Rumours 26th Feb – Bookies suspend betting on Benitez leaving

The future of Rafa Benitez as Liverpool manager is more uncertain than ever after leading bookmakers suspended betting on the Spaniard leaving the Premier League club, with some bookies making Reds lengend Kenny Daglish favourite to take over. Although Hicks and Gillett have conceded to Benitez’s demands for control over transfer policy and the youth academy at the Merseyside club. More…

Legendary striker Raul plans to bring the curtain down on his Real Madrid career at the end of the 2010/11 season, but may continue playing in the United States. Raul recently became the Spanish giants’ all-time leading scorer when he surpassed Alfredo di Stefano’s record of 307 goals and is also the UEFA Champions League’s most prolific marksman with 64. More…

Stewart Downing believes Middlesbrough’s win over West Ham in the FA Cup can spur them on to stave off relegation. Boro are in the midst of a horrible run of form in the league, but put those woes to one side against The Hammers on Wednesday. More…

Bayern Munich Coach Jurgen Klinsmann insists Franck Ribery will remain with the Bavarian giants despite increasing interest from Juventus. The 25-year-old France international has been linked with a move to the Bianconeri who are anxious to replace the aging Pavel Nedved. More…

Lyon are reportedly interested in bringing Bojan Krkic to France as they look set to lose Karim Benzema in the summer. El Mundo Deportivo reports that the French club want to sign the Spaniard to bolster their striking department for next season. More…

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