Tag Archives: Rafael Benítez

Torres goal seals Chelsea into the Europa League quarter-finals

March 14, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Fernando Torres scored only his second goal in 20 games to send Chelsea into the Europa League quarter-finals. Trailing 1-0 from last week’s first leg in Bucharest, Chelsea took the lead on the night through Juan Mata’s close-range finish. But … read more »

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Moses will be missed by Chelsea during 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

January 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The former Wigan man has departed for South Africa along with Jon Obi Mikel after a string of impressive displays which have made him a key part of Rafa Benitez’s team. Back in October, it was Drogba’s successful penalty which … read more »

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Chelsea Keep Nigeria in Dark Over Mikel, Moses release

December 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria football federation have not received any communication from Chelsea regarding the release of players John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses. Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez was quoted as saying that he will delay the duo till January 9, when their … read more »

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Benitez to hold on to Moses and Mikel

December 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez wants to keep John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses for cup matches in January before releasing them for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Blues start their defence of the FA Cup against Southampton on January … read more »

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Liverpool win gives Hodgson brief lifeline

January 2, 2011 by benim

Liverpool kicked off the new year with a hard-fought win over Bolton Wanderers. A 90th minute goal by substitute Joe ColeJoe Cole gave the Reds a 2-1 win after Kevin DaviesKevin Davies had put Bolton ahead late in the first … read more »

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Rafael Benítez issues ultimatum to Inter after Club World Cup win

December 19, 2010 by benim

Rafael Benítez issued what amounted to an ultimatum after Internazionale’s 3-0 win over African champions TP Mazembe in the final of the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi, telling his bosses to strengthen the squad if they wanted to keep … read more »

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