Ferdinand praises ‘full package’ Bellingham
Rio Ferdinand has lavished praise on Jude Bellingham after the Borussia Dortmund midfielder made Champions League history this week. Bellingham captained Dortmund to a…
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Ranking the eight best centre-backs in Premier League history
Successful teams are built from the back and every title-winning team requires a centre-back, or two, capable of shutting down the Premier League’s best…
Ferdinand questions Southgate squad selection decisions
Rio Ferdinand has questioned Gareth Southgate’s squad selection for September’s Nations League fixtures. England faced Italy and Germany this month in the Three Lions’…
Ferdinand reveals Ronaldo will be fuming at bench role at Man United
Rio Ferdinand has discussed Cristiano Ronaldo’s current status at Manchester United and says his former teammate will be fuming with a place on the…
Ferdinand reveals Tuchel conversation and suggests Chelsea owners tried to ‘influence player selections’
Rio Ferdinand has revealed his recent conversation with Thomas Tuchel and has suggested that Chelsea’s owners tried to ‘influence player selections’. Tuchel was sacked…
Ferdinand outlines his ‘issue’ with Maguire and why he isn’t suited to Rangnick’s style of play
Rio Ferdinand had outlined his ‘issue’ with Harry Maguire and explained why the Manchester United defender is not suited to Ralf Rangnick’s style of…
‘Embarrassing’ – Ferdinand slams Man Utd’s ‘reactive’ handling of Solskjaer dismissal
Rio Ferdinand has slammed Manchester United’s ‘reactive’ decision to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as ’embarrassing’. Solskjaer was sacked on Sunday following the Red Devils’…
Ferdinand keen for Ten Hag to be Solskjaer’s successor at Manchester United
Rio Ferdinand has backed Erik ten Hag’s credentials as a potential replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United manager. Solskjaer’s position is under…
Ferdinand suggests ‘maybe it’s time’ for Man Utd to sack Solskjaer
Rio Ferdinand has suggested that ‘maybe it’s time’ for Manchester United to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Solskjaer’s position is under threat following the club’s…
Ferdinand contrasts Liverpool ‘control’ to Man Utd in ‘disarray’
Rio Ferdinand has contrasted Liverpool’s ‘control’ against Atletico Madrid to the ‘disarray’ of Manchester United’s performance against Atalanta this week. Ferdinand was reflecting on…
Scholes and Ferdinand fearful for Man Utd ahead of Manchester derby
Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand are fearful for Manchester United’s chances ahead of this weekend’s Manchester derby, following the club’s last-gasp draw at Atalanta.…
Ferdinand labels Chelsea defender as best in Premier League
Rio Ferdinand believes Antonio Rudiger has been the best defender in the Premier League since Thomas Tuchel’s arrival as Chelsea manager. Rudiger has become…
Ferdinand backs Ronaldo to prove doubters wrong and hit 30+ goals for Man United this season
Rio Ferdinand has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to prove the doubters wrong and score 30+ goals for Manchester United this season. Ronaldo sealed a shock…
Solskjaer launches passsionate defence of Phil Jones following ‘out of order’ Ferdinand comments
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launched into a passionate defence of Phil Jones and has described Rio Ferdinand’s comments on the Manchester United defender as ‘out…
Player Analysis: What qualities would Raphael Varane bring to Man United’s defence?
When Rio Ferdinand left Manchester United, it left a particular kind of void in their defense that has never been filled since. It’s because…
Ferdinand discusses ‘maverick’ Memphis Depay and his failed stint at Man Utd
Rio Ferdinand has discussed Memphis Depay and why he believes the ‘maverick’ forward failed during his spell at Manchester United. Depay signed for Manchester…
‘A war on football’ – Ferdinand ‘embarrassed’ by ESL plans
Rio Ferdinand admits he is ’embarrassed’ by plans for a European Super League and insists the concept is ‘a war on football’. Several of…
Ferdinand outlines why Calvert-Lewin would be a ‘fantastic’ alternative to Haaland and Kane for Man Utd
Rio Ferdinand has outlined why he believes Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin would be a ‘fantastic’ alternative to Erling Haaland and Harry Kane for Manchester…