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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rio Ferdinand takes his 'Last Dance' as Man United legend ends his TNT Sports career alongside Steven Gerrard and Laura Woods at the Champions League final in Munich
Saturday was a big day for Rio Ferdinand as the former Manchester United and England defender made his final appearance as a TNT Sports pundit. The 46-year-old was part of the broadcaster's coverage of the UEFA Champions League final in Munich. Before kick-off between Paris Saint-Germain faced Inter Milan, Ferdinand joined ex-England team-mate Steven Gerrard and presenter Laura Woods pitchside. Ferdinand and Gerrard was pictured deep in conversation with Gerrard, who recently rejected an offer to resume his managerial career with Rangers. He was also seen embracing Inter Milan striker Marko Arnautovic in a warm exchange as the players inspected Allianz Arena pitch. Saturday's farewell appearance marked the end of Ferdinand's 10-year run with TNT Sports and its predecessor BT Sport. The Last Dance 🎤 #UCLfinal — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 31, 2025 He had become a regular face on both domestic and European football coverage. Around half an hour before Saturday's game got underway, Ferdinand tweeted a photo of himself next to Gerrard and Woods, captioning it: 'The Last Dance', followed by a microphone emoji. Confirming his departure earlier this week, Ferdinand had said: 'After 10 incredible years, I have made the difficult decision to step away from TNT Sports after the Champions League final. 'Since retiring from football, it has been a privilege talking about the game I love for a decade for sports fans watching on BT Sport and TNT Sports.' He went on to thank behind-the-scenes staff, his family, and management team for their support over the years and said he would now focus on his Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast and other ventures.
The Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Laura Woods wears bold outfit for Champions League final as fans say she's singlehandedly saved TNT Sports coverage
LAURA WOODS stunned in a bold outfit as viewers declared she had singlehandedly saved TNT Sports' coverage of the Champions League final. All eyes are on Munich tonight as giants Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan prepare to do battle for European football's greatest prize. 5 5 5 Stars including Ousmane Dembele and Lautaro Martinez are sure to light up the pitch. But off it, it was Woods who caught the eye in a striking ensemble. The popular presenter, who returned to screens earlier this month after giving birth to first child Leo with fiance Adam Collard, bowled fans over as she opted for an amazing all-cream outfit. Woods bared her arms as she also went sleeveless in the warm German evening. She was joined by Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard on the sideline as the icons, who have both won the Champions League, delivered their pre-match thoughts. For Ferdinand, it was a poignant moment after the Manchester United legend declared it would be his final appearance on TNT Sports. Meanwhile, Gerrard dug deep for his best analysis after being strongly linked with a return to Rangers. But as far as viewers were concerned, it was Woods who was the star of the show. One said: 'Thank f**k for Laura Woods.' Another declared: 'Great to see Laura Woods presenting the final.' Laura Woods gives Adam Collard a telling off as they watch Newcastle vs Arsenal and reveal who their baby is supporting There was also praise for fellow TNT Sports presenter Jules Breach. She dazzled in a green dress while going behind the scenes. And one fan had plenty to say. They boomed: 'Jules Breach showing levels this evening.' 5 5
Tom's Guide
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
How to watch Champions League final on Discovery+ (it's free)
