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Van Der Vaart Won Over By Redknapp

Van Der Vaart Won Over By Redknapp

Rafael van der Vaart has claimed Liverpool were interested in signing him this summer but has backtracked on suggestions Bayern Munich also wanted him. 7 Sep 2010
Wife's Cancer Kept Van Der Vaart In Madrid

Wife's Cancer Kept Van Der Vaart In Madrid

New Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has revealed he did not leave Real Madrid a year ago because his wife had developed breast cancer. 4 Sep 2010
Rafa Enraptured By Spurs Switch

Rafa Enraptured By Spurs Switch

Rafael van der Vaart described Tottenham as "a beautiful club" after completing his £8million move from Real Madrid yesterday. 2 Sep 2010
Tottenham Confirm Van Der Vaart Deal

Tottenham Confirm Van Der Vaart Deal

Tottenham today confirmed the £8million signing of Rafael van der Vaart from Real Madrid after the Premier League gave them the green light to add the Holland midfielder to their squad. 2 Sep 2010
Spurs Wait on Van Der Vaart Verdict

Spurs Wait on Van Der Vaart Verdict

Tottenham were today hopeful of being given the all clear over the signing of Rafael van der Vaart after technical problems saw them struggle to complete the £8million move before the transfer deadline. 1 Sep 2010
Marquez Joins Henry In New York

Marquez Joins Henry In New York

Mexico captain Rafael Marquez has expressed delight over completing his move to the New York Red Bulls from Barcelona. 3 Aug 2010
Marquez To Leave Barcelona

Marquez To Leave Barcelona

BARCELONA have confirmed Mexico captain Rafael Marquez will leave the club by mutual agreement. 1 Aug 2010
Benitez Casts Further Doubt Over His Anfield Future

Benitez Casts Further Doubt Over His Anfield Future

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez insists he wants to stay at the club and keep Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres but admits doubts remain about his future. 10 May 2010
Benitez Accepts Liverpool Position

Benitez Accepts Liverpool Position

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has all but conceded his side's hopes of finishing in the Barclays Premier League top four are over. 12 Apr 2010
Benitez Delighted With Impressive Liverpool

Benitez Delighted With Impressive Liverpool

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez felt the hard work his side had been putting in over the last few weeks paid dividends in the 3-0 win over Sunderland at Anfield. 29 Mar 2010
Pressure Part And Parcel Of Football - Bruce

Pressure Part And Parcel Of Football - Bruce

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce can empathise with Rafael Benitez as he battles to preserve Liverpool's status among the Barclays Premier League's big four. 28 Mar 2010
Benitez Planning For Future

Benitez Planning For Future

MANAGER Rafael Benitez is putting plans in place for Liverpool's long-term future despite continued conjecture about his own position. 28 Mar 2010
Bruce And Benitez Renew Rivalry

Bruce And Benitez Renew Rivalry

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce will renew battle with Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez on Sunday still smarting over the Spaniard's January pursuit of Kenwyne Jones. 27 Mar 2010
Benitez Unhappy Over United Penalty

Benitez Unhappy Over United Penalty

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez felt Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia dived to win an equalising penalty in his side's 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford. 22 Mar 2010
Benitez: Every Week Is Important

Benitez: Every Week Is Important

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez accepts it is "win at all costs" for the remainder of their season but he is not placing any special significance on the week ahead. 15 Mar 2010
Benitez - No Truth In Juventus Talk

Benitez - No Truth In Juventus Talk

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has dismissed claims he has already agreed a deal to take over at Juventus at the end of the season and repeated his long-term commitment to the Reds. 1 Feb 2010

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