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Encyclopedia: Rafael Benitez Rafael ("Rafa") Benitez Maudes, (born 16 April 1960 in Madrid, Spain), is a football manager, appointed on 16 June 2004 as the manager of Liverpool F.C. in England in succession to G&. Benitez has been noted for his cool character and humble attitude. April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Rafael-Benitez   (1335 words)

Liverpool Football Club - The L Files Rafael Benitez was born in Madrid, Spain on April 16, 1960. Benitez is renowned for his attention to detail and uses all the latest technology in a bid to stay a step ahead of his rivals. Benitez is no stranger to English football, having had spells with the backroom staff at Manchester United and Arsenal in the mid-90s after deciding to take a year out to study coaching methods in different countries. liverpool.senet.com.au /features/040626.php   (490 words)

BENITEZ CONFIRMED AS NEW LFC BOSS Rafael Benitez is the first Spaniard to manage Liverpool and the capture of his services is a shrewd one by the club. Benitez is something of a perfectionist and is a very technical coach who uses computer technology to monitor his players' diets and physical development. Benitez was born in Madrid in April 1960 and during his days as a player had a spell with the mighty Real Madrid. www.liverpoolfc.tv /news/drilldown/N145153040616-1519.htm   (442 words)

Rafael C. Benitez Rafael Celestino Benitez, a native of Juncos, P.R., graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1939. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Easton; a son, John, of Denver; two daughters, Cristina Benitez of Chicago and Peg Evans of Miami; three sisters, Susana Lacy, Isabelle McCartney and Martha Ables, all of Miami, and three grandsons. Commander Benitez followed the Tusk to calmer waters, all the while trying to bolster his men's spirits. www.mishalov.com /Benitez.html   (663 words)

ESPNsoccernet.com - England - Benitez undaunted by Liverpool job Rafael Benitez insisted he was undaunted by the prospect of restoring Liverpool to the pinnacle of English football after being officially unveiled as the club's new manager on Wednesday. Benitez said: 'I know it is a hard job because last season the difference between the top three and the others was not good. Benitez himself is anxious to sit down and discuss the future with the squad's most established stars. soccernet.espn.go.com /headlinenews?id=303189&cc=3888   (845 words)

ABC Sport - Football - Benitez blasts Farina over Kewell claims Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has angrily denied claims by Socceroos coach Frank Farina that he was rushing back Harry Kewell for the Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen. Benitez, who enters a crucial week with the Champions League clash with Leverkusen followed by the weekend's League Cup final against Chelsea, admitted that Kewell had only sparkled in patches since arriving from Leeds two years ago, but it could be to do with influences such as Mandic or Farina. Benitez was furious that Farina and Kewell's agent Bernie Mandic had suggested the 26-year-old former Leeds star should have an operation on a groin injury that has kept him out of action for two months. www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200502/s1308736.htm   (447 words)

BBC SPORT Football My Club Liverpool Benitez quits Valencia Rafael Benitez has resigned as coach of Valencia as speculation mounts he is set to become the next Liverpool boss. Benitez is known to have had his differences with the board and in particular with the club's sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch. Benitez added: "I want to see it as positive that the club has tried to keep me on, but after the events of this season which have undermined my morale I have decided to reconsider my future at the club. news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3765515.stm   (527 words)

sport.iafrica.com today Benitez fired by Anfield challenge New Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said he was inspired by the task of restoring the fortunes of the Anfield club when he was unveiled as Gerard Houllier's successor on Wednesday. Benitez said that understanding the "mentality" of Premiership players was key to his plans for Liverpool. Benitez said: "I know it is a hard job because last season the difference between the top three and the others was not good. sport.iafrica.com /news/329458.htm   (646 words)

4thegame.com Teams: Squad Page: Rafael Benitez Rafael Benitez was appointed as the new manager of Liverpool on June 16th 2004, just over three weeks after Gerrard Houllier's departure from the club. Benitez was then overcome and left the press room in tears, unable to deliver the final lines of his statement, which read: "I have two daughters, one is a Valencia fan, and Valencia will always be in my thoughts and in my heart." In 1995, Benitez was appointed head coach of Valladolid, but he was dismissed after 23 games in charge with the team at the bottom of the Primera Liga table. www.4thegame.com /wanadoo/managerprofile?personid=4878   (953 words)

All about Rafael Benitez - The manager of Liverpool FC Rafael Benitez is learning from the late, great Bill Shankly, and his wife Montserat is also taking lessons in the history of Liverpool Football Club. Rafael Benitez has outlined his blueprint for the future of international football after another frustrating week of meaningless friendly games. Rafael Benitez has had to wait just two dozen league games to sample the kind of vitriol that inescapably follows a poor Liverpool performance these days. www.myliverpoolfc.org /red_news04-1.htm   (4518 words)

Rafael Benítez - Enpsychlopedia Rafael ("Rafa") Benítez Maudes, (born 16 April 1960 in Madrid, Spain), is a football manager, appointed on 16 June 2004 as the manager of Liverpool F.C. in England in succession to Gérard Houllier. psychcentral.com /wiki/Rafael_Benitez   (372 words)

