It was another short-lived appointment and on 4 January 2016, he was dismissed following a 22 draw against his former club, Valencia. [61] Buoyed by the Club World Cup victory, he told the European champions to back him with new signings or consider whether they wanted to keep him as coach, despite the side having won the treble only a few months earlier. He told me I was a better player as a substitute instead of starting in the team. [6], In 1986, at the age of 26, Bentez returned to Real Madrid to join the club's coaching staff. . The long-serving Danny Murphy was one such player. 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.
Sean Dyche has eight blunt questions to answer as Everton pay the price Again, it was another case of Benitez controversially deciding a players time at Liverpool were up, with reputation and price-tag making no difference to his decision. In January 2008, Riise would score an own goal against Luton Town in the FA Cup after failing to defend a cross coming in from the right.
Rafa Benitez names two 'important' Liverpool players So I asked who he was going to sign. You already know the story, of course. Some things are more important than football and I had the full support of the club.
[]419HbFo[] - 419 '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. The 61-year-old collapsed at his Starkville home but did not receive medical attention for between ten to 15 minutes. John Arne Riise was another player who had his future taken out of his own hands by Benitez, with the Spaniard telling the Norwegian it was time for him to move on. I am still very upset. Then the focus is on a remarkable last .
Pako: I never betrayed Rafa Benitez at Liverpool FC But this season I have not played at all. Goals from Casemiro and a deflection from Marcus Rashford put the Red Devils 2-0 up at half-time . He left the club, and coached Tenerife in 2000, winning promotion in his only season. [11] These differences of opinion saw Bentez resign as Valencia coach on 1 June 2004. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Yet, the Spaniard is not a monster. [21] In doing so, Bentez became only the third manager in history (after Bob Paisley and Jos Mourinho) to win the UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League in successive seasons, and the second Liverpool manager (after Joe Fagan) ever to win the UEFA Champions League/European Cup in his first season in charge. [104] Meanwhile, Real topped their UEFA Champions League group with 16 points. [110], Newcastle ended the season with a six match unbeaten run, including a 51 final day win over third-place Tottenham Hotspur.
Mike Leach 'had a heart attack and may have suffered brain damage' [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. [97] Napoli finished third in Serie A in 201314 to qualify for the next season's Champions League. The. "I would like to be here for the rest of my career, but players live to play. I was frustrated when I was not included in the Spain squad for the World Cup in 2010 because I hadnt had a lot of playing time in the Premier League for like two months. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Leaving for Celtic in January, he was not happy with how Benitez had treated him at all. [146] Rosario is a big football fan and supported Real Madrid, while his father supported Atltico Madrid. The more we have seen of him the more impressed we have become. 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. On the winning goal scored by Branislav Ivanovi, Juan Mata said, "Rafa told us we had to aim to the far post, because it was Artur's weakest place. In the blue corner, Kylian Mbappe stands tall as the undisputed champion of the world. Craig Bellamy joined Liverpool from Blackburn Rovers in a 6m deal in June 2006. I couldn't say at the time, but I knew this was my last season at Liverpool and I wanted a special end. In 1997, he joined another Segunda Divisin side, Extremadura, and this time led them to promotion, finishing second in the table behind Alavs after winning 23 out of 42 games.
Mauricio Pochettino 'SACKED by PSG after agreeing to terminate contract [55] On 27 August 2010 in Monaco, Inter lost to Atltico Madrid in the 2010 UEFA Super Cup. Youre a big name, you can play anywhere at all. Rafael Benitez is set to be appointed as Everton's new manager next week after the former Liverpool boss agreed key aspects of his contract with the club. He left the club in June 2019 and the following month was appointed manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional. He had to protect his interests, but it was hard to be on the receiving end of it., Knowing he would leave Liverpool at the end of his contract in 2007, Dudek at the time said Benitez had treated him like a slave.. If you want to go and speak to other clubs, thats fine'. Liverpool's worst run in 22 years[46] combined with an exit from the Champions League at the group stages led to the first major vocal criticism of Bentez by Liverpool fans. "Once you reached that euphoria that satisfaction and happiness, you enjoy the moment and see everything around you, all the red with so many people with so much passion. Bentez is fluent in Spanish, English, French and Italian. The lads could see I was fuming so all hung around to see what would happen. According to Echoes of Liverpool, Brands wanted Graham Potter more than Rafa Benitez.Given the way the Benitez era has unfolded - Everton are 11 points behind Brighton are operating on a fraction of their budget - it is tempting to wonder how different this season would have been if Moshiri had followed suit with the sporting director. "And maybe, after 10 days training with him, well, that's when I started asking questions. John Barnes is more worried about Manchester United coming to Liverpool on Sunday than he has been in recent times.
