News about Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand picks out one star Wayne Rooney missed in damning assessment of Man United's squad after club legend claimed Red Devils should 'get rid' of most players and build around Bruno Fernandes
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May 17, 2024
Rio Ferdinand (pictured left) has picked out the player that former Manchester United and England team-mate Wayne Rooney (bottom right) missed when the legendary forward suggested the Red Devils should rebuild a new team around Bruno Fernandes (top right). Fernandes is one of a handful of players at Old Trafford to come through this last season with their reputations largely intact after a wearisome campaign for Erik ten Hag's side. The Portuguese captain has 10 goals and eight assists so far this term, and although he has suffered criticisms of his leadership and attitude at times, he has continued to lead by a sporting example on the field.
Jurgen Klopp aims parting shot at Rio Ferdinand ahead of Anfield farewell after the Man United icon called for Liverpool's title triumph in 2020 to be declared 'null and void' amid Covid-19 pandemic
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May 16, 2024
Jurgen Klopp (right) has aimed a parting dig at Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand (left) ahead of his final game in charge of Liverpool on Sunday following nine-years at the club. Liverpool host Wolves for Klopp's final game in charge having already sealed a third place Premier League finish, with Feyenoord manager Arne Slot set to takeover in the summer.
McDonald's makes huge change to Happy Meals - but will you be able to spot the difference?
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May 16, 2024
McDonald's UK has unveiled a change to Happy Meal boxes in the UK from May 13 through to May 19, but will customers be able to spot what's different?
Rio Ferdinand says there are only THREE players that have come to Man United and performed 'at the level you expect' in the last decade in a damning indictment of club's recruitment policy
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May 15, 2024
Rio Ferdinand (left) has taken aim at Manchester United's recruitment policy over the last decade, claiming there are only three players that have arrived and 'played to a level you'd expect' from them. United have notoriously struggled in the transfer market in recent years and have often shelled out huge amounts of money on players that failed to live up to their billing. The Red Devils have often overpaid for players too, with the likelihood of making a return on their huge investments looking slim.
Douglas Luiz reignites his feud with Rio Ferdinand by hilariously trolling the Man United legend after Aston Villa reach the Champions League
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May 15, 2024
Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz (right) has reignited his long-running social media feud with Man United legend Rio Ferdinand (inset) after securing Champions League football.
Rio Ferdinand hits out at Erik ten Hag for 'unfair' treatment of one Man United player and insists struggling Red Devils looked 'UNCOACHED' during defeat by Arsenal
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May 13, 2024
United, hit with a raft of injuries once again, slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday evening. Kai Havertz fired in a low cross for Leandro Trossard to tuck home at the near post after being played onside following lapse defending. Club legend Ferdinand (top left) has pointed the finger at the under-pressure Ten Hag's (second from left) decision-making and believes his side looked uncoached against the Premier League leaders. The Red Devils risk missing out on European football altogether.
Man United legend Nemanja Vidic snubs Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as he names his best defenders in the Premier League
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May 12, 2024
Nemanja Vidic is regarded as one of the finest defenders the Premier League has seen and he has given his verdict on the best players currently occupying the position in the top flight. Vidic helped Man United win five Premier League title sin his nine seasons at Old Trafford. The Serbian centre-back formed a formidable partnership with Rio Ferdinand
REVEALED: The little known Man United and Arsenal young stars that could transform their clubs
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May 12, 2024
As two of English football's biggest clubs, it remains one of the hardest tasks for academy players to cut through and make the grade. The standards are incredibly high and that is why those that coaches are excited about behind the scenes really make you stand up and take notice. As the two first teams do battle at Old Trafford today in a game of huge significance, particularly for Arsenal amid their title battle with Man City, there will be teenagers watching from the stands that know they will soon be taking part, and in some cases, dominating this fixture in years to come.
Rio Ferdinand issues brutally honest advice to parents as he reveals he and children spent years recovering from the passing of his wife Rebecca
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May 11, 2024
Rio Ferdinand has issued some brutally honest advice to parents after he and his children spent years recovering from the heartache of losing his wif to cancer. The former footballer, 45, welcomed three children, Lorenz, 17, Tate, 14 and Tia, 12, with his late wife Rebecca Ellison - who died from breast cancer aged 34 in 2015. After taking on the role of mother and father he has now reflected on his hardships and told The Mirror that parents should avoid hiding their vulnerabilities from their children.
