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Benitez tempted by Real role

Benitez tempted by Real role

Rafael Benitez has expressed his affection for Real Madrid, amid rumours he may replace coach Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu. 21 Feb 2013
Benitez paying for Liverpool success

Benitez paying for Liverpool success

Rafael Benitez believes that the disaffection that surrounds him at Chelsea stems from his previous years of success in charge at Liverpool. 20 Feb 2013
Terry, Benitez deny rift rumours

Terry, Benitez deny rift rumours

Chelsea captain John Terry and interim boss Rafa Benitez have denied rumours that they have fallen out with each other. 18 Feb 2013
Benitez rues missed chances

Benitez rues missed chances

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has urged his side to be more clinical after their 1-0 win over Sparta Prague on Thursday. 15 Feb 2013
Benitez committed to Europa League

Benitez committed to Europa League

Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez insists that his side's Europa League campaign will not impact negatively on their domestic form. 13 Feb 2013
Benitez confident of future Chelsea trophies

Benitez confident of future Chelsea trophies

Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez is certain his squad is strong enough to win trophies over the coming years. 13 Feb 2013
Benitez thrilled with Lampard form

Benitez thrilled with Lampard form

Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez says he is delighted with Frank Lampard's goal-scoring form but has no news regarding the midfielder's future. 10 Feb 2013
Benitez: I have not spoken to Abramovich

Benitez: I have not spoken to Abramovich

Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez has revealed that he has not spoken with the club's owner Roman Abramovich in almost three weeks. 10 Feb 2013
Benitez in the dark on Lampard contract talks

Benitez in the dark on Lampard contract talks

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has refused to be drawn on whether midfielder Frank Lampard will be offered a new contract. 9 Feb 2013
Benitez bullish after Newcastle loss

Benitez bullish after Newcastle loss

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists his job is not in jeopardy despite his side slipping to a 3-2 loss to Newcastle on Saturday. 3 Feb 2013
Top four still the aim for Chelsea

Top four still the aim for Chelsea

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has reiterated that he has been told by owner Roman Abramovich that his priority is to finish in the top four. 31 Jan 2013
Materazzi makes Benitez weight jibe

Materazzi makes Benitez weight jibe

Marco Materazzi has hit back at accusations from Rafa Benitez that he is a liar by ridiculing the Chelsea manager's weight. 29 Jan 2013
Benitez: Flat first half cost Chelsea

Benitez: Flat first half cost Chelsea

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has demanded improvement after their 2-2 draw against League One side Brentford in their FA Cup tie. 28 Jan 2013
Benitez targets Cup glory

Benitez targets Cup glory

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has reiterated his desire to see the team fight for every trophy still available to them this season. 26 Jan 2013
Abramovich approves, says Benitez

Abramovich approves, says Benitez

Interim Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez insists his work since taking charge has the approval of owner Roman Abramovich. 24 Jan 2013
Ferguson intimidates referees, Benitez claims

Ferguson intimidates referees, Benitez claims

Rafa Benitez has kicked off another war of words by claiming Sir Alex Ferguson is still haranguing referees. 24 Jan 2013
Benitez hits back at Materazzi

Benitez hits back at Materazzi

Rafael Benitez has branded Marco Materazzi a liar after the defender described the Spaniard's tenure at Inter Milan as like 'being back at school'. 23 Jan 2013
Benitez: Attack-minded Arsenal a bonus

Benitez: Attack-minded Arsenal a bonus

Rafa Benitez believes Arsenal's attacking intentions will work in Chelsea's favour at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. 19 Jan 2013
Benitez bemoans wayward Blues

Benitez bemoans wayward Blues

Rafael Benitez bemoaned Chelsea's poor finishing after his side surrendered a lead to draw at home with Southampton. 17 Jan 2013
Benitez stays mum on Lampard

Benitez stays mum on Lampard

Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has once again refused to be drawn into speculation about the future of veteran midfielder Frank Lampard. 16 Jan 2013
Benitez Bullish After Win Over Stoke

Benitez Bullish After Win Over Stoke

Under-fire Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez was in a defiant mood after his team's 4-0 thrashing of Stoke City on Saturday. 13 Jan 2013