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The Latest Breaking News from Rafael Benitez

Champions League-winning boss emerges as shock contender to replace Steve Clarke

Benitez has refused to rule himself out of the running for the Scotland job after Steve Clarke’s shock exit in the wake of the World Cup.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8

How many caretaker managers have won major trophies? Here's the list Chelsea caretaker boss Calum McFarlane is looking to join

There's been a few at Chelsea, but the list of caretaker gaffers with actual silverware to their name is pretty short

FourFourTwo · May 15

Jose Manuel Ochotorena: Liverpool pay tribute as former goalkeeping coach dies aged 64

Ochotorena was a Valencia legend and won three successive major tournaments as part of Spain’s coaching staff

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

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“My ex-wife asked where our daughter was and I said she was on the beach. She goes, ‘Well, who’s looking after her?’ to which I said, ‘Rafa Benitez’” Johnny Vaughan on his strangest managerial encounter

The radio presenter had a brilliantly random footballing encounter on his holidays

FourFourTwo · Jul 13, 2025

Rafa Benitez aware of Rangers manager job speculation

Rafa Benitez is aware of speculation linking him with the Rangers job

The National (Scotland) · Mar 8, 2025

When Liverpool 'couldn't compete' with £5m transfer fees - Rafa Benitez reveals three players he was unable to bring to Anfield, including the all-time record signing that evaded the Reds

Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez had his frustrations working in the era of Tom Hicks and George Gillett

FourFourTwo · Aug 21, 2024

Arne Slot urged by Rafael Benitez to ‘stick to his principles’ to succeed at Liverpool

Rafael Benitez has explained the challenges Arne Slot will be facing when he takes over at Liverpool

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

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The best centre-back partnerships ever

Ranking the most rock-solid defensive duos

FourFourTwo · May 18, 2024

Managers who won trophies in multiple countries

These coaches all got their hands on silverware with clubs from at least two nations

FourFourTwo · Apr 16, 2024

Why Liverpool fans are focusing on a different manager to Ruben Amorim right now - ahead of talks over the Reds job

Liverpool are linked with Ruben Amorim - not that Reds are thinking about the Sporting boss at the moment

FourFourTwo · Apr 8, 2024

Celta Vigo Part Ways With Manager Rafael Benitez After Struggles

Celta Vigo parts ways with manager Rafael Benitez after disappointing results. Club seeks new leadership to avoid relegation.

Best managers of the 00s

Jose Mourinho wasn't the only "special one" doing the rounds in the 2000s

FourFourTwo · Mar 6, 2024

How Liverpool will appoint their new manager - and avoid a slump like rivals: the process explained

The search for a new Reds manager in 2024 will have to draw on Rafael Benitez's appointment in 2004, rather than how Manchester United replaced Sir Alex Ferguson in 2024, writes This is Anfield's Matt Ladson

FourFourTwo · Feb 15, 2024

'Benitez out!' – Rafa responds as Celta Vigo fans call for former Liverpool boss's sacking

Supporters of the Galician club turned against the experienced Spanish coach following a disappointing defeat at home to Girona

FourFourTwo · Jan 28, 2024

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FourFourTwo · Jan 26, 2024

Why Xabi Alonso is the perfect man to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is the frontrunner to take charge of Liverpool, a club he represented as a player - and here's why Reds fans should be excited

FourFourTwo · Nov 1, 2023

The worst ever Liverpool signings

Forget Kenny Dalglish and Mohamed Salah, these Reds purchases did not work out

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Eddie Howe praises Jamaal Lascelles for stepping up as Newcastle stun PSG

The 29-year-old has found chances limited in the wake of an expensive recruitment drive.

FourFourTwo · Aug 12, 2023

Peter Crouch says former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez never gave anyone a ‘well done’: not even Steven Gerrard

Peter Crouch played for Rafa Benitez at Liverpool – and never saw him congratulate anyone… not even Steven Gerrard

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The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Rafael Benitez set to be named new Celta Vigo boss

Celta have confirmed an “agreement in principle” has been reached for the former Liverpool boss.

Liverpool Echo · May 25, 2023

'Go away' - James Rodriguez reveals first Rafael Benitez conversation and Everton regret

James Rodriguez spent a year at Everton but fell out of favour with Rafael Benitez

The Independent UK · May 13, 2023

On this day in 2006: Liverpool win thrilling FA Cup final against West Ham

Memorable final decided on penalties at Millennium Stadium.

FourFourTwo · May 2, 2023

Premier League: The Big Six era is OVER, with a new era now taking its place

The Premier League Big Six has defined England's top flight for a while now – but finally, its dominance looks to be done

Liverpool Echo · May 1, 2023

Rafa Benitez doesn't like what Tottenham did moments before end of Liverpool match

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez doesn't like the use of late substitutions after Lucas Moura's error

Liverpool Echo · Apr 28, 2023

Marcel Brands claims Farhad Moshiri stopped him appointing Mikel Arteta as Everton manager

Marcel Brands has opened up on the appointments of Carlo Ancelotti and Rafa Benitez as Everton managers under Farhad Moshiri

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

Inter Milan star told Jose Mourinho "f*** you" after leaving him with Rafa Benitez

Inter Milan legend Marco Materazzi was gutted when Jose Mourinho left the Italians for Real Madrid in the summer of 2010 - just days after winning the Champions League

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