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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Rafa Benitez revealed he has had more meetings with senior officials at Dalian Yifang in his first week in charge of the Chinese Super League club than with Mike Ashley during his three-year tenure at Newcastle United.
Writing on his blog for the first time since joining Dalian, Benitez highlighted the warm welcome he had received at the club in contrast with the difficult relationship he endured with Newcastle owner Ashley and his management team.
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