rafa benitez – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:07:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png rafa benitez – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Real Madrid Will Suit Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Game – Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-will-suit-trent-alexander-arnolds-game-benitez/ https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-will-suit-trent-alexander-arnolds-game-benitez/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:10:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=403234 Ex-Liverpool manager, Rafa Benitez has come out to urge Trent Alexander-Arnold should swap LFC for Real Madrid. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Real Madrid will give him chances to make assists and to create situations in attack for many years because they [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-will-suit-trent-alexander-arnolds-game-benitez/feed/ 0 Benitez Left Me On My Own When I Joined Liverpool – Ryan Babel https://www.theinfostride.com/benitez-left-me-on-my-own-when-i-joined-liverpool-ryan-babel/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benitez-left-me-on-my-own-when-i-joined-liverpool-ryan-babel/#respond Sat, 04 May 2024 12:10:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377198 Ex Liverpool winger, Ryan Babel has come out to admit to feeling let down by the club after his arrival. He recently revealed that he was very unhappy and anxious during his Anfield spell, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he was promised game time and was told Benitez really wanted to work [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benitez-left-me-on-my-own-when-i-joined-liverpool-ryan-babel/feed/ 0 My Liverpool History Hampered Me As Everton Manager – Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/my-liverpool-history-hampered-me-as-everton-manager-benitez/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-liverpool-history-hampered-me-as-everton-manager-benitez/#respond Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:27:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=332769 Football manager, Rafael Benitez has come out to admit that his history with Liverpool stopped him from taking certain crucial decisions during his tenure at Everton. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he immediately realized that there were lots of things to be [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-liverpool-history-hampered-me-as-everton-manager-benitez/feed/ 0 Koulibaly Gets Too Overconfident Sometimes – Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/koulibaly-gets-too-overconfident-sometimes-benitez/ https://www.theinfostride.com/koulibaly-gets-too-overconfident-sometimes-benitez/#respond Sat, 16 Jul 2022 22:20:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328612 Former Chelsea manager, Rafa Benitez has come out to say that aerial ability is not Kalidou Koulibaly’s greatest strength. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the new Blues signing tends to lose concentration occasionally, and Chelsea fans should expect him to get overconfident [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/koulibaly-gets-too-overconfident-sometimes-benitez/feed/ 0 Everton Can’t Compete To Make Top 4 – Yakubu Ayegbeni https://www.theinfostride.com/everton-cant-compete-to-make-top-4-yakubu-ayegbeni/ https://www.theinfostride.com/everton-cant-compete-to-make-top-4-yakubu-ayegbeni/#respond Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:46:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=311101 Everton will only have a great season if they finish in the top six this season, Yakubu Ayegbeni has said. He recently revealed that playing alongside teams like MUFC, MCFC, Liverpool and Chelsea makes a top-four finish very difficult. According to him, Everton can definitely make the UCL positions in the coming years, but finishing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/everton-cant-compete-to-make-top-4-yakubu-ayegbeni/feed/ 0 Iwobi Is Underperforming Under Benitez – Michael Ball https://www.theinfostride.com/iwobi-is-underperforming-under-benitez-michael-ball/ https://www.theinfostride.com/iwobi-is-underperforming-under-benitez-michael-ball/#respond Mon, 23 Aug 2021 23:05:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304641 Ex Everton defender, Michael Ball has come out to say that Alex Iwobi is finding it hard to get used to Rafa Benitez’s tactics at Goodison Park this season. He recently revealed that Iwobi doesn’t really have a favorite position at the club. According to him, it is clear that the Nigerian has the required [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/iwobi-is-underperforming-under-benitez-michael-ball/feed/ 0 James Rodriguez Is Not As Fit As I Want Him To Be – Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/james-rodriguez-is-not-as-fit-as-i-want-him-to-be-benitez/ https://www.theinfostride.com/james-rodriguez-is-not-as-fit-as-i-want-him-to-be-benitez/#respond Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:27:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302180 Everton manager, Rafa Benitez has come out to speak on James Rodriguez’s future at the club. He recently revealed that he really has no problem with the Colombian’s ability as a footballer. According to him, however, James has not been a very fit player lately, and he hopes more training sessions can give him what [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/james-rodriguez-is-not-as-fit-as-i-want-him-to-be-benitez/feed/ 0 Richarlison Will Give Everything To Deliver For Everton Next Season – Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/richarlison-will-give-everything-to-deliver-for-everton-next-season-benitez/ https://www.theinfostride.com/richarlison-will-give-everything-to-deliver-for-everton-next-season-benitez/#respond Sun, 18 Jul 2021 22:11:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=301209 Everton manager, Rafa Benitez has come out to say that Richarlison knows he needs to repay the club for allowing him to partake in the Olympics. He recently revealed that the player has to give something back because Everton has supported him very well. According to him, Richarlison had the Olympic Games in mind for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/richarlison-will-give-everything-to-deliver-for-everton-next-season-benitez/feed/ 0 Everton Must Sell To Buy – Rafa Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/everton-must-sell-to-buy-rafa-benitez/ https://www.theinfostride.com/everton-must-sell-to-buy-rafa-benitez/#respond Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:51:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300880 Everton manager, Rafa Benitez has come out to say that he’ll not get involved in James Rodriguez’s future at the club. He, however, revealed that there will surely be sales sanctioned by him this summer. According to him, sales will be absolutely important ahead of next season because funds have to be freed up for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/everton-must-sell-to-buy-rafa-benitez/feed/ 0 Everton’s Ambition Has Impressed Me – Rafa Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/evertons-ambition-has-impressed-me-rafa-benitez/ https://www.theinfostride.com/evertons-ambition-has-impressed-me-rafa-benitez/#respond Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:47:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299038 Ex Liverpool boss, Rafa Benitez has been appointed as Everton’s new permanent manager. He recently signed a three-year contract with the Tofeees, and the world has been reacting. According to him, he is super delighted to be joining Everton and he is very impressed with the ambition shown by the senior representatives at the club. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/evertons-ambition-has-impressed-me-rafa-benitez/feed/ 0 Reports Saying I Taught Ronaldo How To Take Free-kicks Are Lies – Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/reports-saying-i-tried-to-teach-ronaldo-how-to-take-free-kicks-are-lies-benitez/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:43:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=250003 Rafael Benitez has said he never tried to teach Cristiano Ronaldo how to take free-kicks while he was Real Madrid manager. Benitez said reports saying he did are lies and he only analyzed the free-kicks Ronaldo took when he was at Manchester United with the player. According to him, the press know the truth but [...]

