Showing posts with label Rafael Benitez. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rafael Benitez. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Cristiano and free-kicks
Oh, Cristiano! After missing two free-kicks against PSG, Ronaldo has now only scored from two of his last 88 attempts!
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After clinching the Premier League title, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho took aim at his critics insisting: "In my country, we say the dogs bark and the caravan goes by."
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Sunday, April 26, 2015
Serie A glory in Europe
Serie A is the toast of Europe once more as three Italian sides make the semi-finals of European competition for the first time since 2003
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Saturday, April 18, 2015
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Youthful Pochettino emerges as Spurs' No.1 target
With Tim Sherwood has been a dead man walking practically since he took over at Tottenham, the north London club have been actively seeking a new manager throughout much of 2014 and may finally have found their man.
After talks with the legendary Louis van Gaal, who moved to Manchester United, and rumored interest in Napoli boss Rafa Benitez, it is perhaps a surprising candidate who has become the frontrunner for the White Hart Lane hot-seat: Mauricio Pochettino.
Spurs are set to officially announce the Argentine's appointment this week after he beat off all other, more experienced competition. The north Londoners had sounded out Benitez, as well as Ajax's Frank de Boer, but were most impressed by Pochettino, who will be handed a £3million-a-year deal.
After talks with the legendary Louis van Gaal, who moved to Manchester United, and rumored interest in Napoli boss Rafa Benitez, it is perhaps a surprising candidate who has become the frontrunner for the White Hart Lane hot-seat: Mauricio Pochettino.
Spurs are set to officially announce the Argentine's appointment this week after he beat off all other, more experienced competition. The north Londoners had sounded out Benitez, as well as Ajax's Frank de Boer, but were most impressed by Pochettino, who will be handed a £3million-a-year deal.
Tuesday, 27 May 2014 11:00
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Saturday, February 15, 2014
Higuain eyes Maradona's crown
Gonzalo Higuain has set himself quite the task.
In similar fashion to Diego Maradona, the 26-year-old forward wants to help guide Argentina to the World Cup in Brazil before inspiring Napoli to the Serie A title.
"This is an important moment for me and for my career," Higuain told La Gazetta dello Sport.
"I want to do what Maradona did: first win the World Cup and then the Scudetto. He triumphed in Mexico with Argentina in 1986 and, a year later, he made Napoli go crazy.
"If I could do this it would really be the ultimate dream. I want to stay in Naples for a long time - here I'm going to be a king."
No pressure, Gonzalo.
In similar fashion to Diego Maradona, the 26-year-old forward wants to help guide Argentina to the World Cup in Brazil before inspiring Napoli to the Serie A title.
"This is an important moment for me and for my career," Higuain told La Gazetta dello Sport.
"I want to do what Maradona did: first win the World Cup and then the Scudetto. He triumphed in Mexico with Argentina in 1986 and, a year later, he made Napoli go crazy.
"If I could do this it would really be the ultimate dream. I want to stay in Naples for a long time - here I'm going to be a king."
No pressure, Gonzalo.
Thursday, February 13, 2014 12:00
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Klopp, Wenger & Benitez struggle with Group of Death permutations
The final round of group fixtures in Champions League Group F sees Arsenal, Napoli and Borussia Dortmund all still in with a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.
Arsene Wenger’s men lead the way with 12 points following their 2-0 defeat of Marseille and travel to Italy in their final game to take on Rafael Benitez’s Napoli.
Dortmund lie second on nine points, and face Marseille, yet to score a single point, in their fixture making them heavy favourites to progress.
Yet Napoli also have nine points and know that a three-goal victory over Arsenal will also send them through with a nerve-jangling night of action in prospect.
Arsene Wenger’s men lead the way with 12 points following their 2-0 defeat of Marseille and travel to Italy in their final game to take on Rafael Benitez’s Napoli.
Dortmund lie second on nine points, and face Marseille, yet to score a single point, in their fixture making them heavy favourites to progress.
Yet Napoli also have nine points and know that a three-goal victory over Arsenal will also send them through with a nerve-jangling night of action in prospect.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 09:29
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Ferguson’s pen mightier than the sword
Former Manchester United players, managers and referees were among those on the receiving end of stinging criticism in Sir Alex Ferguson's newly released autobiography.
