Rio Ferdinand
English former association football player
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Rio Gavin Ferdinand is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-back, and is now a television pundit for TNT Sports. He played 81 times for the England national team between 1997 and 2011, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. He is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time and regarded by many as one of England's greatest ever players.
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Fan jailed for racially abusing Rio FerdinandJamie Arnold made racist gestures to the former defender at Wolves' Molineux stadium in May 2021.BBC Sport - Published | |
Fan guilty of Rio Ferdinand racial abuseJamie Arnold made racist gestures towards the ex-England defender during a Wolves game in May 2021.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Bellingham should choose Man Utd over Liverpool' Manchester United are a better proposition for Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice than Liverpool, says former United captain Rio Ferdinand.BBC Sport - Published | |
'We've been praying for you': Kate and Rio Ferdinand expecting second child together Kate Ferdinand has announced she is expecting her second child with her husband, the former England footballer Rio Ferdinand.Sky News - Published | |
How Martinez's antics helped Argentina win shootout Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand look at the antics of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after he made two saves during their World Cup final penalty shootout victory over France.BBC Sport - Published | |
Was 'phenomenal' World Cup final the best ever? Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta give their reaction to the World Cup final as Argentina win an incredible game on penalties following a dramatic 3-3 draw.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Terrible from Dembele' - Pundits on Argentina penalty Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta agree that Argentina were rightly awarded a first-half penalty after Ousmane Dembele's "terrible" challenge on Angel Di Maria.BBC Sport - Published | |
Pundits on Qatar World Cup experience Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta share their thoughts on the tournament and their experience in Qatar ahead of the final.BBC Sport - Published | |
'England were a shambles before Southgate' BBC Sport pundits Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Didier Drogba discuss England manager Gareth Southgate's future.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Attacking, defending, everywhere' - Pundits hail Griezmann BBC pundits Alan Shearer, Didier Drogba and Rio Ferdinand were full of praise for Antoine Griezmann's all-round performance during France's 2-0 win over Morocco.BBC Sport - Published | |
Argentine hero Martinez's 'wonderful' shootout display BBC pundits Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta praise Emiliano Martinez for his "wonderful" shootout performance as Argentina advance to semi-finals after 4-3 victory over the Netherlands..BBC Sport - Published | |
Why fine margins matter when you are marking MbappeRio Ferdinand explains how Kyle Walker's battle with Kylian Mbappe could be won and lost when England play France in the World Cup quarter-finals.BBC Sport - Published | |
'This is the best England squad in my lifetime' Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Alex Scott sit down with Liam Loftus to discuss England's chances in the quarter-final against France.BBC Sport - Published | 'England the better team but Mbappe is a superstar' BBC pundits Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Williams look ahead to England's quarter-final with France, believing France should fear England and that Gareth Southgate's side are the better team..BBC Sport - Published |
Why 'underrated' Giroud is 'better than you think' Laura Georges, Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand and Mauricio Pochettino say Olivier Giroud is an "underrated" player after he becomes France's leading goalscorer with his 52 international strike against..BBC Sport - Published | How Maguire got his head right to prove critics wrong Rio Ferdinand explains how this World Cup has been a test of Harry Maguire's character as well as his ability - and the England defender has shown everyone he has plenty of both.BBC Sport - Published |
'Best individual performance of World Cup' - pundits on Messi Rio Ferdinand describes Lionel Messi's game against Australia as the "best individual performance" of the World Cup, as Argentina won 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals.BBC Sport - Published | Should Uruguay have got late penalty against Ghana? Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Mauricio Pochettino believe Uruguay should have been awarded a late penalty for a foul on Edinson Cavani as the South American's exit the World..BBC Sport - Published |
Why England should rest Walker against Senegal Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand pick their preferred starting XIs for England's second round match against Senegal.BBC Sport - Published | 'He's an alien!' - How Messi 'plays a different sport' BBC Sport's Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand explain why Lionel Messi was "the best player on the pitch" during Argentina's World Cup victory over Poland.BBC Sport - Published |
In-form Rashford is scary - Ferdinand Rio Ferdinand says Marcus Rashford is "scary" after his match-winning performance in England's 3-0 victory against Wales at the World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Ferdinand on how some England team-mates 'shrunk' BBC Sport's Rio Ferdinand says some of his superstar England team-mates 'shrunk' under the pressure of international football.BBC Sport - Published |
'Inevitable end' for Ronaldo 'ticking timebomb' Cristiano Ronaldo's situation at Manchester United was "like a ticking timebomb", says former United and England captain Rio Ferdinand.BBC Sport - Published | Man Utd and Ronaldo will be 'delighted' - Ferdinand BBC Sport's Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo will both be "delighted" after it was announced he is leaving the club with immediate effect.BBC Sport - Published |
Rio Ferdinand's World Cup Q&A BBC Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand answers questions from our followers about the World Cup, England and whether he's still got it.BBC Sport - Published | BBC World Cup team give their predictions Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Williams, Gabby Logan and Jermaine Jenas give their World Cup predictions for the tournament in Qatar.BBC Sport - Published |