Laura Woods fans brand her 'the UK's version of Margot Robbie' as she puts on a leggy display in white miniskirt while presenting coverage of Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich
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May 9, 2024
Laura Woods sent fans wild on Wednesday night as she presented coverage of the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. The sports presenter, 36, was pitchside ahead of the game, chatting to Rio Ferdinand and Steve McManaman for TNT Sports. But viewers couldn't help but be distracted from Laura's punditry skills, as they praised her 'stunning' appearance.
Man United legend Rio Ferdinand avoids walking on Real Madrid crest at the Bernabeu ahead of Champions League semi-final clash with Bayern Munich
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May 8, 2024
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand took care not to step on the Real Madrid crest at The Bernabeu ahead of the Spanish side's Champions League semi-final second leg clash at home to Bayern Munich. Ferdinand, part of TNT Sports' punditry team for the game, posted a video of himself carefully avoiding stepping on a giant Real Madrid badge. In a post on X, Ferdinand revealed his belief that The Bernabeu is the 'best stadium in the world right now!'.
Should PSG have had a penalty for Mats Hummels' foul on Ousmane Dembele? Fans laud referee for 'brilliant' call - but Rio Ferdinand thinks he was WRONG as Borussia Dortmund reach Champions League final
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May 7, 2024
Orsato initially awarded a penalty to PSG after Mats Hummels' challenge on Ousmane Dembele on the edge of the area in the second half. However, the Italian changed his mind after pointing to the spot and awarded a free-kick instead, with fans praising his hawk-like eye and quick decision-making. The initial contact with Dembele's left foot appeared to be outside the area, but he fell into it, and Ferdinand felt it was a penalty.
Man United managerial candidates 'have reservations over succeeding Erik ten Hag because of intense criticism from former players in the media'
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May 7, 2024
Potential successors to Erik ten Hag are reportedly concerned about taking charge at Manchester United by critical comments from former players now working as pundits. A 4-0 thrashing against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park thrust Ten Hag's future into even more doubt as INEOS and United chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe weighs up whether to sack the Dutchman.
Rio Ferdinand claims Jadon Sancho will only be welcomed back at Man United if Erik ten Hag leaves and says his form for Dortmund will leave INEOS wondering why he hasn't performed for the club
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May 7, 2024
Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Jadon Sancho will only be welcomed back to Manchester United if Erik ten Hag leaves the club. Sancho left United on loan after falling out with ten Hag, and the winger is currently in fine form for Dortmund. The 24-year-old scored in the defeat to RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga and produced an excellent display as Dortmund beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.
Rio Ferdinand tells Sir Jim Ratcliffe five ways to improve Man United's awful injury record - with the current crisis denying them of 10 first-team players in their 4-0 defeat by Crystal Palace
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May 7, 2024
Erik ten Hag 's side were without 10 first-team players in their 4-0 humbling by Crystal Palace on Monday night. Injury absences have been a recurring headache for the Dutchman this season. Red Devils fans have been scratching their heads to find the source of the problems and Ferdinand believes there are at least five improvements that can be made. 'I think you can say maybe a bit of training, but I just think sometimes it's bad luck as well.' He said on his Vibe with FIVE podcast before the Selhurst Park defeat.
Gabby Agbonlahor pokes fun at Gary Neville with hilarious meme as he reacts to Man United's 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace... before goading Rio Ferdinand over his top four prediction
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May 7, 2024
Gabby Agbonlahor has poked fun at Gary Neville after Man United's 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace as he posted a meme mocking the pundit. United slipped to yet another embarrassing loss at Selhurst Park as a double from Michael Olise and goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell heaped pressure on Erik ten Hag. Man United legend Neville is often scathing of his old side after a bad defeat and is usually seen in the Sky Sports studio for Monday Night Football - but was missing for the game as his colleague Jamie Carragher and ex-team-mate Ashley Young covered the match instead.
Piers Morgan trolls Rio Ferdinand after Man United concede FOURTH goal at Crystal Palace... before the Red Devils legend fumes he's 'going bed' in hilarious social media exchange
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May 6, 2024
Piers Morgan trolled Rio Ferdinand after Manchester United conceded four goals against Crystal Palace. Erik ten Hag's men suffered their heaviest defeat of the season at Selhurst Park to dent their European hopes. Michael Olise scored a brace, with Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell also getting on the scoresheet to condemn United to their 13th Premier League defeat of the season.
