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	WALK ON - Official Site of the Liverpool Supporters Club (Malta)
		Rafael Benitez is the first Spaniard to manage Liverpool and the capture of his services is a shrewd one by the club.
		Benitez was born in Madrid in April 1960 and during his days as a player had a spell with the mighty Real Madrid.
		Benitez is something of a perfectionist and is a very technical coach who uses computer technology to monitor his players' diets and physical development.
	www.walkonlfc.com /rafael_benitez.htm (466 words)

	Liverpool Football Club - The L Files (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Rafael Benitez was born in Madrid, Spain on April 16, 1960.
		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.
		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.
	liverpool.senet.com.au /features/040626.php (490 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.
		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.
		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."
	www.4thegame.com /wanadoo/managerprofile?personid=4878 (953 words)

	Rafael Benitez on Almondnet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Rafael Benitez is the first Spaniard to manage Liverpool and the capture of his services is a shrewd one by the...
		Rafael Benitez resigns as Valencia coach as speculation grows he is to join Liverpool.
		Rafael Benitez has resigned as coach of Valencia as speculation mounts he is set to become...
	www.ncpm.co.uk /popmusic/rafael_benitez.html (345 words)

	Rafael C. Benitez
		Commander Benitez followed the Tusk to calmer waters, all the while trying to bolster his men's spirits.
		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.
	www.mishalov.com /Benitez.html (663 words)

	All about Rafael Benitez - The manager of Liverpool FC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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.
		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.
	myliverpoolfc.org /red_news04.htm (5200 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)

	::: u.tv ::: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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)

	ESPNsoccernet.com - England - Benitez undaunted by Liverpool job (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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' first task upon the conclusion of Euro 2004 will be to sit down with Liverpool's England stars whom he considers crucial to his rebuilding programme.
		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)

	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.
		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.
		Benitez took the job of rebuilding the fading Liverpool team after leading Valencia to victory in the UEFA Cup last season.
	inhome.rediff.com /sports/2005/may/26uefa1.htm (397 words)

	ITV Football - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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)

	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 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.
		Benitez is known to have had his differences with the board and in particular with the club's sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3765515.stm (527 words)

	Encyclopedia: Rafael Benitez (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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 Gérard Houllier.
		April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years).
		Benitez has been noted for his cool character and humble attitude.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Rafael-Benitez (1335 words)

	All about Rafael Benitez - The manager of Liverpool FC
		Benitez believes too many games are being played and that something should be done to protect the clubs and the players.
		Benitez may be under some financial prohibitions at present, but they are nothing compared to the crippling constraints that Moyes has had to grit his teeth through since arriving on Mersey-side.
		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.
	www.myliverpoolfc.org /red_news04-1.htm (4518 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 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.
		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.
	www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200502/s1308736.htm (447 words)

	icWales - Benitez just grateful for the win and three points (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		RAFAEL BENITEZ acknowledged that when you play this poorly then winning is the only thing that really matters.
		Benitez said, "The most important thing after not playing well was that we still took all three points.
		Benitez said, "I do not believe I will be selling him." It clearly did not sink into the Frenchman's head.
	icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0600soccer/0200news/tm_objectid=15882564%26method=full%26siteid=50082%26headline=benitez%2djust%2dgrateful%2dfor%2dthe%2dwin%2dand%2dthree%2dpoints-name_page.html (400 words)

	Liverpool Football Club :: Official Waterford International Supporters Club Branch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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.
		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.
	www.waterfordlfc.com /augustnews.htm (7703 words)

	icNorthWales - Defence pleases Benitez (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Rafael Benitez hailed the improvement in Liverpool's defensive qualities and reiterated his belief his team is stronger than the one which achieved Champions League glory last season.
		Benitez, after seeing his side win away in the league for the first time in seven months, said: "The most important thing for me is that the team is stronger than last season."
		Benitez is also showing signs of being content to play a more settled side and he fielded the same starting side at Villa Park which took on West Ham last weekend.
	icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk /sport/nationalsport/tm_objectid=16339707%26method=full%26siteid=50142%26headline=defence%2dpleases%2dbenitez-name_page.html (358 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Football \| My Club \| Liverpool \| Liverpool appoint Benitez
		Benitez, who won the Spanish title and Uefa Cup with Valencia last season, said: "It is like a dream to be here.
		Benitez, who has agreed a five-year contract, also made it clear he intends to do things his way - and with style.
		Benitez said: "It is very important that I talk to players like Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen about my ideas.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3776857.stm (405 words)

