Football fan denies racially abusing Rio Ferdinand by making monkey gestures as he worked as BT Sport pundit for televised game between Man Utd and Wolves Jamie Arnold, 31, is accused of doing a monkey impression and shouting slurs He denies racially abusing ex-England and Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand Arnold has a trial date … Read more
Rio Ferdinand says some players from his generation at England ‘sulked’ if they weren’t picked and praises the current squad of ‘professionals’ for buying into Gareth Southgate’s way of thinking ahead of Euro 2020 semi-final England are set for their second semi-final in three years on Wednesday night Rio Ferdinand believes England’s rise started with … Read more
Rio Ferdinand hails Jordan Pickford’s performance against Germany and says the Everton goalkeeper looks more confident playing for England… while Jermaine Jenas praises the shot-stopper’s leadership By Kathryn Batte For Mailonline Published: 00:38 BST, 30 June 2021 | Updated: 00:38 BST, 30 June 2021 Rio Ferdinand believes Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is more confident in … Read more
Rio Ferdinand slams ‘CRIMINAL’ defending by Turkey after letting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini have a free header in the box… with veteran defender only denied by a sublime save from Ugurcan Cakir By Sam Blitz For Mailonline Published: 21:18 BST, 11 June 2021 | Updated: 21:54 BST, 11 June 2021 Rio Ferdinand slammed Turkey’s ‘criminal’ defending … Read more
Rio Ferdinand pays tribute to ‘nothing but majestic’ Gary Lineker as BT Sport presenter calls time on hosting their Champions League coverage to watch Leicester in Europe with his sons Lineker will step down as BT host of European coverage after six years in the role His beloved Foxes have qualified for the Europa League … Read more
Pep Guardiola lavishes more praise on Manchester City starlet Phil Foden and insists he had ‘never seen a player with this potential’ when wonderkid caught the eye aged just 17 – but admits ‘the best is Messi, first’ Pep Guardiola has lavished praise again on Manchester City starlet Phil Foden Foden has enjoyed another fine … Read more
Rio Ferdinand allegedly racially abused by Wolves fan during game against Man United with police confirming man has been arrested for sickening ‘monkey chant’… as ex-United defender offers to meet supporter to ‘educate him’ A Wolves supporter has been arrested after allegedly abusing Rio Ferdinand Ferdinand was at Molineux for BT Sport for Wolves’ tie … Read more
European Championship winners Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas and Jurgen Klinsmann join BBC’s punditry team for Euro 2020 coverage – as TV schedule for group stage is revealed By Joe Ridge for MailOnline Published: 14:24 BST, 20 May 2021 | Updated: 14:34 BST, 20 May 2021 The BBC have confirmed their broadcasting team for the upcoming … Read more
Rio Ferdinand insists former club Manchester United ‘must prioritise finding a defensive partner for Harry Maguire’ this summer to compete for the Premier League title… and rival Manchester City’s steel centre-back pairing of Ruben Dias and John Stones By Dan Ripley for MailOnline Published: 00:49 BST, 12 May 2021 | Updated: 00:49 BST, 12 May … Read more
Rio Ferdinand sticks boot into ‘tired and old’ Real Madrid and insists Zinedine Zidane’s men were lucky not to lose by ‘five or six goals’ in lacklustre Stamford Bridge showing as Chelsea book place in Istanbul final Rio Ferdinand criticised Real Madrid’s performance in their defeat to Chelsea The pundit labelled the Spanish side ‘tired … Read more
Sir Alex Ferguson was so desperate to sign Karim Benzema ‘Lyon officials had to PULL him away in the tunnel’, reveals Rio Ferdinand – before French star later snubbed Manchester United for Real Madrid Karim Benzema has been Real Madrid’s main man for just under 12 seasons Rio Ferdinand claimed Sir Alex Ferguson pursued the … Read more
Manchester City’s defence hailed by BT Sport pundits after series of heroic blocks against PSG, with Kyle Walker admitting ‘blocking a shot is like scoring a goal for me’, while Joleon Lescott insists any of the back four could have been man of the match The Manchester City defence blocked nine shots against PSG throughout … Read more
Phil Foden lauded as ‘the best young player in the world’ and a level above Erling Haaland by Rio Ferdinand – as Man City blaze into the Champions League final following stunning win over Paris Saint Germain Rio Ferdinand believes Phil Foden is the best young footballer on the planet The Manchester United legend watched … Read more