sport news Rafa Benitez issues apology to Everton fans following Goodison Park sacking
Rafa Benitez releases emotional statement to Everton fans after Goodison Park sacking... as axed Toffee boss blames poor form on 'financial situation' and 'injuries' Rafa Benitez has issued a statement to Everton fans following his sacking 61-year-old has been fired as Everton manager after less than seven months Everton's defeat to Norwich on Saturday made it one win in 13 league games Benitez has claimed that the 'financial situation' made things 'even harder'
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Rafa Benitez has issued a public apology to Everton fans posted online on Sunday afternoon, following the Spaniard's dismissal at Goodison Park.
The former Real Madrid and Liverpool boss was relieved of his managerial duties on Sunday evening, following their 2-1 away defeat to Norwich on Saturday afternoon.
In a post on his website, Benitez apologised to the Toffee fans and claimed that financial restrictions made life difficult in Merseyside.
Rafa Benitez was relieved of his managerial duty at Everton following a 2-1 defeat to Norwich
In his statement, Benitez said: 'We knew it wouldn't be easy, and that it was a big challenge, both emotionally and in
