Rafa backing Gerrard role
Rafa Benitez believes captaining England could help Steven Gerrard take his game to a new level. The Liverpool skipper is set to be handed the armband by national team boss Fabio Capello for the 3rd March friendly against Egypt. Chelsea defender John Terry was stripped of the responsibility earlier this month following allegations over his […]
Martin Skrtel’s injury spoils Liverpool FC’s progress in Europa League as Steven Gerrard breaks European goal-scoring record
STEVEN GERRARD celebrated a record-breaking evening as Liverpool eased their way into the last 16 of the Europa League. But progress came at a cost with the Anfield outfit fearing Martin Skrtel could miss the rest of the season with a suspected broken right foot. After falling behind to an 18th-minute Bruno Fernandes header, Benitez’s […]
After questions over his weight Rafael Benitez is able to feast on banquet in Bucharest as Liverpool ease through in Europa League
NO need for comfort eating. Having jokingly put his expanding waistline down to the onset of stress caused by media questioning, Rafael Benitez can at least rest easy when approaching the bathroom scales over the next few days. Twenty-four hours an unsettling grilling from Romanian reporters, Benitez saw his Liverpool side enjoy an easier time […]
Liverpool FC should not underestimate Europa League opponents says Steven Gerrard
CAPTAIN Steven Gerrard has warned their Europa League rivals not to underestimate Liverpool. Despite what has been a disappointing season so far with early exits from the Champions League and FA Cup, the England midfielder stressed they were not prepared to give up without a fight. “It’s very dangerous to bet against Liverpool, especially when […]
Liverpool FC v Unirea Urziceni Preview: Why the target still remains the same for Emiliano Insua
IF the reality of Champions League failure hasn’t already hit home for Liverpool supporters, it will do shortly before kick-off this evening. Another European night it may be, but the absence of a familiar theme tune will provide the final confirmation of an unwelcome break in tradition for Rafael Benitez’s side. For the first time […]
Romanian press: Romania – in deep snowdrifts
Bucharest. The bad weather in Romania, which closed schools and roads, canceled trains and caused nightmarish traffic is making the headlines in the Romanian press on Monday. Southern Romania remains deep in snow and weather forecasters extended the orange code for snowfall and snow storms to 8:00 p.m. on Monday in nine counties in Southern […]
Benitez Confident In Romania
Liverpool take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their UEFA Europa League tie with Unirea Urziceni. Rafael Benitez and his team are favourites to win this competition after dropping out of the Champions League in December, but he remains wary of an upset. „We have the belief and the confidence we will progress […]
Philippine police arrest another terror suspect
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine police dealt a new blow to a notorious al-Qaida-linked group with the arrest of a suspected militant wanted in a string of kidnappings and killings, officials said Thursday. Mujibar Alih Amon, an alleged logistics officer of the Abu Sayyaf group, took part in the 2000 abduction of American Muslim convert Jeffrey […]
Rafa praises Reds’ fighting spirit
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was pleased with the character shown by his side in their 3-1 victory over Unirea Urziceni in Romania. The win sealed a 4-1 aggregate win and a place in the last 16 of the Europa League. Shaky defending from set-pieces in the first half saw them fall behind to Bruno Fernandes’ […]
Gerrard wins Benitez praise
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hailed the contribution of captain Steven Gerrard after he became the leading English scorer in European competition in the 3-1 victory over Unirea Urziceni. The England midfielder scored the third goal – his 33rd in Europe to overtake Alan Shearer, who scored 30 for Newcastle and two for Blackburn. „It is […]
