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by **TheoRacle** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:52 am

Just heard an as yet unconfirmed report that Rafa's old man has passed away. Very sad news if true and I am sure all the forum readers will join me to express our condolences to the Benitez family.

Acepte por favor nuestras condolencias, nuestros pensamientos están con usted - the worldwide Liverpool family.

by **Lando_Griffin** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:56 am

My thoughts are with Rafa and his family.

RIP Mr Benitez snr.

by **Red black white** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:00 am

I'm sorry for him.

But it's unconfirmed yet, isn't it?

by **Knowledge King** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:30 am

My condolences also death touches us all and is difficult to deal with.
Football comes second now for the Mister.

by **SeXy GerL** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 4:55 am

RIp raFa BeNiTeZ dAd....

by **TheoRacle** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:04 am

Still unconfirmed yes. Got the news in an email from a mate but can only find one reference on the net and that belongs to a rather dodgy English tabloid who's name we do not mention. Perhaps we should refrain form posting further until a more reputable report is made.

by **el_stinger** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:15 am

Damn, RIP Benitez Snr.

This would cut short the Japan trip for him wouldn't it?

by **LiverpoolMadman** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:33 am

Rest in Peace Mr Rafa Snr

by **LiverpoolMadman** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:35 am

Lets win the World Club Champion for him ....

by **AwiLas** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:52 am

Yeah.. Let's win the CUPs for him.. Cheers..

by **112-1077774096** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 5:59 am

there is nothing yet on any reputable newswires. lets wait until its confirmed

by **azriahmad** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 6:16 am

I did not find any news about this yet, like peewee said.

by **Gracias King Rafa** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:36 am

It's on the official LFC website,very sad news indeed.

My thoughts are with Rafa and his family.....

by **112-1077774096** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:45 am

yes its there now, he died earlier this week and rafa is staying in japan.

sad news for rafa

by **Ciggy** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:53 am

BENITEZ MOURNS SAD PASSING OF FATHER
Paul Rogers in Tokyo 16 December 2005
Rafael Benitez today spoke for the first time about the sad death of his father Francisco earlier this week and vowed to throw himself into his work to help him get through this difficult time.
Benitez heard of his father's death in the build-up to Thursday's World Club Championship semi-final against Deportivo Saprissa, but was unable to return in time for the funeral.

He now plans to travel to Spain to see his mother and the rest of his family upon Liverpool's return from Japan.

Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I was in Madrid a couple of times because my father has been ill for the last few months.

"I was talking to my mother, sister and brother when my father died. We tried to go there but in Spain you do not have the time. They couldn't delay the funeral.

"I couldn't go so I decided to stay here. I will go and see my mother next week so for me it is perhaps better to concentrate on working. You can be very upset but if you are working sometimes you can just think about your work. My mother is there though and I will try to be with her as soon as possible.

"The only thing I can do now is try to do my best for my team and think about my father."

Everyone at Liverpoolfc.tv and the club as a whole send their deepest condolences to Rafael, his mother and the entire Benitez family at this extremely sad time.

Oh what news to wake up to, feel like crying for Rafa being out in Japan and cant go to his fathers funeral.
Gutted hope the players dedicate the trophey to his father on sunday now and play out their skin.
What a great man we have at our club utter gentleman.

RIP Senior Benitez
YNWA.

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