Monaco team-mates were preparing themselves for a punishing Ligue 1 title race with PSG throughout pre-season - and that was before their rivals signed Ballon d'Or king Lionel Messi.The former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder was part of a side that beat the overwhelming title favourites both home and away last season - and watched on as Lille capitalised to top the table.While those 3-2 and 0-2 victories will take some beating this time around, Fabregas has insisted that the achievements of himself and his team will not be defined by their silverware come the end of the season.That realisation comes following notable title triumphs with both Barcelona and Chelsea - leaving Arsenal as his only major club where he wasn't crowned a.
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