Jadon Sancho is 'back to his best' after dazzling for Dortmund in 1-0 win over PSG, claims Owen Hargreaves - as Rio Ferdinand questions 'why it didn't go well' at Man United following exile
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May 1, 2024
Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves questioned why Jadon Sancho struggled at Manchester United after he delivered a superb performance for Borussia Dortmund against Paris Saint-Germain. Niclas Fullkrug's goal was the difference at the Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday night in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final and Dortmund will take a 1-0 lead to the Parc des Princes next week. Sancho was a constant thorn in PSG's side and looked a completely different player from the one who returned to Germany on loan in January after being exiled from United's first-team following a high-profile dispute with Erik ten Hag.
Rio Ferdinand confirms he will not appear on TNT Sports' punditry team for Bayern Munich's Champions League clash vs Real Madrid... after pulling out of filming Monday's Vibe With Five podcast with illness
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April 30, 2024
Rio Ferdinand has confirmed that he his set to 'miss' TNT Sports' live coverage of Tuesday's huge Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Earlier this week, the former Manchester United defender, who works as a pundit for TNT Sports, was forced to pull out of recording his own podcast through illness. Ferdinand, who hosts the Vibe With Five Podcast alongside co-hosts Joel Beya and Stephen Howson every week, took to X (formerly Twitter) to explain that he would not be present during TNT's live coverage of Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid.
'Unwell' Rio Ferdinand pulls out of his own podcast Vibe With Five as co-host wishes Man United legend 'a speedy recovery'
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April 29, 2024
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has pulled out of the latest episode of his podcast through sickness. Ferdinand hosts Vibe With Five alongside Joel Beya and Stephen Howson every week, debating and discussing all the biggest talking points from the action of the weekend, as well as the greater football world. It comes after a fascinating weekend of top-flight action, including Mohamed Salah's row with Jurgen Klopp, Arsenal's 3-2 win in the North London Derby, and another under-whelming performance from Manchester United to draw 1-1 with Burnley.
John Terry reveals Rio Ferdinand has blanked him on the beach in Dubai in a bitter 13-year-long spat over claims the ex-Chelsea captain racially abused his old team-mate's brother Anton
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April 25, 2024
John Terry has revealed that Rio Ferdinand once blanked him on a beach in Dubai after the ex-Chelsea captain had been accused of being racist to his brother, Anton. The allegation was made by Anton, following a game between Chelsea and QPR at Loftus Road in 2011. The ex-England captain was charged over the incident, but was cleared in court. Terry has always denied abusing the ex-QPR centre back, but was hit with a four-match ban and fined £220,000 by the Football Association following the incident.
Arsenal have learned from last year's failed title bid, insists Rio Ferdinand after 5-0 win over Chelsea as he hails Mikel Arteta's new-found composure
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April 24, 2024
Rio Ferdinand has praised Arsenal 's powers of recovery after reasserting themselves in the Premier League title race, following defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich which left their season hanging in the balance. The former Manchester United defender lauded the composure of Gunners boss Mikel Arteta after watching his team demolition Chelsea 5-0 to move three points clear at the top. Arsenal have played a game more than Liverpool, who meet Everton on Wednesday, and two more than Manchester City, who trail them by four points.
Rio Ferdinand says it was 'men against boys' after Arsenal ran riot against Chelsea... as he claims Mauricio Pochettino's men got 'absolutely destroyed' in 5-0 defeat
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April 24, 2024
Rio Ferdinand stuck the boot into woeful Chelsea by claiming it was 'men against boys' as Arsenal ran riot at the Emirates. Ruthless Arsenal threw down the gauntlet in the Premier League title race with a 5-0 thrashing of London rivals Chelsea to roar three points clear at the top of the table on Tuesday. The defeat concluded a sobering four days for Chelsea, who followed up Saturday's FA Cup semi-final exit to Manchester City with this defeat at the Emirates to end an eight-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Rio Ferdinand insists it would be a 'CRIME' if Chelsea sack Mauricio Pochettino after just one season as Joe Cole warns Blues over making another 'dangerous' managerial change
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April 23, 2024
Rio Ferdinand (inset) has called for Chelsea decision-makers to give Mauricio Pochettino (left) time to instil his vision at the club and fumed sacking the Blues boss would be a 'crime'. Pochettino signed a two-year contract at Stamford Bridge after joining the club during the summer and marked his return to the Premier League having previously managed Tottenham .