CESC FABREGAS dedicated his World Cup winner's medal to Arsenal.

The Gunners skipper hit the killer pass for Andres Iniesta to net Spain's goal in the 1-0 final victory over Holland.

He said: "This is for the Arsenal players, the Arsenal fans, the manager Arsene Wenger and all the staff.

"I am really proud to have been an Arsenal player.

"It is for all of them. They deserve it and they have a world champion at the club.

"I am an Arsenal player and I am really proud to be able to give this trophy to all the fans."

Fabregas revealed boss Wenger texted him just after the final to congratulate him on Spain's historic achievement.

He added: "I have had lots of texts and messages. My phone is full.

"I had a text from Arsene Wenger. He said 'Congratulations, you deserve it'.

"I replied 'Thank you very much' and told him this is for the whole of Arsenal Football Club, who have helped me get where I am today."

Fabregas, heavily linked with a move to Barcelona before the tournament, was upset throughout the World Cup after failing to break into the Spain team following a three-month lay-off with a broken leg.

But he insisted that the side's triumph had made it all worthwhile.

He added: "It is a great moment for me, every Spaniard and every Spanish player.

"We were very proud of what we achieved. We never thought we could make it. It is something special and we are very happy about it.

"It was a difficult tournament for me, as I didn't play a lot. But I had something inside me telling me I would have my chance in the final. I will never take this medal off."