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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Rio Ferdinand interrupts foreign Champions League broadcast for selfie with legend in last ever TNT Sports appearance
The footie legend now works in politics RIO GRANDE Rio Ferdinand interrupts foreign Champions League broadcast for selfie with legend in last ever TNT Sports appearance Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RIO FERDINAND interrupted a foreign Champions League broadcast to take a selfie with his "hero". The Manchester United legend popped over to meet Brazilian football icon Romario before kick-off. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Rio Ferdinand interrupted a Champions League broadcast to meet Romario Romario was covering Paris Saint-Germain's historic 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan for his native 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 England star said: "This is my hero. Can I please take a quick picture with you?" READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS CHAMPING AT THE BIT Fergie arrives at CL final as his £2m-a-year Man Utd role ends 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 West Ham when prolific 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. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 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 Romario, believe that he actually scored 1,000 goals, but a ton of those cannot be verified as they came in unofficial friendlies. 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, Ferdinand said goodbye to TNT for the final time after 10 years on Saturday night. The ex-defender decided not to renew his punditry and commentary contract, instead focusing on different projects.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
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". The football icon 2 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 READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS 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. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 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. 2 Romario is considered one of the greatest players of all time
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
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". The Manchester United legend popped over to meet Brazilian football icon Romario before kick-off. Romario was covering Paris Saint-Germain's historic 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan for his native 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 England star said: "This is my hero. Can I please take a quick picture with you?" 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 West Ham when prolific 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. 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 Romario, believe that he actually scored 1,000 goals, but a ton of those cannot be verified as they came in unofficial friendlies. 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, Ferdinand said goodbye to TNT for the final time after 10 years on Saturday night. The ex-defender decided not to renew his punditry and commentary contract, instead focusing on different projects. 2
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Real Madrid starlet opens up on his lack of minutes – ‘I have no complaints'
Arriving at Real Madrid and managing the expectations that come with the white-coloured jersey is not easy even for the best in the business. To do so as a teenager, needless to say, is daunting and Real Madrid's approach of taking Endrick's incorporation slowly is understandable. The player may be seeing few minutes this season, but it is clear that Real Madrid have a specific plan in mind to incorporate him onto the biggest stage gradually. Yet, he has shown tremendous patience and made the most of the few opportunities given to him and is pushing for a bigger role in the coming years. Speaking to Romario in a recent interview (h/t MARCA), Endrick opened up on his lack of minutes and showed great maturity in being unaffected by his situation. 'I have no complaints about Real Madrid. I have changed my mentality a lot there and even if I don't play much, whenever I do, thank God, I enter and score a goal to help my team,' he stated. Elaborating on his role under Carlo Ancelotti and how he has a lot to learn from the best in the business who are in the same dressing room, he said: 'For me, it is a privilege to be in a club as big as Real Madrid, with the best players in the world.' 'The three best in the world are Rodrygo, Mbappe and Vini… and they are our attacking trio,' he added. Endrick was asked about how it was to be at Real Madrid at such a young age and have the chance to rub shoulders with legends of the game. 'It's an inexplicable feeling to be with the best, to be always learning, to always be evolving, which for me is the most important thing.' 'I'm at Real Madrid when I'm only 18 years old, I have to enjoy life a lot, I have to enjoy football a lot. And that's what I'm doing,' he added. At the same time, though, Endrick admitted that he has some fear that he might miss out on playing for Brazil at the FIFA World Cup next year, saying (h/t Fabrizio Romano): 'To be honest, what goes through my head a lot is that I'm afraid of not being at the 2026 World Cup. I'm worried… because it's my dream to be at World Cup. It's even difficult to speak about that. I want go help Brazil to win the 6th World Cup.'
The Independent
04-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Why Arsenal should believe they can win the Champions League
Inside the Philips Stadion, there are reminders of PSV Eindhoven 's past, celebrations of former centre-forwards such as Romario, Ronaldo Nazario and Ruud van Nistelrooy who have graced the club and tormented defenders. As he walked along the corridors between the executive suites, Mikel Arteta could have been given a reminder of what he is missing. It is carnival week in Eindhoven and plenty of people are descending on the Dutch city in fancy dress. Whether any have come in the garb of an Arsenal goalscorer or will impersonate a striker, even for a night, remains to be seen. The probability is that Mikel Merino will be leading the line for Arsenal in the Netherlands; the scorer of the Gunners' only goals in their last four games but a midfielder by trade. With Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus injured, with Gabriel Martinelli only on the way back, with Raheem Sterling's only goal this season coming against Preston, it may be Merino in attack. 'It is a beautiful challenge, especially up front,' said Jurrien Timber. It is an optimistic way of putting it. Another is to point out that PSV have defensive difficulties: since springing one of the surprises in the knockout play-off round, they have faced Go Ahead Eagles twice, losing both matches and conceding five goals to a side only seventh in the Eredivisie. 'What I see is ahead is a team that has eliminated Juventus, with a history, so I know the difficulty,' said Arteta, paying PSV due respect. If Arsenal's attack is the resistible force, perhaps PSV's defence is the movable object. A tie of teams meeting for the third consecutive year may be a clash of opposites. The Dutch champions can both score and concede; the perennial English runners-up sometimes do neither. But there may be a path to progress amid the lack of drama. 'For any team, I think when you look at the history of the team, that they've been very successful, the defensive record is critical,' said Arteta. England's last two Champions League winners had identical records in that respect: Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea conceded just three goals in seven knockout matches in 2021, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City a mere three at the equivalent stage in 2023. The Arsenal rearguard has earned many a compliment for its organisation and obduracy in recent years. There is statistical proof of its excellence. The north Londoners had the second-best defensive record in group stages, bettered only by Inter. 'We have only conceded three goals and the lowest expected goals,' added Arteta. 'That is great and a big platform.' They kicked off the group stage with clean sheets against Atalanta and Paris Saint-Germain. Even as Arteta's attacking options have been reduced, his defensive ones have increased. Timber welcomed the added competition from Ben White's return to fitness although, with only two substitute appearances, the Englishman may be unlikely to make a first start in almost four months on Tuesday. On the other flank, meanwhile, Myles Lewis-Skelly, suspended for the stalemate at Nottingham Forest, is available again. That was a draining, depressing night for Arsenal; along with the defeat to West Ham, the end of an ambition, at least for a year, to win the Premier League. A different competition offers a different incentive. 'A game to change the narrative,' said Timber. If Arsenal have been labouring and toiling domestically, Arteta feels they could have a spring in their step. 'It's a game that really brings a different energy,' he said. 'It's a competition that puts everybody on their toes.' It is a competition in which Arsenal have acquitted themselves well since Arteta ended their exile. They were knocked out by Bayern Munich last season; avoid defeat in the Netherlands and a home record of eight wins and a draw in nine home Champions League games bodes well. It could be a very open competition. Coming third in the group stage does not necessarily make Arsenal third favourites but there is a plausible route to the quarter-finals for them, whereas Manchester City have already fallen by the wayside and either Bayern or Bayer Leverkusen, Real or Atletico Madrid, and PSG or Liverpool will follow suit. Can Arsenal win the competition? 'It's an ambition,' added Arteta, while stressing his focus was purely on PSV. There is a sense in which Arsenal have untapped potential: not so much defensively, but if they can add goals, if they can produce the sort of performances they mustered against PSG and Manchester City in knockout football. 'And the fact that we have still gears, even with the players that we have, to take the game to a different level,' said Arteta. 'When it comes to that stage, it's about lifting the level and the standards.' Defensively, Arsenal can set the standards. They just need a goal or two.
