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Footballer’s wife: Dalian Yifang coach Rafa Benitez is constantly shadowed by his Chinese interpreter. (ImageChina/AFP)

It’s all in the interpretation

Translation are a vital bridge for foreign players and coaches working in the Chinese Super League

Rafael Benitez announced as Real Madrid coach.

Rafael Benitez named new Real Madrid coach

Rafael Benitez will take charge of Real Madrid next season after the club confirmed he signed a three-year deal with the Spanish giants on Wednesday.

Liverpool’s Rodgers not scared by ghosts of Benitez

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he is not intimidated by Rafael Benitez as the Chelsea manager prepares for an emotional return to Anfield.

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard.

Benitez: Ugly scenes won’t ruin Lampard’s milestone

The nasty sights sparked by Frank Lampard’s 200th goal for Chelsea should not overshadow the midfielder’s landmark achievement, says Rafael Benitez.

Roman Abromovich.

Why Abramovich can’t buy the best

After a decade of hiring and firing big-name managers, Chelsea’s owner may be short of applicants to replace Rafael Benitez.

Rafael Benitez’s tenure as Chelsea’s interim coach has begun beneath a hail of boos as the club’s fans voiced their displeasure at his arrival.

Benitez booed at Chelsea

Rafael Benitez’s tenure as Chelsea’s interim coach has begun beneath a hail of boos as the club’s fans voiced their displeasure at his arrival.

Rafael Benitez has been appointed as Chelsea’s interim coach.

Benitez tiptoes onto Chelsea tightrope

Freshly appointed as Chelsea’s latest interim coach, Rafael Benitez could be forgiven for wondering whether he has accepted a poisoned chalice.

Struggling Wolves fire manager Mick McCarthy

Mick McCarthy has been sacked as manager after a poor run of form culminated in a humiliating defeat to local rivals West Bromwich Albion.

All eyes on Suarez

Liverpool look to the youth

Giant leaps had been taken behind the scenes at Liverpool before LeBron James was invited on board. A once lambasted system is now bearing fruit.

Liverpool was chaotic, says Torres

Fernando Torres has revealed that he resolved to leave Liverpool long before his January transfer to Chelsea because the club was in "chaos".

United win is our turning point, says Liverpool’s Benitez

Rafa Benitez believes Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United will provide the impetus to get his side’s title challenge back on track.

Title still within Liverpool’s grasp, says Benitez

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez insisted that his team could still win the Premier League despite Monday’s 1-1 draw with Everton.

Torres and Keane pairing excites Benitez

Rafael Benitez believes he has already seen signs that his new strike force of Robbie Keane and Fernando Torres will gel.

Bendtner goal leaves Everton sweating on Europe

Everton missed the chance to confirm a place in next season’s UEFA Cup when they were beaten 1-0 by Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Nicklas Bendtner headed the only goal…

Chelsea’s Drogba sets up United showdown

Didier Drogba sent Chelsea to their first Champions League final and got revenge on Rafa Benitez as his double strike clinched a 3-2 win against Liverpool in Wednesday’s…

United eye title as basement battle intensifies

Manchester United will take a giant stride towards retaining their Premier League title if they beat Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday. United’s lead at the top was cut…

Liverpool seal victory over Arsenal

Rafael Benitez has identified his players’ self-belief and the passion of the Anfield faithful as the keys that opened the door for Liverpool to progress to their third Champions…

Defiant Wenger still has eye on the double

Arsene Wenger bullishly insisted that Arsenal would take the next step towards a league and European Cup double by beating Liverpool in their Champions League quarterfinal second…

Gunners count on fear factor to sink Liverpool

Arsenal will be hoping the fear factor outweighs Liverpool’s vast European experience when the two sides cross swords in an all-English Champions League quarterfinal on…

Grobbelaar weighs into Liverpool rotation row

The row over Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez’s squad rotation system continued to rumble on Wednesday as former Anfield goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar said lack of continuity was…