Rio Ferdinand interrupts foreign Champions League broadcast for selfie with legend in last ever TNT Sports appearance
RIO FERDINAND interrupted a foreign Champions League broadcast to take a selfie with his "hero".
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Rio Ferdinand interrupted a Champions League broadcast to meet Romario
Romario was covering
Paris
Saint-Germain's
Brazil
's TNT coverage.
While Ferdinand was working at his last event for the UK side of TNT Sports, after announcing his decision to quit during the week.
Before kick-off, a suited and booted Ferdinand popped up behind the South-American channels live broadcast.
While cutting into the conversation, the former
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Romario, of course, shook Ferdinand's hand before agreeing to the quick
snap
in the middle of the pitch.
Ferdinand added: "This is my guy. This is my guy. I'm serious. Thank you."
Ferdinand was 16 years old and coming through at
striker
Romario won the 1994 World Cup with Brazil.
Romario is considered one of the greatest players of all time, scoring more than 800 goals for club and country.
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He won the Golden Ball as player of the tournament in Brazil's World Cup heroics, while playing for Barcelona at the time.
Some, including
England football legend Rio Ferdinand and wife Kate plot move to relocate to Dubai as they eye properties and school for kids
In Europe, he's fondly remembered by PSV fans where he boasted a record of 128 goals in 149 matches.
The 59-year-old is
currently a senator
in Rio de Janeiro
and the president of football club
America-RJ.
Meanwhile,
The ex-defender decided not to renew his punditry and commentary contract, instead focusing on different projects.
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