The Rest Is Football Cesc Fàbregas: Choosing Chelsea over Man City & Man Utd, How Late Night Nesquik Fuelled Spain To World Cup Glory & His Favourite For The Ballon d’Or
Sep 13, 2024
Cesc Fàbregas, a former professional footballer with a rich career at Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea, shares intriguing insights. He reveals how José Mourinho's persuasion was key in choosing Chelsea over rivals like Man City and Man Utd. Fàbregas also recounts late-night Nesquik rituals that bonded the Spanish team during their World Cup triumph. He discusses the potential for a full-back to win the Ballon d’Or and recalls the unique qualities of his best teammates, blending humor and nostalgia in his reflections.
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Motivational Texts
- Mourinho used targeted text messages to motivate Fàbregas.
- Simple messages like "tomorrow you play" made him feel valued.
Coaching Qualities
- Fàbregas highlights key coaching qualities.
- From Pep, tactical discipline; Jose, man-management; Wenger, trust in young players.
Midnight Nesquik
- The Spanish national team had a pre-game ritual.
- They gathered in Pepe Reina's room at midnight for Nesquik, croissants, and storytelling.