# Rafael Benitez

Last year

2022

# former red

Benitez could not make big changes at Everton because of Liverpool ties

The Spaniard’s appointment at Goodison Park last summer was controversial.

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Sep 20th 2022, 12:49 PM

# surprised

'I was shocked Rafa wanted to have that Everton job, with his Liverpool legacy' - Gerrard

Everton sacked Benitez last weekend after less than seven months in charge.

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Jan 21st 2022, 11:49 AM

# unstuck

Everton sack manager Rafael Benitez after less than seven months in charge

Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Norwich proved the final straw for the Everton board.

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Jan 16th 2022, 3:33 PM

# Sticky Situation

Rafael Benitez says Everton future ‘not in my hands’ after Norwich defeat

His Toffees side fell to a 2-1 defeat at Carrow Road this afternoon.

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Jan 15th 2022, 7:38 PM

# Toffees

Everton sign Rangers and Scotland full-back Patterson to provide competition for Coleman

The highly-rated defender, 20, has penned a five-year deal at Goodison Park.

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Jan 4th 2022, 3:37 PM

# versatile

Rafael Benitez defends decision to play Seamus Coleman on the left

The Irish international started the defeat to Brighton in an unfamiliar role.

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Jan 3rd 2022, 3:37 PM

All time

# Frustration

'We made the substitution but you cannot explain to every single fan why' - Benitez

The Everton boss is hopeful his decision to bring off Richarlison at Crystal Palace has spared the forward a potentially bad injury.

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Dec 13th 2021, 2:56 PM

# Gunned Down

Benitez lauds Everton’s ‘perfect’ comeback win, Coleman gives excellent captain's interview

The Toffees’ winless run came to an end in dramatic fashion with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Arsenal at Goodison Park.

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Dec 7th 2021, 8:40 AM

# Keep calm and carry on

Rafael Benitez defiant as Everton fans chant 'sack the board'

Two goals from Mohamed Salah were sandwiched between Jordan Henderson’s opener and Diogo Jota’s 79th-minute strike as the hosts were outclassed.

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Dec 2nd 2021, 12:01 AM

# midas touch

Benitez pleased with Everton's crazy 379-second turnaround - but wants to score first

‘It will be easier for my health,’ he said after the Toffees’ dramatic win over Burnley last night.

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Sep 14th 2021, 10:20 AM

# Missing Out

James Rodriguez one of five Everton players self-isolating and unavailable this weekend

Manager Rafael Benitez would not reveal the identities of the other four individuals, however.

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Aug 13th 2021, 3:06 PM

# Rafa

Benitez promises to fight for Everton as he clarifies ‘small club’ jibe

The Spaniard has been appointed on a three-year deal.

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Jun 30th 2021, 11:31 PM

# Fact

It's official: Rafa Benitez has been appointed Everton manager

The 61-year-old Spaniard has agreed to take over the Toffees, replacing Carlo Ancelotti.

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Jun 30th 2021, 5:05 PM

# Woe

Rafa Benitez hits rock-bottom in China

Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s Guangzhou R&F extended Dalian Pro’s wretched winless start to the season.

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Aug 16th 2020, 4:11 PM

# It Ain't Me

'There’s no chance I will come back to Premier League at the moment' - Benitez

The former Liverpool and Chelsea manager has been linked with a return to the English top flight.

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Dec 9th 2019, 9:34 PM

# Trouble

Rafa Benitez 'helpless' as thrashing compounds slow start in China

The highly regarded Spaniard suffered one of the heaviest defeats of his managerial career.

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Nov 29th 2019, 9:58 AM

# Next In

Mourinho, Allegri, Ancelotti? The candidates to take over at Spurs after Pochettino's exit

Spurs sacked Mauricio Pochettino’s this evening.

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Nov 19th 2019, 9:44 PM

# acrimonious

Ashley accuses Benitez of taking 'the soft option' by leaving Newcastle for China

Ex-Real Madrid and Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has taken over as manager of Dalian Yifang.

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Jul 27th 2019, 11:35 AM

# Rafa

Benitez touched by 'kindness and respect' as he enjoys life after Newcastle

The Spaniard got off to a winning start in charge of Dalian Yifang in China.

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Jul 10th 2019, 9:54 AM

# rafalucion

'The club did not share the same vision' - Benitez explains reasons for Newcastle exit

The 59-year-old has spoken out after his three-and-a-half-year tenure at St James’ Park came to an abrupt end over the weekend.

