"Seeing a rivalry develop in real time is something strange, and with AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri and Como's coach Cesc Fabregas, it is happening. After the latest game, it cannot be denied that Fabregas and Allegri are rivals. The dislike is clear, and it has largely been one-sided, if not entirely. Of course, the events of Wednesday night only show this further."
"Before the first meeting this season, the two respected each other. Their press conferences congratulated each other, with both praising the others' achievements so far in the season, and they looked forward to the game. Even before the reverse fixture, they shared an embrace and were photographed together looking quite friendly. However, little did we know that that would only last for the next two hours or so, if that."
"Since then, things have only brewed and at the weekend, Wednesday's game was given a perfect tee-up. Como fans displayed a banner, stating they would rather have one day with Fabregas than 100 with Allegri when they played Fiorentina. Ironically, they lost that game, which Allegri cannot say, having taken four points from six from the Viola. Post-game, Fabregas once again went to the bitter side of things, commenting that 'your league' was boring, of course meaning Serie A."
Mutual respect existed before the first meeting, with press conferences featuring praise and a photographed friendly embrace. After the opening game, Allegri stayed respectful while Fabregas reacted bitterly, attributing Milan’s win to individuals and criticizing Milan’s style of play. Fabregas continued to reference the loss in subsequent matches and sharpened his comments. Como fans displayed a banner preferring one day with Fabregas over 100 with Allegri during a Fiorentina match. Como then lost that game, while Allegri later took four points from Fiorentina. Post-match, Fabregas labeled 'your league' boring, aimed at Serie A, increasing the tension between the coaches.
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