Kimberly Goldson is getting some long overdue attention from fashion magazines for bold looks that she showed at NYFW. Liverpool FC today confirmed that Rafael Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent. I hadnt got on. [88], In the Europa League final against Benfica on 15 May, Chelsea won 21. 'He was around 10m': Rafa Benitez says he nearly signed Brazil legend for Liverpool Charles Jones 4 days ago Speaking on the Official Liverpool FC Podcast, Rafa Benitez has been. I thought: 'No matter how the manager is treating me, I'm showing the fans the club is in my heart.' [104] Meanwhile, Real topped their UEFA Champions League group with 16 points. [147][146] Francisco died in December 2005 while Bentez was in Japan for the FIFA Club World Championship. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Liverpool were hit with budget restrictions in 2006, and then-reds boss Benitez was only given 10 million to spend on a right-midfielder. In the years since leaving Liverpool, Keane has never criticised Benitez for selling the striker but believes the Spaniard was simply the wrong manager for him at the wrong time in his career. [146] Rosario is a big football fan and supported Real Madrid, while his father supported Atltico Madrid. "[122] Benitez is only the second person to manage both Liverpool and Everton, since William Edward Barclay in 1890s. The coach and myself were not compatible. [109] Bentez would have to wait until 16 April for his first win in charge of The Magpies, recording a convincing 30 victory over Swansea City in the Premier League. "I think I was right as well because I saw Pellegrino play for Liverpool and I thought, 'yes, I could have done the job he did for them, at the very least'. Liverpool came from 20 down and were losing 32 in stoppage time when Steven Gerrard scored a dramatic late equalizer. I am delighted to play for Liverpool and if I was playing, I would love to stay, because it is a brilliant place to play football. "There are many examples of him treating me badly. Bentez said, "My heart is with Liverpool, so I'm delighted to sign this new deal, I love the club, the fans and the city and with a club and supporters like this, I could never say no to staying. Rafael Bentez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who most recently managed Premier League club Everton.. Bentez joined Real Madrid's coaching staff at the age of 26, going on to work as the under-19 and reserve team coach, and assistant manager for the senior team. On the face of it, Yossi Benayouns relationship with Benitez was a pretty standard one with the Israel international proving himself to be an important player for Liverpool. I had played for five years at Anfield and then never got a game when Benitez arrived, apart from three in the Carling Cup. Rafael Benitez predicted, in this very space, on Tuesday morning, precisely where the risk lay when it came to Liverpool v Real Madrid. Well talk in a moment, Jerzy. No, lets talk now. He also played a further three games for the Spain Universities XI. [74][75] This was followed by a 00 draw at home to Fulham and a 31 loss to West Ham. The win secured a top-four Premiership finish and with it a place in the following season's Champions League. "It was for the Champions League quarter-final squad against Inter," Alonso said. But come the start of the season he didnt get a look in. You'll also get the latest transfer talk and analysis every day for FREE! After defeating Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus with the aid of some bold team selections by Bentez, Liverpool faced Chelsea in the semi-final. Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has named the two players that influenced Steven Gerrard the most in his time at the club. Liverpool have announced manager Rafael Benitez has left the club by mutual consent after six years in charge. He was unable to avoid relegation, but earned promotion back to the Premier League the following year, winning the Championship. Everton won four of their first six league games under Benitez, taking 13 points from a possible 18, but their form has collapsed since October. He could never let me do my thing. 8m ESPN. [26], Supporters and manager joined to welcome new owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks, with the hope the new owners would bring funding for new players and a new stadium. [3][4][5], In 1979, Bentez was selected to play for the Spain Youth U-19s at the World Student Games in Mexico City and he scored a penalty in the opening game, a 100 win against Cuba. Loved the details Riise gave of the Bellamy fiasco; that when he showed up the day after (to basics fight Bellamy), Agger went with him and had his back. [145], Bentez's father, Francisco, worked as a hotelier. It was the club's 10th Premier League defeat of the season - and their ninth in their last 12 league matches - to leave . But once Benitez had decided to sacrifice Alonso to bring in Barry, the writing was on the wall. When Allardyce was manager of Newcastle, he suggested Bentez would have been dismissed had Liverpool's European form been as bad as their league form. Benitez did far more. I would go when everything was fine, catch a plane and show up there. "I had to be with my partner. I dont think people in England ever saw the best of me. "I'm not one of these players that likes to sit around on the bench and just pick my money up. Benitez spent six years as Liverpool manager, winning the Champions League in 2005 and reaching the final of the competition in 2007. He left the club in June 2019 and the following month was appointed manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional. Liverpool fans will surely be fascinated to hear Rafa Benitez reminisce about his time in charge of the Reds on the club's official podcast. You said youd help me. And after moving to Stamford Bridge, Benayoun would lay into his former Reds boss, insisting he was the only reason he had any interest in leaving Anfield. Mr Benitez relinquishes his position as team manager after six years and the Board of Directors would. [144], Bentez instigated a host of backroom changes at the end of the 200809 season to improve the club's youth development, including the appointment of club legend Kenny Dalglish in a senior role at the academy. The Frenchman spent the 2006/07 on loan at Marseille, with Cisse joining the club permanently in a 6m deal in July 2007. The manager ignored me when I wanted to know why. Gary Neville vs Jamie Carragher is often the best part of Monday Night Football.. I am very, very proud to be joining one of the most important clubs in the world in one of the best leagues in the world - and I want to win. With this team, he won two league titles in 1987 and 1989. That was why, when Pako Ayestarn (his assistant) went, they had a parting of the ways and things started to go downhill a bit.". Bentez speaking in 2020 on winning the 2005 Champions League Final. Former Liverpool and Inter Milan boss Rafael Benitez believes the Nerazzurri should be worried about the Reds' attack ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday. It was never really explained to me. End of story.". on July 16, 2010. There was an issue over whether it was a loan move first or a permanent transfer straight away. Fully fit again in time for Benitezs arrival, he featured throughout pre-season and even scored in a friendly vs Celtic. The situation got worse afterwards. [8], In 2001, Bentez was appointed coach of Valencia, replacing Hctor Cper. [84], On 27 February 2013, following a 20 win at Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fifth-round, Bentez heavily criticised the Chelsea board for giving him the title of "interim manager" and the Chelsea fans for their protests against him. His mother is Rosario Maudes. A controversial early goal in the second leg from Luis Garca saw Liverpool win 10 on aggregate and reach the final against Milan. This time, Pepe Reina saved three penalties during the shoot-out to secure the silverware. "[39] With ten wins in their last 11 games, Liverpool finished the season on a high, finishing second in the league for the first time under Bentez, four points off champions Manchester United, with Liverpool playing an attractive brand of attacking football at odds with the side that struggled through the winter months. ", "Gerrard: 2006 display against West Ham probably my best ever - just don't call it 'The Gerrard Final', "Bellamy faces uncertain future as Liverpool reel from golf club attack", "Rafael Bentez calls temporary truce as fans plan show of solidarity", "ESPNFC: Soccer The long goodbye for Rafa? I don't want to speak on behalf of other players at Liverpool, but people know what happened to Albert Riera and Xabi Alonso. Geplaatst op 3 juli 2022 door [6], In 1986, at the age of 26, Bentez returned to Real Madrid to join the club's coaching staff. The amount of time in training that wed do shape, tactics and nothing else! [60] Despite criticism, Bentez guided Inter to win the FIFA Club World Cup in December 2010. By the way, we won 0-1 with a goal from Torres.. - Heart stops when I see the draw for the semi finals of the league and we drew Cardiff. "I was furious with him, absolutely fuming, and in my head I could hear a devilish voice saying punch him in the face punch him in the face and hell let you go to Germany. Steven Gerrard, who was linked with a big money move to Chelsea, needed to be convinced . YOU would have got good odds on someone called Fofana saving Graham Potter from more death threats. Rafa came to sit next to me, he recalled in his 2013 autobiography. [35] Bentez had reportedly intended to sell Xabi Alonso to fund the purchase of Barry, but Liverpool CEO Rick Parry was reported to have prioritised signing Robbie Keane over Barry, causing tension when Barry did not arrive. While Premier League Team A vs Premier League Team B is meant to be the main attraction of the Sky Sports show . "I'm not going to leave simply for the sake of leaving. Classy timing'.". [123], Under Benitez Everton enjoyed a winning streak across the Premier League and EFL Cup in their first four games. Keep up to date with the latest breaking news, transfer gossip and everything LFC with thousands of Reds! The euphoria of lifting the European Cup 15 years ago today is a feeling Rafael Benitez will never