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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Cesc Fabregas' Como players involved in mass brawl with Real Betis stars as pre-season clash descends into chaos after ex-Premier League hero appears to PUNCH opponent
Real Betis and Como FC players were involved in a mass brawl at the end of the first half of their pre-season clash in Cadiz. A number of stars were involved in the shocking altercation in which punches were thrown after Betis' Pablo Fornals and Como midfielder Maximo Perrone came to blows at the end of the first period. The former West Ham star appeared to punch Perrone, with the Argentine then trying strike the 29-year-old. Betis and Como players rushed over to intervene, before many of them also ended up in grappling matches of their own. Amid a chaos, a moment of levity occurred when Betis striker Cucho Hernandez made contact with his team-mate Natan with a flying right hook after failing to land his blow on a Como star. Despite landing the blow that sparked the unrest, Fornals remarkably avoided a red card, while Perrone and former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin, whose increasingly animated protestations to the official landed him in hot water, were given their marching orders by the referee at the Estadio Municipal de La Linea de la Concepcion. Como led the clash 2-0 when the fighting broke out at half-time but Betis fought back to level the match at 2-2 before Ivan Azon's stoppage-time winner ensured victory for Cesc Fabregas ' side. Wednesday's clash could have lasting consequences for both sides as they near the start of their domestic seasons. The actions of the likes of Bellerin, Fournals and Cucho could result in suspension for the start of the new campaign. All three players are bonafide starters for Manuel Pellegrini, whose side take on newly promoted Elche on the opening matchday of the season.
The Independent
05-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Fabregas speaks out on managerial future following Como success
Cesc Fabregas has affirmed his commitment to Como, dismissing reports linking him to Inter Milan. Fabregas, who guided Como to a 10th-place finish in their first Serie A season in 21 years, stated he believes in the club's 'long-term project'. His successful first season as a senior manager reportedly attracted interest from Inter Milan, who are currently without a manager. Fabregas is a minority shareholder of Como, initially joining as a player in 2022 before transitioning to the coaching staff. Inter Milan has signed Croatian international Petar Sucic from Dinamo Zagreb.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tyson Fury and wife Paris enjoy romantic getaway to Lake Como as boxer makes the most of his retirement
Tyson Fury and his wife Paris enjoyed an activity-filled night away in the 'stunning' Lake Como as the former boxer continues to make the most of his retirement. The heavyweight legend, 36, and his childhood sweetheart, 34, jetted off to northern Italy earlier this week for the plush holiday in the scenic district outside of Milan. Tyson has been extremely active on Instagram since their arrival, sharing a host of footage from the idyllic getaway. The Gypsy King even joked that he's following in younger brother Tommy Fury 's footsteps and becoming an 'influencer'. After arriving by private jet the pair settled down in their lakeside hotel before heading to Como FC to watch the local side take on Italian giants Inter Milan. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Tyson seemed in great spirits for the outing, smiling for pictures with delighted supporters and also posing for a snap with former Real Madrid star Raphael Varane. It seems the former heavyweight champion and his wife are enjoying an activity-filled vacation, with Tyson sharing photos of the couple soaking in the sun on a boat ride. Tyson and Paris looked totally loved-up on their 'James Bond-esque' boat trip, with Paris cracking a beaming smile for a photo while holding onto her husband's arm. She wore an all blue ensemble for the day out, featuring a pair of vibrant trousers and a floral blouse. While, in his usual fashion, her six-foot-nine spouse donned a smart navy polo shirt and a pair of cream shorts. Tyson and Paris later sat down for a 'romantic' meal, with the boxer tucking into a club sandwich and his spouse ordering a pasta. Other snaps showed the couple soaking in the Italian sunshine with a glass of champagne on their balcony, with Tyson telling his followers: 'Well Paris, we made it here - cheers!' Tyson also took time away from the fun-filled getaway to address rumours he could be making a return to the boxing ring. In a video, the 36-year-old announced: 'Good morning people, a little view for you from the balcony. 'I hear a lot of talk that the Gypsy King is returning to boxing and I've got a question to ask: For what? 'What would I return for? More boxing belts? Won 22 of them. 'I've been rumped and that's it, fair play to them they've their use with me. I'm happy, contented with what I've done, what I've achieved, what I've accomplished. I've been around the world and back again. 'And here we are, this is what retirement looks like for me. I'm retired and I'm in no rush to come back to boxing - I've got nothing to prove to anybody and nothing to return for. God bless everybody!' The couple's stay in Como was a brief one however, with Tyson revealing on Saturday afternoon that he and Paris are jetting off to Monaco to continue their lavish getaway. Fury's last outing in the ring came in December when he suffered a second successive defeat to Ukrainian fighter Oleksandr Usyk. The following month, Tyson took to social media to announce his official retirement from the sport. But he has since shared videos of him back in training, with fans wondering whether they may one day get to see the much anticipated Fury vs Anthony Joshua bout. Fury however has continually denied there could be a possible return to the ring - with the 36-year-old seemingly happy in retirement. Just a matter of days before they jetted off to Como, Paris and Tyson pulled out all the stops as they threw a massive party to celebrate John Fury's 60th birthday. The boxing legend's father hit the milestone on Thursday, which he celebrated at the the surprise get together at Champneys Mottram Hall in Cheshire. Paris uploaded some photos and videos of the celebration on Instagram, with John being caught by surprise as he entered a silent, crowded room before the guests burst into song to wish him a happy birthday. Tyson and Paris dressed to impress, with the boxer donning a slick white suit with flowers on it, while his wife dazzled in a gold dress. The couple's seven children were too in attendance for John's party.
The Independent
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Ex-footballer Cesc Fabregas and Google DeepMind founder to speak at SXSW London
World Cup-winning former footballer Cesc Fabregas and Google DeepMind co-founder Sir Demis Hassabis have been added to the line-up for the SXSW (South By Southwest) London conference. The event aims to bring together figures from the technology, media and creative industries to discuss 'thought-provoking' topics, with actor Idris Elba, actress Gillian Anderson, comedian Katherine Ryan and Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus already announced to speak. Newly-announced speaker Fabregas, who manages Italian Serie A football team Como FC, where he is also a shareholder, will speak about how to build a football club from scratch while Sir Demis will speak about the frontiers of artificial intelligence (AI). Dr Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has also been added to the line-up, where she will speak about taking positive action to benefit people, animals and the environment, along with Computer Weekly editor Bryan Glick, who will speak about how to avoid the next Post Office scandal. Also added are Mark Read, the chief executive of WPP, who will speak about leadership during a time of change, and Mati Staniszewski, the co-founder of ElevenLabs, who will speak about using AI in entertainment. Max Alexander, chief executive of SXSW London, said: 'This new wave of headliners reflects our unwavering determination to spark a unique sense of creativity and optimism across SXSW London. 'Global leaders will inspire attendees to think differently and foster debate around the most topical issues facing the world today. 'Creating beautiful collisions across business, tech and culture, there is something for everyone at SXSW London.' The conference also unveiled its six key themes of conversation for the event: humanity, machines and the future of AI, new tech frontiers, our future health, tech, governance and the future of society, and navigating business in a changing world. The event will take place between June 2 and June 7 at venues in the capital's Shoreditch area and features keynote speeches, music showcases and innovations in technology, gaming and film.
