Rafael Benitez

Liverpool draw blank at home to Fulham

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:10:25 GMT

Liverpool missed the chance to top the table after a disappointing goalless draw against Fulham.

Benayoun considers quitting Liverpool

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:31:15 GMT

Liverpool winger Yossi Benayoun has threatened to leave the club if he does not play more often.

Benitez set to sign contract extension

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:44:24 GMT

Rafael Benitez is to meet with Liverpool's owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks in the next week to discuss a contract extension.

Torres on course for West Brom return

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:10:24 GMT

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will let Fernando Torres decide if he is fit enough to face West Brom on Saturday.

Late Gerrard penalty upsets Atletico

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:33:15 GMT

Atletico Madrid defender Mariano Pernia claims the assistant referee apologised to him for awarding Liverpool a penalty.

Liverpool end Chelsea's undefeated run

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:03:28 GMT

Liverpool have ended Chelsea's amazing undefeated 86-game, four-and-a-half year, home record with a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge.

Benitez banking on top trio

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:54:14 GMT

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is hoping to have Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso fit for their crunch clash with Chelsea.

Benitez rues Atletico equaliser

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:22:26 GMT

Rafael Benitez felt it was two points lost rather than one gained after seeing Liverpool held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid.

Uefa suspend Atletico stadium ban

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:38:13 GMT

Liverpool have welcomed Uefa's decision to move their clash with Atletico Madrid back to the Spanish side's Vicente Calderon stadium.

Reds to play Atletico at neutral venue

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:38:10 GMT

Liverpool will play their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid at a neutral venue after the Spanish club were hit with a ban.

Skrtel ligament damage confirmed

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:29:50 GMT

Liverpool have confirmed Martin Skrtel damaged knee ligaments during the 3-2 win at Manchester City.

Torres inspires another Liverpool fightback

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:13:09 GMT

An explosive second-half performance from Fernando Torres brought Liverpool back from two goals down to beat Manchester City 3-2.

Benitez urges caution for PSV clash

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:39:42 GMT

Rafael Benitez has warned his players not to let domestic success go to their heads as they prepare for a crucial Champions League clash.

Benitez urges caution for PSV clash

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:20:19 GMT

Rafa Benitez has warned his players not to let domestic success go to their heads as they prepare for a crucial Champions League clash.

Agger denies Benitez row

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:12:58 GMT

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has denied arguing with manager Rafael Benitez.

Mis-firing Liverpool draw with Stoke

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:22:19 GMT

Liverpool missed the opportunity to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table after they drew against Stoke at home.

Bentitez warns Stoke: 'Gerrard is the best'

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:46:13 GMT

Rafael Benitez paid tribute to Premier League new-boys Stoke but warned: "We have the best midfield player in the world."

Benitez signs winger

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:18:15 GMT

Liverpool completed a last-minute deal for Albert Riera while Steve Finnan and Andriy Voronin both left the club.

Capello ponders selection problems

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:21:19 GMT

England manager Fabio Capello has been left with a selection conundrum after injuries to key players.

Liverpool snatch Champions win

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:51:31 GMT

Dirk Kuyt was Liverpool's Champions League hero again in a nail-biter against Standard Liege.

Crouch completes Pompey medical

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:29:40 GMT

Peter Crouch has completed a medical at Portsmouth and is poised to finalise his move from Liverpool.

Crouch holds Portsmouth talks

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:52:11 GMT

Portsmouth and Liverpool have agreed a fee for England striker Peter Crouch.

Gillett heals rift with Hicks

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:38:07 GMT

Warring Liverpool co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks are repairing their rocky relationship.

Benitez plays down title chances

Mon, 26 May 2008 11:16:03 GMT

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has played down his side's chances of winning the Premier League next season.

Gerrard calls for financial backing

Sun, 18 May 2008 11:44:27 GMT

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has urged the club's owners to help the club challenge for the Premier League title next season.

Crouch wants talks with Benitez

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:41:49 GMT

Peter Crouch would rather leave Liverpool than spend next season on the bench.

Benitez backs Torres to improve

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:36:35 GMT

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has promised star striker Fernando Torres will be even better next season.

Benitez insists Liverpool came close

Thu, 01 May 2008 08:09:17 GMT

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes his team came close to beating Chelsea in their Champions League semi-final.

