"He wouldn't have seen that coming" - Ferdinand on Jadon Sancho playing in a Champions League semi final
Jadon Sancho's turnaround at Borussia Dortmund has impressed Rio Ferdinand, highlighting his journey from a difficult spell at Manchester United to the Champions League semi-finals. [ more ]
Gallas compares Arsenal defender William Saliba to Man Utd legend
William Gallas believes William Saliba can reach the 'very highest level' and has compared the Arsenal defender to a Manchester United legend.Saliba has been one of the Arsenal's best players this season, starting all 14 of the Gunners' Premier League matches and helping Mikel Arteta's side move five points clear at the top of the table.
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Wendie Renard
A dominant figure in club and international football, Renard was key for Lyon last term as the French side reclaimed the European and domestic crowns they had lost in 2020-21.
Tony Adams inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
2:50 PM GMT+1 Tony Adams has joined the Hall of Fame / Premier League Arsenal legend Tony Adams is the latest star to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of Rio Ferdinand and Petr Cech earlier on Tuesday.Overall, Adams is the fifth inductee from the Class of '23, which also includes iconic managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.
Gaffer' Stormzy makes his Soccer Aid managing debut
B ritish musician Stormzy will make his Soccer Aid debut when he steps on to the pitch as the manager of the England side, it has been announced.The Vossi Bop singer, 29, and Manchester United fan will be assisted by former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp, Chelsea women boss Emma Hayes and Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure, who are all part of the England management team for the charity event.
Gaffer' Stormzy makes his Soccer Aid managing debut
British musician Stormzy will make his Soccer Aid debut when he steps on to the pitch as the manager of the England side, it has been announced.The Vossi Bop singer, 29, and Manchester United fan will be assisted by former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp, Chelsea women boss Emma Hayes and Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure, who are all part of the England management team for the charity event.
CloseJoey Lynch is a Melbourne-based sports journalist, AYA Cancer advocate, cynical centre-half and Zack Ryder mark.Primarily working on football, he has covered the Socceroos, Matildas, A-League, W-League, Y-League, the Australian grassroots and beyond.England and Australia have locked in an agreement that will see the Matildas and Socceroos head to London for friendly meetings in April and October, respectively.
Man United urged to sign Harry Kane by Rio Ferdinand
Man United have been urged to sign Harry Kane by club legend, Rio Ferdinand.Manchester United have seemingly decided on Wout Weghorst as the short-term solution to their striker woes.The Dutchman, who was involved at the Qatar World Cup, has scored eight goals in sixteen games for Besiktas this season.
How Maguire got his head right to prove critics wrong
Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings - Full coverage details
This World Cup has been a test of Harry Maguire's character as well as his ability - and he has shown everyone he has plenty of both.
Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings - Full coverage details
"We talk about the great midfielders that we've played with and seen in England in our generation - none of them were doing what he's doing at this age, on this stage."
Ex-Charlton Athletic footballer Richard Rufus jailed for 8m investment scam
A former Premier League footballer who used the names of stars including Rio Ferdinand to entice investors has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years over an 8 million trading scam.Ex-Charlton Athletic player Richard Rufus, 48, spent hundreds of thousands of pounds funding his own lifestyle after convincing friends and family into putting their money in a foreign currency exchange scheme.
Ex-Charlton Athletic footballer Richard Rufus jailed for 8m investment scam
A former Premier League footballer who used the names of stars including Rio Ferdinand to entice investors has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years over an 8 million trading scam.Ex-Charlton Athletic player Richard Rufus, 48, spent hundreds of thousands of pounds funding his own lifestyle after convincing friends and family into putting their money in a foreign currency exchange scheme.
Ex-Charlton Athletic footballer Richard Rufus guilty of 8m investment fraud
A former Premier League footballer who used the names of stars including Rio Ferdinand to entice investors is facing jail after he was found guilty of an 8 million trading scam.Ex-Charlton Athletic defender Richard Rufus, 47, duped friends and family members into handing over their money, boasting of making colossal sums and promising returns of up to 60% a year.
Ex-Charlton Athletic footballer Richard Rufus guilty of 8m investment fraud
A former Premier League footballer who used the names of stars including Rio Ferdinand to entice investors is facing jail after he was found guilty of an 8 million trading scam.Ex-Charlton Athletic defender Richard Rufus, 47, duped friends and family members into handing over their money, boasting of making colossal sums and promising returns of up to 60% a year.
Accused ex-Premier League star said Rio Ferdinand invested in trading scheme'
A former Premier League star claimed footballing friends including Rio Ferdinand had invested in his foreign exchange trading scheme in a 15 million scam, a court has been told.Ex-Charlton Athletic defender Richard Rufus, 47, allegedly lost money hand over fist after promising investors returns of 60% a year.
Accused ex-Premier League star said Rio Ferdinand invested in trading scheme'
A former Premier League star claimed footballing friends including Rio Ferdinand had invested in his foreign exchange trading scheme in a 15 million scam, a court has been told.Ex-Charlton Athletic defender Richard Rufus, 47, allegedly lost money hand over fist after promising investors returns of 60% a year.
