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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…