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]]> I Hope Benitez Will Remain With Newcastle – Matt Ritchie https://www.theinfostride.com/i-hope-benitez-will-remain-with-newcastle-matt-ritchie/ Wed, 15 May 2019 12:59:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232790 Newcastle winger, Matt Ritchie has confessed that he hopes Rafa Benitez will continue with the club and pen a new deal, because he is sure the club can continue progressing with him in charge. Benitez has been disagreeing with owner Mike Ashley over a lots of issues, including transfer funds and the future of the [...]

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]]> I Will Not Help Liverpool To Win The League – Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-not-help-liverpool-to-win-the-league-benitez/ Sat, 04 May 2019 18:25:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232066 Former Liverpool coach, Rafael Benitez has said he will not do his ex team any favors as his Newcastle side face Liverpool today. Rafael Benitez was coach for six seasons at Anfield and is popular for winning the Uefa Champions League with the team in 2005, but his Newcastle side now have the opportunity to [...]

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]]> It Will Be An Interesting UCL Final – Rafa Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/it-will-be-an-interesting-ucl-final-rafa-benitez/ Wed, 16 May 2018 21:51:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206812 Rafa Benitez told Marca the Champions League final will pit Real Madrid’s experience against Liverpool’s advantage in intensity. He said Madrid had come through awkward moments to get to the final on May 26 in Kiev, Ukraine, while Liverpool’s ability to blitz opponents was shown in their semifinal against Roma. “It will be a very [...]

