Chelsea interim coach Rafael Benitez v Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson: a history of rows March 14, 2009 Ferguson following on from Benitez's 'fact" rant a few months before - "I would need to read more of [Sigmund] Freud before I could really understand all that, "I don't know where it came from and I'm not really interested. It never bothered me and it doesn't bother me now. March 22, 2010 Asked about comments Ferguson had made in his press briefing the previous Friday, Benitez said - "Just on Friday? Which Friday? This Friday or every Friday? We know about the influence of Sir Alex in everything but these referees are very professional. May 2011 It's exactly what Arsène Wenger was saying one day. When we were rivals, we were no longer friends. When we were 20 points behind Manchester United, he liked me. Rafael Benitez Sept 2011 Benitez further elaborates on the diminishment of the two manager's friendship - "I was going to the [2006 Champions League] final in Paris - Barcelona v Arsenal - we [him and Ferguson] were together in the bar and it was quite interesting because we were friends. But when we were close to them [United] we were not friends. It's football and I will say I don't want to be friends. If he wants to have a good relationship fine, but I want to win trophies. Oct 13, 2011 Benitez asked if Ferguson's personality has driven United to success: No, I think it's the money they were spending. If you analyse the transfer record and the history ... [Wayne] Rooney, or [Rio] Ferdinand, for example ... £30 million for a young player or a centre back. Every year they [United] are very well-off. It's not just because of the interviews or the press conferences; it's because they had money. April 14, 2012 While discussing the title race and the importance of temperament, Ferguson does not miss an opportunity to take a swipe at Benitez: "I remember a few years ago when Liverpool beat us 4-1 at Old Trafford. That genius [Rafael] Benítez said they had planned to beat us by playing long balls behind us. Remember that? Clown. Nov 23, 2012 Fergie's 'lucky" jibe after Benitez gets the Chelsea job: On his CV he could have two world championships and nothing to do with the construction of the teams. Rafael Benitez is very lucky. Jose Mourinho won the treble at Inter; Rafa took over and they won the world title without having to do anything. Benitez responds: There are a lot of good managers in the world, many who have won trophies. When I came to England I knew the other managers. Arsene Wenger was the best manager who had been here for a while. I like to talk about my team, about football, but if some people push you, then if you want to win, maybe you have to push back. So I have to defend my team, my club, so I cannot wait while they push and push. You're playing to win trophies, and only one can win it. Some managers in the middle of the table can be friendly, but only one wins it. People try to win in different ways. I like to respect people, but sometimes I cannot because they push you. January 23, 2013 Benitez on Ferguson exerting pressure on officials: I could see what was happening then and maybe now a lot of people are seeing the same things. I will not talk too much about that because it's obvious. It's a question for the FA what they do. Jan 25, 2013 Fergie refuses to respond to Rafa's renewed claims of the Scot having undue influence at the Football Association. I am not bothered what Rafa says to be honest. I have more on my mind.