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Peter Crouch reveals extreme lengths Rafa Benitez went to in order to confuse spies

By Ed McCambridge Published

Crouch was part of the Liverpool team that reached the 2007 Champions League Final under Benitez

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“My ex-wife asked where our daughter was and I said she was on the beach. She goes, ‘Well, who’s looking after her?’ to which I said, ‘Rafa Benitez’” Johnny Vaughan on his strangest managerial encounter

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The radio presenter had a brilliantly random footballing encounter on his holidays

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Rafael Benitez scratches his chin while managing Everton, 2021
Managers who managed more than one club in the same city

By Tom Hancock Published

From Bruce to Benitez and Menotti to Mourinho...

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Carlo Ancelotti and Sir Alex Ferguson share a joke during the David Beckham Match for Children in aid of UNICEF at Old Trafford in November 2015.
Managers who won European trophies at two clubs

By Ben Hayward Published

Multi winners Winning a European trophy makes a manager pretty special. Doing it at two different clubs is elite. Here, a look at some who achieved it in the men's game...

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Rafa Benitez during his Newcastle days
Rafa Benitez sends 'come and get me' plea to Premier League clubs - even those towards the foot of the table

By Steven Chicken Published

Former Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle and Everton boss Rafael Benitez would like to get back into Premier League management

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Jose Mourinho the manager of Chelsea and Rafael Benitez the manager of Liverpool shout instructions to their players during the Champions League semi final second leg match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on May 3, 2005 in Liverpool, England.
When Liverpool 'couldn't compete' with £5m transfer fees - Rafa Benitez reveals three players he was unable to bring to Anfield, including the all-time record signing that evaded the Reds

By Steven Chicken Published

Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez had his frustrations working in the era of Tom Hicks and George Gillett

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Celta Vigo coach Rafa Benitez looks on ahead of his side's LaLiga game against Girona in February 2024.
'Benitez out!' – Rafa responds as Celta Vigo fans call for former Liverpool boss's sacking

By Ben Hayward Published

Supporters of the Galician club turned against the experienced Spanish coach following a disappointing defeat at home to Girona

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Ranked! The 100 best football managers of all time
Ranked! The 100 best football managers of all time

By Chris Flanagan Published

RANKED! The 100 best football managers of all time, ever: it's time to honour the best tacticians, tinkermen and master motivators in the history of the game. Buckle up...

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Peter Crouch with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and manager Rafa Benetiz show off the new home kit in the dressing room during the Liverpool FC Adidas Kit Launch at Anfield on July 24, 2006 in Liverpool, England.
Peter Crouch says former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez never gave anyone a ‘well done’: not even Steven Gerrard

By Richard Laverty Published

Peter Crouch played for Rafa Benitez at Liverpool – and never saw him congratulate anyone… not even Steven Gerrard

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