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Wed 04 Apr 2007Massive Madrid offer turned down by BenitezLiverpool v Middlesbrough Venue: Anfield Kick-off: 8.0pm: Rafael Benitez has confirmed publicly for the first time he has turned down a massive offer to manage Real Madrid. And sources close to the Liverpool boss insist the Spanish giants wanted Benitez before they turned their attention to Jose Mourinho.As the Anfield chief prepared his side for tonight's home game with Middlesbrough, it has become clear he rejected a huge offer from Madrid which could have virtually doubled his Anfield contract.