Jamie Carragher tells Rio Ferdinand don't be a Cristiano Ronaldo fanboy' in Manchester United Twitter row
The ex-England team-mates have gone back and forth in a spicy Twitter row regarding the Manchester United forward, whom the latest reports suggest will be allowed to leave Old Trafford during the January transfer window.
Ferdinand Explains Why Sancho's Champions League Masterclass Is Good For Manchester United
Jadon Sancho's impressive performance in the UEFA Champions League semi-final will increase his value for a potential summer transfer to benefit Manchester United financially. [ more ]
England forward Jack Grealish said he took a trip to New York and relied on his favourite Christmas movie "Home Alone 2" to deal with the disappointment of exiting the World Cup in the quarterfinals.Gareth Southgate's side will take to the pitch for the first time since their 2-1 World Cup defeat to France on Thursday against Italy.
Rio Ferdinand comments on Chelsea's managerial situation
The German coach guided the Blues to all three international trophies not long ago, whilst also having an incredible knack for guiding his team to finals.
Erik ten Hag explains Luke Shaw decision as Harry Maguire urged to quit Manchester United after latest snub
The England left-back shifted across the backline for the second game in a row as the Red Devils beat Wolves on New Year's Eve.Maguire had to make do with coming off the bench in stoppage time while Victor Lindelof also missed out, although both had struggled with illness over the festive period.Lisandro Martinez's return from an extended World Cup break could see Shaw return to left-back as Ten Hag explained the decision.
Ferdinand believes Man United will find it tough to sign Jude Bellingham
Man United may well find it tough to sign Jude Bellingham, according to Rio Ferdinand.Manchester United are a side who are slowly improving under Erik ten Hag, though it's going to take time for the Red Devils to return to the pinnacle of English football.The gaffer needs signing to help speed up that process.
Picture: Man United fans unveil new Lisandro Martinez flag
A group of Man United supporters have unveiled a new Lisandro Martinez flag banner.At the time, there were reservations about Manchester United signing Lisandro Martinez.After all, at the time, the Red Devils went after Jurrien Timber initially - before settling on his teammate.The Argentine, aged 24, has been nothing short of sensational.
Rio Ferdinand delivers verdict on Jadon Sancho's England snub: He could probably feel disgruntled'
J adon Sancho has reason to feel aggrieved for missing out on a place in the England squad for this month's Nations League matches, according to Rio Ferdinand.
Argentina celebrate World Cup triumph Monday's sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from December 19.Football Argentina celebrated winning the World Cup.Gary Neville loved the final.Rio Ferdinand urged Kylian Mbappe to stay positive.
Rio Ferdinand says he is 'worried' about Arsenal ahead of Premier League return
Rio Ferdinand says he is 'worried' about Arsenal's ability to maintain their strong start to the season when the Premier League resumes on Boxing Day.The Gunners comfortably saw off Wolves 2-0 in their final match before the World Cup to maintain a five-point lead at the top of the table, having lost just one of their first 14 matches and won 12 - two more than nearest rivals Manchester City.
Video: Gabriel Jesus basically admits Arsenal fans are better than Man City fans
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has basically admitted the support he feels from Gunners fans is a bit more special than what he had from the fans at Manchester City.
For 100 minutes, Friday's World Cup quarter-final between the Netherlands and Argentina looked as though it would be remembered another couple of magic Lionel Messi moments.Then, it appeared Wout Weghorst had stolen the thunder by scoring a dramatic equaliser from a brilliantly clever free-kick deep into injury time.
Rio Ferdinand says his ex- Manchester United team-mate David Beckham will "come with a consortium" to buy the Old Trafford club.How to follow the Fifa World Cup on the BBC The World Cup in Qatar has started - and BBC Sport has you covered with all the fixture and TV information.You can follow live text commentary of every game on the BBC Sport website, plus reports, news and analysis throughout the tournament.
Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings - Full coverage details
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is the latest name to join BBC Sport's team for television coverage of this year's World Cup.
Qatar World Cup means players are being treated like cattle, says former England player Carragher - Soccer News
Jamie Carragher has accused FIFA of putting players in a "disgusting" position by planting the Qatar World Cup slap bang in the middle of the club season.For most players involved, the tournament will be taking place while their domestic leagues are put on hold, after it was decided Qatar would not be able to host in the usual June-July time slot, due to its climate.
TV's female pundits are out in force but not for the big England matches
The boys are ready score predictions?tweeted the former England player Rio Ferdinand before the EnglandWales match with a picture of his fellow pundits in the BBC studio.A stream of guesses ensued, along with some chat about tactics.But one respondent gave the online equivalent to an exaggerated eyeroll, tweeting: The boys.
Rio Ferdinand: It's important to raise money for charity during economic crisis
Rio Ferdinand has spoken about the importance of raising money for charity as he turned his hand to trading in honour of those killed in the September 11 attacks.
Manuel Akanji Important to Manchester City, Like Erling Haaland
It may sound like comparing oranges to apples, as Erling Haaland grabs the headlines week-in-week-out for scoring the goals at Manchester City while Manuel Akanji was brought in to protect City's goal.
'Proud of his bravery': Josh Cavallo reacts to Jake Daniels coming out as gay
Jake Daniels, the UK's first male professional footballer to come out as gay since 1990, has been lauded for his bravery by Josh Cavallo, the Australian player whose own coming out provided inspiration for the Blackpool forward.