Rafa Benitez nearly signed Dani Alves for Liverpool [19], In a classic final, dubbed the Miracle of Istanbul, Liverpool came from 30 down at half time to level the score at 33 in the space of just six minutes, eventually triumphing 32 on penalties with the assistance of goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek. But dont tell me you need pace. on July 16, 2010. 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. Kimberly Goldson is getting some long overdue attention from fashion magazines for bold looks that she showed at NYFW. Let us know in the comments section below Albert Rieras falling out with Benitez is pretty cut and dry. [119] On 23 January 2021, Bentez left the club by mutual consent, citing concerns over the health and wellbeing of his family due to the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason for his departure. I felt he was waiting for me to make a mistake so he could use it against me. Admittedly I never really asked the manager, but he never said anything either, never said I wasn't good enough. Punching a Liverpool manager who had won the European Cup only a few months earlier wouldnt have looked too good on the CV I guess, but I was still angry. [138] His calm demeanour and tactical changes at half time of the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final were said to give players belief they could battle back from 30 down, although he had to correct his plans when it was pointed out to him his new formation would require 12 players on the pitch. "There were times when I would get so angry about how boring and repetitive training was that I would just lose it and shout, For f**ks sake just give us a bit of a five-a-side!. 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. [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. After his success with the U19s, Bentez then succeeded Garca Remn at the start of the 199394 season. Riera would later blame the media for the breakdown in his relationship with Benitez when speaking to Anfield HQ in 2016. [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. Footballers love seeing a bit of confrontation on the training ground! Rafael Benitez might have been sacked by Premier League club Everton, but the red half of Merseyside still remembers him fondly. Given Bellamys reputation, you can imagine these were not the only occasions when the duo failed to see eye to eye. I can do the 100 metres in less than 11 seconds. The centre-back had been first-choice under Houllier, forming a brilliant partnership alongside Sami Hyypia, and its no coincidence that Liverpools form under the Frenchman faltered when the Switzerland international endured prolonged periods on the sidelines through injury. Or when Bentez takes me off during a game even if I haven't used up all my energy on the pitch. [9], Valencia fans also were soon won over by Bentez after he introduced a more attacking style of play than his predecessor, Cper. Scott played in the cups. ". 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. If I played well, I never felt he gave me credit. I was feeling glum. 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. I felt so unhappy but, out of respect to the club, I never spoke out. However, the current Blues boss has taken . But his constant instructions really restricted me. ", "Sammy Lee back as Liverpool assistant coach", "Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez and chief exec Rick Parry call a truce", "Never Walk Alone? The euphoria of lifting the European Cup 15 years ago today is a feeling Rafael Benitez will never forget. [24][140], Bentez is a firm believer in squad rotation and zonal marking. I should have stayed a bit longer and trusted myself, I should have. [147][146] Francisco died in December 2005 while Bentez was in Japan for the FIFA Club World Championship. "All players want to play in such great matches and I had been playing regularly before the Carling Cup final.
Rafael Benitez | Liverpool FC Wiki | Fandom [12], On 16 June 2004, Bentez was appointed manager of Liverpool, replacing Grard Houllier, becoming the first Spaniard to manage in the Premier League. Benitez defence a stern test for Liverpool's attack. 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. Signed in an 8m from Espanyol in the summer of 2008, he featured regularly in his first season with the club as Liverpool fell narrowly short in the Premier League title-race. What are your plans for next season? he said. [42] Alonso was immediately replaced in the squad by Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani, signed from Roma for 17million, who was recovering from a long-term injury. "It was for the Champions League quarter-final squad against Inter," Alonso said. Three days before the transfer window closed I went in to see him again Relax, Jerzy, theres still time, but we want a permanent deal, but Meier was telling me that Rafa was still refusing to take his calls! What if Pepe gets injured next week? "[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. The 50-year-old, who only took charge 18 months ago, finished 15 points c An unused substitute in the Spaniards first two games against Grazer AK and Tottenham Hotspur, he rarely made a matchday squad appearance after. However, as the labour dragged on, the Reds boss had a decision to make as he went ahead without the midfielder and ultimately snubbed Alonsos offer to fly out on the day of the game. It was funny. Liverpool paid 20m when signing Robbie Keane from Tottenham Hotspur in July 2009. In his second interview he said: "I do not want to make trouble with the manager. It was a permanent deal or nothing as far as he was concerned. [111] However, the team was relegated to the Championship due to rivals Sunderland claiming 12 points from their final six fixtures. An infamous attack on Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in the media led some pundits and opposition supporters to suggest Bentez was "cracking up" under the pressure of a title bid. It was up and down but at the same time I had a great experience there. 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. 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. Then, when we played Birmingham after I hadn't started a game for a month, he didn't tell me I was starting until two hours before the game. By Will Rooney. I dont know how, but I managed to stop myself. It was never really explained to me. Or would it just lead to a massive media scandal? "I just thought, 'am I so bad that they want me to leave and they want him?'. [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. Cisse admitted, after joining Marseille on loan, that he did hold a grudge against Benitez for forcing him out. And Babel has since described his relationship with his first Reds manager as weird, repeating pointing the finger of blame at Benitez for the fact he was unable to push on on Merseyside. I tried to convince him to change his mind: What have you got to lose? Then the consequences of doing so flashed through my mind. "It is good for Liverpool that Benitez has gone, but it was too late for me. I hadnt got on. Shortly after his departure from Anfield, Bentez made a 96,000 donation to the Hillsborough Family Support Group. The players and the people at the top of the club knew how I felt.
Former Liverpool Manager Rafa Benitez Reveals Two Transfers That [127], Bentez has had confrontations with both Jos Mourinho (Chelsea manager from 2004 to 2007) and Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson during his time in English football. Meanwhile in an interview with the Independent, he said: He (Benitez) promised me certain things at this time to help me develop which I thought was the same as Ajax but at a different pace. Liverpool host Real on Tuesday night in the first leg of their. Yet he would return to Spurs just seven months later, and at an 8m loss, having quickly fallen out of favour under Benitez. He spoke a lot to us to change the intensity." [86] Results continued to be mixed, and at one point Chelsea found themselves 16 points behind league leaders Manchester United, having been just four behind when Bentez was appointed.
Alternate Liverpool history: Dani Alves would have joined Reds in 2006 Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds! I raised my voice. He moved away from Real Madrid in 1995, but management spells at Real Valladolid and Osasuna were short-lived and unsuccessful. Wed just lost the Champions League final. Starting the 3-2 AET second leg defeat a week later, it would prove to be his final appearance for the club as Benitez called him into his office to tell him he would be sold and wouldnt be involved for the remaining games of the season.
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Rafa Benitez News: Latest updates after Everton sacking - Mail Online Down to 9 men we go on the attack and with a Jean Makoun . Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman.
Jurgen Klopp's respect for Rafa Benitez spotted during Liverpool's Rafa Benitez fell out with a number of players during his time with Liverpool, leading to many leaving the club, Follow the latest transfer news and more with our LFC newsletter. Sometimes there were rows, others were just ostracised from the team, but all of them knew their Reds days were numbered after crossing paths with the Spaniard. I had great contracts on the table, and choices of managers who really wanted me and that made me feel good.
Liverpool vs Everton: Rafa Benitez makes honest admission ahead of I had to make a decision and decided to be with my family. But after falling out of favour in his second season, he was fined, suspended, banished from Melwood and transfer-listed after slamming his manager in two different interviews with Spanish radio, and after allegedly assaulting a young team-mate in training. It says plenty about the dysfunction at the club that days later, Benitez has gone. Naby Keita shows 'humbled' James Maddison how Liverpool situation has changed, Jurgen Klopp will already fear worst for crunch Chelsea clash as Liverpool myth exposed, Sadio Mane AFCON call-up confirmed as Liverpool fans wait for departure decision, Pundits agree on what Diogo Jota has done at Liverpool as 70m claim made, Six days that made up Rafa Benitez's mind to dump 20m Liverpool signing, Liverpool signed final piece of jigsaw and wasted it, 'Im not James Milner' - Prison, Jeremy Kyle and how Liverpool transfer flop who fell out with Rafa Benitez nearly joined Real Madrid, San Siro falling out led to 'disastrous' Liverpool transfer that left Steven Gerrard devastated, Mason Mount sent Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain warning amid Liverpool transfer links, Liverpool continue to be linked with a move for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, Liverpool transfer news LIVE - Jude Bellingham boost, Goncalo Inacio scouted, Moises Caicedo decision. A stalwart under Gerard Houllier, Murphy never really had a falling out with the Spaniard as such. He was dismissed in January 2022 after a run where Everton lost 9 out of 13 games. Gillett declared himself delighted with the manager of his new investment, as Bentez overcame his domestic difficulties to lead Liverpool to another Champions League final. If its the way I play or the way I am, fine.
Rafael Benitez's Istanbul memories - Liverpool FC [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. [126] With his sacking, Benitez became the fifth Everton manager to lose his job in the previous six years. This view was later supported by Sir Alex Ferguson. [74][75] This was followed by a 00 draw at home to Fulham and a 31 loss to West Ham. It was suggested that Bentez's position was now under serious threat. I knew he wasnt the man for me, but because it was Liverpool I just had to sign.. His reign at the club was a short one and he was dismissed midway through the 201011 season. And thats prompted us to look back at Benitezs time across Stanley Park at Anfield, and recall some of the players Liverpool sold after disagreements with their manager. I agreed to join Chelsea before Roy Hodgson was appointed Liverpool's new manager. May is a special month for. But once Benitez had decided to sacrifice Alonso to bring in Barry, the writing was on the wall.
'You own the f****** club' - Istanbul story captures humility of Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) 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. Not quite fitting into the Reds favoured system, failing to forge a successful partnership with Fernando Torres and not being suited to lead the line when the Spaniard was injured all contributed to his premature departure.