Rafa Benitez

Harry Redknapp has said that only a 'dope' could fail at Chelsea, as he readies his Queens Park Rangers squad to take on the Chelsea at Stamford Bridge today. The new QPR boss was hired 3 days after Rafa Benitez took over the helm at…

Petr Cech has praised Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez after Chelsea played out two consecutive wins without conceding in the Premier League for the first time in 2012. The Chelsea managers before him were very much attack-minded, in…

Rafa Benitez has claimed that Chelsea are doing much better now, and believes Fernando Torres' return to form is proof. Benitez had claimed that the squad he inherited was unfit, tired and lacked fight, but insists he is overseeing great…

Real Madrid boss and Chelsea favourite Jose Mourinho has had a sly dig at current Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez. Benitez, while speaking to a Spanish radio station, was informed he was on Madrid's radar to become Real manager next…

Chelsea beat Leeds United 5-1 in the Capitol One Cup tonight to book their place in the semi-finals. After losing their chance to win the World Club Cup final on Sunday, they faced a tough return to England with another cup fixture. Leeds…

The Chelsea manager has further refused to comment on the speculation that Frank Lampard will leave Chelsea at the end of the season. Franky has been linked with various clubs across the world, with LA Galaxy, Monaco, QPR and Chinese clubs…

Oscar is upset after being left out of the starting line-up for the World Club Cup semi-final, and Benitez has expressed his delight at the players reaction. Benitez said: 'Oscar is fine. He's a very good professional. We don't have any…

Corinthians just beat Chelsea 1-0 in the World Club Cup, and are now World Club Champions. Chelsea looked the better team in the first-half, but failed to get on the score-sheet. Corinthians kept it tight in midfield and didn't allow…

Chelsea play Brazilian side Corinthians this morning at 10:30 (UK time) vying to become World Club Champions. Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez insists that this tournament means a lot to the Chelsea team and will do all he can to win it. "I'm…

Rafa Benitez has insisted that Chelsea are very much in the Premier League title race. Chelsea could be a huge 16 points behind PL leaders Manchester United by the time they play Aston Villa next Sunday, all be it with two games in-hand.…