Thierry Henry looked on as Cesc Fabregas delivered an impassioned speech after firing Como to Serie A promotion after 21 years.

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• Como drew 1-1 against Cosenza
• Became Serie B runners-up
• Fabregas makes fiery speech after clinching promotion

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Once plying their trade in Serie D just half a decade ago, Como achieved a remarkable feat by earning promotion to Serie A following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Cosenza on the final day of the Serie B season.

  Henry, who is a stakeholder at Como, cheered from the stands as Fabregas' troops fought for promotion. After the match, the former Chelsea midfielder breathed fire into the dressing room with a motivational speech as he warned the players of the rigours of Serie A before welcoming them to a trip to Ibiza.

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• WHAT FABREGAS SAID

  "First of all, congratulations, you truly had a season of champions," Fabregas started.

  "I know that today we didn't finish in the way that we perhaps wanted, by winning. Tomorrow training at 10.

  "But one thing I have to say before we go out there with all our fans, thank you, but be strong, because this year is nothing. This is only the warm-up. Next year: more efficiency, more work. And like how I promised and you guys wanted…Do you want to go to Ibiza?"

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Como's journey to Serie A has been nothing short of remarkable. Promoted from Serie D in 2019, the club transitioned to a professional setup that same year and went on to clinch the Serie C title in 2021. After two seasons of consolidation in Serie B, including a respectable 13th-place finish in 2023, Como culminated their remarkable rise with a spectacular promotion to the top flight in 2024.

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