Stay ConnectedWelcome to Rio Ferdinand Presents, the destination for any football fan who wants the biggest names, the best analysis and authentic reactions to everything fans discuss in their WhatsApp groups. From a leader on the pitch to one of the most respected voices in world football, Rio invites you to sit back in your home or on your commute to enjoy his three distinctive shows, Rio Presents, Rio Meets and Rio Reacts.
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Join Rio Ferdinand in Barcelona for a brand new Rio Reacts, powered by Just Eat and Pepsi Max! We break down all the action from the Champions League Semi-Final First Legs:
How good is 17-year-old Lamine Yamal?
Can Arsenal find a way back against PSG in Paris?
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Peter Crouch joins Rio and Joel to discuss Liverpool’s Premier League title win after they beat Spurs at Anfield. According to Rio, Crouchy gives the BEST explanation of why Liverpool supporters are responding differently to the possibility of Trent Alexander Arnold leaving the club compared to Mo Salah and Virgil Van Dijk and Rio wonders whether the celebrations with supporters might make him want to stay.
Crouchy gives his opinion on whether Manchester United should sign Liam Delap or Victor Osimhen and says why Alexander Isak could make the same impact as Virgil Van Dijk if he prioritises a move to Liverpool in the summer.
The former Englands striker admits he wouldn’t enjoy playing in today’s football because of the lack of service for number 9s so Joel asks him to pick 4 current midfielders to feed him in a dream lineup.
Rio and Crouchy reminisce about days with England together, the training drill that made players most nervous and why Steven Gerrard is held in the highest regard by his former Liverpool team mate.
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The wait is OVER! Rio Ferdinand sits down with Manchester United LEGEND Ryan Giggs in this exclusive "Rio Meets" episode. From explosive winger to decorated veteran, Giggsy opens up about the evolution of wingers, the potential of Garnacho, playing alongside Bale and the ICONIC Cristiano Ronaldo. Plus, hear his unique perspective on the values needed at Man Utd, the differences between the '99 and '08 Champions League winning squads, dealing with fan criticism, his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, and his journey into management. Don't miss this in-depth chat with a true Old Trafford hero!
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Ahead of the exclusive interview with Ryan Giggs being released - Rio wanted to release a special bit of content from his chat with the Manchester United legend.
Following several heated debates with several podcast regulars on the topic of who is better between Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo - Rio wanted to hear from the man who played with them both.
Before he gives his definitive opinion, Giggs also discusses why he admires Ronaldo so much, the first impression the Portuguese winger made and how the treatment dished out by Paul Scholes and himself helped Ronaldo acclimatise to life at Manchester United.
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Owen Hargreaves joins Rio and Joel to discuss the hugely important Europa League tie against Athletic Bilbao following Manchester United’s 15th loss in the Premier League this season.
There’s advice for Rasmus Hojlund and tips from Owen Hargreaves on how he could better utilise his pace in the Premier League, there’s analysis on how Declan Rice came out on top in his battle with Jude Bellingham as Arsenal dismantled Real Madrid and Rio details how INEOS could sell the club to any potential suitors in the transfer window.
Rio and Owen also reveal the financial implications for the players if they help United qualify for the Champions League and the importance of Casemiro’s experience in these crucial knockout fixtures.
Rio is delighted to hear that Owen agrees with his assessment of the importance of signing Victor Osimhen and details how the development of academy player Chido Obi hinges on recruiting the correct striker to be the ’number one'. Plus Rio reveals why he was so happy for Trent Alexander-Arnold to get the crucial goal as Liverpool took one step closer to securing the Premier League title.
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Rio Reacts is BACK! Join Rio Ferdinand for his explosive take on Man United's unbelievable Europa League comeback against Lyon and Arsenal's statement win over Real Madrid in the Champions League! Plus, find out this week's Fan's Edition winner and enter to WIN tickets to Man Utd v Athletic Bilbao! Delivered by Just Eat.
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Ste and Joel join Rio for this episode where they look ahead to Manchester United and Arsenal’s crucial midweek European matches after a difficult weekend in the Premier League,
Rio admits he feels sorry for some of the players who don’t look capable of handling the pressure of playing at Old Trafford and debates with Ste about the value and potential of Alejandro Garnacho. Ste asks Rio to analyse the reasons for Leny Yoro’s improved form and details why Ruben Amorim is able to build a connection with supporters in a way that Erik Ten Hag wasn’t able to.
After meeting Mason Mount’s father in Dubai, Rio discusses how players gain or lose confidence after joining the club and states that Bruno Fernandes is the “only player with confidence” after a 4-1 loss at Newcastle.
Joel and Rio discuss how Mikel Arteta should approach the second leg against Real Madrid and they praise Ste for opening up on a recent video where he detailed his journey to losing a 100lbs and the strength it took to do so.
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Rio and Joel look at the rebuilding job that Manchester United and Ruben Amorim will undertake during the summer and identify the areas in which they should strengthen as a priority.
There’s a debate around which striker they should prioritise out of Osimhen and Gyokeres and Rio details why he would suggest leaving Old Trafford if he was advising Alejandro Garnacho. There’s a total 4 players on Rio's shopping list that he believes would complement the desired style of play and make the team better
Following Kevin De Bruyne’s announcement that this season is to be his last at Manchester City, Rio selects his all time Premier League midfield three and reveals why he feels sorry for Rasmus Hojlund, the importance of Henrik Larsson for Wayne Rooney’s career and the attribute that lets Manchester United down in comparison to every other Premier League club.
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After winning everything there was to win at Barcelona before moving to Manchester City, Yaya Toure sits down with Rio Ferdinand to discuss where he ranks amongst the Premier league’s all time greatest midfielders.
After growing up in Ivory Coast with footballing brother Kolo, Yaya discusses his journey from Africa to Europe including a challenging period in Ukraine.
Yaya gives Rio incredible insight from the Barcelona dressing room that won every single competition they entered in a season including players like Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Samuel Eto’o and Xavi.
Along with the tales from that group at Barcelona, you’ll also hear insight from his time at Manchester City, how they channelled a “Manchester United mentality” to win their first Premier League title and the characters that ensured success at the Etihad. Yaya discusses his impact off the field at Man City where he helped with their recruitment on a number of star signings!
As happens on all of the ‘Rio Meets’ episodes, Yaya tells us his 5 a side team made up of the best players he’s played with and gets pushed on where he’d rank himself in the list of great Premier League midfielders. In comments, rank in order between Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes & Patrick Vieira.
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