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Rafael Benitez says he wants to challenge for trophies here

Chelsea interim-manager Rafael Benitez set for return to Italy according to Napoli president

The Spaniard will sign a two-year deal according to the club's president

Rafa Benitez, the Chelsea manager, called the win a “massive result” for the club as the edged closer to securing the Champions' League qualification he was tasked with delivering (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Rafael Benitez says increasing short-termism in English football 'is a pity'

The Chelsea manager was brought in to Stamford Bridge on an interim basis

Atletico Madrid players congratulate Lionel Messi and Barcelona after the Catalans were proclaimed La Liga champions

'This isn't Tito's title, it is for all the players': Vilanova and Lionel Messi celebrate La Liga title for Barcelona

Real Madrid's draw with Espanyol ensured Barca were crowned champions

Roberto Mancini's disappointing season continues with a draw against Swansea

Swansea 0 Manchester City 0 match report: Manchester City fluff lines in FA Cup final rehearsal

Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City are odds-on favourites to rescue their season by winning the FA Cup next weekend – but if they reproduce a performance like this it will be his Wigan counterpart Roberto Martinez celebrating at Wembley.

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has taken Chelsea to the final

Europa League: Chelsea receive low ticket allocation for Amsterdam final, but Rafael Benitez is just happy to get there

Only 9,800 of 52,000 tickets available to Blues fans after Europa League semi-final win over Basle

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud saw red for a late challenge in the game against Fulham`

Premier League: Arsenal v Manchester United match preview

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at the Emirates

The Chelsea squad train in Switzerland ahead of their semi-final

Europa League: FC Basel v Chelsea match preview

A look ahead to tonight’s Europa League semi-final first leg at St. Jakob-Park

Philipp Lahm

Bayern Munich v Barcelona: Captain Philipp Lahm targets Champions League victory over Lionel Messi and co

The sides meet in the first leg of the semi-final tonight

Last time Man United and Aston Villa ended up clashing, Man U stole a 3-2 victory
Benitez welcomes Fernando Torres to Anfield in 2007

Liverpool v Chelsea: Rafael Benitez's games of political football still divide opinion

Chelsea manager faces warm Anfield return but one that comes with reservations

Rio Ferdinand looks dejected after Sergio Aguero's winner at Old Trafford

Antonio Valencia admits Manchester United are 'worried' about throwing away the Premier League title

Manchester City closed the gap to 12 points with victory at Old Trafford on Monday

PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic protests his innocence after being sent off against Valencia

Zlatan Ibrahimovic free to play both legs against former club Barcelona after Uefa halve ban

PSG striker was banned for lashing out in the last round

Best off the bench: Antonio Valencia: By no means at his best, last season's bright spark was uninspiring again. 4

Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia admits to frustrating season

Midfielder has been hampered by injuries

PSG's Ezequeil Lavezzi celebrates his goal against Valencia in the Champions League

PSG must improve if they want Champions League dream to continue

The French side won 3-2 on aggregate against Valencia, but were far from convincing

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