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Rafael Benítez(I)

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Rafael Benítez
The classic 2005 UEFA Champions League final between AC Milan and Liverpool FC.
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Rafael Benítez was born on 16 April 1960 in Madrid, Spain. He is a director and actor, known for Everton vs Arsenal (2021), UEFA Champions League (1992) and Match of the Day (1964). He has been married to Maria di Montserrat Benítez since 1998. They have two children.
BornApril 16, 1960
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    • Known for

    Everton vs Arsenal (2021)
    Everton vs Arsenal
    • Director
    • 2021
    UEFA Champions League (1992)
    UEFA Champions League
    9.0
    TV Series
    • Self - Liverpool Coach
    • Self - Head Coach
    • Self - Napoli Coach
    Match of the Day (1964)
    Match of the Day
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Self - Manager, Liverpool
    • Self - Manager, Newcastle United
    • Self - Interim Manager, Chelsea
    • Self - Manager, Everton
    • Self - Manager, Newcastle Utd
    LaLiga (1929)
    LaLiga
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Self - Celta Vigo Manager
    • Self - Valencia Manager

    Credits

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    Director

    • Everton vs Arsenal (2021)
      Everton vs Arsenal
      • Director
      • 2021

    Actor

    • Goal! The Dream Begins (2005)
      Goal! The Dream Begins
      6.7
      • Rafael Benitez (uncredited)
      • 2005

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    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Rafa Benitez
    • Height
      • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
    • Born
      • April 16, 1960
      • Madrid, Spain
    • Spouse
      • Maria di Montserrat Benítez1998 - present (2 children)

    Did you know

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      Has two daughters, Claudia (born in 1999) and Agatha (born in 2002), with his wife Montse, a Doctor of Law.
    • Nicknames
      • Rafa
      • Rafa the Gaffer

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