Heinze has had his attempts to join Liverpool blocked by a Premier League hearing, that sided with United over who they could sell the player to once their £6.8million valuation had been met.
But not only has Benitez attacked the Premier League decision, which could leave Heinze's career in limbo until his contract ends, he has also directed his fury at the Old Trafford hierarchy.
In a Liverpool Echo interview, Benitez claims decisions are being taken which favour Liverpool's old rivals with yesterday's dismissal of Heinze's bid to move to Anfield the latest setback.
Benitez said: "I would like to ask the Premier League a number of questions. How can a player with a signed agreement be treated like this?
"He has a document which is clear, but the Premier League prefers to believe the word of someone else who made a mistake. I know there were accusations made against Liverpool in the hearing which were unbelievable. How can this be allowed?"
And broadening his attack from the Heinze issue, Benitez said: "Then I would like to ask the Premier League why is it that Liverpool always plays the most fixtures away from home in an early kick-off, following an international break?
"We had more than the top clubs last season and we have four already to prepare for this season.
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"Then I want to ask the Premier League why it was so difficult for Liverpool to sign Javier Mascherano, when we had to wait a long time for the paperwork, but it was so easy for Carlos Tevez to join Manchester United?"
Mascherano joined Liverpool from West Ham in the January transfer window and the deal took weeks to clear as the row over third party ownership of players at Upton Park raged on.
The Tevez move to Old Trafford took less time to approve, with the Argentina star's representatives paying West Ham £2m to release his registration in time to beat the transfer deadline.
Benitez added: "It's going to be very difficult for us to win the Premier League because the other teams are so strong, but I want our supporters to know that despite the disadvantages we have, we will fight all the way.
"We will fight to cope with our more difficult kick-off times and all the other decisions which are going against us."
But it is the Heinze decision, stopping Liverpool buying the defender who believed he had a letter clearing his exit for a set sum, that has upset Benitez most.
He now must consider contingency plans knowing that any appeal by Heinze may not be concluded by the time the transfer window shuts at the end of August.
An appeal panel on the Premier League's decision will include a PFA representative and a high ranking member of the legal profession.
Heinze remains optimistic an appeal will be accepted and is in no mood to give up on his hopes of moving to Liverpool.
His solicitor, Richard Green said: "We are extremely disappointed with the result and we will be appealing."
It is being suggested that United would be happy for Heinze to be loaned out to a mid-table Premier League side or agree to a transfer overseas, with Lyon at the front of the queue while Real Madrid have also been linked with a move for the Argentinian.
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Bernie Wood (22/08/2007 at 15:36)
Demo, Glossop (22/08/2007 at 15:45)
and whats wi the tevez comment? that was hardly plain sailing and after all the deal was only a copy of the mascherano deal!
rafa really is a dumb muppet if he thinks the letter for gabby would allow he to move to scouse house! get real
mickle, midlands (22/08/2007 at 15:55)
i think heinze will do very well for utd reserves this year and the next.
Duncan, London (22/08/2007 at 15:57)
COLIN, CANADA, Canada (22/08/2007 at 16:00)
Steve, Great Britain (22/08/2007 at 16:02)
I would ask the Premier League why it is that Liverpool have to play all their away games away from home.
Why is it that bus fares in London went up from 40p to £2.
Why is that George Bush got into power for a 2nd term
Why is that United were allowed to sign both Rooney and Ronaldo.
Why is it that the Premier league are in charge when the Liverpool board could do the job
Bleat bleat bleat
finfab, Dublin (22/08/2007 at 16:04)
Have you ever heard such whinging, must be something in the air on merseyside.
He is trying to create a them v. us mentallity, but he forgets he is on merseyside where they already know everyone hates them, the problem is the like wallowing in self pity and Rafa has fitted right in.
seasider, blackpool (22/08/2007 at 16:11)
Eejit.
JonyB-), North Staffs (22/08/2007 at 16:17)
mossliu@yahoo.com (22/08/2007 at 16:20)
Duncan, London (22/08/2007 at 16:21)
Victoria Smith (22/08/2007 at 16:44)
Joe, Malta (22/08/2007 at 17:06)
Hilarious stuff from Benitez!
Joe, Malta (22/08/2007 at 17:09)
From the legal point of view, a shop salesman can refuse to sell you an item even if you offer him the price attached to it while on display. Legally that price is just "an invitation to treat". And the same goes for Gill's letter.
red john (22/08/2007 at 17:10)
1. Being in charge of a totally ridiculous looking goatee
2. Talking utter nonsense[legally speaking its called contract law rafa!!]
3. Being in charge of a ridiculous football club[stadium to be built 60, with an option to extend to 80,000 hmm a credibility and stats gap here!!!!]
4. Actually copying kevin keegan style rant...and rafa you know its all gonna end in tears and the sack!!
Nuncle, the red under the bed! (22/08/2007 at 17:21)
Calvmanu, Barnsley (22/08/2007 at 17:31)
manuone, dallas,TX U.S.A. (22/08/2007 at 17:47)
Nihil (22/08/2007 at 17:59)
United1999, MN (22/08/2007 at 18:00)
after reading that I think the man has lost it. There was nothing easy about signing tevez.
bobbydazzler (22/08/2007 at 18:23)
bobbyc, manchester (22/08/2007 at 18:38)
You see Rafa the Beard ,the premiership isnt decided on penalties.Re fixtures havent United just played 2 consecutive aways ?Keep this up Rafa ,and you will end up like the Berties!
BrewDevil, Clemson,USA (22/08/2007 at 18:39)
From now on we'll let you sit in on all our contract negotiations so you can insert a clause entitling you to be the final interpreter of what they mean. Then maybe you'll get a sniff of a PL title, as well.
Duncan, London (22/08/2007 at 18:44)
Alias Smith, over the moon (22/08/2007 at 20:35)
He seems to have conveniently forgotten also that the Mascherano transfer had an extra complication and needed FIFA approval because he had already been registered to two other clubs last season.
Nice of them to set the precedent which showed us the way to set up the Tevez deal though!