Rafael Benitez
Preview: Tondela vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, form guide
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga match between Tondela and Santa Clara, including predictions, team news and form guides.
Nov 5, 11:48
Steve Bruce rejects Kieron Dyer's 'boring' Newcastle claims
The head coach is realistic about the club's current standing despite desire to progress.
Oct 31, 22:44
Project Big Picture: A closer look at EFL chairman Rick Parry
Rick Parry has served as chief executive of the Premier League and Liverpool and is now chairman of the EFL.
Oct 12, 15:10
An in-depth look at Northern Ireland's Euro playoff final opponents Slovakia
Both sides needed a penalty shoot-out victory to set up the tie at Windsor Park on November 12.
Oct 9, 14:18
Steve Bruce shrugs off criticism following Newcastle draw at Tottenham
The Magpies head for Newport with a Carabao Cup quarter-final place at stake.
Sep 29, 18:07
Newcastle United season preview - predictions, fixtures, summer signings, starting XI
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Newcastle United ahead of the start of the 2020-21 Premier League season.
Sep 9, 16:30
On This Day in 2007 - Gabriel Heinze's Liverpool move comes to a grinding halt
The Argentina international eventually joined Real Madrid.
Aug 21, 08:45
Marouane Fellaini nets quick-fire hat-trick for Shandong Luneng
All three goals were headers.
Jul 26, 14:47
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's final-day Premier League clash between Newcastle and champions Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 24, 19:28
Preview: Newcastle United vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 3, 16:08
Jurgen Klopp joins pantheon of great Liverpool managers
As Liverpool are crowned champions of England for the first time in 30 years, Sports Mole looks at where Jurgen Klopp lies in the pantheon of the club's greatest managers.
Jun 25, 22:35
Steve Bruce admits there is "always a storm around the corner" at Newcastle
The 59-year-old replaced Rafael Benitez at the helm last summer.
Jun 23, 23:22
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 19, 19:32
Monday's papers: David Luiz, Odion Ighalo, Ousmane Dembele
Moves relating to the hotseat at Newcastle lead Monday's papers.
Jun 1, 09:14
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Rabbi Matondo, Kepa Arrizabalaga
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 26, 07:57
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley emerges as possible Newcastle United target?
Newcastle United may reportedly make an approach for Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley if Rafael Benitez is reappointed as the club's manager.
May 25, 17:52
On this day: Liverpool pull off 'Miracle of Istanbul' to win Champions League
Rafa Benitez's side trailed 3-0 at half-time in Istanbul.
May 25, 09:14
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Salomon Rondon, Eduardo Camavinga, Dennis Gyamfi
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 9, 07:57
Salomon Rondon wants Newcastle United return
Former Newcastle United striker Salomon Rondon admits that he dreams of going back to St James' Park someday.
May 8, 23:46
Newcastle United 'draw up four-man managerial shortlist'
The prospective new owners of Newcastle United have reportedly drawn up a four-man managerial shortlist for when their takeover is complete.
May 8, 18:46
Newcastle United 'close to Mauricio Pochettino appointment'
Newcastle United reportedly move closer to the managerial appointment of former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino.
May 7, 09:09
Mauricio Pochettino 'would cost Newcastle United £12.5m this month'
Tottenham Hotspur are entitled to a £12.5m compensation payment if Newcastle United appoint Mauricio Pochettino this month, according to a report.
May 5, 15:47
How every Premier League season would have finished after gameweek 29: 2008-09
Given the current uncertainty over the resumption of the Premier League, Sports Mole looks at how the 2008-09 season would have ended after gameweek 29.
May 3, 13:36
Martin Dubravka or Jonjo Shelvey - who has been Newcastle's player of the season?
The Sports Mole team select who they believe has been Newcastle United's player of the season so far - will it be Martin Dubravka or Jonjo Shelvey?
May 2, 14:40
How every Premier League season would have finished after gameweek 29: 2005-06
With the 2019-20 Premier League season currently suspended after gameweek 29, Sports Mole recalls how the 2005-06 campaign looked at the same stage.
Apr 30, 15:55
Mauricio Pochettino 'is Newcastle United's top managerial target'
Newcastle United reportedly make former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino their top target if the proposed takeover of the club is completed.
Apr 29, 13:28
Analysing Newcastle's run-in - Manchester City, Tottenham, Liverpool to come
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the fixtures which Newcastle United will still have to play when the 2019-20 Premier League season resumes.
Apr 29, 11:25
How every Premier League season would have finished after gameweek 29: 2004-05
With the future of the 2019-20 Premier League season still up in the air, Sports Mole looks at how the unforgettable 2004-05 campaign stood after gameweek 29.
Apr 29, 10:27
Odds slashed on Mauricio Pochettino to Newcastle United
Bookmakers move to shorten the odds of former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino being appointed as the new manager of Newcastle United.
Apr 28, 10:19
Liverpool's greatest XI of all time using different nationalities
Sports Mole selects Liverpool's greatest-ever XI with a difference - only one player is allowed from each country.
Apr 26, 17:14
On this day: Newcastle secure promotion back to top flight under Rafael Benitez
Preston were swept aside in front of a packed St James' Park.
Apr 24, 08:06
John Terry admits difficult relationship with past manager Rafael Benitez
Chelsea legend John Terry opens up about his difficult relationship with past manager Rafael Benitez, explaining that they "didn't get on from day one".
Apr 23, 17:08
Steve Bruce 'to be given time at Newcastle United'
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce will reportedly be given until the end of the season to prove himself to the club's potential new owners.
Apr 21, 13:20
Steve Bruce to keep Newcastle United job after takeover?
Steve Bruce will reportedly remain as Newcastle United manager, regardless of whether a potential takeover of the club is completed in the coming weeks.
Apr 17, 13:32
Can you name Liverpool's matchday squad from the 2005 Champions League final?
To celebrate Rafael Benitez's 60th birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name the Liverpool matchday squad from the 2005 Champions League final against AC Milan.
Apr 16, 15:25
Odds slashed on Massimiliano Allegri to Newcastle United
Bookmakers take the decision to significantly slash odds relating to Massimiliano Allegri taking charge of Newcastle United at the end of the season.
Apr 16, 15:08
Can you name the six managers to have won the European Cup/Champions League and UEFA Cup/Europa League?
To celebrate Rafael Benitez's 60th birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name the six managers to have won both the European Cup/Champions League and UEFA Cup/Europa League.
Apr 16, 12:17
Newcastle United's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in the Newcastle United squad.
Apr 6, 13:00
Maxi Rodriguez reveals he lied to Rafael Benitez to secure Liverpool move
Former Liverpool winger Maxi Rodriguez reveals that he lied to Rafael Benitez about his language skills in order to secure his 2010 move to Anfield.
Apr 5, 16:26
Jamie Carragher reveals why Liverpool turned down Jose Mourinho
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reveals that the club were considering appointing Jose Mourinho as manager in 2004 before instead deciding on Rafael Benitez.
Apr 3, 11:21
