Rafael Benitez Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Agent Zahavi Blames Napoli Passivity for Failed Veiga Deal

August 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Celta Vigo, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gabri Veiga is heading to Saudi Arabia just weeks after being heavily linked with a move to Napoli. The Partenopei delayed in matching the €40M release clause set upon his head by boyhood club Celta Vigo, and the player’s agent Pini Zahavi has blamed Napoli’s passiveness for the failed transfer.

Ex-Napoli coach Rafael Benitez believes Scudetto contenders will find it hard to usurp the Inter and Juventus, with a special mention for champions Milan.

Rafael Benitez Long Predicted Napoli Scudetto Win

February 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez predicted Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli to grab just a third-ever Scudetto in their history back in November. The Partenopei have been unstoppable, having tasted just one defeat so far this Serie A campaign – at the hands of Inter earlier last month.

Rafa Benitez on Serie A Title Race, Napoli Chances and Inter Stint

December 28, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Ex-Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has backed his former club Napoli to go all the way to lift the Scudetto at the end of the season. He cites them as their own rivals.

Benitez Believes Inter and Juventus Are Superior to Milan

August 11, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Ex-Inter and Napoli coach Rafael Benitez believes Scudetto contenders will find it hard to usurp the Milan duo, with the Rossoneri and Nerazzurri claiming each of the last two league titles. The Spaniard also thinks it would be half-witted to not consider the other big teams in the run for the championship, especially Juventus.

Rafael Benitez on the “Most Exciting and Incredible Final” in UCL History

February 14, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A

Ex-Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez remembers the 2004/05 UEFA Champions League final with great delight. His Reds came from 3-0 down to level scores against Milan in the space of six minutes, before pushing the game towards extra time.

Fabio Cannavaro has advocated Italian teams to eye the son of Serie A icon Lilian Thuran and brother of Inter striker Marcus Thuram, Khephren Thuram.

Italy Icon and World Cup Winner to Become New Everton Manager?

January 21, 2022 Akhil Fisher everton, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A

If ‘Il Muro di Berlino’ is hired at Everton, it will be his first big-club stint, with most of his experience arriving in the Chinese Super League since he started coaching in 2014.

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