# Rio Ferdinand

Last year

2022

# Development

Jury discharged in trial of Wolves fan accused of racist abuse of Rio Ferdinand

Jamie Arnold has denied racially abusing the former England and Manchester United player at a match in 2021.

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Aug 9th 2022, 4:53 PM

# Spat

Start addressing the fragile ego – Rio Ferdinand takes swipe at John Terry

The former England defenders clashed on Twitter.

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May 27th 2022, 10:03 AM

# Punishment

Football supporter who racially abused Rio Ferdinand handed suspended sentence

Robert Whippe, 64, admitted directing two tweets at the former England defender over his Euro 2020 commentary.

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Mar 1st 2022, 2:59 PM

All time

# mounting pressure

Rio Ferdinand says it is time for Solskjaer to leave Man United

‘I just feel it might be time for the baton to be handed over to somebody else who can take us on now.’

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Nov 9th 2021, 11:11 AM

# Speaking out

Rio Ferdinand says he encouraged gay male footballer to come out but the player was advised not to

It’s about, ‘are you capable of coming out and being able to withstand that media attention?’’

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Sep 9th 2021, 2:40 PM

# Takeover talks

Rio and Anton Ferdinand backing consortium attempting West Ham takeover

PAI Capital Limited have held talks over taking full control of the London Stadium – should they successfully buy the club.

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Aug 6th 2021, 9:54 AM

# Kick it out

Man in custody after Rio Ferdinand racially abused during Wolves v Manchester United game

The former Manchester United defender was working at the game for BT Sport.

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May 23rd 2021, 7:31 PM

# looking ahead

Rio Ferdinand expects more fan protests

His old club Manchester United’s match against Liverpool was postponed on Sunday.

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May 4th 2021, 11:01 PM

# Under Pressure

Harry Maguire should be taken out of Man United firing line, says Rio Ferdinand

‘In these situations – that I’ve been in as well, you sometimes need to be taken out of the oven.’

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Oct 16th 2020, 8:01 AM

# Unimpressed

Ferdinand accuses Southgate of hanging Sterling out to dry

The ex-Man United star has questioned the England manager’s decision.

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Nov 12th 2019, 7:45 PM

# constructive criticism

Ferdinand offers Wan-Bissaka advice after Bournemouth error

The 21-year-old snatched at the ball as Josh King controlled it before rifling home the winner in today’s early Premier League game.

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Nov 2nd 2019, 7:17 PM

# Not good enough

'That’s eight years late' - Ferdinand slams Liverpool after Carragher apology to Evra

The former Man United star believes the club should have issued an official statement over the incident.

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Oct 23rd 2019, 7:52 PM

# World Class

Raheem Sterling is 'in the top five players in the world now'

Rio Ferdinand heaped praise on the English winger after his latest performance.

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Oct 23rd 2019, 11:50 AM

# talking point

Solskjaer not the cause of Man United's problems but a symptom of them

The Norwegian has come under fire amid the club’s disastrous start to the season.

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Oct 18th 2019, 8:15 PM

# Advice

'I’d be gone!' - Kane told to consider Tottenham exit

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand feels the striker needs to be chasing down trophies.

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Sep 19th 2019, 10:36 PM

# Award Season

Van Dijk unworthy of Uefa prize ahead of Ronaldo and Messi, says Ferdinand

The Netherlands defender wan named Uefa Player of the Season this week.

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Aug 31st 2019, 3:30 PM

# Support

Man United legend Ferdinand backs Harry Maguire to thrive

The world’s most expensive defender is under pressure to succeed at Old Trafford.

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Aug 7th 2019, 10:46 PM

# Inquiry

Rio Ferdinand says he's spoken to Man United about sporting director role

Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand is interested in the club’s sporting director position but insists he will not lose sleep if snubbed.

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Jun 17th 2019, 8:42 AM

# The red devil you know

Ferdinand interested in United role but 'it all depends on the shape of the job'

The former Manchester United defender has held discussions about becoming the club’s technical director.

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Jun 12th 2019, 12:19 PM

# pointing the finger

'It's not rocket science' - Ferdinand blasts van Dijk for 'criminal' error before Suarez goal

The ex-Manchester United star believes the recently-crowned PFA Player of the Year should have done more to prevent the score.

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May 2nd 2019, 10:52 PM

# In the running

Rio Ferdinand linked to technical director role at Man United

The former England defender spent 12 years at Old Trafford as a player.