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]]> Liverpool Now Have A Lot Of Intensity, Quality And Rhythm – Rafa Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/liverpool-now-have-a-lot-of-intensity-quality-and-rhythm-rafa-benitez/ Tue, 15 May 2018 19:36:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206688 Rafa Benitez told Marca the Champions League final will pit Real Madrid’s experience against Liverpool’s advantage in intensity. He said Madrid had come through awkward moments to get to the final on May 26 in Kiev, Ukraine, while Liverpool’s ability to blitz opponents was shown in their semifinal against Roma. “It will be a very [...]

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]]> Thierry Henry Backs Zinadine Zidane https://www.theinfostride.com/thierry-henry-backs-zinadine-zidane/ Wed, 27 Dec 2017 03:58:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=194300 Former Arsenal and Barcelona player Henry has laughed off Zidane’s dismissal talk as ridiculous given Zidane’s accomplishments with the club since taking over from Rafa Benitez two years ago. “To even talk about Zizou getting the sack is comical to me with what he has done. “Can he not have a little pause on the [...]

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]]> Zidane Did Something That Rafa Benitez Had Tried To Do – Henry https://www.theinfostride.com/zidane-did-something-that-rafa-benitez-had-tried-to-do-henry/ Tue, 26 Dec 2017 02:32:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=193987 Former Arsenal and Barcelona player Henry has laughed off Zidane’s dismissal talk as ridiculous given Zidane’s accomplishments with the club since taking over from Rafa Benitez two years ago. “To even talk about Zizou getting the sack is comical to me with what he has done. “Can he not have a little pause on the [...]

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]]> Should Liverpool Fans Be Woried? https://www.theinfostride.com/should-liverpool-fans-be-woried/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:38:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171761 There are still seven weeks to go until the transfer window shuts, but anxiety is spreading across Merseyside and for once, it’s spreading across only the red contingent. Everton, haunted by financial worries for decades, are now affluent and ambitious. They’ve bought well, filling the obvious gaps in their squad, adding depth and even bringing [...]

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]]> Liverpool Have No Plan B https://www.theinfostride.com/liverpool-have-no-plan-b/ Thu, 11 May 2017 08:00:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164417 Liverpool’s style of play has been feverishly debated throughout the season, with particular emphasis on their inability to get better results against lesser teams. Asked about the latest disappointment — a 0-0 draw at home to Southampton — Gary Neville offered up his views. There’s always a fraught relationship between the former Manchester United full-back [...]

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]]> Can Southampton Stop Manchester United? https://www.theinfostride.com/can-southampton-stop-manchester-united/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 21:14:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157384 Jose Mourinho’s fiercest managerial rivalries have tended to be with those who, in one way or another, represent an opposite of him. Pep Guardiola is the purist and the professor, Arsene Wenger the austere idealist and Roberto Mancini the Italian icon. Rafa Benitez spoke with robotic repetitiveness. Claudio Ranieri seemed a happy-go-lucky nearly man. None [...]

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]]> Real Madrid Set For Club World Cup Final https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-set-for-club-world-cup-final/ Fri, 16 Dec 2016 20:17:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151535 Real Madrid ironed out some of the kinks with a gentle workout Friday after booking their place in the Club World Cup final in Japan. The European champions, who are chasing a second world title in three years, went through their paces in chilly Yokohama, watched by shivering wives and girlfriends after sweeping past Mexico’s [...]

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]]> We Prefer Zidane To Benitez – Ronaldo https://www.theinfostride.com/we-prefer-zidane-to-benitez-ronaldo/ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:26:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118541 Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted the Real Madrid squad are much happier under French legend Zinedine Zidane than in Rafael Benitez’s unhappy seven-month spell in charge. Zidane’s dream start in charge continued with a 5-1 thrashing of Sporting Gijon on Sunday with three-time World Player of the Year Ronaldo scoring twice as did Karim Benzema. Gareth [...]