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Jul 1st 2019, 7:46 AM

# magpies with no silver

'Eighth or ninth is not for me' - Mourinho rejects Newcastle links

The Portuguese has no interest in succeeding Rafael Benitez at an English club for the second time.

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Jun 26th 2019, 12:03 PM

# Super League

Benítez to consider €13m offer to manage in China as Newcastle contract runs down

The Spaniard’s deal at St James’ Park is up on 30 June, with terms of an extension still to be agreed.

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Jun 18th 2019, 3:40 PM

# virtually safe

Newcastle halt Leicester's run to move 10 points clear of the drop

Leicester City’s four-game winning run under Brendan Rodgers came to an end with a 1-0 home defeat to Newcastle United on Friday.

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Apr 12th 2019, 10:06 PM

# finding form

'We need to convince people we can be consistent'

Arsenal are in a strong position to finish in the top four, but manager Unai Emery says it is not the most pressing issue on his mind.

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Apr 2nd 2019, 9:40 AM

# In Demand

Ex-Liverpool bosses Benitez and Rodgers linked to vacant Leicester job

Claude Puel was fired by the Foxes over the weekend after a dismal run of form.

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Feb 25th 2019, 4:38 PM

# Transfer News

Newcastle make €23 million MLS star their club-record signing

The capture of Miguel Almiron surpasses the €18.8m signing of Michael Owen in 2005.

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Jan 31st 2019, 3:09 PM

# Frustrated

Benitez refuses to rule out quitting Newcastle before season is out

The Spaniard has hinted the club’s lack of transfer activity could force him out of St James’ Park.

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Jan 29th 2019, 3:02 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Newcastle United vs Man United, Premier League

We went minute-by-minute as Newcastle welcomed Manchester United to St James’ Park.

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Jan 2nd 2019, 9:00 PM

# Race Is On

Salah free to face Arsenal and Man City after avoiding FA diving charge

The Liverpool striker will face no retrospective action over the penalty he won against Newcastle United

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Dec 27th 2018, 12:58 PM

# Top of the Pops

Every game now a final for table-toppers Liverpool, says Lovren

A convincing victory over Newcastle United gives the Reds a six-point lead at the halfway mark of the Premier League season.

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Dec 26th 2018, 6:33 PM

# Limited resources

Benitez admits Newcastle will need 'a miracle' to avoid relegation

The Magpies boss believes they have a tough task keeping their Premier League status, despite sitting 15th heading into the busy Christmas period.

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Dec 24th 2018, 10:50 AM

# Not happy

'We need VAR right now': Benitez fumes over Mike Dean's decisions

The Newcastle boss felt his side were denied a stonewall penalty in this afternoon’s defeat to Wolves.

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Dec 9th 2018, 7:37 PM

# The Late Late Show

Matt Doherty scores dramatic late winner to snatch victory for Wolves at Newcastle

The Irish defender nodded home deep into stoppage time at St James’ Park.

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Dec 9th 2018, 6:06 PM

# Magpies

Ireland defender Ciaran Clark on target as Newcastle march on with third straight win

Matt Ritchie produced a contender for the worst miss of the season but the Magpies ran out 2-1 winners.

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Nov 26th 2018, 10:41 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Man United vs Newcastle United, Premier League

We went minute-by-minute as Man United faced Newcastle at Old Trafford.

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Oct 6th 2018, 4:25 PM

# fined

Rafael Benitez fined £60,000 by FA for questioning referee's red card record

The FA has sanctioned Benitez after he spoke about Andre Marriner before a match with Crystal Palace.

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Oct 5th 2018, 6:13 PM

# Newcastle

Rafael Benitez charged by FA for referee comment relating to Zaha treatment

The Newcastle spoke about appointed referee Andre Marriner prior to the draw against Crystal Palace, and the FA has taken action

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Sep 25th 2018, 8:10 PM

# Not happy

'The penalty is soft, the foul was soft:' Benitez left frustrated after dramatic defeat to Chelsea

Newcastle United suffered a 2-1 loss to Chelsea on Sunday.

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Aug 26th 2018, 8:28 PM

# missing magpies

'Is the current squad good enough for what we need? I don’t think so - it needs additions'

Frustrated Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez feels his squad needs more players.

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Jul 25th 2018, 9:03 AM

# Looking Back

Spain sent me World Cup SOS, claims Benitez

The Newcastle manager says there was ‘a chance’ he could have replaced Julen Lopetegui.

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Jul 18th 2018, 2:41 PM