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Nov 2024
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It Was What It Was: Rafa Benitez: My Coa...

The Overlap
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We've got an extra treat for you this week: Rafa Benitez guest stars in our football history podcast, It Was What It Was


If you want to know more about the game’s greatest characters, matches that changed football forever, and the stories behind the bribes, the bans, and the on-pitch battles - this is the podcast for you! Join two of the world’s best football journalists - Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper - at football university.


In this episode, Jonathan and Rob are joined by the legendary Rafa Benitez to discuss the stories, challenges, and philosophy that shaped his journey.


Give it a listen - we know you'll enjoy it! And if you want to hear the second part of Rafa's coaching story, it's on the It Was What It Was feed.


Please subscribe to It Was What It Was and become a student of the game!


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