Tag: Rafa Benitez
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Barcelona Begins To Look Like The Real Deal Again
For 90 minutes at the weekend, all of us went back in time a couple of years, to a period when one football team so eclipsed all others that they were being considered not just the best side on the planet at that moment but one of…
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Jose Mourinho battles Man City for Slovak star
Embed from Getty Images Manchester City will go head-to-head with Chelsea over the transfer of Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. Hamsik, 27, has been with Italian side Napoli since 2007 when he signed from Brescia but his time at the club is said to be up for debate after interest…
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Real Madrid coaches watch Man United keeper in Spain training
Embed from Getty Images New Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez sent coaches to watch David De Gea in training for the Spanish national side, according to AS. The Spaniard has become one of the most consistent keepers in the world and pushed Chelsea‘s Eden Hazard for the much coveted Premier League Player of the Year award.…
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West Ham: Who will replace Sam Allardyce?
Embed from Getty Images Rumours have come out this morning claiming that joint owners David Sullivan and David Gold have cut their managerial shortlist down to four names. Sullivan spoke out last week on the club’s website, explaining that they are being extremely thorough in their search, dedicating “every waking minute to recruiting the best…
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Madrid in £45m Sterling move
Embed from Getty Images Real Madrid will open talks with Liverpool over a £45 million move for Raheem Sterling within the next two weeks, according to reports. The Liverpool midfielder has expressed a desire to leave Anfield this summer after refusing to enter contract talks. Benitez is set to be appointed Real manager next week…
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Benitez to build Real Madrid team around Man United target Bale
Embed from Getty Images Rafael Benitez plans to build his Real Madrid team around Gareth Bale as he closes in on replacing Carlo Ancelotti, according to Daily Mirror. The former Liverpool and Chelsea boss is understood to have impressed Real Madrid bosses after talks earlier this month and it is understood that the Spanish coach…
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Guardiola, Benitez or Klopp – Who will join Man City?
Embed from Getty Images Manchester City have identified three potential replacement for Manuel Pellegrini this summer, including former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez. Pellegrini’s time at the Etihad stadium is set to end after a poor season which has resulted in the reigning Premier League champions falling short in both domestic cup competitions, the Champions League…
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Where next for Rafa Benitez?
Embed from Getty Images In recent days Liverpool legend Pepe Reina has admitted that former boss Rafa Benitez will make a return to the Premier League next season. When a young coach Rafa Benitez took Valencia to consecutive Spanish titles and a UEFA cup the world stood still and the Reds of Merseyside were quick…
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Man City set to swap Pellegrini for former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez
Embed from Getty Images Manchester City could be set to swap boss Manuel Pellegrini with Napoli boss Rafael Benitez, Football Express News understands. The Chilean is under heavy pressure at the Etihad Stadium and will reportedly face the axe if he fails to beat Barcelona in the Champions League and push Chelsea for the Premier…
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Rafa Benitez being monitored by Man City
Manchester City are monitoring the situation regarding Napoli boss Rafael Benitez as they seek a replacement for Manuel Pellegrini. The Spanish coach has been negotiating a new deal with the Serie A side but is now said to have stalled on a new contract after learning of interest from England. Benitez is keen to return…
