Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez leaves the door open for Steven Gerrard Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez would be happy to mentor Steven Gerrard if the former Liverpool captain chooses to go into coaching.

'Benitez is special and closest thing to Sir Bobby Robson'

The best viral reaction to Rafael Benitez's sacking It was always likely to end his tears and Rafa Benitez lasted just six disappointing months as Real Madrid boss. Here, Sportsmail picks out some of the best memes and virals on his downfall.

Real Madrid Dismiss Manager Rafael Benitez, Replaces Him with Zinedine Zidane The former Chelsea and Liverpool manager could lose his Real Madrid job to Zinedine Zidane.

LIVE UPDATES: Real Madrid sack Benitez, Zidane takes reins Rafa Benitez's reign at Real Madrid came to an abrupt end on Monday evening - just seven months after the Spaniard took the Santiago…

Madrid to sack Benitez with Zidane ready to take charge Rafa Benitez is facing the sack just six months after taking over at Real Madrid. Directors of the Spanish club have been consulting throughout Monday after Madrid failed to beat Valencia on Sunday.

Rafa Benitez WILL succeed at Real Madrid, says Jamie Carragher Rafael Benitez has replaced Carlo Ancelotti as manager at the Bernabeu where he faces the challenge of reining in arch rivals Barcelona who cleared up with a treble last season.

Rafael Benitez looks to finally be coming home to Real Madrid PETE JENSON: Things will come full circle for Rafael Benitez if he begins talks to return to Real Madrid next week. Long before he was a banner on the Kop, he was a young coach at the Bernabeu.

Terry is on course to take part in all 38 Premier League games Two years ago, Rafael Benitez was in charge of Chelsea and John Terry's career was in danger of fizzling out.

Rafael Benitez is too fat to manage Sampdoria Rafael Benitez has received fresh criticism of his waistline, cooling rumours that he is about to swap Napoli for Sampdoria.