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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Benítez">Rafael Benítez Maudes</a> was born on April 16, 1960, in Madrid, Spain, to Francisco Benítez and Rosario Maudes. His father owned a hotel and passed away in December 2005 while Benítez was in Japan for the FIFA Club World Championship. His mother has been a strong supporter of both his career and the Real Madrid football team. Benítez attended the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, where he graduated in 1982 with a degree in physical education.</p>

<h2>Playing Career and Early Setback</h2>
<p>Benítez began his football career in 1979 when he joined Spain’s Under-19 national team. That same year, he represented his country at the World Student Games held in Mexico. In one match, he scored a penalty during a resounding 10–0 victory over Cuba. Unfortunately, in the following match against Canada, he sustained an injury that sidelined him for a year, ultimately disrupting his progress as a player.</p>

<h2>Transition to Coaching at Real Madrid</h2>
<p>In 1986, Benítez began his coaching career by joining the staff at Real Madrid. He served as assistant manager for the senior team and soon took on a head coaching role with Castilla B, Real Madrid’s reserve team. Under his leadership, the team secured two league titles in 1987 and 1989. He also contributed as an assistant coach for Real Madrid B, helping the squad to another league title in 1990. However, his time at Real Valladolid as head coach during the 1995–1996 season was challenging, with the team securing only two wins in 23 matches.</p>

<h2>Success with Valencia</h2>
<p>In 2001, Benítez was appointed head coach of Valencia. He achieved significant success during the 2003–04 season, guiding the team to the La Liga title and victory in the UEFA Cup. Following this successful stint, Benítez left Valencia and accepted a managerial role with Liverpool, becoming the first <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaniards">Spaniard</a> to manage in the Premier League.</p>

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<h2>Liverpool and European Glory</h2>
<p>Benítez’s time at Liverpool was marked by notable highs, including winning the UEFA Champions League in 2005 and the FA Cup in 2006. However, despite occasional domestic wins such as the 6–0 victory over Derby County in the 2007–2008 season, the team underperformed in the Champions League, leading to speculation about Benítez’s job security during his tenure.</p>

<h2>Managerial Roles in Italy and England</h2>
<p>In 2010, Benítez took over as manager of Inter Milan in Serie A. Although he led Inter to victory in the FIFA Club World Cup, his tenure ended after a few months. In 2012, he signed a short-term contract with Chelsea, leading them to a 2–1 win over Benfica in the 2013 UEFA Europa League final.</p>

<h2>Tenures at Napoli, Real Madrid, and Newcastle United</h2>
<p>In mid-2013, Benítez became manager of Napoli, signing a two-year contract. He went on to win the Coppa Italia and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercoppa_Italiana">Supercoppa Italiana</a> with the club. In 2015, he was appointed head coach of Real Madrid but his tenure lasted less than a season. The following year, he took charge of Newcastle United, signing a three-year deal. While the team faced relegation, Benítez stayed on and guided them through a six-match unbeaten run to end the season, ultimately leading them to promotion back to the Premier League in 2017.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Benítez married María de Montserrat in 1998, and the couple has two daughters, Claudia and Agata. Known for his tactical intelligence and dedication to football, Rafael Benítez has earned widespread respect in the football community. His estimated net worth is around $30 million, with an annual salary reported to be approximately $6 million.</p>

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