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Rooney and Ferdinand Travel to Germany

Rooney and Ferdinand Travel to Germany

Manchester United have received a Champions League boost after Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand declared themselves fit for travel ahead of tomorrow's quarter-final with Bayern Munich. 29 Mar 2010
Ferdinand Relishing Title Battle

Ferdinand Relishing Title Battle

Rio Ferdinand is relishing the intensity of a three-pronged title battle - just as long as Manchester United emerge the victors. 23 Mar 2010
Ferdinand Hid 'Hunchback' From Fergie

Ferdinand Hid 'Hunchback' From Fergie

England captain Rio Ferdinand has revealed he hid the extent of his back problem from Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, which left him "bent over like an old hunchback" and struggling to walk. 21 Mar 2010
Rio Injury Made Us Panic - Fergie

Rio Injury Made Us Panic - Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted there was a sense of panic at Manchester United when Rio Ferdinand suffered his most recent back scare. 13 Mar 2010
Ferdinand Out of Carling Cup Final

Ferdinand Out of Carling Cup Final

Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of Sunday's Carling Cup final between Manchester United and Aston Villa and seems unlikely to be fit to captain England against Egypt at Wembley next week. 24 Feb 2010
Lampard - Ferdinand Deserves Armband

Lampard - Ferdinand Deserves Armband

Frank Lampard believes Rio Ferdinand deserves his chance to captain England and insists he is pleased star striker Wayne Rooney has not been "burdened" with the responsibility of leading the side at the World Cup. 16 Feb 2010
Ferdinand Withdraws Red Card Appeal

Ferdinand Withdraws Red Card Appeal

Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn his appeal against the additional one-match suspension he incurred for a "frivolous" challenge to a violent conduct charge brought against him by the Football Association. 10 Feb 2010
Ferdinand Banned for Four Matches

Ferdinand Banned for Four Matches

Rio Ferdinand has received a four-match suspension after losing his appeal against an FA violent conduct charge. 29 Jan 2010
Ferdinand Denies Charge

Ferdinand Denies Charge

Rio Ferdinand will face Manchester City in the Carling Cup this evening after denying a charge of violent conduct, Press Association Sport understands. 28 Jan 2010
Rio: I'll Be Ready for World Cup

Rio: I'll Be Ready for World Cup

Rio Ferdinand insists there is "no question" that he will be fit for next year's World Cup despite fears over his long-term fitness. 18 Dec 2009
Ferdinand As Good As Ever - Ferguson

Ferdinand As Good As Ever - Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a robust defence of Rio Ferdinand against accusations that "his legs have gone". 3 Nov 2009
Ferdinand Blasts 'Feeble' Racism Punishments

Ferdinand Blasts 'Feeble' Racism Punishments

Rio Ferdinand fears "feeble punishments" for instances of unacceptable crowd behaviour in football may undermine the message that racism has no place in his sport. 12 Oct 2009
Ferdinand Set for Two-Week Absence

Ferdinand Set for Two-Week Absence

SIR Alex Ferguson estimates Rio Ferdinand will be out of action for two weeks after missing Manchester United's victory over Birmingham this afternoon. 17 Aug 2009
Ferdinand Tips Familiar Foes to Challenge

Ferdinand Tips Familiar Foes to Challenge

Rio Ferdinand expects the same old rivals to be challenging Manchester United for Premier League supremacy this term. 14 Aug 2009
Ferdinand Keen For Keeper Run

Ferdinand Keen For Keeper Run

RIO Ferdinand believes it would be to Manchester United's benefit if either Ben Foster or Tomasz Kuszczak was given a run of games between the posts. 9 Aug 2009
Ferdinand Feeling Fine

Ferdinand Feeling Fine

MANCHESTER United defender Rio Ferdinand believes he is in rude health going into the Community Shield against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday. 8 Aug 2009