Martin Caparrotta Archives: 01/2013

Rafael Benítez insists that he has been pleased with the start to his reign as Chelsea boss but admits there is still plenty of room…

Rafael Benítez has accused Marco Materazzi of “crossing the line” with his recent comments about the Chelsea boss’ management style. Materazzi played under Benítez at…

A furious Rafael Benítez has hit back at Marco Materazzi, branding the former Inter Milan defender a “liar” after he criticised the Spaniard in a…

Rafael Benítez is confident that Chelsea can overturn their two-goal deficit and beat Swansea City to reach the Capital One Cup final. The Blues travel…

Loic Remy has denied that he refused to speak to Harry Redknapp when the Queens Park Rangers manager travelled to France watch the forward ahead…

Loic Remy has revealed that he was close to joining Tottenham two years ago when Harry Redknapp was still in charge of Spurs – but…

Loic Remy says he seriously considered a move to Newcastle United but ultimately chose to join Queens Park Rangers because of the “exciting project” at…

Loic Remy has urged his France team-mate Yann M’Vila to follow his lead and move to Queens Park Rangers this month. Remy, 26, signed a…

Arsene Wenger has ruled out an Arsenal swoop for Frank Lampard despite the ongoing uncertainty over the midfielder’s future at Chelsea. Arsenal emerged as one…

David Luiz praised Rafael Benítez’s pre-match preparations after Chelsea ran out 4-0 winners at Stoke City on Saturday. The Blues benefited from two Jon Walters…

John Terry will be included in Chelsea’s squad to face Stoke City on Saturday but Rafael Benítez will not risk throwing the Blues captain straight…

Rafael Benítez insists that he has no concerns over Fernando Torres’ attitude at Chelsea amid reports the Spanish striker has told his team-mates he wishes…

Robin van Persie believes Manchester United have passed their first real test of the season after emerging from the hectic festive period with their seven-point…

Rafael Benítez refused to blame Branislav Ivanovic for Chelsea’s downfall after the Blues were stunned by Swansea City at Stamford Bridge in the Capital One…

Rafael Benítez says he is pleased to be dealing with the selection headache Demba Ba’s arrival at Chelsea has given him. Ba got his Blues…

Iker Casillas admitted that he was “sad” to see Cristiano Ronaldo miss out on the 2012 Ballon d’Or after Lionel Messi won a record fourth…

Lionel Messi insists that he currently has “no time” to reflect on his achievements in his career to date after landing a record fourth Ballon…

In the end, it wasn’t even close. Lionel Messi once again brushed aside the other nominees to become the first player to win the Ballon…

Lionel Messi has beaten off competition from Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta to become the first player to win a fourth Ballon d’Or award. The…

Lionel Messi insists that he is not “in competition” with Cristiano Ronaldo as the Barcelona star eyes a record fourth Ballon d’Or triumph. Messi, Ronaldo…

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that he plans to return to management next season, with Chelsea keen on hiring the former Barcelona head coach. The Spaniard,…