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Benitez focused on short-term in Chelsea role
Nov 22, 2012 15:20 EST
Rafael Benitez said he was focused on the job in hand, rather than worrying about being a stop-gap appointment, after being presented to the media as Chelsea's new interim manager on Thursday.
Benitez bids to win round Chelsea fans
Nov 22, 2012 10:36 EST
Rafael Benitez tried to overcome hostility from Chelsea fans angry with his appointment as interim manager by insisting both he and they wanted the same things.
Benitez takes his turn on Chelsea carousel
Nov 22, 2012 08:45 EST
Rafael Benitez started life as Chelsea's interim first team manager on Thursday after the European champions sacked Roberto di Matteo, amid sympathy for the Italian and speculation about his permanent replacement.
Benitez tiptoes onto Chelsea tightrope
Nov 22, 2012 05:43 EST
Freshly appointed as Chelsea's latest interim coach, Rafael Benitez could be forgiven for wondering whether he has accepted a poisoned chalice.
Benitez in interim role as Chelsea sack di Matteo
Nov 22, 2012 05:18 EST
Chelsea appointed Rafael Benitez as their interim first team-manager until the end of the season on Wednesday after the European champions sacked Roberto di Matteo.
English trio on brink of Europa last-32 spots
Nov 22, 2012 03:26 EST
Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle will be aiming to secure passage to the Europa League knockout stages with a game in hand on Thursday.
Wenger slams Abramovich over di Matteo sacking
Nov 21, 2012 18:07 EST
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger accused Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich of failing to show loyalty to Roberto di Matteo after the Italian was sacked just months after winning the Champions League.
Benitez in interim role as Chelsea sack di Matteo
Nov 21, 2012 17:45 EST
Chelsea appointed Rafael Benitez as their interim first team-manager until the end of the season on Wednesday after the European champions sacked Roberto di Matteo.
Only wins can spare Rafa the Blues says Spackman
Nov 21, 2012 17:02 EST
Rafael Benitez may be a hate figure with the Chelsea faithful but that could change if he returns the club to winning ways, according to former Blues midfielder Nigel Spackman.
Benitez named Chelsea 'interim' manager
Nov 21, 2012 15:20 EST
Chelsea announced Wednesday that Rafael Benitez had been appointed their interim first team-manager until the end of the season after the European champions sacked Roberto di Matteo.
Real look to seal Man City's fate
Nov 21, 2012 03:45 EST
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid descend on Manchester knowing they cannot risk leaving empty-handed as the nine-time champions seek to close the Group D door firmly shut on a City side who have taken just two points from their opening four fixtures.
City in Real need of victory to pass Euro test
Nov 21, 2012 02:54 EST
Many observers will feel lightning is likely to strike twice as the signs show this season could prove a virtual re-run of last.
Chelsea killers Juve intent on qualifying in style
Nov 20, 2012 23:30 EST
Juventus said they won't settle for a draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in their final Champions League Group E match after puncturing Chelsea's hopes with a 3-0 humiliation in Turin.
City in Real need of victory to pass Euro test
Nov 20, 2012 23:18 EST
Manchester City's first tilt at Champions League glory ended in a heartbreaking group stage exit a year ago having been drawn in a tough group -- though the club then went on to lift the Premier League crown.
Point-seeking Dortmund out to end Ajax run
Nov 20, 2012 20:45 EST
Borussia Dortmund will have to overcome the poor recent record of Bundesliga clubs in Amsterdam when they tackle Ajax on Wednesday requiring just a point to secure their passage into the Champions League Last 16.
Aguero rallies Man City for mission improbable
Nov 20, 2012 20:39 EST
Sergio Aguero has urged his Manchester City team-mates not to lose hope as they seek to keep their Champions League campaign alive against Real Madrid.
Mancini warns Balotelli ahead of Madrid test
Nov 20, 2012 12:09 EST
Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini has told troublesome striker Mario Balotelli that hard work is the only thing that can turn him into one of the world's leading players.
Veloso happy in Kiev despite mixed season
Nov 20, 2012 09:02 EST
Portugal international Miguel Veloso, who moved to Ukraine's flagship side Dynamo Kiev from Italy's Genoa on a four-year deal this summer, says he is happy with life at the club despite a troubled early season.
Last 16 test awaits both Juve and Chelsea
Nov 19, 2012 21:54 EST
Juventus's hopes of being among Europe's 16 best football teams could be decided by their penultimate Group H clash against Champions League holders Chelsea on Tuesday.
QPR deny Hughes 'sacked' reports
Nov 19, 2012 17:45 EST
English Premier League strugglers Queens Park Rangers insisted late Monday that Mark Hughes remained their manager after a day of Twitter rumours suggesting the Welshman had been sacked.
