“I absolutely never want to see them win,” Fabregas said about the rivalry with Spurs, echoing John Terry’s legendary sentiment.

In his column for The Telegraph, Cesc Fabregas shared his thoughts on football rivalries:

“Some players truly embrace these rivalries and go out of their way to make sure everyone else understands their importance. Before John Terry’s final game for Chelsea, he gave a speech urging the team to ensure Tottenham never surpasses Chelsea or outshines them.

Winning a derby can feel almost as significant as winning a trophy. That’s how it felt when I played in the Battle of the Bridge with Chelsea in 2016, which stopped Tottenham from winning the Premier League title.

Before that match, I had said on TV that I didn’t want Tottenham to win the League. I know it upset their fans and probably their players too, but I was just being honest. As players, we’re often expected to be politically correct, but I was simply speaking my mind.

I don’t think I went too far—people know I never want Spurs to win the title, ever.”

Fabregas was part of the Chelsea side that secured a late equalizer to deny Tottenham the title, paving the way for Leicester’s historic triumph. With the fierce rivalry between the two clubs, it’s no surprise Chelsea players share this sentiment towa

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