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Former Inter coach Rafael Benitez was impressed by the Nerazzurri’s ‘maturity’ against Bayern Munich: They seized the opportunity…’ The defending Serie A champions beat Bayern Munich 2-1 away in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 8

Benitez gives two reasons why Inter can win the treble

Former Inter and Napoli coach Rafael Benitez has explained why he believes the Nerazzurri are capable of winning the treble this season, even though there

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 17

Watch: Brilliant clip of Arne Slot on Sunday carries echoes of famous Rafa Benitez footage

Arne Slot unwittingly provided a viral moment of immaculate timing towards the end of Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Wolves on Sunday. It was a game in which

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 16

'Good for him as a player' – Rafa Benitez urges Liverpool star to leave the club

A number of Liverpool players are facing an uncertain future at the club. The Reds have still not agreed new contracts with Virgil Van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / February 14

Benitez offers support to Leao and Maignan whilst praising Milan’s January mercato

AC Milan made some big moves in the January window with the aim of propelling up the table, but they also need more from the pre-existing players. It has been a rough season for Milan.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / November 20

Still unbeaten: Ex-Liverpool player is ‘exceeding expectations’ in first senior managerial role

A number of Liverpool players from the Rafael Benitez era at Anfield have now gone into management, with varying degrees of success among those who’ve followed the Spaniard into the dugout.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / November 19

Champions League-winning manager admits he rejected Spurs for more ‘serious’ job

Rafael Benitez has revealed he underwent talks to become Tottenham Hotspur manager before taking the Liverpool job. The Spaniard was highly sought-after in the summer of 2004 following a three-year spell where he led Valencia to two La Liga titles and a UEFA Cup.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 15

European icon opens up on regret over Liverpool talks; he’d get his vengeance in Anfield victory

A renowned striker who became a legendary figure in Serie A has revealed that Liverpool once contacted him about a possible move to Anfield, although nothing came of those transfer talks.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 1

‘Those are the facts’ – Ten Hag evokes Benitez rant with ‘reality’ boast ahead of Liverpool clash

Erik ten Hag has evoked memories of a notorious Rafael Benitez proclamation in the lead-up to Liverpool’s clash against Manchester United this Sunday.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / August 22

Watch: Roy Keane had a typically no-nonsense take on Rafa Benitez’s admission about Xabi Alonso

Roy Keane’s reaction to Rafael Benitez’s recent revelation about Xabi Alonso at Liverpool will have surprised no-one. The former Reds manager appeared

Rafael Benitez blames Celta Vigo leadership for poor season, claims they are copying his ideas this summer

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez did not have the most glorious of returns for the first time he returned to management in Spain since his exit from the Santiago Bernabeu midseason.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 19

Evergreen ex-Liverpool icon who Benitez signed has another new club as he chases career landmark

It’s been 20 years since Rafael Benitez took charge of Liverpool, but one of his earliest signings for the Reds is still going strong. A few weeks after our unforgettable Champions League triumph in Istanbul in 2005, Pepe Reina arrived from Villarreal and became a hero at Anfield over his eight-year stay at the club.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / July 13

Ex Liverpool & Chelsea Coach Weighs In On Serie A Title Race: 'Inter Milan Have The Best Squad'

Famous Spanish manager Rafael Benitez insists Inter Milan still possess the strongest squad ahead of the upcoming Serie A campaign. The Nerazzurri smoked the competition last season en route towards a historic 20th Serie A title.

Season in review: Celta Vigo take lateral step as Rafael Benitez stocks dive

Position: 13th – 41 points Grade: C- Record: 10-11-17 Goals Scored: 46 Goals Conceded: 57 Top Scorer: Jorgen Strand Larsen, Anastasios Douvikas – 13 Top Assister: Iago Aspas – 10 The story of every season right?

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / May 31

Legendary Ex Inter Milan President Reveals His Biggest Regrets, Discusses Former Coaches: 'Benitez Was Jealous Of Mourinho'

Former Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti discussed a variety of topics in a new interview, including the biggest regrets of his time at the club’s helm.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 21

‘That is the key…’ – Rafa Benitez outlines what Slot must do in order to succeed at Liverpool

Rafael Benitez has imparted some advice to Arne Slot after the latter was confirmed as Liverpool’s new head coach on Monday. The 45-year-old finds himself

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 2

Celta Vigo manager key to hopes of retaining three rising talents

While Rafael Benitez had certainly lost the press and the support of Balaidos by the time he left Celta Vigo, the reaction to Claudio Giraldez. his replacement, seems to be more than just the release of that comes with a change of voice.

Celta Vigo manager wins over squad following radical departure from Rafael Benitez methods

Celta Vigo manager Claudio Giraldez, promoted from the B side as an emergency replacement for Rafael Benitez, is so far working wonders. While Benitez was maintained due to the large costs of sacking him, and Giraldez was viewed as the cheap option, the 36-year-old is having a major impact on the squad in Galicia.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / April 23, 2024

Ex-Liverpool player could lead his team to major final this week amid Anfield managerial vacancy

Nearly two decades on from Liverpool’s unforgettable European Cup triumph in Istanbul, several members of Rafael Benitez’s team have since gone into management.

Rafael Benitez in talks with Brazilian giants over vacant manager role

Rafael Benitez could find himself joining a new club in the coming weeks following a rumoured approach by Brazilian side Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo have undergone some significant managerial upheaval since the start of 2024 with Dorival Junior’s replacement Thiago Carpini sacked this month.

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 17, 2024

La Liga Round Up: Almeria secure first La Liga win of 2023/24 as Celta Vigo boost survival hopes

Sunday’s La Liga action featured an incredible first league win of the season for Almeria as Celta Vigo emerged victorious following Rafael Benitez’s exit.

Celta Vigo appoint new manager following ‘profound frustration’ from Rafael Benitez during exit

Following the sacking of Rafael Benitez this afternoon, Celta Vigo have handed the reins to B team manager Claudio Giraldez. According to Relevo, Benitez received the call by surprise from Chairwoman Marian Mourino, and was ‘profoundly frustrated’ with the decision, which he expressed.