ITV Football - News Rafael Benitez expressed his delight and relief that Fernando Morientes was finally back on the goal trail. Rafael Benitez's unpredictable side should be sitting pretty in the Champions League by next week. Rafael Benitez expects his Liverpool side to now march into the last 16 of the Champions League. staging1.teamtalk.com /ITV/Football/CL_News/0,14222,6135,00.html   (267 words)

::: u.tv ::: Benitez, who predicts injured midfielder Xabi Alonso may be back in action for the last month of the campaign, is hoping for a third successive Barclays Premiership victory tomorrow, away to Birmingham. A few weeks back, Benitez was not talking with such confidence but he has much more reason to smile now, more so at the prospect of a return for Alonso who broke his ankle on January 1 and was then ruled out for the rest of the season. Benitez is therefore increasingly optimistic his team can bridge the five-point deficit they have conceded to Everton at this stage. www.utvlive.com /newsroom/indepth.asp?id=20559&pt=s   (757 words)

All about Rafael Benitez - The manager of Liverpool FC Benitez was by now one of the hottest properties in Europe and it was no surprise when Liverpool beat the path to his door in search of a new manager qualified to restore their continental superiority. Benitez is aware he may not have millions to spend in the transfer market this summer and so is looking at ways of strengthening the squad, starting with the reserve team. Benitez would shrug off such comparisons and insists there is still much work to be done at a club which, for all its continental heroics, has not done enough domestically to regain a place in the Champions League next season. myliverpoolfc.org /red_news04.htm   (5200 words)

Benitez praises spirit of players Rafael Benitez saluted the pride of his players, as well as his own half-time shift in tactics, for bringing Liverpool an unbelievable Champions League final victory over AC Milan. Sub: Coach Rafael Benitez is a good reader of the game. Benitez decided to be more cautious once the game had finished 3-3 at the end of 90 minutes and he asked Gerrard to play at right-back and keep Brazilian winger Serginho quiet during extra-time. inhome.rediff.com /sports/2005/may/26uefa1.htm   (397 words)

The Daily Record - SPORT - FOOTBALL - RAF FER PLAY RAFAEL BENITEZ looks set to keep faith with Fernando Morientes for tonight's game with Anderlecht at Anfield. Benitez has the luxury of a fully-fit squad to choose from as he bids to secure a place in the last 16 for the third time in four years. Benitez said: "The rules are the same in both countries but that is not how it seems. www.dailyrecord.co.uk /sport/football/tm_objectid=16316880%26method=full%26siteid=66633%26headline=raf%2dfer%2dplay-name_page.html   (245 words)

Rafael Benitez Carrillo, Inc. Rafael Benitez Carrillo, Inc. was founded as a family business in 1934 during the depression with the idea of selling high quality products to the sugar industry, established in Puerto Rico at that time. Rafael Benitez Carrillo, Inc. / Applied Industrial Technologies www.rbcait.com   (177 words)

ESPNsoccernet.com - Europe - Valencia set to sue Benitez Benitez is thought to be surprised by Valencia's actions, believing his achievements at the Mestalla - he also led the club to the UEFA Cup last season and the Primera Liga title in 2002- would grant him an unrestricted exit. Benitez still had a year remaining on his contract when he opted to join the Merseysiders and Valencia, who appointed Claudio Ranieri as his successor, are now seeking compensation. However, he did have a distinctly uneasy relationship with the Valencia directors and this latest move is reported to have triggered Benitez into issuing a counter claim for unpaid bonuses and salary with the Spanish soccer federation's legal committee. soccernet.espn.go.com /headlinenews?id=304253&cc=5739   (390 words)

ESPN.com Soccernet ChampionsLeague: News - Benitez urges Valencia stars to ignore Liverpool legend VALENCIA, Spain, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Valencia coach Rafael Benitez has called on his players to put Liverpool's superb European record out of their minds when they face the English side at the Mestalla in their opening Champions League match. Benitez, who steered his side to their first domestic league title in 31 years last season, believes that Liverpool will now provide his side with a tough early test as they set out to win the trophy at their third attempt. But despite Benitez's warning it is his side who have the more impressive record in European football's top competition in recent seasons. www.soccernet.com /championsleague/news/2002/0916/20020916benitez.html   (395 words)

sport.iafrica.com today's news Gerrard staying - Benitez Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has insisted that the £6.3-million arrival of Spanish striker Fernando Morientes will not mean Steven Gerrard is heading for the Anfield exit door. Benitez said he intends to hand Morientes and defender Mauricio Pellegrino debuts in the Anfield match against Liverpool's bitter rivals. Benitez also insisted that Liverpool are still looking for further additions. sport.iafrica.com /news/403899.htm   (575 words)

Liverpool Football Club :: Official Waterford International Supporters Club Branch Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez earlier refused to be drawn on rumours that Owen's future depends on whether he plays against Graz AK on Tuesday. Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is a long-term admirer of Alonso and is keen to partner him with Steven Gerrard in the Reds midfield. Benitez said it was important that Liverpool received something for Owen, rather than allow him to move on a free transfer next summer when his contract expired. www.waterfordlfc.com /augustnews.htm   (7703 words)