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]]> Zidane Is The Right Man For The Job – Modric https://www.theinfostride.com/zidane-is-the-right-man-for-the-job-modric/ Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:50:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117783 Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric believes Saturday’s 5-0 drubbing of Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga in Zinedine Zidane’s debut as coach shows the former Real and France great is the right man for the job. Modric, a Croatia international, said he was sorry for Rafa Benitez, sacked and replaced by Zidane last week after [...]

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]]> Where Exactly Is Pep Guardiola’s Next Job? https://www.theinfostride.com/where-exactly-is-pep-guardiolas-next-job/ Thu, 07 Jan 2016 15:12:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117467 In the space of just two weeks, the world’s two outstanding managers made their positions public. First, Jose Mourinho responded to his dismissal at Chelsea by making it plain that he had no need of a sabbatical. He was immediately ready to return to work, according to a statement issued by his agents.. Within a [...]

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]]> Mourinho Might Take Over From Zidane – Roman Calderon https://www.theinfostride.com/mourinho-might-take-over-from-zidane-roman-calderon/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:26:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117221 Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes Jose Mourinho will return to the Santiago Bernabeu if fortunes do not improve under Zinedine Zidane. Madrid and France legend Zidane was confirmed as Rafael Benitez’s successor on Monday after the Spaniard paid the price for a mixed seventh months in charge. A Clasico hammering at the hands [...]

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]]> I’ll Ensure We Win At The End Of The Season – Zidane https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-ensure-we-win-at-the-end-of-the-season-zidane/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:28:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117194 Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane promised to put his “heart and soul” into managing the Spanish giants after he was sensationally named as coach following Rafael Benitez’s unceremonious sacking. The three-time world player of the year takes over at the globe’s richest club despite a limited coaching CV which includes his stewardship of Real’s feeder [...]

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]]> Real Madrid Sack Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-sack-benitez/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 10:58:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117174 Real Madrid sacked coach Rafael Benitez after just seven months in charge on Monday with club legend Zinedine Zidane replacing the Spaniard. “We have taken the difficult decision to rescind the contract of Rafael Benitez as coach,” said Madrid president Florentino Perez. “The Real Madrid board has decided to name Zinedine Zidane as coach of [...]

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]]> Barcelona And Real Madrid Drop Two Points https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-and-real-madrid-drop-two-points/ Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:24:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117095 Sunday evening’s clash of two former Premier League giants was great entertainment, although new Valencia coach Gary Neville seemed to enjoy it a lot more than under-fire Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez. “Rafa, you gave us the best years of our lives,” said a banner across Mestalla’s Curva Nord early in the game, recalling the [...]

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]]> Rafa Benitez Already Sacked? https://www.theinfostride.com/rafa-benitez-already-sacked/ Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:19:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117093 Real Madrid were to hold a meeting to determine Rafa Benitez’s future on Monday, according to multiple reports in Spain. Marca, Cuatro and Onda Cero have all reported that members of the club hierarchy were due to hold an emergency meeting to determine whether to sack Benitez. Marca reports that Zinedine Zidane, currently in charge [...]

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]]> We Were Unfortunate Not To Get Three Points – Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/we-were-unfortunate-not-to-get-three-points-benitez/ Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:49:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117077 Under fire Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez claimed his side deserved more credit after holding on for a 2-2 draw with 10 men away to Valencia on Sunday. Benitez was badly in need of a win on his return to Valencia, where he won two La Liga titles in three years, to ease the constant [...]

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]]> Benitez Hopes On Fantastic Ronaldo https://www.theinfostride.com/benitez-hopes-on-fantastic-ronaldo/ Fri, 01 Jan 2016 22:35:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=116671 Under pressure Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez will look to an in form Cristiano Ronaldo to drive the team forward against Valencia on Sunday as they aim to put behind them a disappointing 2015. It was a year that promised so much after they put together a run of 22 wins to finish 2014 but [...]

