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, regarded by many as one of England's greatest ever players.

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Ferdinand's persuasive powers sealed Man Utd's Yoro deal New Manchester United signing Leny Yoro says a call from former defender Rio Ferdinand persuaded him to join the club over other suitors. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2024
'England have the best squad, but not the best team' Rio Ferdinand, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer and other pundits react to England's defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final. BBC Sport - Published on July 15, 2024
'A big decison to make' - what next for England and Southgate? BBC pundits Rio Ferdinand and Micah Richards say England have to consider how to move forward and make the most of their current crop of players, after defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024

Analysis - Ferdinand, Mata & Richards discuss the three goals BBC Sport pundits Rio Ferdinand, Juan Mata & Micah Richards analyse all three goals scored in the Euro 2024 final at Olympiastadion Berlin. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024
England are 'better than what they've shown us' - Shearer Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand analyse the England team's performance, following their defeat against Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024
Why Mainoo has 'wow factor' - and could be one the greats Former England defender Rio Ferdinand explains why Kobbie Mainoo is a special talent before Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain. BBC Sport - Published on July 13, 2024

How Spain produced the 'perfect performance' BBC pundits Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand and Alan Shearer analyse how Spain produced the 'perfect performance' to beat France 2-1 in their Euro 2024 semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2024
'The next superstar' - pundits praise Yamal BBC pundits Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand and Alan Shearer praise Spain's Lamine Yamal for his first half performance against France during their Euro 2024 semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2024
'England are in a good place' - How Southgate's substitutions paid off Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Micah Richards discuss England's progress to the Euro 2024 semi-finals, and explain why manager Gareth Southgate deserves credit for the team's.. BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2024
'Great technique' - England's penalty shootout analysed Gary Linker, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Micah Richards analyse England's 5-3 penalty shootout win over Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2024

England can win Euros 'playing ugly' - Ferdinand BBC Sport pundit and former England defender Rio Ferdinand believes Gareth Southgate deserves "more credit" for the substitutions he's made so far in the tournament and says the Three Lions can win.. BBC Sport - Published on July 5, 2024
'Why three at the back can bring the best out of England' Former England defender Rio Ferdinand explains why England might change their shape to a 3-4-3 for their Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on July 5, 2024
Richards & Ferdinand - 'England can win the tournament playing this way' Watch as BBC Sport pundits Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Micah Richards discuss Gareth Southgate's style of play, England's chances and Kobbie Mainoo. BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2024	'Sloppy' England have to work on mentality - Richards BBC Sport pundits Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand and Cesc Fabregas say England were underwhelming in the second half of their 1-0 win over Serbia. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2024
Fan jailed for racially abusing Rio Ferdinand Jamie Arnold made racist gestures to the former defender at Wolves' Molineux stadium in May 2021. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2023	Fan guilty of Rio Ferdinand racial abuse Jamie Arnold made racist gestures towards the ex-England defender during a Wolves game in May 2021. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2023