Rio Ferdinand

‘Who the f*** is this guy?!’: Rio Ferdinand reveals Wayne Rooney thought Nemanja Vidic was ‘TERRIBLE’ and they both thought Sir Alex Ferguson ‘had messed up’ by signing him and Patrice Evra

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By Nick Emms For Mailonline Published: 16:34 BST, 22 September 2023 | Updated: 17:50 BST, 22 September 2023 Rio Ferdinand has revealed that Wayne Rooney thought Nemanja Vidic was ‘terrible’ and thought Manchester United ‘had messed up’ when they signed him and Patrice Evra. Sir Alex Ferguson brought Vidic and Evra to Old Trafford in the … Read more

Arsenal want to become one of the best in the WORLD, Declan Rice tells Rio Ferdinand, and explains he left West Ham to ‘experience new things’ ahead Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest

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Arsenal want to become one of the best in the WORLD, Declan Rice tells Rio Ferdinand, and explains he left West Ham to ‘experience new things’ ahead Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest By Ryan Walker For Mailonline Published: 17:00 BST, 11 August 2023 | Updated: 17:26 BST, 11 August 2023 Declan Rice has told … Read more

Rio Ferdinand dismisses Thomas Partey and Casemiro comparisons ahead of Man United against Arsenal

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‘Thomas Partey isn’t good enough to do what Casemiro’s doing’: Rio Ferdinand says £70m Man United man ‘WIPES AWAY’ Arsenal’s midfield lynchpin, as the title rivals prepare to face off on Sunday Rio Ferdinand has claimed Casemiro is a better midfielder than Thomas Partey He praised the Ghanaian’s impact this season, as Arsenal sit atop the … Read more

Manchester United should sign Max Aarons this summer, says Rio Ferdinand

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Manchester United should sign Max Aarons this summer, says Rio Ferdinand because the Norwich right back can ‘impact the club at different levels’ – amid doubts over Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s future at Old Trafford Manchester United are set for a big rebuild this summer under Erik ten Hag Right back could be one area the Red … Read more

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is the best centre-back of all time, claims Michael Owen

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‘I think he’s the best centre-half of ALL TIME’: Virgil van DIjk is hailed by Michael Owen after Liverpool’s Champions League win over Villarreal, with former Reds star insisting ‘he’s bigger, faster and stronger than everyone’ Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand lavished praise on Virgil van Dijk  Defender helped Liverpool beat Villarreal to reach Champions … Read more

Why don’t Manchester United IMPROVE players anymore?

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It was a scathing critique but a scarily accurate one. As all connected to Manchester United went through another bout of introspection following last Saturday’s lacklustre defeat to Everton, Rio Ferdinand made a bold statement. The former defender said that out of all United’s signings in the last decade, only Bruno Fernandes has actually developed … Read more

Rio Ferdinand lauds Chelsea’s rising star Reece James as ‘the modern day footballer’

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‘We talk about Trent Alexander-Arnold, he is right up there with him’: Rio Ferdinand lauds Chelsea’s rising star Reece James as ‘the modern day footballer’ TV pundits Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole and Steve McManaman praise Reece James The Chelsea star is being compared to Liverpool ace Trent Alexander-Arnold The 22-year-old has scored six times and picked … Read more

Rio Ferdinand: Rumours about becoming Man United No 2 ‘mad lies’ – but I’d crack the whip if I did!

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Rio Ferdinand labels rumours of him being Erik ten Hag’s No 2 at Man United ‘mad lies’ – but insists he would ‘crack the whip’ on underperforming Old Trafford stars if he had the job! Rio Ferdinand has confirmed he has not applied to be the new Man United No 2  The Red Devils icon … Read more

Man United: Rio Ferdinand shuts down Owen Hargreaves’ call for Red Devils to sign Jude Bellingham 

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Rio Ferdinand claims he ‘doesn’t care who Man United bring in’ if the culture is not right at the club as he shuts down ex-team-mate Owen Hargreaves’ call for the Red Devils to sign ‘young and hungry’ Jude Bellingham Manchester United faced Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last-16 Ahead of the game, Owen Hargreaves … Read more

Kylian Mbappe tells Rio Ferdinand he wants to be ‘complete player’ like Thierry Henry and Ronaldo

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Kylian Mbappe tells Rio Ferdinand he wants to become a ‘complete player’ like inspirations Thierry Henry and Brazilian Ronaldo… but PSG star admits it will be ‘difficult’ to emulate duo as he prepares for Real Madrid showdown Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal in the last-16 first leg against Real Madrid  He is now gearing … Read more