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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
‘So incredibly welcoming' – Laura Woods pays personal tribute to Rio Ferdinand as Man Utd legend, 46, leaves TNT Sports
The ex-England star has not ruled out moving to a rival Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LAURA WOODS has issued a heartfelt farewell to Rio Ferdinand on his final TNT Sports appearance. The Manchester United legend is stepping away from the broadcaster after 10 years as a pundit. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Laura Woods (left) has paid tribute to Rio Ferdinand (centre) on his final TNT broadcast Credit: PA 2 The former Man Utd star has spent a decade as a pundit for the network Credit: PA Ferdinand was on the TNT panel for Saturday's Champions League final in Munich. He was joined by host Woods, Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves for his last broadcast. Following PSG's emphatic 5-0 win, Rio said: "I just want to say thank you to everybody that I've worked with. "My job was made a lot easier by the great people and friends that I have worked with and will remain friends for many years." READ MORE ON FOOTBALL RIO EXIT Rio Ferdinand quitting TNT Sports after 10 years as Man Utd icon issues statement The ex-England centre-back joined TNT back in 2015 as a pundit. He was drafted onto co-commentary duty shortly after and claimed his decision to leave was "difficult". Woods had one "final goodbye" for Ferdinand as Saturday's broadcast from Munich wound down. The presenter said: "Rio, before we leave, just one final goodbye. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "From us here at TNT Sport, to you. That is it for your career here, for now. "Can I just say on behalf of all of us - including everyone behind the camera - you've been an absolute pleasure. PSG crowned Champions League winners after smashing Inter Milan 5-0 "And personally since I joined, you've been so incredibly welcoming. "You'll be sorely, sorely missed." Despite being incredibly busy with TNT for the last decade, Ferdinand has managed to launch a hugely successful podcast. His 'Rio Ferdinand Presents' pod, which was previously called 'Vibe with Five', has over 1.3 MILLION subscribers on YouTube. He has also been linked with a potential move to the BBC in the wake of Gary Lineker's departure on Match of the Day. Ferdinand's final game as a pundit proved to be a cracker, with PSG stunning Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich. Champions League final REACTION - PSG 5-0 Inter Follow all the fallout and reaction from the Champions League final with SunSport's blog Luis Enrique's side ended the Parisian's Champions League drought in style, overpowering the Italians thanks to standout performance from Desire Doue. An emotional Enrique said: "Since day one, I said I wanted to win important trophies, and Paris had never won the Champions League. "We did it for the first time. It's a great feeling to make many people happy."
Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rio Ferdinand potential career moves after leaving TNT Sports as Man Utd legend looks to ‘next chapter'
The world is the 46-year-old's oyster now he's no longer bound to TNT Sports' hectic schedule RIO GRANDE Rio Ferdinand potential career moves after leaving TNT Sports as Man Utd legend looks to 'next chapter' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RIO FERDINAND is officially a free agent having left his role at TNT Sports. The former Manchester United and England defender was part of the broadcaster's commentary and punditry team for a DECADE. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Rio Ferdinand has left his role at TNT Sports Credit: ALAMY 6 The former Manchester United and England star has revealed his next move Credit: GETTY But the 46-year-old has decided to move on to pastures new by not renewing his contract. An emotional social media post read: "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. READ MORE ON RIO FERDINAND LIKE A BOSS Alex Ferguson rips into Rio Ferdinand just moments after seeing Man Utd icon '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 Europe, following the best players and watching the best matches. For a football fan like me, it's been a dream come true. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 6 Rio Ferdinand is looking forward to the 'next chapter' of his life Credit: ALAMY 'As I turn the page to the next chapter. I carry with me countless memories." Ferdinand will have plenty of time on his hands now that he's no longer bound to TNT Sport's hectic schedule. Rio Ferdinand calls out Roy Keane and Gary Neville's takes on Man Utd vs Man City The pundit plans to spend his free time with his family, as well as focusing on his podcast and other "interests". So what will Rio be up to now..? Full-time podcasting 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. The podcasting world is an extremely lucrative one, so Ferdinand would be foolish not to use his massive platform and standing in the game to cash in on a potential post-career goldmine. 6 The Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast has over 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube Credit: RIO FERDINAND PRESENTS Punditry Although Ferdinand plans to focus on his other interests, an immediate move to one of TNT's rivals isn't off the cards. 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 is no stranger to a bit of Beeb punditry having worked for the national broadcaster during multiple international tournaments, including Euro 2024. 6 Rio Ferdinand was part of the BBC's coverage of Euro 2024 Credit: BBC Charity work Ferdinand could use his downtime to focus on the 'Rio Ferdinand Foundation', which he set up back in 2012. The foundation was set up with the goal of creating opportunities for young people in impoverished areas and has been a huge success. Restaurants Ferdinand 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. Although given the volatile nature of the culinary world, he may decide against returning to the industry. Boxing Ferdinand tried to become a professional boxer following his retirement in 2015 but was denied a license by the British Boxing Board of Control. Ferdinand immediately gave up on his dreams of becoming a pugilist after the BBBofC's huge knockdown, although he could reignite them now that he has plenty of time on his hands. Influencer boxing promotion Misfits Boxing would no doubt jump at the opportunity to get Ferdinand in the ring as they recently did with his former United and QPR team-mate Danny Simpson. But they would likely have to break the bank to get him to lace up his gloves so late into his forties.
