Como manager Cesc Fabregas brutally suggested one of his big-name stars should stop playing football after his red card against Fiorentina. Fabregas said: 'Provocation is part of football, those who can’t live with that should play another sport. We can’t make excuses, though, and we can’t allow for what other people do on the pitch to affect us.' Como are enjoying a remarkable sophomore season in Serie A under Fabregas and are well in contention for European football. Como are still in the hunt for silverware; in March and April, they play their Coppa Italia semi-final legs against Inter Milan.

Source: Daily Mail February 14, 2026 22:37 UTC