Soccer365 Rafael Benitez is convinced his new-look Liverpool can beat anyone now - and they will soon reclaim their tag as one of the Premiership's great entertainers. The obvious problem for Benitez's side just now is translating some of their chances into more tangible reward. Yet, despite finding themselves languishing in the bottom half of the table, albeit with two matches in hand of most top flight rivals, Benitez is adamant vast progress has been made over the past 12 months. www.soccer365.com /EUROPEAN_NEWS/Germany_News/page_177_105487.shtml   (373 words)

ITV Football - News Fernando Morientes retains the confidence of manager Rafael Benitez as Liverpool bid to complete a demanding four-month journey into the last 16 of the Champions League. Benitez, as well as the rest of the Spanish imports he has brought to Anfield, have all suffered stinging criticism of late amid claims they do not understand the demands of the English game. Benitez said: "It is important to see Fernando playing at a high level, he has a great intelligence and now he is fit it is possible he will play more often." www.itv-football.co.uk /CL_Story/0,14272,6109_799491,00.html   (1189 words)

Rafa confident wasteful Reds on right track Rafael Benitez has insisted Liverpool are making progress despite his frustration over the missed chances that cost his side victory at Birmingham. Benitez said the Reds were heading into the Chelsea double-header with a spring in their step. Benitez's men needed a late penalty from substitute Djibril Cisse to salvage a 2-2 draw at St Andrews and maintain their unbeaten start to the Premiership campaign. www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=71972   (698 words)

ABC Sport - Football - Benitez happy with Kewell return Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has declared himself happy with Harry Kewell's first outing in over two months, but admits the Australian could be back on the bench for Sunday's League Cup final against Chelsea. Benitez would not be drawn on whether Kewell would retain his starting place for Sunday, when Fernando Morientes will be available again, having sat out this match because he had played for Real Madrid earlier in the competition. In the build up to Tuesday's match, Benitez had been forced to reject suggestions from Australia manager Frank Farina that Kewell should have had an operation to correct the groin problem that has kept him sidelined for the last two months. www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200502/s1309073.htm   (419 words)

sport.iafrica.com today's news The best is yet to come promises Benitez Rafael Benitez predicted the best was yet to come after watching his Liverpool side crush hapless West Brom 5-0 at the Hawthorns. Benitez said: "I think we have improved as the first half of the season has gone on and I know the supporters are pleased with the football we are playing. Liverpool's cause was helped when West Brom were reduced to ten men late in the first half with Cosmin Contra picking up a red card for deliberate handball on the line. sport.iafrica.com /news/400704.htm   (663 words)

EGYPT2006 ::: Earlier on Rafael Benitez spoke of his delight at the capture of Dutch star Bolo Zenden on a free transfer from Middlesbrough and says he gives his team a lot of possibilities with his versatility. With Steven Gerrard possibly on his way out of Anfield, Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez could be looking for a midfield replacement or to strengthen his attack. An exciting talent, Gonzalez is a player that manager Rafael Benitez has high hopes for at Liverpool. www.egypt2006.com /enewsdetail.asp?newsid=170   (603 words)

BBC SPORT Football Europe Benitez warns Europe to watch out Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes Europe's top clubs should sit up and take notice after his side moved into the Champions League quarter-finals. Benitez, who took Valencia to Uefa Cup glory last season, believes the victory was the perfect reward for their efforts. But Benitez was cagey about his side's chances of lifting the trophy. news.bbc.co.uk.edgesuite.net /sport1/low/football/europe/4326941.stm   (352 words)

ireland.com / Today / Sport / Soccer Rafael Benitez of Spain holds a Liverpool scarf at Anfield after being unveiled as the club's new manager. Benitez could have extra money to spend at Anfield if a proposal by Thailand's largest entertainment company to buy a 30 percent stake in the club is approved. One of Benitez's first jobs will be to persuade striker Michael Owen to sign a new contract as his current deal finishes at the end of next season. www.ireland.com /sports/soccer/2004/0616/1086274492821.html   (553 words)

icLiverpool - Valencia warn: Hands off Benitez Benitez is known to be unhappy with the financial restraints he has been forced to work under at Valencia, who he has guided to two championships in three seasons and a UEFA Cup triumph earlier this month. Valencia coach Benitez, (left), and Porto's Jose Mourinho are the Anfield board's favourites for the post, with the latter still undecided on his future despite strong interest from Chelsea in his services. But Valencia president Jaime Orti has insisted Benitez will be remaining in Spain next season - despite suggestions the coach has a get-out clause in his contract which would allow him to leave without compensation at 15 days' written notice. icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk /0500liverpoolfc/0100news/tm_objectid%3D14276280%26method%3Dfull%26siteid%3D50061%26headline%3Dvalencia-warn--hands-off-benitez-name_page.html   (385 words)

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