving up seats to older fans for Champions League debut
  4. August 2026
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Como from Italy, coached by Cesc Fabregas, LASK of Austria, Viking from Norway, and Azerbaijani champions Sabah, who were only founded in 2017.

    Arsenal draw Real Madrid, Bayern Munich in Champions League
  6. Joy Online

    Cesc Fabregas’ late dismissal meant Antonio Conte’s side ended the day with nine players.

    Where does Man Utd defeat rank among shock opening-game losses?
  7. Joy Online

    The 27-year-old has signed a five-year contract with Cesc Fabregas’ side, who secured Champions League qualification by finishing fourth in Serie A last season.

    Como sign defender Chalobah from Chelsea
  8. Joy Online

    The 27-year-old is expected to sign a long-term contract and take on a leadership role under manager Cesc Fabregas at the Italian club, who secured Champions League qualification by finishing fourth in Serie A last season.

    Como agree £31m deal to sign Chalobah from Chelsea
  9. May 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Meanwhile, Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner, Como’s Cesc Fabregas and ex-Flamengo boss Felipe Luis were other names being considered.

    Xabi Alonso agrees 4-year contract to become Chelsea head coach
  11. Joy Online

    Former Flamengo head coach Filipe Luis and Como boss Cesc Fabregas, both of whom played for Chelsea, are understood to have admirers at Chelsea.

    Chelsea start contacting prospective head coaches
Sport

Como defeats RB Leipzig 4-1 in Champions League debut

The News

Italian club Como made a winning Champions League debut, beating RB Leipzig 4-1 at home in their opening league-phase match. Goals from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Maximo Perrone secured the victory on a historic night for the club, which waited 119 years to play their first European competition match.

10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Como defeats RB Leipzig 4-1 in Champions League debut

    Italian club Como made a winning Champions League debut, beating RB Leipzig 4-1 at home in their opening league-phase match. Goals from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Maximo Perrone secured the victory on a historic night for the club, which waited 119 years to play their first European competition match.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Como president, directors yield seats to elderly fans

    Como's president and several directors are giving up their tickets for the club's Champions League debut against RB Leipzig to allow elderly supporters to attend. The Serie A club is hosting the match at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, whose capacity was reduced to about 11,000 due to UEFA requirements, and the president announced on Instagram that executives will yield their seats to fans born in 1950 or earlier.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. Arsenal draw Real Madrid, Bayern Munich in Champions League

    Arsenal will face Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Napoli in this year's Champions League league phase. The Premier League champions topped qualifying with a perfect record and aim to finish in the top eight for automatic advancement to the round of 16.

    28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 22 August

  1. Man United suffers shock 2-0 opening-game defeat to Hull

    Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly promoted Hull City on the opening day of the season—the first time United have lost to a newly promoted side on opening day. The article contextualizes this upset alongside other shocking opening-game defeats in Premier League history.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 9 August

  1. Como signs Chelsea defender Chalobah for over £30m

    Italian club Como have signed 27-year-old defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in a deal worth more than £30m on a five-year contract. Chalobah, who made 151 appearances for Chelsea and won five trophies including the FA Cup and Conference League, leaves his boyhood club after nearly 20 years.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Como agree £31m deal for Chelsea defender Chalobah

    Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has agreed to join Italian club Como in a deal worth more than £30m, with Chelsea receiving an initial £25.7m plus £5.1m in add-ons. The 27-year-old England international will sign a long-term contract and take on a leadership role under manager Cesc Fabregas.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Como 1907 academy players hosted at Italian ambassador's Ghana residence

    Italian Serie A club Como 1907's academy players were hosted at the Italian Ambassador's residence in Ghana as part of a week-long football development project. The club is undertaking grassroots football initiatives including coaching workshops, community outreach, equipment donations and engagements with young players across the country.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Como 1907 visits Ghana for grassroots football development

    Italian Serie A side Como 1907's academy team arrived in Ghana on Saturday, 6 June, for a week-long football development project involving community outreach, coaching workshops, and donations of footballs and uniforms.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. Xabi Alonso agrees four-year deal as Chelsea head coach

    Xabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea's next permanent head coach on a four-year contract, after the club sacked Liam Rosenior in April. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager will be involved in Chelsea's summer transfer plans.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Chelsea contacts prospective managers to replace Rosenior

    Chelsea has begun contact with managerial candidates including Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva, and Oliver Glasner to appoint a permanent head coach to replace Liam Rosenior. The club hopes to complete the appointment before pre-season training begins in early July.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

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