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Gary Neville believes football’s return is being accelerated by economics
Gary Neville has stressed football would not return for months were it not for the huge economic impact of coronavirus.
Rio Ferdinand says Government decision on restart date must be respected
Rio Ferdinand says the football world must respect any Government decision regarding the restart of the professional game amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Ferdinand would be 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.
Ferdinand questions England manager Southgate’s philosophy
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has questioned whether Gareth Southgate’s philosophy will lead the Three Lions to Euro 2020 success.
Rio Ferdinand handed ambassadorial role by the FA for Euro 2020
***STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 0001 WEDNESDAY*** Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has been named as the Football Association’s lead ambassador for Euro 2020.
Raheem Sterling becomes England’s seventh black captain
Raheem Sterling became England’s seventh black captain as he was asked to lead the team out against Holland on Thursday.
Liverpool’s Barcelona comeback is ‘best ever’ European night at Anfield – Fowler
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler described the Reds’ rousing comeback victory over Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final as the best ever European night at Anfield.
Rio Ferdinand remains tight-lipped amid rumours of Manchester United return
Rio Ferdinand remained tight-lipped amid talk of a surprise return to Manchester United as sporting director.
Ferdinand claims Sterling does not get enough credit because he is black
Rio Ferdinand believes Raheem Sterling does not get the credit he deserves because he is black.
Rio Ferdinand sparks outrage after defending Newcastle owner Mike Ashley
Rio Ferdinand has been widely criticised for defending Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley’s running of the club.
Patrice Evra dismayed by Raheem Sterling abuse
Patrice Evra has expressed his dismay after Raheem Sterling was allegedly subjected to racist abuse during Manchester City’s Premier League match at Chelsea on Saturday.
Racism in football needs to be dealt with at the top – Lord Ouseley
Lord Ouseley, founder of the campaign group Kick it Out, says racism in football needs to be dealt with “at the top” following the alleged abuse of Raheem Sterling.
It was men against boys – Ferdinand sees gulf in class between Juve and United
Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes delivered a withering assessment of Manchester United’s display after they limply succumbed to a 1-0 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League.
Ferdinand: United chiefs cannot let current situation continue
Rio Ferdinand has called for a decision to be made at Manchester United to stop the “wars” within the club.
Manchester United continue hunt for centre-back ahead of transfer deadline
Manchester United’s hunt for the centre-back Jose Mourinho craves continues as the transfer deadline edges closer.
Don’t you dare let Pogba leave, Ferdinand tells United
Rio Ferdinand has warned Manchester United not to sell Paul Pogba.
Alan Shearer hails England after World Cup quarter-final win against Sweden
Former captain Alan Shearer lauded England’s “professional” and “thorough” performance after they beat Sweden 2-0…
Latest World Cup VAR controversy leaves former players split over new system
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand believes the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee system at…
Rio Ferdinand admits club rivalries ‘killed’ England team during his career
Rio Ferdinand has admitted club rivalries “killed” England’s chances at major tournaments while their so-called…