Chelsea transfers: Rafael Benítez coy on Frank Lampard future
Rafael Benítez remained coy when quizzed over the future of Frank Lampard as the Chelsea midfielder continues to be linked with a Stamford Bridge exit.…
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David Luiz: I have what it takes to lead Chelsea in John Terry’s absence
David Luiz believes he has what it takes to lead Chelsea in the absence of captain John Terry. The Blues are currently in Japan preparing…
Sunderland 1 Chelsea 3: Lessons as Torres fires the Blues to victory
Torres finding form under Benítez Rafael Benítez’s appointment as Roberto Di Matteo’s replacement inevitably sparked talk of the Spaniard rekindling Fernando Torres’ best form. It…
Rafael Benítez refuses to rule Chelsea out of Premier League title race
Rafael Benítez believes it is too early to count Chelsea out of the Premier League title race, despite the Blues sitting 10 points behind leaders…
Chelsea transfers: Rafael Benítez ponders January signings
Rafael Benítez revealed he has held discussions with the Chelsea hierarchy over potential January signings but refused to name possible targets ahead of the Blues’…
Juan Mata: Chelsea players are all behind Rafael Benítez
Juan Mata insists he and his Chelsea team-mates are all behind Rafael Benítez despite a dismal start to the interim manager’s Stamford Bridge reign. Benítez,…
Rafael Benítez: Chelsea fans must realise I’m doing my best for them
Rafael Benítez is hopeful he will be able to win the support of Chelsea fans as he bids to secure his first win as Blues…
Chelsea 0 Man City 0: Lessons as Benítez’s men frustrate Citizens
City can’t capitalise on Chelsea’s flat start Perhaps distracted by the vocal support for Roberto Di Matteo emanating from the Stamford Bridge stands, which reached…
Benítez aims for short-term success to achieve long-term goal at Chelsea
For Rafael Benítez, it’s all very simple. Forget Chelsea’s relentless conveyor belt of off-field sagas. Forget the widespread assumption that he is merely a stopgap…
Rafael Benítez: My future doesn’t matter, I’m at Chelsea to win trophies
Rafael Benítez says his only focus is winning trophies with Chelsea – and insists he is not bothered by the length of his contract or…
Chelsea appoint Rafael Benítez as manager until end of the season
Rafael Benítez has been appointed as Chelsea’s interim manager until the end of the season, just hours after Roberto Di Matteo’s dismissal. Di Matteo became…
Mark Hughes: QPR won’t lose the ‘next Raheem Sterling’ to a big club
Mark Hughes has promised that Queens Park Rangers will not lose their next prodigious talent to a another Premier League club, with former Hoops youngster…
Chelsea 2 Benfica 1: Lessons from a tense Stamford Bridge victory
Aimar sparkles at Stamford Bridge Much of Rafael Benítez’s success at Valencia was down to Pablo Aimar. When the former Liverpool manager, then a relative…
Liverpool fans don’t know the truth about my Anfield exit, says Torres
Fernando Torres believes that Liverpool supporters should not feel bitter over his record £50m move to Chelsea. The 27-year-old scored 65 goals in 102 appearances…
Former Liverpool boss backs Torres to find form at Chelsea
Former Liverpool manager Rafael BenÃtez believes it will not be long before Fernando Torres rediscovers his goalscoring form at Chelsea. The 27-year-old Spain striker has…
Xabi Alonso: I felt unwanted by Rafael BenÃÂtez at Liverpool
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has lifted the lid on the circumstances surrounding his departure from Liverpool in 2009. – Steven Gerrard: I’m in my…
Aquilani has Liverpool future if Juventus choose not to buy
The future of Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani remains uncertain as his loan spell at Juventus nears its conclusion. The Reds allowed Aquilani to join Juventus…
Leonardo: Rafael BenÃÂtez not to blame for Inter’s poor start
Inter Milan manager Leonardo insists sacked coach Rafael BenÃÂtez was not solely to blame for the club’s poor start to the season
Where did it go wrong for Rafael BenÃÂtez at Inter Milan?
Rafael BenÃÂtez’s turbulent six-month tenure at Inter Milan came to an end on Tuesday when the Spaniard’s contract at the San Siro was terminated
Rafael BenÃÂtez sacked as manager of Inter Milan
Rafael BenÃÂtez has been sacked as the manager of Inter Milan with former AC Milan boss Leonardo being lined up as his replacement
Inter Milan president backs under-fire Rafael BenÃÂtez
Internazionale president Massimo Moratti has voiced his support for under-fire manager Rafael BenÃÂtez following the Italian side’s 1-0 Champions League win over FC Twente on Wednesday