You can watch the 2025 Champions League final live on Discovery Plus, streaming for free, on May 31, 2025. The free stream includes pre-game build-up, English commentary and every goal as Inter vs PSG grips football fans around the world. The U.K. platform will stream the big game live from Munich. But how can you watch the Champions League final free from anywhere? Can you get the free Discovery Plus stream in Canada and the U.S. too? And what phones is the app available on? Here's our full (and quick) guide to how to watch Champions League final free on Discovery... TNT Sports and Discovery Plus have teamed up to broadcast the Champions League Final for free. You don't even need a Discovery+ subscription to watch Inter vs PSG. New to Discovery Plus? Register for a free account or download the app on your mobile device. OUTSIDE THE U.K.? ACCESS DISCOVERY PLUS FROM ANYWHERE WITH A VPN. We signed up to check it out and it works perfectly. Although Discovery Plus is available in seven countries around the world, it's only broadcasting the Champions League Final for free in U.K.. Soccer lovers traveling or working outside the U.K. will need to use a VPN to access Discovery's free Champions League stream in the U.S. and Canada. There are lots of VPNs but NordVPN is the one you can rely on to unblock Discovery+ and stream Inter vs PSG like a pro — plus you can save 70%. Looking to access Discovery+ from outside the United Kingdom? If you're traveling abroad, use NordVPN to access Discovery+ as if you were back home in the U.K.. We test all the providers and we rate Nord as the best VPN. There's 24/7 support available, a money-back guarantee and, best of all, there's currently over 70% off with this deal. Save 70% off with this NordVPN deal It's really easy to use a VPN to watch the Champions League final on Discovery Plus. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the free Champions League stream on Discovery+, choose 'United Kingdom' from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Discovery Plus, sign in, and watch the Champions League final on Discovery for free. Discovery Plus is broadcasting the Champions League final live from 6 p.m. BST / 1 p.m. ET, with expert analysis from Karen Carney, Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves. The whole match will be live on TNT Sports 1 and available to watch at home or on the go for free on Discovery Plus as Inter take on PSG in Munich. Your commentary team will be Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with Jules Breach the roving reporter. Reshmin Chowdhury and Laura Woods are the anchors. Expect action replays galore, highlights and a full aftershow replay. You can use Discovery Plus with a range of devices: Android phones and tablets (with Android OS 5 and newer) Apple iPhones and iPads (with iOS 15 and newer) Chrome (version 51 and newer) Firefox (version 47 and newer) Safari (version 12.1.2 and newer) Apple TV (with tvOS 15 and newer, including Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD) Amazon Fire TV (with Fire OS 5 and newer, including Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Stick and Smart TVs with Fire TV built-in) Android TV (with Android TV OS 5 and newer, including Sony Bravia XR, OLED, LED, Stream TV, TCL Model 3 Series, and TiVo Stream 4K) Chromecast (including Chromecast 2nd and 3rd generation, Chromecast Audio, Chromecast Ultra, and Chromecast with Google TV) LG Smart TV (with webOS 4 or higher) Roku (including Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku Express, Roku Express+, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+ , Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Streaming Stick+ and Roku Streambar) Samsung TV (2017 models and newer) PlayStation (4 and 5) Xbox (One and Xbox Series X|S) Note that mobile web is not supported — download the Discovery+ app on your phone or tablet (iOS/Android). TNT Sports and Discovery Plus have teamed up before for the UEFA Finals and there have been no major complaints about the streaming quality in the past, while the coverage features former European football heavyweights Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves and Karen Carney. Discovery says you can "stream select events in 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos (with a compatible device)" but don't expect that from the free Champions League stream. As of 2025, the platform says it has "over 122 million subscribers" globally, which certainly sounds worthy of this season's Champions League final. For the smoothest streaming experience, Discovery says "you need a minimum download speed of 5Mbps and at least 20 Mbps for 4K content." We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
The Sun
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Why is Rio Ferdinand quitting TNT Sports?
