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Cesc Fàbregas opens up about Messi’s first day at La Masia and growing up among Arsenal legends
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Cesc Fàbregas opens up about Messi’s first day at La Masia and growing up among Arsenal legends
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Dec 17, 20259:52386.6K views
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Como manager, and former Arsenal and Barcelona icon, Cesc Fabregas opens up about his time at La Masia in Barcelona, meeting Lionel Messi's first day at the Barcelona academy, his favorite memories in a Barcelona shirt, and growing up among Arsenal legends.
00:00 - What is life like at La Masia, Barcelona's academy?
01:48 - Joining Arsenal
03:05 - Seeing Lionel Messi join La Masia
04:20 - Cesc Fabregas' first time facing Lionel Messi
05:38 - Fabregas returning to Barcelona after playing with Arsenal
08:23 - "Full Circle" moment playing for Barcelona's first team
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