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Apr 30th 2019, 4:10 PM

# No win situation

Manchester City victory in the title race 'the better of two evils' for Rio Ferdinand

‘This is the worst possible case scenario for someone that likes, supports and has played for Man United.’

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Mar 21st 2019, 10:18 AM

# Squeaky Bum Time

Rio Ferdinand: 'Nervous' Liverpool playing with the handbrake on

The former England international believes that Jurgen Klopp’s side can win a trophy this season but they need to start playing with freedom again.

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Mar 13th 2019, 9:23 AM

# On the box

TV Wrap: Drenching of coverage in curious jargon among Schmidt's legacies in Irish rugby

Elsewhere, Rio Ferdinand met PSG and Saturday Night Live disgraced themselves with a parody of the Premier League.

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Mar 11th 2019, 8:22 PM

# question marks

Liverpool looked nervous and were 'passing the buck at times' - Ferdinand questions title chasers

The ex-Manchester United defender suspects that the pressure is getting to the Reds.

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Jan 31st 2019, 10:42 AM

# Unimpressed

'He can't run, can't defend, can't assist' - Rio Ferdinand savages Chelsea midfielder

Jorginho was powerless to stop Arsenal taking all three points on Saturday.

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Jan 20th 2019, 9:06 PM

# outraged

TV Review: English football shows the hypocrisy of its moralising to Bielsa

Rio Ferdinand, Richard Keys, Andy Gray, and Neil Warnock showed the standard by which Marcelo Bielsa should be held.

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Jan 14th 2019, 11:50 AM

# Potential

Declan Rice tipped to follow in Rio Ferdinand's footsteps by attracting 'bigger clubs'

West Ham legend Alvin Martin believes the versatile teenager will be of interest to leading sides.

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Jan 13th 2019, 12:19 PM

# Controversial

Rio Ferdinand throws his support behind Newcastle owner Mike Ashley over club sale talks

The BT Sport pundit was speaking ahead of Newcastle’s match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Jan 12th 2019, 9:03 PM

# Critical

Urgent changes needed at Manchester United - Ferdinand

Manchester United have failed to keep pace at the top of the Premier League, and Rio Ferdinand is desperate for them to arrest their slide.

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Dec 15th 2018, 4:28 PM

# Unimpressed

'Men against boys' - Man United slammed by Ferdinand and Scholes

Two Red Devils icons have questioned the ability and mindset of Jose Mourinho’s side following another disappointing Champions League display.

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Oct 24th 2018, 12:40 AM

# Criticism

'Lukaku is a defender’s dream' – Man United striker’s lack of movement criticised by Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand insists that the Belgian striker is too static up front.

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Oct 3rd 2018, 11:42 AM

# precarious

United have ‘big decision’ to make over Mourinho – Ferdinand fears worst season ever

The ex-England defender says that the Red Devils could be heading towards “one of their worst seasons ever”.

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Sep 30th 2018, 1:42 PM

# Trouble

'It can't just be Pogba': Ferdinand suggests Man United mutiny under Mourinho

The former defender was speaking on BT Sport this afternoon.

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Sep 29th 2018, 2:06 PM

# summer of discontent

'Don't you dare' - Ferdinand urges Man United to keep Pogba and add Spurs defender

The French midfielder has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, while Jose Mourinho is unhappy with the lack of signings.

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Aug 7th 2018, 12:04 PM

# gotta have faith

Southgate should stay on, even if England are World Cup flops – Ferdinand

The FA should give the 47-year-old their backing due to his knowledge of youth football, says the ex-Manchester United man.

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Jun 11th 2018, 9:03 PM

# Claim

Gary Lineker says England should 'write off' World Cup

England head to Russia next month hoping to improve on a dismal 2014 campaign.

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May 16th 2018, 12:26 PM

# Club before country

Rio reckons club rivalries 'killed' England's golden generation at World Cups

“I was never going to walk into the England dressing room and open up to Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole, John Terry…”

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May 12th 2018, 12:57 PM

# TKO

Rio Ferdinand refused pro boxing licence

The former Man Utd defender says he’s ‘hanging up his gloves’.

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May 3rd 2018, 1:01 PM

'Terrible' and 'shocking' Man Utd slated by Ferdinand after Champions League exit

After Sevilla humbled Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford, former stars Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand laid into Jose Mourinho’s side.

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Mar 14th 2018, 8:28 AM