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Cesc Fabregas score and win Super Cup to reach three cups in three matches

Fabregas first goals since his return to Barcelona
Fabregas scored his first Barcelona goal in Joan Gamper Trophy match against Napoli when Barcelona won 5-0 at Nou Camp.

In his first debut in starting eleven, the Spanish midfielder opened the score on 25 minutes with a simple ball placement. In a game were Edson Cavani Bicycle overhead kick goal was disallowed for foul committed before, should it stand it would have been one of the best goals as it hit the top bar before landing just after the line. Fabregas was later replaced by Lionel Messi who bagged hat-trick in 15 minutes to make the score 5-0.

Fabregas assist to Lionel Messi for Barcelona Spanish super cup winning goal


Cesc Fabregas won Spanish super cup, Joan Gamper Trophy and UEFA super cup in three matches he played, beating Real Madrid, Napoli and UEFA Europa league champions Porto: Photo by Zimbio
After only two training session he featured in Spanish Super cup and fired his team to beat rivals Real Madrid 3-2 in second leg and won himself his first trophy since returning to his youth-hood club.

The former Arsenal captain plays a role in the winning goal assisting Lionel Messi for the third goals.

Barcelona won 5-4 on aggregate drew 2-2 in first leg Bernabeu tie of top two La liag contenders and Fabregas £35m transfer took place a day later.

Fabregas scored in Barcelona v Porto UEFA super cup tie
Cesc Fabregas scored the winning second goals in UEFA super cup tie between UEFA league champions Barcelona and UEFA Europa league champions Porto to win UEFA super cup.

Earlier in 39 minute Lionel Messi opened the score after Porto defender return the ball which pass the other defender to find Lionel Messi who was not even thinking of getting back in the player. He easily controlled the ball, run toward Porto goalkeeper, tricks him and scored. Fabregas substituted Pedro and on 87 minute later he chest-controlled Messi cross and tap the ball to the net. UEFA super cup win add Pep Guardiola trophy with Barcelona as a coach to 12.

Porto looked weak upfront with their hit man Radamel Falcao who left the club in summer transfer to Athletico Madrid. Porto finished the match win 9 men after red card for Rolando and Guarin.

Barcelona v Porto video highlights of all goals


Emirates Cup 2011 Final: VIDEO highlights, New York Red Bulls drew 1-1 with Arsenal to win the cup, PSG runner-up after 3-0 victory

Paris St German had 3-0 victory over Boca Juniors and ended the Argentineans dreams of lifting the Emirates Cup. Jean-Eudes Maurice, Guillaume Hoarau and Marcos Ceara scored for PSG to console the French from suprise defeate on the first game.

After the first match in day two of the competition; Arsenal hopes of retaining the Emirates cup are high again. Arsenal needed a win over New York Red Bulls to claim their fourth Emirates cup, third in succession. Thierry Henry’s New York Red Bulls needed a draw to see them lift the title. Once again Arsenal failed to protect their one nil lead, a goal from Robin van Persie soft header. Thierry Henry assisted Juan Agudelo whose cross was turned into his own net by Bartley.
Year 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Winner
2007 Arsenal Paris Saint-Germain Valencia Internazionale Arsenal
2008 Hamburg Real Madrid Arsenal Juventus Hamburg
2009 Arsenal Rangers Atlético Madrid Paris Saint-Germain Arsenal
2010  Arsenal Celtic Lyon Milan Arsenal
2011 Arsenal  Paris Saint-Germain New York Red Bulls Club Atlético Boca Juniors New York Red Bulls

Premier league: Arsenal confirm the signing of Gervinho, Lille striker

Arsene Wenger has confirmed the signing of Ivorian Lille striker Gervinho from Lille. Gervinho scored 15 goals and assisted 10 in league one and played a major role in Lille title win, the first in 57 years and Cup double. Gervinho became the second player to arrive at Emirates club after signing of full-back Carl Jenkinson from Charlton Athletic. Wenger also intend to keep Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri at Emirates.

The Ivorian International had played for Beveren 2005-2007 (61 games, 14 goals), Le Mans 2007-2009 (59 games, 9 goals) and Lille 2009-2011 (67 games, 28 goals) during his senior career. He caped 27 games and scored 6 at Côte d'Ivoire national teams.

Gervinho became the tenth Ivorian in Premier league, joining Emmanuel Eboue (Arsenal), Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou (Chelsea), Abdul Razak, Kolo Toure and Yaya Toure (Manchester City, Cheik Ismael Tiote (Newcastle), Abdoulaye Meite (Westbromwich Albion) and Steve Gohouri (Wigan). All Premier league transfers 2011-2012
Gervinho at Lille and Ivory Coast national team

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