RIO FERDINAND shocked the sporting industry when he announced that he will be QUITTING his punditry role on TNT Sports - and the reason why has been revealed. The Manchester United and England legend is set to hang up his TNT Sports microphone after tonight's thrilling Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan. 2 And it is set to be a huge loss for the channel as he quickly became one of the most notable faces since joining its predecessor, BT Sport in 2015. Ferdinand, 46, acted as both a pundit and co-commentator for domestic and European football, including Spurs' Europa League final win over his former club, Manchester United. His knowledge and experience of the game has led to him becoming one of the first names many look forward to hearing commentate. But in a lengthy social media post, Ferdinand has revealed why he is quitting TNT Sports. Why is Rio Ferdinand quitting TNT Sports? Rio Ferdinand explained: 'After 10 incredible years. I have made the difficult decision to step away from TNT Sports after the Champions League final. 'Since retiring from football it has been a privilege talking about the game I love for a decade for sports fans watching on BT Sports and TNT Sports. 'I want to acknowledge the tremendous support from the team behind the scenes, whose hard work often goes unseen, but has been essential to our success. 'To everyone at TNT Sports, we have a brilliant end to the season to look forward to on Saturday, and for now all focus will be on what I think could go down as one of the great European finals. 'The network continues to thrive with more rights than ever, and I look forward to following its progress and the exciting future that lies ahead. 'Lastly, I would like to thank my family and my management company New Era for their ongoing support. 'They have supported me to travel all over the Europe following the best players and watching the best matches. For a football fan like me, it's been a dream come true. 'As I turn the page to the next chapter. I carry with me countless memories. 'I'm excited about what the future holds, spending more time with my family, focusing on Rio Ferdinand Presents and my other business interests. 'I hope to stay connected with all of you in different capacities. Thank you once again for everything.' What could Rio Ferdinand be doing next? Despite being incredibly busy with TNT for the last decade, Ferdinand has managed to cultivate a massive podcast. His ' Rio Ferdinand Presents' podcast, which was previously called 'Vibe with Five', has over 1.3 MILLION subscribers on YouTube and thousands of listeners on Apple and Spotify. If not that, although Ferdinand plans to focus on his other interests, an immediate move to one of TNT's rivals isn't off the cards. 2 Sky Sports have just freed up a boatload of cash by culling multiple presenters and reporters in a wave of redundancies. And it could be used to finance a potential swoop for Ferdinand, who would draw huge numbers along with former England team-mates Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. A move to the BBC could also be on the cards following Gary Lineker 's departure from Match of the Day. Ferdinand could use his downtime to focus on the 'Rio Ferdinand Foundation', which he set up back in 2012 or, the Manchester United could try to become a professional boxer once again. He did this following his retirement in 2015 but was denied a license by the British Boxing Board of Control. Another thing on the cards for Rio is stepping back into the food industry. He entered the restaurant world in 2009, opening Rosso Restaurant & Bar in Manchester's city centre. But Rosso, which was visited by A-listers galore, closed its doors after 15 years of service back in September 2023. Ferdinand could look to revive the defunct restaurant or open a new one.
Metro
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
Is the Champions League final 2025 on YouTube? How to watch for free in the UK
The champions of Europe will be crowned tonight when PSG take on Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Both sides have been magnificent in the competition so far, with Paris Saint-Germain notably knocking out Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal en-route to the final. The French club have never won the Champions League and are on the verge of achieving a remarkable treble after winning Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France. As for Inter, the Italian giants impressively beat Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the knockout phase and are aiming to win their fourth UCL and first since Jose Mourinho's treble-winners in 2010. It is predicted to be a thrilling and tight contest, though both teams have a few minor injury concerns to deal with. Ahead of Saturday's clash, here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Champions League final for free and on TV in the UK: The Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan will kick-off at 8pm tonight. The match is being held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, home of Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. Unlike previous years, TNT Sports will not be live streaming the Champions League final on their YouTube channel. However, fans can still watch the final for free on discovery+. All you need to do is register a free account on discovery+ without signing up to a package and you'll be able to tune in to the game. The live stream can be viewed across a range of devices from smartphones and tablets to laptops and smart TVs. TNT Sports customers can watch the Champions League final on TV. More Trending The match will be shown on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage getting underway at 6pm. Their punditry team will include Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand in his final game before he leaves the broadcaster. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Champions League final odds: Paris Saint-Germain's youngsters can lift trophy for the first time but may need to go the distance against Inter Milan MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo makes decision over future after Club World Cup talks MORE: Gary Lineker names the 'amazing' player he doesn't want to win the Ballon d'Or
