Rafa Benitez issues Inter ultimatum after World Club Cup victory

Following the Italian side's 3-0 victory over Mazembe in Abu Dhabi yesterday, Benitez had some strong words for Inter president Massimo Moratti.

Goals from the prolific Samuel Eto'o, Goran Pandev and substitute Jonathan Biabiany were enough for Inter to overcome African and Congolese champions TP Mazambe.

The World Club Cup was the fifth major trophy in 2010 for Internazionale, and manager Rafa Benitez used the victory to issue an ultimatum to the board room.

"There are three possibilities," the Spaniard said, "First, 100 per cent support for the coach and buy four or five players to build a stronger team, with competition among the players to be able to carry on winning matches and trophies.

"Second, carry on like this without a project, without planning and go ahead with one person to blame, for the whole season getting to May this way. The third is to speak to my agent, reach an agreement if there is not this support."

Moratti has criticised the timing of Benitez' ultimatum, saying, "It's not the moment to ask for reinforcements. It is not something we will decide now." Inter are currently struggling in seventh in Serie A, 13 points behind leaders AC Milan.