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Ball for Brazil Named

Ball for Brazil Named

BRAZILIAN football fans have written their own chapter in World Cup history by today picking "Brazuca" as the name of the official match ball for the 2014 tournament. 3 Sep 2012
Ferdinand Facing Two-Month Layoff

Ferdinand Facing Two-Month Layoff

Manchester United's defensive crisis is set to deepen, with centre-back Rio Ferdinand facing two months on the sidelines. 19 Aug 2012
Ferdinand Hails England Spirit

Ferdinand Hails England Spirit

Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand believes the England squad are showing a special unity he has not previously seen. 24 Jun 2012
Ferdinand Fears England Career Is Over

Ferdinand Fears England Career Is Over

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand admits his England career may well be over, having been overlooked by Roy Hodgson for Euro 2012. 10 Jun 2012
Rio Fears He's Been Fooled

Rio Fears He's Been Fooled

RIO Ferdinand has launched a passionate defence of younger brother Anton while admitting he has been left disillusioned by the current racism issues blighting football. 6 Feb 2012
Ferdinand Welcomes City Cup Tie

Ferdinand Welcomes City Cup Tie

MANCHESTER United defender Rio Ferdinand welcomed their FA Cup clash with neighbours City after the pair were drawn together in the third round today. 5 Dec 2011
Ferdinand: Stoke Draw Gave De Gea Confidence

Ferdinand: Stoke Draw Gave De Gea Confidence

RIO Ferdinand is convinced a baptism of fire at Stoke will prove to be the making of David de Gea's Manchester United career. 17 Oct 2011
Ferdinand Out for Six Weeks

Ferdinand Out for Six Weeks

MANCHESTER United defender Rio Ferdinand will be out for six weeks with a hamstring injury suffered during today's Barclays Premier League game at West Brom. 15 Aug 2011
Ferguson: We'll Get Through Injuries

Ferguson: We'll Get Through Injuries

SIR Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United will overcome the twin injury blow of losing Rio Ferdinand and skipper Nemanja Vidic during this afternoon's 2-1 win at West Brom. 15 Aug 2011
Ferdinand's White House Pics 'Wiped'

Ferdinand's White House Pics 'Wiped'

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed he was the victim of the US security services after his photographs of inside the White House were removed from the internet. 31 Jul 2011
Ferdinand Fired Up By Competition

Ferdinand Fired Up By Competition

Rio Ferdinand has warned the young challengers to his central defensive throne that he has no intention of being eased out of Manchester United. 23 Jul 2011
Rome Is Where the Hurt Is for Rio

Rome Is Where the Hurt Is for Rio

Rio Ferdinand has never watched the 2009 Champions League final but images in his mind remain as vivid today as they were when he was going through the whole shattering experience. 12 May 2011
Rio Ready to Fire United to Glory

Rio Ready to Fire United to Glory

Rio Ferdinand insists he is fully fit and ready to steer Manchester United through a hazardous path to glory. 5 May 2011
Defend Like Rio, Getting Motivated

Defend Like Rio, Getting Motivated

THIS month’s Performance section features classy England and Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand on how to defend using your brain! 2 May 2011
Rio Hungry for Medals

Rio Hungry for Medals

Rio Ferdinand has warned Manchester United's rivals he will not be satisfied even if the Red Devils go on to complete their second Premier League-Champions League double in four years. 28 Apr 2011
Ferguson Welcomes Rio Return

Ferguson Welcomes Rio Return

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has acknowledged Rio Ferdinand's return to action could not have been better timed. 26 Apr 2011