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Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez in contention for top job at Botafogo

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Rafa Benitez is on the last two candidates for the vacancy of the head coach with Copa Libertadores Kampioenen Botafogo. Mail Sport understands that the former Liverpool -Baas in advanced discussions is with the Brazilian club, who is owned by the majority shareholder of Crystal Palace, John Textor, about a shock return to football management. […]

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Ancelotti hoping Madrid face ‘extraordinary’ Botafogo in Intercontinental Cup final

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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hopes to meet Copa Libertadores winners Botafogo in the Intercontinental Cup final in December. Botafogo defeated Atletico Mineiro 3-1 to win their first title in the famous competition, despite Gregore being sent off inside 30 seconds for a high tackle on Fausto Vera. Luiz Henrique and Alex Telles put Botafogo

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Atletico Mineiro 1-3 Botafogo: Santos secures history-making maiden Copa Libertadores title

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Ten-man Botafogo made history when they won the Copa Libertadores for the first time with a 3-1 victory over Atletico Mineiro in Buenos Aires. The Brazilian Serie A leaders had to do it the hard way after being shown a red card in the second minute, but held firm to stop Atletico's attempts at a

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