Rafael Benitez

Rafael Benitez signs three-year deal to stay at relegated Newcastle

Rafael Benitez has signed a three-year contract to stay on as Newcastle United manager, after agreeing to lead their quest for an immediate return to the Premier League, the club said on Wednesday.

Zidane promises 'beautiful football' at Real Madrid

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has promised the club's fans "beautiful football" after being appointed on a two-and-a-half year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Zidane replaces Benitez as Real Madrid coach

Zinedine Zidane replaces Rafael Benitez as Real Madrid coach.

Valencia 2-2 Real Madrid: Benitez falls short against former club

Gary Neville's Valencia battled to a dramatic La Liga draw with Real Madrid, who ended up with 10 men.

Real Madrid 3-1 Real Sociedad: Ronaldo brace secures win for under-fire Benitez

Cristiano Ronaldo recovered from a missed penalty to score twice as Real Madrid beat luckless Real Sociedad 3-1 on Wednesday, easing the pressure on coach Rafael Benitez.

La Liga: Barcelona and Real Madrid set to kick off new season

Barcelona start the defence of their La Liga title Athletic Bilbao while Real Madrid kick-off the new season against Sporting Gijon.

Rafael Benitez confirms Napoli departure

Rafael Benitez says he will be leaving Napoli following the final game of the Italian club's season on Sunday.

May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016

Rafael Benitez signs three-year deal to stay at relegated Newcastle

Rafael Benitez has signed a three-year contract to stay on as Newcastle United manager, after agreeing to lead their quest for an immediate return to the Premier League, the club said on Wednesday.

January 6, 2016
January 6, 2016

Zidane promises 'beautiful football' at Real Madrid

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has promised the club's fans "beautiful football" after being appointed on a two-and-a-half year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu.

January 5, 2016
January 5, 2016

Zidane replaces Benitez as Real Madrid coach

Zinedine Zidane replaces Rafael Benitez as Real Madrid coach.

January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016

Valencia 2-2 Real Madrid: Benitez falls short against former club

Gary Neville's Valencia battled to a dramatic La Liga draw with Real Madrid, who ended up with 10 men.

December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015

Real Madrid 3-1 Real Sociedad: Ronaldo brace secures win for under-fire Benitez

Cristiano Ronaldo recovered from a missed penalty to score twice as Real Madrid beat luckless Real Sociedad 3-1 on Wednesday, easing the pressure on coach Rafael Benitez.

August 22, 2015
August 22, 2015

La Liga: Barcelona and Real Madrid set to kick off new season

Barcelona start the defence of their La Liga title Athletic Bilbao while Real Madrid kick-off the new season against Sporting Gijon.

May 28, 2015
May 28, 2015

Rafael Benitez confirms Napoli departure

Rafael Benitez says he will be leaving Napoli following the final game of the Italian club's season on Sunday.