forget. But then for the first game of the new season I wasn't in the team again. Enjoy it. After his success with the U19s, Bentez then succeeded Garca Remn at the start of the 199394 season. "I have to finally tell Rafa I'm leaving because maybe he's not aware of it, he said. The club began their campaign with an unimpressive 21 aggregate win over Grazer AK in the qualifying rounds and were minutes away from going out of the competition in the group stages. Considering Liverpool were working on a limited budget when Benitez first took over as manager in the summer of 2004, its inevitable that he would have to force some players out to help raise funds for his own signings. [107][108] He suffered defeat in his first match in charge, losing 10 away to eventual champions Leicester City on 14 March. The club said they understood why I was unhappy and promised they'd let me leave in the summer if an offer came while Benitez was manager. The 61-year-old also won La Liga with Valencia and has collected trophies at Inter Milan, Napoli, and Newcastle United. "In my head it's as if I've already left. Leaving for Celtic in January, he was not happy with how Benitez had treated him at all. If they go down Ill come back to Liverpool and stay until my contract ends or you can sell me then. It was just a case of his manager no longer wanting him in his squad, with the defender going on to sign for Roma in 4m deal. [11] These differences of opinion saw Bentez resign as Valencia coach on 1 June 2004. Despite heavy criticism from the English press[141] Bentez persisted with the reward of a Champions League and FA Cup triumph in his first two seasons. He won his first league game in charge, beating Southampton 31. His reign at the club was a short one and he was dismissed midway through the 201011 season. In November 2012, he was appointed interim manager of Chelsea for the remainder of the season and he won the 2013 Europa League. [13] On his arrival he stated: "It is like a dream to be here. I know everyone working there will be a lot happier and I believe Roy Hodgson is a good choice. Besides, people are treating me as if I don't exist any more. Bentez's tactics were credited as a key factor in Liverpool reaching, and winning, the final, despite a relatively unimpressive squad of players. [87] Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, losing 21 to Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, and also progressed to the final of the UEFA Europa League. During the 199697 season, Bentez took charge at Osasuna in the Segunda Divisin, but after only nine games and one win, he was dismissed. "I have not said I am going to leave Liverpool. I couldn't say at the time, but I knew this was my last season at Liverpool and I wanted a special end. Published: 20:09, 16 Jan 2022 Updated: 20:09, 16 Jan 2022 LIVERPOOL legend Jamie Carragher was quick to take to social media to make light of Rafa Benitez's sacking at Everton. "Youve got two sets of instructions in your mind and youre left wondering what to do. However, Club Director Javier Subirats recognised the potential of Bentez and campaigned for his appointment. Liverpool also won the FA Cup beating both Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as a thrilling 53 win against Luton Town in the third round, on the way to the final against West Ham United. Pennant simply wrote "GIRLS" in capital letters - and it was downhill for him from there. The 36-year-old joined the. I tried to convince him to change his mind: What have you got to lose? Bentez's demands were dismissed out of hand by the Inter ownership, with Massimo Moratti refusing to comment on Bentez's continued employment by the club. The situation is said to be dire and Leach may have suffered seizures. I felt he was waiting for me to make a mistake so he could use it against me. He never treated me with the respect I deserved. The long-serving Danny Murphy was one such player. READ MORE: Naby Keita shows 'humbled' James Maddison how Liverpool situation has changed, READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp will already fear worst for crunch Chelsea clash as Liverpool myth exposed. German clubs are financially savvy Kln knew they couldnt afford to buy me if they werent in the top division but Rafa refused to let me go on loan. [57] His first league win as manager came on 11 September 2010, a 21 win against Udinese at the San Siro. This is nonsense and it is a fabrication that I wanted to leave the stadium. The appointment is a controversial one, as Benitez spent six years at Anfield, winning the Champions League, FA Cup and UEFA Super Cup during his spell. [121] Before signing the contract, he was a subject to threats from a group of Everton supporters who opposed his appointment and who left a banner near his home, reading "We know where you live. It was as if the fans' reaction worked against me. "When the coach says nothing to you and you are well, with no physical problems and training well, you cannot help but think it must be something personal. Katie Smith, who is studying at Leeds University, was crowned as the 2017 winner of the David Welch Student Sportswriter of the Year at the Sports Journalists Association awards in London on Monday night. [120], Bentez was appointed manager of Premier League club Everton on a three-year contract on 30 June 2021, replacing Carlo Ancelotti who left to join Real Madrid. Due to this unbeaten run, Benitez was nominated for the Manager of the Month award. Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds! It was either his way or no way. Such a revelation damaged Bentez's relations with the Americans, with constant rumours linking the Spaniard with a move back to Real Madrid. The manager understood my decision., Meanwhile, Benitez told his player: "When he is born, you call me and we decide. This instruction was ignored, which resulted in a goal. Wed just lost the Champions League final. So (journalists) put some words in my mouth saying that the person who was responsible for me not being included in the Spain squad was Rafa. I certainly had no complaints about that. You already know the story, of course. I wasnt in the mood. Rafa Benitez at the Run for the 96 5K in Stanley Park, Liverpool (Image: Liverpool Echo) But being a born winner is just one part of Benitez's multi-layered appeal. Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has issued an apology of behalf of Djibril Cisse following his controversial behaviour at Newcastle on Sunday. [8], Bentez subsequently quit Extremadura and took a year off from football to study in England and Italy. John Barnes is more worried about Manchester United coming to Liverpool on Sunday than he has been in recent times. He was dismissed in January 2022 after a run where Everton lost 9 out of 13 games. [38], Nevertheless, on 18 March 2009, shortly after registering a 40 victory over Real Madrid and 41 victory over Manchester United, Bentez signed a new five-year deal with the club. Rafa Benitez's team lost 1-0 on both occasions to a Spurs XI each time . Missing a match, however big, for the birth of your first child is perfectly understandable, with it appearing the only disagreement between the two came from Benitez declining Alonsos suggestion to later link up with the squad. [128][129], On 9 January 2009, Bentez delivered a controversial appraisal of certain aspects of Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure, accusing Ferguson and Manchester United of being nervous because Liverpool were at the top of the league,[130] then accused the Manchester United manager of not being punished for breaking FA rules, suggesting he was "the only manager in the league that cannot be punished for these things",[130] referring to Ferguson not being punished following an FA charge for comments he made about officials Martin Atkinson and Keith Hackett following an FA Cup tie with Portsmouth. But after being sent off in a Champions League clash with Porto in September 2007 and suffering an injury against Besiktas, his fortunes turned and he fell down the pecking order after being unable to regain his place or recapture his earlier form. Former Liverpool player and Chile international Mark Gonzalez has suffered from a heart attack and is currently in hospital recovering, as confirmed by his wife. Only then will I be better than I am now. He smiled at me from behind his desk. I just sat there, half in shock. 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It was the same for me. Olivia Shears and Katie Whyatt were highly commended in an historic one-two-three: it was the first time in the competition's history [] A club-record 14m signing from Auxerre the same summer of Benitezs arrival, the only problem for Djibril Cisse was it was Houllier rather than the Spaniard who sanctioned the switch. Mauricio Pochettino 'SACKED by PSG after agreeing to terminate contract' just months after Ligue 1 triumph,MAURICIO POCHETTINO has reportedly been sacked by Paris Saint-Germain after he reached a severance agreement with the club. Liverpool finished. All I ever wanted to do is just to play football.". He also enrolled as a student at INEF, the sports faculty at the Universidad Politcnica de Madrid and in 1982 he obtained a degree in physical education. [28] It was reported Bentez did not feel he had the complete support of the new owners, a thought that was compounded by Liverpool's initial lack of activity in the transfer window, although the club played these rumours down. He was highly regarded for his tactical acumen[136][137] particularly in European ties, setting his team up to exploit opposition weaknesses. I learnt a lot. When Craig Dawson is the best defender - possibly player - over 45 minutes, it sums up our issues. Bentez still appeared to be at odds with Liverpool's owners, publicly turning down a contract extension and demanding more control over transfers. Would he let me go? An FA Cup winner the following year, Cisse did feature fairly regularly in 2005/06 but often found himself utilised out of position or as a substitute. I felt so unhappy but, out of respect to the club, I never spoke out. Benitez, 50, replaced Gerard Houllier as Liverpool manager in June 2004 and. Which Liverpool player do you wish Rafa Benitez had never sold? Liverpool actually failed to find a buyer for Riera before Benitez left the club in the summer