Ferdinand fears more racial abuse during World Cup Rio Ferdinand wants social media companies to do more as he fears players will be targets of racial abuse during the World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Lionel Messi: Ex-Man Utd defender Rio Ferdinand on Champions League final defeats by BarcelonaFormer Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand revisits his two Champions League final defeats by a Barcelona side featuring Lionel Messi.BBC Sport - Published |
Richarlison: Rio Ferdinand says authorities must do more to combat racism after Richarlison incidentRio Ferdinand has called on authorities to do more to combat racism after Richarlison had a banana thrown at him during Brazil's 5-1 friendly win over Tunisia.BBC Sport - Published | Football fan 'made monkey gesture' at Rio Ferdinand during match A Wolves fan made a "monkey gesture" at former England defender Rio Ferdinand - among other racist abuse - during a Premier League match, a court has heard.Sky News - Published |
'Sometimes life just doesn't go as we plan': Kate Ferdinand announces loss of unborn baby Kate Ferdinand has announced the loss of her unborn second child with husband and former England footballer Rio Ferdinand.Sky News - Published | Queen's Birthday Honours: Rio Ferdinand, Gareth Bale, Eve Muirhead and Moeen Ali honouredOlympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead is named on the Queen's Birthday Honours list, alongside cricketer Moeen Ali, footballer Gareth Bale and ex-footballer Rio Ferdinand.BBC Sport - Published |
Famous faces on Queen's Birthday Honours list include Rio Ferdinand, Damian Lewis and Stella McCartney Famous figures from showbiz, sport and politics - as well as some of the nation's COVID heroes - have been honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours list to mark her Platinum Jubilee.Sky News - Published | Man who racially abused Rio Ferdinand on Twitter after England's Euro 2020 final loss is sentenced A football fan who racially abused Rio Ferdinand after England lost to Italy in the Euro 2020 final has been handed a suspended sentence.Sky News - Published |
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Rio Ferdinand calls for Manchester United boss to 'hand baton over'Rio Ferdinand questions Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future as Manchester United boss, calling on his former team-mate to leave the club with his "head held high".BBC Sport - Published | Rio Ferdinand says football is 'sliding backwards' because of racist abuse onlineRio Ferdinand says football is "sliding backwards" and racism is being normalised by the prevalence of racist abuse online.BBC Sport - Published |
Former England footballer says gay player was advised not to come out by lawyer Former footballer Rio Ferdinand has revealed he encouraged a gay male player to come out - but said the individual was later advised against it.Sky News - Published | Ex-England captain Rio Ferdinand to share experiences of online racism with MPs and peers Former England football captain Rio Ferdinand will share with MPs and peers his experiences of racism and abuse online as the government attempts to deal with hate on social media.Sky News - Published |
Man accused of racially abusing football star Rio Ferdinand to stand trial A football supporter accused of racially abusing ex-England star Rio Ferdinand during a match will go on trial next year.Sky News - Published | Man charged with alleged racial abuse of Rio Ferdinand at Premier League match A man has been charged with allegedly racially abusing former Manchester United and England footballer Rio Ferdinand, police have said.Sky News - Published |
Euro 2020: Did Mancini 'out-coach' Southgate? Lessons for England after Italy defeatBBC Sport pundits Rio Ferdinand, Alan Shearer and Frank Lampard analyse Gareth Southgate's tactics in the wake of their penalty shootout defeat by Italy in the Euro 2020 final.BBC Sport - Published | Euro 2020 Italy v England: Match of the Day pundits analyse Luke Shaw's goalMatch of the Day pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand breakdown Luke Shaw's early goal for EnglandBBC Sport - Published |
Euro 2020: 'Tears after penalties for England, again' - Gary Lineker and MOTD pundits on England's agony"This England team will come again, they will be competitive for the next 10 or 15 years" says Gary Lineker as he Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard give their thoughts after England lose..BBC Sport - Published | England v Italy Euro 2020 final: No egos allowed makes this England camp different - Rio FerdinandFormer England defender Rio Ferdinand says squad depth and the culture Gareth Southgate has created in the camp means he always believed they would go the distance at Euro 2020.BBC Sport - Published |
Euro 2020: Lineker, Ferdinand, Shearer and Lampard praise Luke Shaw's brilliant performanceMatch of the day pundits Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Alan Shearer and Frank Lampard praise Luke Shaw's outstanding performance against Ukraine with Ferdinand describing his efforts as ''exquisite''.BBC Sport - Published | England v Ukraine: Three Lions' defence is perfect platform for Euro 2020 success - Rio FerdinandFormer England defender and BBC Sport columnist Rio Ferdinand says the Three Lions' strength as a unit at the back has become their biggest strength as a team.BBC Sport - Published |
Euro 2020: 'Make this your ringtone, England 2-0 Germany!' - Scenes & reaction after famous winPundits Rio Ferdinand, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer & Jurgen Klinsmann say 'This is England's moment' whilst praising performances from the squad and manager Gareth Southgate.BBC Sport - Published | Euro 2020: Pundits launch into a frenzy after England score against GermanyThe pundits launch into a frenzy after England score against Germany, with Rio Ferdinand claiming that the 2-0 England victory is 'The stuff of dreams'.BBC Sport - Published |
Euro 2020: Why this is the perfect time for Raheem Sterling to shine - Rio FerdinandFormer England defender and BBC Sport columnist Rio Ferdinand hopes Raheem Sterling can dominate Euro 2020.BBC Sport - Published | Euro 2020: Rio Ferdinand describes Spain as 'low-risk and safe' after draw against PolandMatch of the Day's Rio Ferdinand, Jurgen Klinsmann and Micah Richards discuss Spain's winless start to Euro 2020, with the former England captain describing Luis Enrique's side as "passive, low-risk..BBC Sport - Published |
