Cesc sorry for Hughes spat
18 Feb 2007 - 08:40:52
Blackburn Rovers manager Mark Hughes was unhappy with Cesc Fabregas' attitude to him after Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by the former Wales manager's team in their FA Cup fifth round clash at the Emirates Stadium.
The teenager, who has since apologised for his comments, became embroiled in a heated exchange with Hughes at the end of the stalemate.
An irate Hughes said: "When we shook hands at the end, the young man asked me a question which I thought was disrespectful.
"He asked me if I'd played for Barcelona and when I said 'yes', he shook his head as if in disbelief. Then he said, 'Well, that wasn't Barcelona football'.
"I thought he should have shown more respect to someone who has played in more FA Cup finals than he has."
Fabregas, a lifelong Barcelona fan, later admitted: "I went to the dressing room to make my apology to him. I am very young and still have a lot to learn."