of 2010, but he was sold by successor Roy Hodgson to Olympiacos that July in a 5m deal. [142], The tactic of zonal marking has been criticised by pundits when Liverpool concede from set-pieces[143] in spite of the fact that Bentez's squads are usually renowned for their defensive nature and low number of goals scored against them. And I remember thinking, oh my, this is going to be trouble, this is going to be difficult for me'. The resulting coverage resulted in a show of support by fans in support of Bentez which culminated in a fans' march in support of Bentez ahead of the critical Champions League home tie with Porto, which they won 41. That is something I can never forget. I've certainly never said a bad word about him as a manager, I thought he was top, Keane told The Football Show on Sky Sports last year. He did everything so coldly, almost inhumanely, because he saw things as business. Benitez tried to break me like he broke Riera. I was in touch with Meier regularly and he told me Benitez wouldnt speak to him, but was saying Klns offer was unacceptable. I had to make a decision and decided to be with my family. Benitez swapped Liverpool for Inter Milan in 2010 and last coached in the Premier League at Newcastle before joining Chinese side Dalian Professional in 2019, leaving that role in January. But with Rafa, it was constant directions. As a right winger/midfielder, Steven Gerrard had the most productive seasons trophy-wise, claiming a Champions League title, and an FA Cup. The French hit-man was booked for pulling his shirt over . For a player to really be at his best you have to give him a certain confidence, but I did not feel appreciated by some people at Liverpool, he told the Mirror. [12], On 16 June 2004, Bentez was appointed manager of Liverpool, replacing Grard Houllier, becoming the first Spaniard to manage in the Premier League. The no-nonsense former Liverpool boss might have been criticised by former players for not being the warmest of man-managers, but in the past he has tended to get results. I dont know how, but I managed to stop myself. [54] [81] Chelsea progressed to the League Cup semi-finals with a 51 win over Leeds United at Elland Road and then recorded an 80 win over Aston Villa, equalling their record top-flight victory. Goals from Casemiro and a deflection from Marcus Rashford put the Red Devils 2-0 up at half-time . [30], Liverpool made a good start to the 200708 season, topping the Premier League table for the first time under Bentez after a comprehensive 60 win over Derby County. [29], Bentez's spending was, eventually, significant, breaking Liverpool's transfer record when signing Spanish striker Fernando Torres from Atltico Madrid as well as signing Ryan Babel, Yossi Benayoun, Lucas Leiva and Andriy Voronin. I looked at him. His final match was a 42 defeat to Lazio, who took the final place in the Champions League at Napoli's expense.[101]. The more we have seen of him the more impressed we have become. After everything the coach has put me through, I'm not going to give him that parting gift (of a fee). Bentez left the club "by mutual consent" on 3 June 2010[50] with a reported 6million pay-off;[51] the media speculated that this was because the team had finished seventh in the Premier League, missing out on the Champions League, and suffered poor results, including the defeat by Wigan Athletic. But dont tell me you need pace. "It was such a bad season for me. Like Bellamy, it is perhaps no surprise that Jermaine Pennant was a player not best suited to playing for a manager like Benitez, given his reputation and the disciplinary issues that dogged his career. [124] This win was followed up with a 22 draw at Leeds United, a 21 win at Huddersfield in the EFL Cup and a 20 win against Brighton in the Premier League. [94] Bentez agreed a two-year contract after meeting club president Aurelio De Laurentiis in London. "Right now the only market open is the Russian one, I have offers from two teams and, looking at my situation, that has made me reflect a lot.". I've got two or three possibilities already and things are starting to move behind the scenes.". When I scored, I still expected to be out of the team the next game. Some things are more important than football and I had the full support of the club. . [65][66][67][68] He was unveiled as the new Chelsea manager at a press conference on 22 November 2012. An unused substitute in the Spaniards first two games against Grazer AK and Tottenham Hotspur, he rarely made a matchday squad appearance after. "But if I am not playing I have no chance of going to the World Cup, so I am trying to solve the problem so I at least have a small chance.''. Despite this success, Bentez fell out with Jess Garca Pitarch, the club's director of football, over control of new signings and the club's failure to reinforce the squad with the players he wanted. This was followed by a 40 home loss in the first Clsico of the season against Barcelona. At half-time of the Champions League final, Benitez's Reds were 3-0 . He said he understood and liked my desire to be playing so negotiations with Kln continued.
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