Benitez deflects goal pressure

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:34:37 GMT

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes Chelsea are under pressure to attack in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Grant defends Drogba over diving claims

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:30:31 GMT

Chelsea manager Avram Grant has accused Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez of playing mind games by accusing Didier Drogba of diving.

Benitez wants referees meeting

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:07:43 GMT

Rafael Benitez wants a meeting with referees' boss Keith Hackett about Javier Mascherano's red card at Manchester United.

Benitez backs video protection

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:22:02 GMT

Rafael Benitez has demanded retrospective video evidence be used to protect the Premier League's most skilful players.

Benitez hails the Premier League

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:22:01 GMT

Rafael Benitez praised the standard of the Premier League after steering Liverpool into the quarter-finals of the European Cup.

Freak own goal helps Liverpool win at Bolton

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:23:10 GMT

Liverpool stepped up their bid for Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win at Bolton.

Kuyt praised for Inter performance

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:32:48 GMT

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez praised goalscorer Dirk Kuyt for his role in the 2-0 Champions League win over Inter Milan.

Liverpool beats Inter Milan

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:00:48 GMT

Liverpool have championed over Inter Milan in their Champions League last 16 first leg clash at Anfield, by beating them 2-0.

Torres defends rotation policy

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:47:26 GMT

Liverpool players are happy with the way Rafael Benitez makes regular changes to his team, according to Fernando Torres.

Benitez faces summer appraisal

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:53:52 GMT

Rafael Benitez's position as Liverpool manager will be reviewed at the end of the season, according to reports.

Hicks plays down talks with Dubai investors

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:13:02 GMT

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks insists he has only held talks with Dubai International Capital over a "minor" investment in the club.

Hicks rejects Liverpool sale reports

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:15:51 GMT

Co-owner Tom Hicks insists he is fully committed to Liverpool despite reports claiming he could sell his share to an investment company.

Benitez keen to keep Anfield job

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:57:56 GMT

Rafael Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool despite the club's admission they considered Jurgen Klinsmann for the job.

Liverpool held talks with Klinsmann

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:16:50 GMT

Liverpool's co-owner Tom Hicks has admitted the club spoke to Jurgen Klinsmann about the possibility of replacing Rafael Benitez.

Expectations high for new England manager

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:25:38 GMT

Fabio Capello has been appointed as England manager having signed a four-and-a-half year contract, the Football Association has announced.

Liverpool likely to face European giants

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:02:48 GMT

Liverpool may have fought back from the brink of elimination to stay in the Champions League but they face a tough second round tie.

Liverpool fans to back Benitez

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:04:45 GMT

Liverpool supporters are expected to show their support for manager Rafael Benitez during the Champions League game against Porto.

Owners put Benitez's future in doubt

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:35:04 GMT

Liverpool's owners have delayed discussing transfer targets with manager Rafel Benitez, raising questions about the Spaniard's future.

Reds rift reports rejected

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:41:45 GMT

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has denied reports of a rift between the club's US co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.

Liverpool face crucial Champions League clash

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:14:30 GMT

Jamie Carragher insists it would not be a disaster if Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage.

Chelsea drawn with Liverpool in quarters

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:56:18 GMT

Rafael Benitez is again looking to plot the downfall of Chelsea after Liverpool were handed a trip to Stamford Bridge in the Carling Cup.

Injury woes for Rafa

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:01:03 GMT

Rafael Benitez's Liverpool paid a heavy price for their 1-1 draw with Arsenal, with three top stars suffering bad injuries.

Curbs not worried by Hammers appointment

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:26:58 GMT

Alan Curbishley says the proposed appointment of a technical director at West Ham won't have any adverse effect on his position.

'Benitez's squad should be winning'

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:27:13 GMT

Co-owner Tom Hicks wants Liverpool to get back to winning ways when unbeaten Premier League leaders Arsenal visit Anfield on Sunday.

Blues boss blasts derby 'cop-out'

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:21:04 GMT

David Moyes has blasted Liverpool, branding their failure to join him in condemning Merseyside derby ref Mark Clattenburg as a "cop-out".

Benitez remains defiant on Europe

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:04:47 GMT

A defiant Rafael Benitez says Liverpool can still qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League despite their defeat at Besiktas

Captain Terry backs Blues hitman Drogba

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:56:58 GMT

John Terry has thrown his backing behind Didier Drogba in the wake of the Ivory Coast hitman saying he wants to leave Stamford Bridge.

