Tag: Ferdinand
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Madrid vs Dortmund: Ferdinand predicts outcome of tonight’s UCL final
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has predicted the possible outcome of tonight’s Champions League final between Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund.
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Qatar 2022: Ferdinand questions Southgate’s quarter-final tactics
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand questioned Gareth Southgate’s in-game decisions during their quarter final against France. The Three Lions were beaten 2-1, with an Olivier Giroud goal sending France into the semis.
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Ferdinand believes Matic playing final games for Man Utd
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand doesn’t believe Nemanja Matic will be at the club next term. The veteran Serbian has been in and out of the team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick this term. While Matic has outstanding quality on the ball and a lot of experience, he has struggled physically to play…
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Why Man United will not win EPL title – Ferdinand
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has identified one major reason why the Red Devils will not win the Premier League title again this season. The former United defender noted that the Red Devils are unnecessarily dropping points against teams outside of the top six. He said that this must stop before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s…
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What Ronaldo texted me after Man Utd win – Ferdinand
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed he received a text message from Cristiano Ronaldo after his late winner against Villarreal in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Red Devils fought back from a goal down, with Ronaldo securing three points with a 95th minute goal. And Ferdinand says the Portuguese was confident he would…
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Ferdinand names Chelsea player as Premier League’s best defender
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has named his pick of Chelsea’s centre-backs so far this season. The Blues have emerged as one of the best defensive teams in Europe under manager Thomas Tuchel. They are joint top of the Premier League at present, following a 3-0 win over Tottenham away from home on Sunday. Ferdinand…
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Phil Jones responds to Ferdinand’s criticism
Manchester United defender Phil Jones has hit back at Rio Ferdinand’s criticism earlier this season. Former teammate described him as a “waste of time” at Old Trafford as he is taking up a spot which could be held by a youth team player. Jones has now come through to full U23 games injury free this…
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What I told Ronaldo before Man United deal – Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United defender, has said that Sir Alex Ferguson would have hated to see Cristiano Ronaldo in a Manchester City shirt. Ronaldo made a stunning return to Old Trafford on Friday after days of negotiations with Manchester City. The 36-year-old had suddenly decided to leave Juventus, a club he joined from…
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Tuchel turned Rudiger into EPL’s best defender – Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand believes Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has turned Antonio Rudiger into the Premier League’s best defender. Rudiger was on the outer at Stamford Bridge under Frank Lampard, who was replaced by Thomas Tuchel in February. The German has since become one of Tuchel’s most important players, and Ferdinand puts him up there with Manchester…
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Man Utd defender should’ve left years ago – Ferdinand
Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand has urged Phil Jones to cut ties with the club. Jones, who has been at Old Trafford for over a decade, has been out with a knee problem for 18 months and made his comeback from injury in a friendly against Burnley last week. Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel:…