Rafael Benítez

Five things we learned from Chelsea's tour of Asia | Dominic Fifield

José Mourinho seemed in holiday mood but Chelsea manager used Asia tour opportunity to start casting club's new mould1 José Mourinho may indeed be the 'Happy One'José Mourinho had spent the past six weeks insisting that at the age of 50 he was a changed man. More mature. Less combustible. A manager with responsibilities who, it seemed, had been affected by that tempestuous departure from Real Madrid. It is worth reserving definitive judgment for a while – this is the same man who had claimed Read more

Pepe Reina completes loan move to Napoli as he rejoins former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez

Former Anfied No.1 muscled out after the arrival of Simon Mignolet from Sunderland so goes in search of first-team football in Italy Read more

José Mourinho plans his next move in Chelsea's pursuit of Wayne Rooney

• Chelsea set to make second bid after first was rejected• Romelu Lukaku in good form on pre-season tourJosé Mourinho has insisted Chelsea remain "calm" over their options up front as they consider their next move in pursuit of Wayne Rooney, with the London club expected to make an improved bid Read more

Rafael Benítez just too good to be true for Napoli

Rafael Benítez shifts uneasily in his seat. A smile is fixed on his lips, but there is a hint of... Read more

Italian tradition offers Rafael Benítez quality time with Napoli charges

English football’s grandes dames, as usual, have spent their pre-seasons jetting off to exotic destinations. Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal,... Read more

Gonzalo Higuaín and Pepe Reina pass medicals at Napoli

• Striker wanted by Arsenal signs €40m deal from Real Madrid• Reina joins Napoli on loan and is reunited with Rafael BenítezGonzalo Higuaín and Pepe Reina have passed medicals at Napoli and will be presented to the club's fans on Monday night, according to the president, Aurelio De Laurentiis."Higuaín Read more

Arsenal bid £40m plus £1 for Suárez to open door to switch

• Striker may push for talks with Arsenal after club-record offer• Angry Liverpool say Luis Suárez worth £55mArsenal have reinforced their determination to sign Luis Suárez with a club-record bid of £40m plus £1 for the Liverpool striker. The offer was rejected out of hand by Liverpool but Suárez Read more

Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic says match-winner is 'career moment'

• Serbian defender says winning Europa League final is a dream • 'This is one of the best moments of my career', says IvanovicChelsea's Europa League match-winner Branislav Ivanovic has described his stoppage-time header as one of the best moments of his career.The Serb scored to give Chelsea a 2-1 Read more

Chelsea fans in London celebrate Europa League final at the pub - video

Chelsea fans let loose as their team rounds off the season by beating Benfica 2-1 in the final of the Europa League final Read more

Benfica fans endure a disappointing night as Chelsea win Europa League - video

Benfica fans outside the Amsterdam ArenA and in Portugal live the highs and lows of Wednesday's Europa League final Read more