LIVERPOOL FC supporters can question Rafa Benitez about his time at Anfield at special charity events being held in aid of his wife’s charity.
The former Reds manager will be the star attraction at a black tie gala dinner at the BT convention centre on October 15. The following night he will be at the Empire Theatre for An Audience With Rafa Benitez.
His wife Montse recently revealed plans to launch her foundation, which will benefit a host of charities. The two events will help ensure it gets off to a flying start.
Benitez famously led Liverpool to Champions League glory in Istanbul in 2005 and lifted the FA Cup 12 months later before his six-year reign ended last summer.
He told the ECHO: “We are trying to give something back to the fans and the people who have always supported us.
“My wife has been involved with a number of charities in the past and now we have launched the foundation to try to organise things.
“The two events will support the foundation with money going to charities like the Hillsborough Family Support Group and the Lily Centre.
“At the same time it is a good way to have contact with the fans and explain to them about the time I had at the club and what we were trying to do.
“I am sure people will want to ask ‘why were you doing this or why were you doing that?’
"They can ask why I played Harry Kewell or why we did zonal marking – anything.
“We will talk about Istanbul, Athens, tactics and everything which happened when we were in charge.”
Benitez parted company with Inter Milan in December.
He returned to Wirral with his family and is determined to play his part in ensuring his wife’s foundation flourishes.
He said: “Now I have some time I have the opportunity to help and support.
“Usually when you are managing a football club time is something you don’t have.
“My wife has supported a lot of charities and with the launch of the foundation it will be easier to manage.
“The people of this city have always supported us. When I walk through the streets, I feel that love from a lot of them.
“These events are a chance for me to show people I have a lot of respect for them.”
An Audience With Rafa Benitez will take place on Sunday October 16. Tickets ranging from £30 to £45 will be available at www.liverpoolempire.org.uk from tomorrow.
A range of packages for the gala dinner are available.
For more information about both events, go to www.escapehospitalityandevents.com
The former Reds manager will be the star attraction at a black tie gala dinner at the BT convention centre on October 15. The following night he will be at the Empire Theatre for An Audience With Rafa Benitez.
His wife Montse recently revealed plans to launch her foundation, which will benefit a host of charities. The two events will help ensure it gets off to a flying start.
Benitez famously led Liverpool to Champions League glory in Istanbul in 2005 and lifted the FA Cup 12 months later before his six-year reign ended last summer.
He told the ECHO: “We are trying to give something back to the fans and the people who have always supported us.
“My wife has been involved with a number of charities in the past and now we have launched the foundation to try to organise things.
“The two events will support the foundation with money going to charities like the Hillsborough Family Support Group and the Lily Centre.
“At the same time it is a good way to have contact with the fans and explain to them about the time I had at the club and what we were trying to do.
“I am sure people will want to ask ‘why were you doing this or why were you doing that?’
"They can ask why I played Harry Kewell or why we did zonal marking – anything.
“We will talk about Istanbul, Athens, tactics and everything which happened when we were in charge.”
Benitez parted company with Inter Milan in December.
He returned to Wirral with his family and is determined to play his part in ensuring his wife’s foundation flourishes.
He said: “Now I have some time I have the opportunity to help and support.
“Usually when you are managing a football club time is something you don’t have.
“My wife has supported a lot of charities and with the launch of the foundation it will be easier to manage.
“The people of this city have always supported us. When I walk through the streets, I feel that love from a lot of them.
“These events are a chance for me to show people I have a lot of respect for them.”
An Audience With Rafa Benitez will take place on Sunday October 16. Tickets ranging from £30 to £45 will be available at www.liverpoolempire.org.uk from tomorrow.
A range of packages for the gala dinner are available.
For more information about both events, go to www.escapehospitalityandevents.com
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