Torres to be fit for 206th Mersey derby?

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:49:35 GMT

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is hoping to be fit to make his Merseyside derby debut at Everton on Saturday.

Reds boss Rafa seeks Euro victory

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:00:37 GMT

Rafael Benitez is looking to his Liverpool stars to return to winning ways in the Champions League when Marseille visit Anfield tonight.

Rafa happy with Euro draw

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:30:31 GMT

Rafael Benitez was satisfied Liverpool earned a 1-1 draw from their Champions League Group A opener at FC Porto.

Benitez hails 'influential' Gerrard

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:51:36 GMT

Rafael Benitez has hailed Steven Gerrard ahead of Liverpool's Champions League Group A opener at FC Porto.

Liverpool bid to beat Porto

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:50:32 GMT

Rafael Benitez is set to shuffle his pack once again when Liverpool kick off their Champions League Group A campaign at FC Porto.

Benitez hits out at schedule

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:14:38 GMT

Rafael Benitez says ahead of Liverpool's trip to Portsmouth that it is "impossible to prepare a team properly" after an international week

England boss wants Gerrard to play

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:46:47 GMT

Steve McClaren could defy Rafael Benitez and give Steven Gerrard a pain-killing injection so he can play for England against Israel.

Benitez snubs his assistant

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:59:14 GMT

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is unlikely to replace his departing assistant Paco Ayestaran.

Benitez vows to handle Gerrard with care

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:57:48 GMT

Rafael Benitez is vowing to handle Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard with care.

Chelsea earn controversial draw

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:18:08 GMT

Frank Lampard scored a controversial penalty as Chelsea drew 1-1 with Liverpool at Anfield.

Gerrard has fractured toe

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:48:19 GMT

Steven Gerrard has suffered a hairline fracture of the toe but he will play for Liverpool against Chelsea on Sunday.

Gerrard escapes Feyenoord punishment

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:55:54 GMT

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard came close to a pre-season red card in a friendly against Feyenoord.

Mourinho: 'Rafa is under pressure'

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:59:10 GMT

Jose Mourinho has claimed the pressure is on Rafael Benitez to deliver the Premier League title to Liverpool next season.

Benitez delight at Babel capture

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:50:46 GMT

Rafael Benitez is delighted to have completed the ?11.5 million signing of Ryan Babel from Ajax.

Respect Carragher over England decision

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:13:31 GMT

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes fans should respect Jamie Carragher's decision to step aside from England duty.

Rafa backs Torres to be red-hot hit

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:33:45 GMT

Rafael Benitez is backing Liverpool's record signing Fernando Torres to succeed where Fernando Morientes failed in the Premier League.

Rafa lands record signing Torres

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:29:08 GMT

Rafael Benitez believes record signing Fernando Torres is the man who can make Liverpool realistic Premier League title challengers.

Reds want Torres, Garcia joins Atletico

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:26:09 GMT

Luis Garcia has left Liverpool for Atletico Madrid in a deal which is expected to pave the way for Rafael Benitez to sign Fernando Torres.

Forlan move could pave Torres switch

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 16:24:39 GMT

Atletico Madrid have agreed to sign Diego Forlan and the move could allow Fernando Torres to join Liverpool.

'Reds won't spend like a drunken sailor'

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:20:43 GMT

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has insisted there has been no fall-out with manager Rafael Benitez over the size of his transfer kitty.

Alonso seals new five-year Reds deal

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:41:05 GMT

Xabi Alonso has become the latest Liverpool player to sign a new contract with the five-times European champions.

Gillett ready to back Benitez

Fri, 25 May 2007 09:03:37 GMT

Rafael Benitez has been told by Liverpool co-owner George Gillett he will be backed to the hilt in the transfer market this summer.

Liverpool set for Rafa revolution

Thu, 24 May 2007 14:39:59 GMT

Rafael Benitez is set to make big changes at Liverpool following their 2-1 Champions League final defeat at the hands of Milan in Athens.

Liverpool set for summer clearout

Tue, 22 May 2007 14:16:41 GMT

Rafael Benitez is set to have a player clearout whether or not Liverpool beat AC Milan in their Champions League final re-match in Athens.