Could Former Liverpool Star Shine At Juventus?

Juventus are looking at pursuing another veteran playmaker to take over from Andrea Pirlo, that being Spanish international Xabi Alonso.

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Will Argentine star fit in at new Serie A side?

The Serie A transfer window is still in full force, with many stars jumping ship to another club to ply their trades. We look at the latest transfer capture for Italian side Napoli, that being Gonzalo Higuain.

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Rafa Benitez has a point to prove with Napoli

With the signing of Gonzalo Higuain to replace Edinson Cavani, and the arrivals of Pepe Reina, Raul Albiol and Jose Callejon during the past month, Rafa Benitez has very quickly made his mark on Napoli and brought in a lot of Spanish or Spanish speaking players. Whether this is a conscious effort to surround himself with players that have been educated the 'Spanish way' and understand the type of football that he wants to play remains to be seen, although he is clearly looking for an improvement on his previous attempt at management in Serie A.

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Why Premier League clubs should act now if they are planning a managerial change

Mike Ashley has moved on to page five of his how not to run a football club manual and appointed Joe Kinnear as the director of football at Newcastle.

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Managers feeling the pressure - the best of (video)

While many of us like to think of ourselves as football purists, with the action on the field mattering above all, it is undeniably fun to watch a manager dispensing with pleasantries and saying something that makes you stop and think ‘did he just say that?’

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Managers on the move - the merry-go-round gathers pace

There are a few managers who have have made moves or will move in the summer transfer window. But will they complete their task as tactician and push the team to glory?

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Rafa Benitez lines up Chelsea star for Napoli (video)

 

As if Rafa Benitez hasn’t done enough for Chelsea, the Express reports that he’s prepared to take some time centre back David Luiz with him to Italy.

When I say some time centre back I’m not referring to his

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How will Rafa Benitez fare at Napoli? A closer look (Video)

He has endured one of the most difficult seasons since becoming a manager, despite leading Chelsea to European glory as they defeated Benfica in the Europa League final. The reason for this was the fans dislike of the ex-Liverpool manager and comments made about the club during those fiery Champions League clashes with Jose Mourinho many years ago. Although we often say that time is a healer, a section of Chelsea's supporters have certainly not forgotten the incidents from the past and spent all season making sure that the Spaniard was well aware that he was not wanted at Stamford Bridge.

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Rafa Benitez – Success or Failure at Chelsea?

Back in November, there was uproar amongst  fans as a new manager was appointed, namely Rafa Benitez, who had said back in 2007 that he ‘would never take the Chelsea job, in respect for his former team Liverpool, no matter what.’

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Everton must get David Moyes successor correct

David Moyes’ defection from Everton to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United has set off a game of musical chairs that the world of football has been waiting for. Amidst all the hyperbole surrounding Fergie’s retirement and succession, it is easy to forget that another long era, albeit one not even half his length, is at an end. So who will end up at Everton when the music stops?

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Chelsea's latest midfield maestro is found (video)

One argument has surely been put to bed this week, and that is the debate as to David Luiz’s best position. While initially bought as a centre-back, his touches further up the field (and mistakes closer to his own goal) have perhaps earnt him a new permanent position.

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If only Suarez would take after his predecessor

Even those who are not Liverpool fans will confess to nursing an admiration for the selfless, determined Dutchman who laboured on their right flank for six years donning the number 7 jersey that Luis Suarez seems intent on disgracing.

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Rafa bites back: Benitez reacts to Mourinho rumours (video)

Rafa Benitez has finally snapped at the continual chitter-chatter that he will be replaced as Chelsea boss by Jose Mourinho at the end of the season.

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Mourinho to risk wrath of Chelsea fans as he plans move for former Liverpool midfielder

 If Jose Mourinho does, as now seems increasingly likely, return to Chelsea, it appears he will come bearing a gift.

The Independent reports that Real midfielder Xabi Alonso

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Chelsea defender-turned-midfielder shows what he can do (Video)

It proved to be an inspired decision by Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez to play David Luiz in a midfield role for the club's Europa League semi-final against FC Basel.

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