The 71-year-old claimed relief swept the dressing room the day Roy Keane left Old Trafford, described Owen Hargreaves as one of the most disappointing signings of his career, and labelled Rafa Benitez a 'silly man' for his infamous 'facts' rant.
The 71-year-old claimed relief swept the dressing room the day Roy Keane left Old Trafford, described Owen Hargreaves as one of the most disappointing signings of his career, and labelled Rafa Benitez a 'silly man' for his infamous 'facts' rant.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:00
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Ghost buster: Wenger hopes to avoid being haunted by Napoli
Arsenal take on Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday with manager Arsene Wenger set to face Gonzalo Higuain, a man he tried, and failed, to sign in the summer transfer window.
The Argentine striker, is not the only familiar face for the Gunners as Rafael Benitez brings his Serie A side to the Emirates Stadium, including goalkeeper Pepe Reina another one-time transfer target of the Gunners.
Wenger's men go into the game in confident mood, two points clear at the top of the early Premier League table, but will be hoping the ones that got away do not return to haunt his men.
The Argentine striker, is not the only familiar face for the Gunners as Rafael Benitez brings his Serie A side to the Emirates Stadium, including goalkeeper Pepe Reina another one-time transfer target of the Gunners.
Wenger's men go into the game in confident mood, two points clear at the top of the early Premier League table, but will be hoping the ones that got away do not return to haunt his men.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:46
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Wenger set for Champions League scrap
After watching his team ease through their Champions League play-off tie against Fenerbahce, Arsene Wenger will now be reacquainted with the edgier side of Europe's elite competition.
In order to reach the round of 16, Arsenal will have to navigate their way past three tricky opponents in Borussia Dortmund, Napoli and Marseille.
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Wenger turns to Suarez as Napoli welcome Higuain
Gonzalo Higuain is on the move from Real Madrid this summer - but not to his previously expected destination.
Arsenal tracked the striker this summer and were in advanced negotiations to take the Argentina international to north London.
But Napoli have used funds raised by the sale of Edinson Cavani to Paris Saint-Germain to sign the 25-year-old.
So, while Rafa Benitez welcomes Higuain to Naples, Arsene Wenger turns his attention to Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who will cost a great deal more to prise away from Anfield.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Blanc rides in for PSG talks
Hold your horses! Paris Saint Germain's search for a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti could be over.
Former France boss Laurent Blanc looks set to be the man to occupy the saddle once, as expected, Ancelotti exits the Parc des Prances club and heads for the bright lights of Madrid.
After weeks of speculation it appears the finishing post is finally in sight for those anxious PSG supporters, with Blanc himself confirming that talks would get underway with the Ligue 1 champions on Monday.
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
De Laurentiis warns Cavani over leaving Napoli 'cradle'
Edinson Cavani is a transfer target for some of Europe's biggest clubs
this summer, but Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is not convinced
the striker should leave the club.
Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City all want the Uruguay international, though none of the interested parties are yet to activate his £53.7 million release clause.
And De Laurentiis has warned the 26-year-old against leaving Napoli for a club where he may not take centre stage.
"Napoli is a true cradle for Cavani, allowing his inner child to express himself and fulfill his potential," De Laurentiis said at a press conference.
"He knows that he is the star of the show here at Napoli and you never know whether this will also be the case at Real Madrid or anywhere else.
"We have already seen how [Diego] Forlan and [Luis] Suarez have outshone him for Uruguay and how this has affected his goalscoring record.
"I have little doubt that he will take all of this into consideration before making a decision. He will make a decision on his future and we will follow his direction."
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Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City all want the Uruguay international, though none of the interested parties are yet to activate his £53.7 million release clause.
And De Laurentiis has warned the 26-year-old against leaving Napoli for a club where he may not take centre stage.
"Napoli is a true cradle for Cavani, allowing his inner child to express himself and fulfill his potential," De Laurentiis said at a press conference.
"He knows that he is the star of the show here at Napoli and you never know whether this will also be the case at Real Madrid or anywhere else.
"We have already seen how [Diego] Forlan and [Luis] Suarez have outshone him for Uruguay and how this has affected his goalscoring record.
"I have little doubt that he will take all of this into consideration before making a decision. He will make a decision on his future and we will follow his direction."
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