Rio Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand has repeatedly stated that he considers the label of the 'golden generation' to be incorrect and exaggerated.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2026-06-03

Rio Ferdinand and his wife Kate have been living in their basement to avoid missile attacks in Dubai.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2026-03-04

Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United footballer, has been experiencing the Iranian retaliatory strikes in Dubai with his family.

Index.hu·Hungary· 2026-03-03

Rio Ferdinand defended Vinícius Júnior after a racist incident in Lisbon.

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-02-20

Ferdinand publicly defended Vinícius and criticized those who shifted focus to the celebration.

Clarín·Argentina· 2026-02-19

Río Ferdinand publicly condemned Prestianni for his actions during the match.

Clarín·Argentina· 2026-02-18

Jannik Sinner was then interviewed by former England footballer Rio Ferdinand.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2026-02-16

Rio Ferdinand is a footballer who has bought a personal protection dog.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-02-04

Rio Ferdinand, a former defender for Manchester United, commended Carrick's coaching efforts.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-02-02

Rio Ferdinand's opinion is mentioned as influencing Manchester United's decision-making process.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-01-25

Club legend Rio Ferdinand has said that Mainoo would be better off leaving the club.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-12-19

Rio Ferdinand commented on the controversial decision regarding the disallowed goal.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2025-12-10

Rio Ferdinand was noted for generating negative chemistry at the World Cup draw.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-12-08

Rio Ferdinand participated in a rib-tickling sketch with Gianni Infantino.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-12-08

Rio Ferdinand was involved in the official draw process for the World Cup 2026.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2025-12-06

Rio Ferdinand moonlighted as a comedian during the ceremony.

The Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-12-06

Rio Ferdinand conducted the draw for the 2026 World Cup groups.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2025-12-06

The football part of the draw was led by former England captain Rio Ferdinand.

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·Montenegro· 2025-12-06

Rio Ferdinand, a former English footballer, was one of the international stars at the event.

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·Slovenia· 2025-12-06

Rio Ferdinand served as the presenter for the draw ceremony for the 2026 World Cup.

Público·Portugal· 2025-12-05

Rio Ferdinand was encouraged by Matthew McConaughey and Salma Hayek to be one of the hosts of the World Cup draw.

El País·Spain· 2025-12-05

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand presided over the draw.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-12-05

Rio Ferdinand performed in a recorded skit during the draw event.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-12-05

Rio Ferdinand directed the event for the draw of the FIFA World Cup 2026 groups.

Diario Co Latino·El Salvador· 2025-12-05

Rio Ferdinand co-hosted the World Cup draw alongside Kevin Hart and Heidi Klum.

明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong Kong· 2025-12-05

Río Ferdinand was the former player who hosted the draw.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2025-12-05

Former England and Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand conducted the draw.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-12-05

Rio Ferdinand hosted the draw for the 2026 World Cup.

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·Liechtenstein· 2025-12-05

Rio Ferdinand, former captain of the England national team, comments on the need to stop calling it 'soccer'.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2025-12-05

Rio Ferdinand, a legend of Manchester United and former captain of the England national team, will direct the draw.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2025-12-05