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rio Ferdinand potential career moves after leaving TNT Sports as Man Utd legend looks to ‘next chapter'
RIO FERDINAND is officially a free agent having left his role at TNT Sports. The former Manchester United and DECADE . Advertisement 6 Rio Ferdinand has left his role at TNT Sports Credit: ALAMY 6 The former Manchester United and England star has revealed his next move Credit: GETTY But the 46-year-old has decided to move on to pastures new by not renewing his contract. An emotional social media post read: "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. Advertisement READ MORE ON RIO FERDINAND '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 Europe, following the best players and watching the best matches. For a football fan like me, it's been a dream come true. Advertisement Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 6 Rio Ferdinand is looking forward to the 'next chapter' of his life Credit: ALAMY 'As I turn the page to the next chapter. I carry with me countless memories." Ferdinand will have plenty of time on his hands now that he's no longer bound to TNT Sport's hectic schedule. Advertisement Rio Ferdinand calls out Roy Keane and Gary Neville's takes on Man Utd vs Man City The pundit plans to spend his free time with his family, as well as focusing on his podcast and other "interests". So what will Rio be up to now..? Full-time podcasting 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 . Advertisement The podcasting world is an extremely lucrative one, so Ferdinand would be foolish not to use his massive platform and standing in the game to cash in on a potential post-career goldmine. 6 The Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast has over 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube Credit: RIO FERDINAND PRESENTS Punditry Although Ferdinand plans to focus on his other interests, an immediate move to one of TNT's rivals isn't off the cards. Sky Sports have just freed up a boatload of cash by Advertisement 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 is no stranger to a bit of Beeb punditry having worked for the national broadcaster during multiple international tournaments, including Euro 2024 . 6 Rio Ferdinand was part of the BBC's coverage of Euro 2024 Credit: BBC Advertisement Charity work Ferdinand could use his downtime to focus on the 'Rio Ferdinand Foundation', which he set up back in 2012. The foundation was set up with the goal of creating opportunities for young people in impoverished areas and has been a huge success. Restaurants Ferdinand 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. Advertisement Ferdinand could look to revive the defunct restaurant or open a new one. Although given the volatile nature of the culinary world, he may decide against returning to the industry. Boxing Ferdinand tried to become a professional boxer following his retirement in 2015 but was denied a license by the British Boxing Board of Control. Ferdinand immediately gave up on his dreams of becoming a pugilist after the BBBofC's huge knockdown, although he could reignite them now that he has plenty of time on his hands. Advertisement Influencer boxing promotion Misfits Boxing would no doubt jump at the opportunity to get Ferdinand in the ring as they recently did with his former United and QPR team-mate Danny Simpson. But they would likely have to break the bank to get him to lace up his gloves so late into his forties. 6 Rio Ferdinand could give boxing a go following his departure Credit: INSTAGRAM@RIOFERDY5
Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Arsenal sent Bukayo Saka transfer warning - 'They won't want to hear this'
Bukayo Saka has made a standout return to the Arsenal side following his injury comeback but the Gunners have been warned that they might not be able to call on his services for much longer Arsenal have been warned that Real Madrid will be casting admiring glances at Bukayo Saka ahead of a potential £130m move. The Gunners academy graduate has developed into one of the Premier League 's best wide players over the past few seasons. He has scored double figures for goals in each of the previous five campaigns. And despite missing large swaths of the current season, Saka can still boast 11 goals to his name. The 23-year-old has made a successful return from a long-term hamstring injury over the past few weeks having scored in Arsenal's Champions League win against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Former England and Manchester United star Owen Hargreaves has now claimed that the Spanish side could now potentially be keeping a close eye on him. Speaking on the Vibe with Five podcast with Rio Ferdinand, he said: 'That goal from Saka, the football was beautiful. He starts wide and drifts in. He knew what was coming, instinctive. 'What's amazing is that Saka played like that after being out for so long. That's hard when you've been out of the game with a big injury like that. 'I reckon after that – Arsenal won't want to hear this – Real Madrid will be looking at him, thinking 'he can play for us'. He still has a lot of work to do at Arsenal for three or four years – win the Premier League. 'Look at Trent. Won the league, won the Champions League, 27, [same age as] when Cristiano Ronaldo left [Man Utd for Real].' Saka still has over two years remaining on his current deal with Arsenal and it could take a huge fee to convince the Gunners to sell their star forward. Asked how much he could cost, Hargreaves suggested that Real could end up paying around £130m for the England star. According to reports in Spain, Madrid already have their eyes on Saka and would be willing to pay up to £103m for his signature. Should he end up moving to the Bernabeu, the current Arsenal star might face an awkward reunion with Dani Carvajal. The pair came to blows at half-time of Arsenal's recent victory in Spain. Carvajal had grabbed Saka by the neck, while he then approached the Arsenal star before an angry exchange ensued. Gunners substitute Ben White intervened to calm tensions, with Saka then pushing Carvajal away as both teams heading into the tunnel for the half-time interval.
