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Rafael Benitez

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Born on 16 April 1960 in Madrid, Rafael Benítez Maudes began his career as an association football player before transitioning to coaching.

A Spanish citizen educated at the Technical University of Madrid, Benítez went on to work as an association football coach. In the course of his career he has used both Spanish and English, reflecting the international scope of his professional activity.

Quotes by Rafael Benitez

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As a manager, I have to keep calm.
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As a manager, I have to keep calm.
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I was under pressure in my first season at Valencia, and we won the title. Two years later, I was under more pressure there, and we won the title and the UEFA Cup.
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I was under pressure in my first season at Valencia, and we won the title. Two years later, I was under more pressure there, and we won the title and the UEFA Cup.
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How can you change things when you are under pressure? You don't tell a player who keeps giving the ball away not to touch the ball; you keep training and working hard.
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How can you change things when you are under pressure? You don't tell a player who keeps giving the ball away not to touch the ball; you keep training and working hard.
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We want to win trophies and be in the record books.
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We want to win trophies and be in the record books.
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It is very important that you can express yourself, especially at half-time in a changing room, which is the crucial time for a manager.
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It is very important that you can express yourself, especially at half-time in a changing room, which is the crucial time for a manager.
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Competition in football means someone will improve.
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Competition in football means someone will improve.
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I don't think where they live is important to footballers.
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I don't think where they live is important to footballers.
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Players want to join a club that's ambitious.
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Players want to join a club that's ambitious.
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I like working on the pitch, staying focused.
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I like working on the pitch, staying focused.
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In Spain, the game is more technical; in England, it's more physical, while in Italy, it's more tactical. Each country is a challenge, and I like to put myself to the test.
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In Spain, the game is more technical; in England, it's more physical, while in Italy, it's more tactical. Each country is a challenge, and I like to put myself to the test.
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