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Rafa's Shopping List

Rafa's Shopping List

Rafael Benitez has urged Liverpool's new backers to provide the funds to take the club to the next level in the wake of their Champions League final defeat by AC Milan. 26 May 2007
Benitez Begins Selloff

Benitez Begins Selloff

Less than 24 hours after Liverpool's Champions League final failure, boss Rafael Benitez was already planning his clear-out. 25 May 2007
'Axe Will Fall After Final' - Rafa

'Axe Will Fall After Final' - Rafa

Harry Kewell is one of five Liverpool players facing the axe after the Champions League Final, it's claimed. 23 May 2007
Benitez Set For Spending Spree

Benitez Set For Spending Spree

Tycoon Tom Hicks has given the clearest indication yet that a host of new signings are imminent at Champions League finalists Liverpool. 22 May 2007
Blues v Reds was 'Sh*t On A Stick'

Blues v Reds was 'Sh*t On A Stick'

Former World Cup-winner Jorge Valdano has blasted the football of Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez as "shit on a stick". 8 May 2007
Benitez Splashes The Cash

Benitez Splashes The Cash

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez expects not only Steven Gerrard to sign a new contract in the next few weeks but also a clutch of big-name Anfield stars. 5 May 2007
Benitez Better Than Expected - Gillett

Benitez Better Than Expected - Gillett

Liverpool's new co-owner George Gillett has admitted he and partner Tom Hicks had no idea how good a manager Rafael Benitez was when they bought the club for nearly £500million. 3 May 2007
Benitez Eyes On Chelsea Challenge

Benitez Eyes On Chelsea Challenge

Rafael Benitez shrugged off his shadow squad's 2-1 defeat at Portsmouth and vowed to confine the embarrassment by punching another big hole in Chelsea's season at Anfield in the Champions League. 30 Apr 2007
Benitez Defends Reds Selections

Benitez Defends Reds Selections

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez offered no apologies for fielding a weakened side as the Reds crashed to a 2-1 defeat at Portsmouth just 72 hours before the Reds take on Chelsea in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at Anfield. 29 Apr 2007
Benitez Warning for Drogba

Benitez Warning for Drogba

LIVERPOOL, April 27 (Champions League) - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has mischievously turned the heat on Chelsea and their top scorer Didier Drogba ahead of next week's Champions League semi-final decider. 28 Apr 2007
Benitez Thrilled By Euro Cruise

Benitez Thrilled By Euro Cruise

Rafael Benitez hailed Liverpool's 'perfect day' as they made sure of Champions League qualification and were also able to rest key players ahead of Wednesday's European Cup semi-final first leg at Chelsea. 22 Apr 2007
No Real Interest In Rafa

No Real Interest In Rafa

Real Madrid have denied trying to lure Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez to the Bernabeu. 19 Apr 2007
Benitez: Real Deal Had No Appeal

Benitez: Real Deal Had No Appeal

Rafael Benitez has confirmed publicly for the first time that he has turned down a massive offer to manager Real Madrid. 18 Apr 2007
Lacklustre Liverpool Draw With City

Lacklustre Liverpool Draw With City

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez felt his team should have shaded a listless 0-0 draw against Manchester City at Eastlands. 15 Apr 2007
Benitez: It Takes Two

Benitez: It Takes Two

Rafael Benitez believes two more Premiership wins will secure Liverpool Champions League football next term - but he wants them soon so he can focus on reaching this season's final. 14 Apr 2007
Crouch Form Earns Benitez Plaudits

Crouch Form Earns Benitez Plaudits

Peter Crouch's superb return of five goals in four games has won the striker praise from Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez, ahead of a hectic run of three games in eight days. 13 Apr 2007

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