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Fabregas: I love tiki-taka but pointless passing taking Spain nowhere

The Chelsea midfielder tasted World Cup glory with La Roja in 2010 as they passed and moved their way to the title, but they are struggling in 2018

Spain’s continued reliance on tiki-taka has left Cesc Fabregas bemused, with the 2010 World Cup winner suggesting that pointless passing is holding La Roja back at Russia 2018.

During an era of dominance which delivered two European Championships and a global crown, pass and move was very much the order of the day.

Chelsea midfielder Fabregas formed part of those plans, alongside the creative instincts of Barcelona icons Andres Iniesta and Xavi.