Rafa Benítez
Rafa Benítez is a Spanish football manager, renowned for his tactical acumen and success in European competitions. He is best known for his time at Liverpool FC, where he led the team to a memorable Champions League victory in 2005, famously overcoming a three-goal deficit in the final against AC Milan.
Born on Apr 16, 1960 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 179,096 | $340,000 | 626$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,506 | $190,000 | 100$ |
| Totals | 3 | 107,761,637 | 184,602 | $530,000 | 726$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Xabi Alonso was coached by Rafa Benitez during his time at Liverpool.
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Greece:
Rafa Benitez delivered an inspiring speech to the Liverpool players during the halftime of the 2005 Champions League final.
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Vietnam:
Alonso had the opportunity to work with Rafa Benitez during his club career.
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Spain:
Rafa Benítez's tenure left Celta struggling at the brink of relegation before Giráldez took over.
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Greece:
Rafa Benítez was the coach who recognized Sebastián Leto's talent during his time at Liverpool.
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United Kingdom:
Rafa Benítez's decision not to bring Michael Owen back to Liverpool led to an ill-fated move to Newcastle.
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Ireland:
Rafa Benítez is mentioned in the context of Michael Owen's failed return to Liverpool.
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Colombia:
James Rodríguez had a difficult relationship with Rafa Benítez during his time at Real Madrid.
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Spain:
Rafa Benítez was hired as the coach of Liverpool FC, marking a significant moment in Balagué's career.
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United Kingdom:
Rafa Benítez explained his rotation policy and the need to manage the number of minutes each player played.
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