Newcastle boss Benitez wants to manage until 70, eyes another Champions League


Real Madrid's coach Rafa Benitez (R) and Espanyol's coach Sergio Gonzalez look to the pitch during their Spanish first division soccer match, near Barcelona, Spain, September 12, 2015. REUTERS/Albert Gea

(Reuters) - Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez says he plans to work as a manager until he is 70 and is desperate to have another chance to win the Champions League before he retires.

Benitez's Newcastle future is still uncertain, with the 59-year-old's three-year deal set to expire on June 30 and a contract extension yet to be finalised.

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