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Benitez Pens New Reds Deal

Benitez Pens New Reds Deal

RAFAEL Benitez has crowned one of the best weeks in Liverpool's history by signing a new contract that will see him remain in charge at Anfield until 2014. 19 Mar 2009
Benitez Hails Deadly Duo

Benitez Hails Deadly Duo

Rafael Benitez feels Liverpool have shown the rest of the Premier League how to beat Manchester United. 16 Mar 2009
Torres Talked Me Round - Benitez

Torres Talked Me Round - Benitez

Rafael Benitez has revealed that Fernando Torres needed a pain-killing injection and all his powers of persuasion to have the chance to destroy Real Madrid. 12 Mar 2009
Triumphant Benitez Goes on Attack

Triumphant Benitez Goes on Attack

Rafael Benitez insisted tonight's Champions League demolition of Real Madrid proved that his side can play attacking football and deserve their position as Europe's top team. 11 Mar 2009
Aurelio Reveals Faith In Benitez

Aurelio Reveals Faith In Benitez

Fabio Aurelio has revealed the Liverpool players believe Rafael Benitez's European pedigree will help them reach another Champions League final this season. 10 Mar 2009
Benitez's Boro Blues

Benitez's Boro Blues

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez was in gloomy mood as the club aim to contend with disappointment on the field and continued uncertainty off it. 3 Mar 2009
Rafa Is Important to Reds - Mascherano

Rafa Is Important to Reds - Mascherano

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has led the calls for boss Rafael Benitez to stay at the club. 27 Feb 2009
Benitez Baffled By Quit Rumours

Benitez Baffled By Quit Rumours

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez today insisted he was unaware of rumours he was about to leave Anfield. 26 Feb 2009
Benitez Can Stifle Real Revival

Benitez Can Stifle Real Revival

Rafael Benitez needs to tap into his special relationship with the Champions League once more tomorrow night. 25 Feb 2009
Torres Impressed By Master Tactician Benitez

Torres Impressed By Master Tactician Benitez

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has thanked manager Rafael Benitez for bringing him to England and making him a better player. 17 Feb 2009
Benitez Seeks Swift End to Contract Talks

Benitez Seeks Swift End to Contract Talks

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has called for his contract negotiations to be brought to a positive conclusion after denying he wants total control of transfers. 16 Feb 2009
Benitez Sure of Reds Title Quality

Benitez Sure of Reds Title Quality

Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool have enough quality to ensure they will challenge for the title until the end of the season. 10 Feb 2009
Benitez Laments 'Crazy' Half

Benitez Laments 'Crazy' Half

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was at his cryptic best after blaming a "crazy" second half for his side dropping two points in the 1-1 Barclays Premier League draw at Wigan. 29 Jan 2009
Benitez Backs Keane for Pivotal Role

Benitez Backs Keane for Pivotal Role

Robbie Keane's immediate future is at Liverpool as the Anfield club continue their stuttering chase for three major honours. 28 Jan 2009
Managers Divided Over Toffees Tactics

Managers Divided Over Toffees Tactics

Rival Merseyside bosses Rafael Benitez and David Moyes clashed over the tactics used by Everton in forcing a replay in today's FA Cup fourth-round showdown. 26 Jan 2009
Benitez Ready to Call on Fringe Players

Benitez Ready to Call on Fringe Players

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is thinking about fielding a weakened team in his side's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Merseyside rivals Everton on Sunday. 23 Jan 2009