Autographs of Rafael Benítez
Rafael Benítez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of Super League Greece club Panathinaikos.
Benítez joined Real Madrid's coaching staff at the age of 26, going on to work as the under-19 and reserve team coach, and assistant manager for the senior team. He moved away from Real Madrid in 1995, but management spells at Real Valladolid and Osasuna were short-lived and unsuccessful. He guided Segunda División club Extremadura back to La Liga in his first season in the 1997–98 season, but the team was relegated the following season. He left the club, and coached Tenerife in 2000, winning promotion in his only season.
Benítez was appointed coach of Valencia and won La Liga in the 2001–02 and 2003–04 seasons, with the UEFA Cup alongside the latter. After leaving Valencia, Benitez moved to English club Liverpool of the Premier League, guiding the club to victory in the UEFA Champions League in 2005. For the second consecutive season, he was named UEFA Manager of the Year. He also won the FA Cup in 2006 and reached the 2007 Champions League final, but was unable to win the Premier League, with Liverpool's best league performance under Benítez a second-place finish in 2008–09.
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Current items with a signature of Rafael Benítez
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Traded items with a signature of Rafael Benítez
The most expensive item with a signature of Rafael Benítez (Liverpool 2005 Champions League Football Signed by Squad & Rafael Benitez) was sold in February 2020 for £250.00 while the cheapest item (RAFAEL BENITEZ SIGNED CARD LIVERPOOL CHELSEA INTER NAPOLI) found a new owner for £0.49 in February 2014. The month with the most items sold (14) was January 2013 with an average selling price of £1.70 for an autographed item of Rafael Benítez. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2020 with £250.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £0.99 was December 2012. In average, an autographed item from Rafael Benítez is worth £4.09.
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Latest News about Rafael Benítez
IAN HERBERT: Jurgen Klopp must learn from Paisley and Benitez and adapt after Re (22/02/2023): IAN HERBERT: No-one can say there wasn't a warning. Rafael Benitez predicted, in this very space, on Tuesday morning, precisely where the risk lay when it came to Liverpool v Real Madrid. 
Rafael Benitez fails to recreate magic from viral clip of him with Sky Sports gr (18/02/2023): Rafael Benitez appears to have lost his touch with the on-screen graphics at Sky Sports. As Liverpool boss, he was captured waving his hands on the touchline, just as an information bar appeared. Rafael Benitez 'was not expecting that they would not support me' when he took c (17/02/2023): EXCLUSIVE: He is not the only manager to have been swallowed up in the Farhad Moshiri era but his frustration, 13 months on, remain visible. Wayne Rooney 'is on Everton's shortlist should they decide to sack Frank Lampard (05/01/2023): The former Everton player revealed in January last year that he turned down the chance to replace Rafael Benitez in the dug-out while he was managing Derby County. Rafael Benitez admits Liverpool ties made it extremely tough to succeed with fie (20/09/2022): The Spaniard, 62, was Reds manager for six years, winning the Champions League in 2005, but took over at Goodison Park in June 2021 amid much opposition from fans.
Older News Stories about Rafael Benítez
Everton are hopeful of agreeing a deal to sign Dwight McNeil after opening talks (07/2022): McNeil has had no shortage of Premier League interest this summer and Sportsmail understands he was wanted by the Toffees when Rafael Benitez was in charge. Wayne Rooney says he's 'VERY worried' by Everton and says the 'damage was done' (04/2022): Everton are 17th in the standings and could be just one point above the relegation zone should they lose to Burnley on Wednesday night. Rooney had two stints at Everton as a player. Frank Lampard's in-tray as he becomes Everton manager (01/2022): The former England midfielder, 43, who has previously managed Derby County and Chelsea, will be tasked with saving Everton from a relegation battle after replacing the fired Rafael Benitez. Napoli interested in Everton's Lucas Digne whose relationship with Rafael Benite (12/2021): Since arriving at Goodison Park in 2018, Digne has been a mainstay in Everton's backline, racking up 127 appearances for the club. However, he has not featured in any of the side's last three matches. Rafael Benitez will 'feel a bit of heat' if Everton lose Merseyside derby, insis (11/2021): The Toffees head into the first derby of the season against Liverpool on a torrid run of form, with Sunday's defeat at Brentford extending their winless run to seven matches. Everton coach Rafa Benitez says he understands fans' frustrations after defeat a (10/2021): Everton manager Rafael Benitez insists he does not feel under any additional pressure after his side were booed off against Watford. Supporters voiced their anger after a second successive defeat. Rafa Benitez is receiving warning signs as Everton's early season optimism is pu (09/2021): Rafael Benitez enjoyed a bright start to his tenure but just seven games in, the spark already seems to be fading. PETER CROUCH: Rafa Benitez will become truly loved by both Liverpool AND Everton (08/2021): PETER CROUCH: Here is a bit of advice for the Everton squad: watch football. Rafael Benitez will be grilling those reporting to Finch Farm this morning on the minutiae of Cadiz against Osasuna. Everton 1-0 Pumas UNAM: Moise Kean scores winner for Rafael Benitez's men in pre (07/2021): The Italian scored the only goal of the game on the rebound after Demarai Gray had pounced on a loose ball in midfield. Everton fans FUME with club set to appoint former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez (06/2021): Sportsmail understands Rafa Benitez is on the verge of becoming the first man in modern history to manage both Merseyside clubs and is set to sign his deal at Goodison Park this weekend. Former Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez leaves Chinese Super League side Dalian Pr (01/2021): Rafael Benitez has left his position as manager of Chinese Super League side Dalian Pro amid fears over the impact of the coronavirus in the Far East. 'I wouldn't shake Rafa Benitez's hand': Marco Materazzi takes swipe at his forme (04/2020): Marco Materazzi has revealed he would often refuse to shake the hand of former Inter Milan manager Rafael Benitez after matches, questioning the purpose of the post-match ritual. West Ham 'consider appointing Rafa Benitez if they decide to sack Manuel Pellegr (11/2019): West Ham will consider appointing Rafael Benitez if they decide to dismiss Manuel Pellegrini. \nPellegrini's future at West Ham remains uncertain, with the club languishing in 16th place in the league.
