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Fabregas praises Spanish mental strength

By Jonathan Chong on Friday, June 27, 2008

Midfielder Francesc Fabregas praised his team mates' mental strength after helping Spain reach the final of the European Championship.

Fabregas only came on as a substitute in the second half but played a pivotal role in the last two goals.

He said: "There are always doubts in Spain. It is the first time I think we have gone through a semi-final to the final and nobody was expecting us to be where we are now.

"We've had difficult moments, but we've shown great mental strength and togetherness. That is the key."

When asked if he was ready to come on as a substitute again in the final, he maintained his calm professionalism that belies his young age, and simple said: "I am here when the manager needs me."

User Comments

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whibley

Posted on 30 Jun, 2008 at 05:22 PM - Reply

oh come on jonathan.didnt u see the match?? fabregas came on the 1st half..villa has been replaced by him..well fabregas is a gud midfielder..he assisted the ball twice that leads to a wonderful goal..well done fabregas..

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faadiyah

Posted on 28 Jun, 2008 at 04:50 AM - Reply

What rubbish? fabregas came on the first half!!U guys havent seen the match or wat? after his arrival he change the match completely! He should continue to play 4 spain thats 4 sure!!!!

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Joel

Posted on 27 Jun, 2008 at 02:37 PM - Reply

He came on in the 1st half, btw, when David Villa had to be taken off the pitch.

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Azzam

Posted on 27 Jun, 2008 at 09:37 AM - Reply

Fabregas came on in the first half. But he is obviously the best midfielder in Spain and him and Xavi, despite what was claimed, are not Lampard and Gerrard and worked wonderfully together.

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Koko

Posted on 27 Jun, 2008 at 08:54 AM - Reply

C'mon Jonathan, didn't you watch the game? Fabregas came in for Villa in the first half, not the second, and he completely changed the complexion of the game. Two assists and a wonderful strike at goal that Akinfeyev batted over the bar. He should be starting the game for spain for sure.
Oh yeah, Arsharvin? Who's that?