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]]> Real Madrid Fans Boo Benitez Despite Fantastic Win https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-fans-boo-benitez-despite-fantastic-win/ Mon, 21 Dec 2015 18:44:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114427 Rafa Benitez has agreed it will be impossible every real madrid fan despite winning fantastically in their last game against Rayo Vallecano. Gareth Bale scored four for the first time in his Madrid career, whilst Karim Benzema struck his second hat-trick in three games as Real became the first side to score 10 in a [...]

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]]> Rafa Benitez Doesn’t Care About Mourinho’s Sack https://www.theinfostride.com/rafa-benitez-doesnt-care-about-mourinhos-sack/ Sun, 20 Dec 2015 15:12:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114117 Rafael Benitez insists his relationship with the Real Madrid’s youth team coach Zinedine Zidane is good, despite the Frenchman reportedly being lined up to take his job. However, Benitez had less empathy for old foe and former Madrid coach Jose Mourinho days after his departure from Chelsea. “I have no opinion, I am concentrating on [...]

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]]> Rafa Benitez Has To Win Next Match https://www.theinfostride.com/rafa-benitez-has-to-win-next-match/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:28:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113767 Rafael Benitez could take charge of his last Real Madrid match should the Spanish giants fail to end a ridiculous slump to see off humble city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Madrid have lost three of their last five league games to slip five points behind leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid with Benitez rumoured to [...]

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]]> Benitez Need To Utilize BBC More https://www.theinfostride.com/benitez-need-to-utilize-bbc-more/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:57:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113459 Real Madrid’s attacking BBC have got much potential but under-pressure coach Rafa Benitez must utilize them more effectively with his team hosting Rayo Vallecano on Sunday having dropped five points off the pace in La Liga. Defeat last weekend by Villarreal cranked up the pressure on Benitez and, apart from a fortunate victory over Paris [...]

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]]> Benitez Can’t Explain Latest Real Madrid Defeat https://www.theinfostride.com/benitez-cant-explain-latest-real-madrid-defeat/ Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:19:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112660 Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez was at a loss to explain his side’s terrible first-half performance after they slipped to a third defeat in five league games at Villarreal on Sunday. Madrid now trail leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid by five points after doing nothing to respond to Roberto Soldado’s eighth minute winner against his [...]

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]]> I And Ronaldo Are Adapting To Each Other – Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/i-and-ronaldo-are-adapting-to-each-other-benitez/ Sun, 13 Dec 2015 14:31:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112453 Rafa Benitez has revealed he and Cristiano Ronaldo are “adapting to each other” after reports claiming the Real Madrid forward was not happy with the coach. Benitez took over at Madrid this summer after Carlo Ancelotti was sacked in May, though the former Liverpool and Chelsea coach has come under criticism for his tactics, the [...]

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]]> Benitez Solidly Behind Karim Benzema https://www.theinfostride.com/benitez-solidly-behind-karim-benzema/ Sat, 12 Dec 2015 14:52:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112215 Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez has recounted his support for troubled French striker Karim Benzema after he was indefinitely suspended from representing his country. Benzema faces criminal charges in france after allegedly becoming allegedly involved in a sex-tape blackmail attempt against international teammate Mathieu Valbuena. The 27-year-old now looks set to miss next summer’s European [...]

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]]> Jose Mourinho Can Manage ‘Any Club’ In Future https://www.theinfostride.com/jose-mourinho-can-manage-any-club-in-future/ Sat, 12 Dec 2015 01:13:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112147 Jose Mourinho has not ruled out the possibility of returning to manage Real Madrid one day, but insists he is committed to seeing out his contract with Chelsea. Mourinho is being lined up by the Spanish giants to succeed beleaguered boss Rafa Benitez next summer, according to a report in The Sun on Thursday, despite [...]

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]]> Ronaldo Request More Time For Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/ronaldo-request-more-time-for-benitez/ Wed, 09 Dec 2015 10:43:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=111500 World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo claimed Real Madrid fans should get off coach Rafael Benitez’s back after a record equalling 8-0 thrashing of Malmo in the Champions League. Ronaldo set a brand new record for goals scored in the Champions League group stage by scoring four against the Swedish champions on Tuesday to [...]

