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“After three years of unfulfilled promises, I didn’t trust them.” Rafa Benitez has offered his side of the story regarding his departure from Newcastle United. At the end of June, the European Cup-winning coach left the club after over three years as Magpies manager. He has since taken charge at Dalian Yifang. Mike Ashley, the club’s owner, has since stated …

In a career full of transfers, Robbie Keane had two moves to elite clubs. Both only lasted a couple of months. Keane had just turned 20 when Inter Milan paid Coventry City £13m for him. Marcello Lippi, the Inter manager, said that summer that the Irishman was one of the best young players in Europe. But Lippi was sacked after …

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has hit out at former Magpies boss Rafa Benitez outlining that the Spaniard “took the soft option” by leaving the club and going to China. Benitez had been in charge at St James’ Park for three and a half-years but opted to leave in June at the end of his current contract, before taking up a …

Rafa Benitez has released a statement following his departure from Newcastle outlining that he wanted to stay at the club but that the hierarchy did not “share the same vision.” Benitez spent three years at St James’ Park after joining following a spell at Real Madrid and led Newcastle to the Championship title in his first season as well as …

It is 14 years to the day since Rafa Benitez’s Liverpool side came back from 3-0 down to defeat AC Milan on penalties to win the Champions League in Istanbul. The historic victory was Liverpool’s last Champions League triumph as they beat the odds to shock one of the finest Milan teams of this generation to secure their fifth European …

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has emerged as the frontrunner to take over as manager of Scottish Premiership side Celtic ahead of the new season.  Benitez’ contract with Newcastle expires in the summer and despite supporters of the Toon Army demanding that the Spaniard continues as boss of the north-east club, the chances of a new contract seem to hinge …

Rafael Benitez believes it will be “another miracle” if his Newcastle side retain their Premier League status. The Spanish manager said finishing 10th last season was an extraordinary performance but added that would be matched simply by beating the drop this term given the fact that the Magpies’ relegation rivals had all outspent the north-east side in pre-season. Newcastle’s position …

Newcastle manager, Rafa Benitez, has revealed that he relied on various sitcoms and the music of ‘The Beatles’ when he first arrived in England in 2004. According to BBC Sport, the 58-year-old Spaniard is a huge fan of English sitcoms and has even borrowed phrases from ‘Dads Army’ for his team talks after Newcastle failed to win any of their …

Maurizio Sarri’s fear of a slow start at Chelsea may have been unfounded but the head coach insists his side are still very much a work in progress. Chelsea will travel to Newcastle on Sunday aiming to make it three wins from as many Premier League games this season. Having voiced concerns about how quickly his new players would adapt …

​Arsenal, Everton and West Ham are all looking to fill their managerial vacancies as soon as possible.

​Ireland will be without defender Ciaran Clark for their upcoming matches against Celtic, France and the United States.

​B​righton and Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton has been nominated for Premier League manager after a fantastic first season back in the top tier.

Rafa Benitez has worked miracles with Newcastle United this season, and has everything set up for something special next year

The sorry decline of Arsenal under Arsene Wenger continued on Sunday with a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle at St. James' Park.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has explained​ how his side have been adapting since Philippe Coutinho's exit.

​Manchester United lost even more ground on rivals City on Sunday with a surprise 1-0 defeat at Newcastle.

Graeme Souness has taken aim at Paul Pogba ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Newcastle on Sunday.​

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley could be set to finally give manager Rafa Benitez some signings this month. The Magpies have found themselves embroiled in the Premier League relegation battle, and Benitez had been adamant that transfers were needed in order to help the side avoid an immediate return to the Championship. A striker was seen as the priority, and having …