	premierleague.com - BENITEZ READY FOR ANFIELD TASK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Rafael Benitez has been left under no illusions about the size of the task he faces at Liverpool.
		Benitez acknowledged that his first big task was to settle the future of Steven Gerrard, who is rumoured to be growing frustrated by Liverpool’s failure to capture the Premiership title.
		Benitez earned a fine reputation as a solid tactician during his time at Valencia where he led the club to two Spanish titles in three years and a UEFA Cup triumph last month.
	www.premierleague.com /fapl.rac?command=setSelectedId&nextPage=enNewsLatest&id=594470&type=com.fapl.website.news.NewsItem& (433 words)

	ireland.com / Today / Sport / Soccer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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)

	ireland.com / Today / Sport / Soccer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Manuel Llorente, the club's general director, said: "Valencia's administration council have agreed to issue a lawsuit against Rafael Benitez for damages after he failed to honour the one year he had left on his contract.
		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.
		But 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.
	www.ireland.com /sports/soccer/2004/0629/1086274516436.html (189 words)

	Rafa confident wasteful Reds on right track (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Rafael Benitez has insisted Liverpool are making progress despite his frustration over the missed chances that cost his side victory at Birmingham.
		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.
		Benitez said the Reds were heading into the Chelsea double-header with a spring in their step.
	www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=71972 (698 words)

	Rafa targets title challenge - Football - Fox Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		RAFAEL Benitez is counting on a fully fit strikeforce to turn around Liverpool's mixed English Premier League fortunes.
		Benitez had attackers on the mind after watching his European champion take another big step towards this season's knockout stages with a 1-0 win over Anderlecht here today (AEST).
		Benitez introduced Kewell in the closing stages, the first time the Australian has kicked a ball in anger since sustaining an injury in Liverpool's Champions League final triumph in May.
	foxsports.news.com.au /story/0,8659,16978160-23215,00.html (529 words)

	ITV Football - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Benitez would also take great pleasure if Morientes finally proves the critics wrong after labouring so publicly for fitness while coming to terms with the physical demands of the Premier League.
		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."
		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.
	www.itv-football.co.uk /CL_Story/0,14272,6109_799491,00.html (1189 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)

	BENITEZ CONFIRMED AS NEW LFC BOSS
		Rafael Benitez has today been confirmed as the new Liverpool manager.
		There is no doubting his credentials after leading Valencia to a league and UEFA Cup double in 2004, overcoming the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
		Indeed, in his first season in charge at Valencia he led the club to their first La Liga title for 31 years and quickly became something of a legend amongst the Valencia fans.
	www.liverpoolfc.tv /news/drilldown/N145153040616-1519.htm (442 words)

	icNewcastle - Ball was over line - Benitez (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Rafael Benitez has no doubts that last season's controversial winner against Chelsea in the Champions League was valid - because his secretary told him so.
		Whether Luis Garcia's effort actually crossed the line in front of the Kop or not has been a matter of contention from the Chelsea camp, who were eventually beaten 1-0 in the tie, with Liverpool marching on to Istanbul to claim their fifth European Cup triumph.
		And Benitez, who would be more than happy with another Garcia winner this time around, explained: "Luis said to me that as he turned away, he was right on the line, and he said the ball was over the line.
	icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk /0200sport/0100football/tm_objectid=16184668%26method=full%26siteid=50081%26headline=ball%2dwas%2dover%2dline%2d%2d%2dbenitez-name_page.html (1046 words)

	EGYPT2006 ::: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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.
		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.
		Benitez said: "We decided to sign Bolo as he can play in different positions, he has experience and is a proven Premiership player.
	www.egypt2006.com /enewsdetail.asp?newsid=170 (603 words)

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