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]]> ‘BBC’ Vital To Madrid Revival – Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/bbc-vital-to-madrid-revival-benitez/ Sun, 06 Dec 2015 13:14:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110711 Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez believes his team can still have a successful season if Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale can fire on all cylinders. Madrid suffered the latest embarrassment of a disappointing campaign so far by being dumped out of the Copa del Rey in midweek for fielding an ineligible team by [...]

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]]> Madrid Aim To Come Back Strong After fiasco https://www.theinfostride.com/madrid-aim-to-come-back-strong-after-fiasco/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 12:06:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110199 Heavily criticised Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez must gather his players for the visit of Getafe with the possible exit from the King’s Cup for playing an ineligible player just the latest setback in a turbulent first season. Real won 3-1 at third-tier Cadiz on Wednesday but fielded the suspended Denis Cheryshev. The winger faced [...]

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]]> Rafa Benitez Hails Hard-working Real Madrid https://www.theinfostride.com/rafa-benitez-hails-hard-working-real-madrid/ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 20:02:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109666 Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez praised his players’ work rate despite another uninspiring display as they defeated Eibar 2-0 on Sunday to close to within six points of Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Gareth Bale’s first Madrid goal in three months just before halftime and Cristiano Ronaldo’s late penalty got Real back to [...]

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]]> Ronaldo And Bale Fire Home In Real Win https://www.theinfostride.com/ronaldo-and-bale-fire-home-in-real-win/ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 19:37:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109656 A clinical Gareth Bale header and a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty gave Real Madrid a much-needed 2-0 victory over Eibar in La Liga on Sunday, following their thrashing by leaders Barcelona last weekend, and put them six points behind the MSN led team. The Welshman scored his first goal since the end of August when he [...]

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]]> Raphael Varane Out With Muscle Injury https://www.theinfostride.com/raphael-varane-out-with-muscle-injury/ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 13:32:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109503 Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane damaged a thigh muscle in Wednesday’s Champions League match at Shakhtar Donetsk, the La Liga club revealed on Friday following tests at a clinic in the Spanish capital. Real did not say how long the France international, who had to come off after half an hour of the 4-3 victory [...]

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]]> Real Madrid Scoring Again But Still Unconvincing https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-scoring-again-but-still-unconvincing/ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 12:08:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109257 Madrid gained back their scoring touch against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday but a fine attacking performance was nearly spoiled by lingering problems in defence that almost saw them throw away a four-goal lead. Real needed a positive display in the Champions League Group A clash in Lviv after Saturday’s 4-0 drubbing at home to arch [...]

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]]> Rafa Confident In Real Madrid Players’ Trust https://www.theinfostride.com/rafa-confident-in-real-madrid-players-trust/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 21:19:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108716 Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez is “absolutely confident” his players, including striker Cristiano Ronaldo, are solidly behind him following Saturday’s 4-0 defeat by Barcelona in La Liga’s ‘Clasico’. Under-pressure Benitez thanked Real’s president Florentino Perez for his vote of confidence on Monday, and told a news conference ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League Group A game [...]

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]]> Zidane Not Considering Real Madrid Job Now https://www.theinfostride.com/zidane-not-considering-real-madrid-job-now/ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:34:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108479 French legend and Real Madrid reserve team coach Zinedine Zidane has reacted negatively to suggestions he could be set to replace the under-pressure Rafael Benitez in the top job at the Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid were disgraced 4-0 at home by Barcelona on Saturday to increase the pressure on Benitez after just 16 games in charge. [...]

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]]> Florentino Perez Backs Benitez https://www.theinfostride.com/florentino-perez-backs-benitez/ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:45:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108459 Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Monday gave troubled coach Rafael Benitez his full backing, just two days after a horrific 4-0 home defeat to arch rivals Barcelona. “The coach Rafael Benitez has our full support and confidence. He was picked for his professionalism, his achievements, his experience and his ability,” said Perez. Perez, 68, [...]

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