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Como Beat Roma as Fabregas Criticizes Handshake Snub and Gasperini Fires Back

The 2-1 win moved Como into fourth place, with Fabregas casting the rise as the payoff of months of building a team identity.

Overview

  • Como defeated Roma 2-1 at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 15.
  • Cesc Fàbregas said Gian Piero Gasperini left without the customary post‑match handshake and called the gesture unsportsmanlike and disrespectful.
  • Gasperini responded via Italian media that he does not respect Como’s behaviour on the pitch or on the touchline.
  • The result lifted Como to fourth in Serie A, placing them ahead of Juventus and Roma in the table.
  • Fàbregas praised an “epic” display, credited months of work on identity and character, and urged humility with nine league games and the Coppa Italia still ahead.