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Chelsea's Benitez Defends Himself Again

Description:Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez sought to build bridges and ease tensions on Friday (March 1), days after castigating hostile fans and aiming a swipe at club officials for his 'interim' job title. The Spaniard, routinely jeered by a section of Chelsea's support ever since he replaced the sacked Roberto Di Matteo in November, unleashed a passionate invective after Wednesday's FA Cup victory over Middlesbrough, saying he would leave when his short-term deal ran out at the end of the season. (2:10)

Source: Reuters - Sports

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