Rafael Benítez
Coach
Purslow: Benitez under no threatPurslow: Benitez "under no threat" Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez's job is "under no threat" according to the club's managing director Christian Purslow, who has come out to publicly support the under-fire Spanish boss after the Reds crashed... In this article: Rafael Benitez, Champions League, Everton, Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Lyon, Florence, and David Ngog |
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Times Online | 10 hours ago
Rafael Benitez makes top-four finish Liverpool's priority
Navigation - link to other main sections from here Rafael Benitez has confirmed Liverpool will prioritise qualification for the Champions League over glory in the Europa League. Liverpool, winners in 2005 and finalists in 2007, exited at...
In this article: Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Champions League, Premier League, Fernando Torres, Everton, FA Cup, and Manchester City
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sportinglife | 11 hours ago
BENITEZ KEEPS FOCUS ON TOP-FOUR FINISH
Benitez - keeps focus on top four spot. BENITEZ KEEPS FOCUS ON TOP-FOUR FINISH By Paul Walker, Press Association Sport Rafael Benitez has confirmed Liverpool will prioritise their bid to make a swift return to the Champions League over...
In this article: Champions League, Steven Gerrard, Premier League, Fernando Torres, Everton, Liverpool, Lyon, and FA Cup
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Rafael Benitez must face up to his shortcomings, says Tony Barrett
...Benitez must face up to his shortcomings, says Tony Barrett Times Liverpool reporter delivers his verdict on the key issues facing Rafael Benitez in the wake of the Champions League exit. He talks to Ben Smith How will Rafael Benitez...
In this article: Liverpool, Champions League, David Ngog, Lyons, Colorado, Real Madrid, Fiorentina, and Chelsea
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BBC News | 18 hours ago
Reds say Benitez will not be axed
...failed to make the knockout phase for the first time in six years Liverpool chief executive Christian Purslow has insisted manager Rafael Benitez's position is safe, despite the club's early Champions League exit. Liverpool failed to make...
In this article: Champions League, Liverpool, Fiorentina, Lyon, Juan Vargas, and Everton
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UEFA Champions League | 2 days ago
Past form keeps Benitez believing
Rafael Benitez knows things are straightforward for his side (©Getty Images)Photos/Wallpapers » Rafael Benitez is confident things will go Liverpool FC's way as they take on Debreceni VSC needing both a win in Hungary and Olympique...
In this article: Liverpool, Debrecen, Liverpool, Budapest Honved FC, Manchester City, ACF Fiorentina, Anfield, and Champions League
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Guardian | 2 days ago
Benitez expects Lyon to play their part in Liverpool's revival
...'miracle' • French team 'will want to win in Florence' • Manager calls for a repeat of finest hour Rafael Benitez shows a brave face to the media as he contemplates Liverpool's chances of advancing to the Champions League knockout...
In this article: Lyon, Liverpool, Liverpool, Glen Johnson, Claude Puel, Alberto Aquilani, Fiorentina, Champions League, and Florence
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ESPN | 2 days ago
Benitez believes Liverpool can produce a miracle
Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool can amaze Europe again and make sure of unlikely Champions League qualification. To stay in contention for a last 16 place, Liverpool need to beat Hungarian champions Debrecen in the Puskas Ferenc Stadion...
In this article: Steven Gerrard, Liverpool, Liverpool, Fiorentina, Lyon, Daniel Agger, Glen Johnson, Champions League, and Manchester City
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Daily Mail | 2 days ago
Benitez 'manipulates' Liverpool fans to hide team's problems, blasts Redknapp
...legend Jamie Redknapp Last updated at 11:00 AM on 23rd November 2009 Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp has questioned Rafael Benitez's management and claims that he manipulates the club's fans. On the eve of Liverpool's crunch...
In this article: Jamie Redknapp, Liverpool, Fernando Torres, Champions League, Anfield, Everton, and Europe
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Rafael "Rafa" Benítez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish football manager. He has been managing English club Liverpool since June 2004.
Born in Madrid, Benítez played football throughout his youth and joined the Real Madrid academy. He mixed his university studies with his football career at lower division Spanish teams but injury caused him to prematurely retire. He joined Real Madrid's coaching staff at the age of 26, going on to work as the under 19 and reserve teams coach, and assistant manager for the senior team. Benítez moved away from Real Madrid but management spells at Real Valladolid and CA Osasuna were short-lived and unsuccessful.
A move to Segunda División side CF Extremadura in 1997 was much more fruitful and Benítez guided the team back to the Primera División in his first season. The team were relegated the following season and he left the club, taking a brief break from football before returning to coach CD Tenerife in 2000. In 2001 Benítez was appointed coach of Valencia CF and he proved himself to be amongst the top Spanish managers by winning La Liga in the 2001-02 season. Both Don Balón and El País recognised his achievements and he was named Manager of the Year. He proved his mettle in both Spanish and European competition in 2004 by winning the league for a second time and Valencia's first UEFA Cup, making him the most successful Valencia manager in history after just three seasons. However, a disagreement between Benítez and the club director over team investment caused the Spaniard to switch to English Premier League outfit Liverpool.
- Birth Date:
- April 16, 1960
- Birthplace:
- Madrid, Spain
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