AFCON 2025: Rio Ferdinand says Sadio Mané’s intervention protected African football’s image
Rio Ferdinand has said Sadio Mané played a crucial role in safeguarding the reputation of African football during the dramatic...
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Rio Ferdinand calls for European Leagues to pause during AFCON
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has reignited debate over the global football calendar, arguing that domestic leagues...
Rio Ferdinand calls for AFCON respect over European leagues
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has reignited debate over the global football calendar as the Africa Cup of Nations takes...
Sadio Mané envisions Senegal–England showdown in 2026 World Cup finale
Sadio Mané has set his sights on an ambitious scenario for the 2026 World Cup, expressing his hope that Senegal...
There is no one more exciting to watch in a stadium than Lamine Yamal – Rio Ferdinand
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has praised Spanish forward of Moroccan descent Lamine Yamal. According to Ferdinand, Yamal is...
Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to pursue Victor Osimhen to solve striker crisis
Rio Ferdinand has called on Manchester United to make a decisive move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in the upcoming...
Rio Ferdinand urges Arsenal to prioritise Alexander Isak over midfield reinforcements
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Arsenal should focus on signing Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak if...
‘Mohamed Salah is alone on Ballon d’Or podium’, says Rio Ferdinand
England and Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Mohamed Salah is at the moment an overwhelming favourite to win the 2025...
Rio Ferdinand hits back at Jamie Carragher over AFCON comments
Rio Ferdinand has strongly criticized Jamie Carragher following the former Liverpool defender’s controversial remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations...