Heinze had to move abroad, says Benitez

RAFAEL BENITEZ believes Gabriel Heinze had no alternative but to leave Manchester United and England after the Premier League blocked his proposed move to Liverpool.

Fri, 24 Aug, 2007 - 01:00

Ken Gaunt

Liverpool manager Benitez could not hide his hurt at seeing the player finally slip out of his grasp.

He said: “I am really disappointed with the situation because we had 100% confidence he would be arriving at Liverpool.

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Courts Soccer England Place: England Place: Stadium of Light Person: Heinze Person: Benitez Person: Rafael Benitez Person: Gabriel Heinze Event: Premier League Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Liverpool Organisation: Sunderland

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