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John O'Shea (L) pictured with Rio Ferdinand back in 2007

Ferdinand: O'Shea has credentials to lead Ireland

Rio Ferdinand believes his former Manchester United team-mate John O'Shea deserves a chance to lead the Republic of Ireland on a permanent basis.

Soccer • 27 Mar 24

Wolves fan jailed for racially abusing Ferdinand

A football fan who racially abused Rio Ferdinand has been jailed for six months and banned from watching live matches for seven years.

Soccer • 08 Dec 23

Wolves fan found guilty of racially abusing Ferdinand

A football fan has been convicted of racially abusing Rio Ferdinand at a Premier League match.

Soccer • 01 Nov 23

A man was on trial for allegedly racially abusing the ex Manchester United defender in May

Jury in Ferdinand fan racism trial discharged

The jury in the trial of a Wolverhampton Wanderers football fan accused of racially abusing former England defender Rio Ferdinand, has been discharged by a judge for legal reasons.

Soccer • 09 Aug 22

Rio Ferdinand was working for BT Sport at Molineux when the racist abuse allegedly took place

Wolves fan on trial for racial abuse of Rio Ferdinand

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand was subjected to "offensive, racist, unpleasant" abuse including a monkey gesture by a football fan during a Premier League match, a court has heard.

Soccer • 08 Aug 22

Ferdinand was working as a pundit during the Euros

Fan who racially abused Ferdinand given suspended term

A football fan who racially abused former England defender Rio Ferdinand following the Euro 2020 final has been handed a 12-week suspended sentence.

Soccer • 01 Mar 22

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come in for heavy criticism after a poor run of form

Carragher: United won't win a major title under Ole

Rio Ferdinand believes public criticism from Paul Pogba suggests there is "underlying frustration" at Manchester United but does not expect a "knee-jerk" reaction regarding the future of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Soccer • 18 Oct 21

Ferdinand reveals impact of online racist abuse

Rio Ferdinand has revealed how members of his family would "disintegrate" at seeing online abuse aimed at the former England and Manchester United defender.

Soccer • 09 Sep 21

Gary Neville is among those to put his name to a parliamentary petition

Former players seek 'decisive action' after ESL efforts

A UK parliamentary petition calling for an independent regulator in professional English soccer by the end of the year has been launched.

Soccer • 17 May 21

Leeds strolled to a 5-0 victory over West Brom

Leeds owner backs social media criticism of pundit

Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has defended a club tweet criticising pundit Karen Carney for her claim that they were only promoted to the Premier League "because of Covid".

Soccer • 30 Dec 20

Ferdinand fears Premier League faces thankless task

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand believes there is no viable resolution to the resumption of the 2019-20 season that will satisfy all 20 Premier League clubs.

Soccer • 08 May 20

Rio Ferdinand: "I always said I wanted to play abroad but the only thing that would stop me was if I was winning and being successful on home shores."

Ferdinand reveals he 'came close' to Barcelona move

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has revealed he turned down the chance to move to Barcelona in 2008, saying he believed it was too risky as the Catalan club were going through a period of transition.

Soccer • 09 Apr 20

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer consoles Daniel James

'It's an embarrassment' - Ferdinand calls for overhaul

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand labelled their defeat to Burnley "an embarrassment" and urged those in charge of the club to take action.

Soccer • 23 Jan 20

Rio Ferdinand is open to the idea of returning to Old Trafford in a staff role

Ferdinand open to Manchester United return

Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand has refused to rule out the prospect of returning to the club in a technical role.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Raheem Sterling was the target of vitriolic abuse from Chelsea fans

Chelsea suspend four fans over Sterling incident

Chelsea have suspended four fans from Stamford Bridge and are continuing investigations into allegations of racist abuse towards Raheem Sterling.

Soccer • 10 Dec 18

Jose Mourinho's Manchester United side are in crisis

Ferdinand and Scholes call for action at United

Rio Ferdinand has called for a decision to be made at Manchester United to stop the "wars" within the club.

Soccer • 29 Sep 18

Rio Ferdinand is refused pro boxing license

Rio Ferdinand has been refused a professional boxing licence, the former Manchester United and England defender revealed on Thursday.

Boxing • 03 May 18

Rio Ferdinand: 'Boxing can't be a gimmick. If I take it lightly, I will get hurt.'

'I only want one fight... this is not a joke'

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that his aim in boxing stretches little further than having one fight.

Boxing • 02 Oct 17

Rio Ferdinand turns to boxing to help cope with grief

Rio Ferdinand has been driven to box in his pursuit of a new focus to cope with the grieving process following the deaths of his wife and mother.

Boxing • 19 Sep 17

Rio Ferdinand: 'Boxing is an amazing sport for the mind and the body'

Rio Ferdinand sets sights on boxing title

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has confirmed he will attempt to become a professional boxer with the ultimate aim of challenging for a title belt.

Boxing • 19 Sep 17

Rio Ferdinand pictured with world champion Anthony Joshua after his compatriot beat Wladimir Klitschko in April

Rio Ferdinand set for shock switch to boxing - reports

Former footballer Rio Ferdinand is hoping to become a professional boxer, according to reports in England.

Boxing • 19 Sep 17

Ferdinand currently works as a pundit with BT Sport and the BBC.

Rio Ferdinand set to become pro boxer aged 38 - report

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand is hoping to become a professional boxer, according to a report in the UK.

Soccer • 18 Sep 17

Ryan Giggs is in the frame to succeed Louis van Gaal

Ferdinand: Giggs would be a risk for United

Rio Ferdinand thinks Manchester United would be taking a risk if they appointed Ryan Giggs as their next manager.

Soccer • 11 Feb 16

The former West Ham, Leeds and Manchester United central defender spent last season at QPR

Rio Ferdinand announces retirement

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from football.

Soccer • 30 May 15

Former Manchester United team-mates' Rio Ferdinand (R) and Roy Keane celebrate in 2003

Ferdinand: Keane made me a better player

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that an earful from Roy Keane in his first Man United training session inspired him to become a better player, and that he wishes they could have played together longer.

Soccer • 30 Mar 15