

Rio Ferdinand Presents
Rio Ferdinand Presents
Welcome 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 1min
Michael Carrick on Scholes' intimidation | Sir Alex Ferguson interrupts the podcast
Rio Ferdinand sits down with former team mate Michael Carrick to discuss his role during one of the most succesful periods of Manchester United's recent history.After reminiscing about nights out as West Ham youngsters and dealing with an interruption from their former manager, the pair discuss how Carrick and Paul Scholes used to break games down together in the Manchester United midfield.Rio asks his former team mate to pick his favourite season of playing with Cristiano Ronaldo and Carrick reveals the difference in approach from being his team mate to being his coach during his second spell at the club.Carrick also analyses Kobbie Mainoo and names his best position in Ruben Amorim's system plus reserves special praise for two players he coached at the club, Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay.After discussing the impact that Sir Alex Ferguson had on his career, Carrick reveals something from his childhood which meant the boss knew he could cope with the demands of playing at one of the biggest clubs in the world.The pair also have a laugh whilst reminiscing about the time spent with team mates Wayne Rooney, John O'Shea, Edwin Van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Paul Scholes, Michael Owen at the training ground on Thursday afternoons studying for their coaching badges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2025 • 15min
RASHFORD TO BARCELONA! Is This His LAST CHANCE?! | Sancho to Juve & Garnacho's Future!
Welcome back to the channel, everyone! The transfer window is absolutely WILD for Manchester United, with massive moves happening that could reshape the club's future!First up, the huge news: Marcus Rashford is heading to Barcelona on loan! Barca are set to pay his full £315,000-a-week wages, saving United a staggering £17 million. We dive deep into Rashford's 426 games, 138 goals, and 77 assists for United.What does Hansi Flick need to do to unlock the real Rashford?Does Marcus still have the hunger?Will he even get a game at Barca against Raphinha, Yamal, and Lewandowski?Can he reinvent himself in Spain in a way he couldn't at United?His comments about wanting to play with Yamal – is that already a sign of feeling inferior?What can Yamal learn from Rashford?Imagine an El Clásico head-to-head between Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold!Did Marcus do enough at United to earn this move, or is this his last real chance to reignite his career? We want to see that smile and the Marcus Rashford we all know again!If it goes well, what should the permanent fee be, considering Villa's £40m for someone else?Then, the latest on Jadon Sancho: His switch from Manchester United to Juventus is reportedly close to completion! Juventus are ready to meet United's £21.6m asking price for the England winger, who is set to sign a four-year contract worth £5.2m per year.And what about Alejandro Garnacho? There's no noise, no rumours – is he apologising and coming back into the fold, or is he done at the club?Finally, we wrap up with our thoughts on how the transfer window is going for United overall, and who should be their next key target.Stay tuned for a big Rio Meets episode tomorrow with one of my former teammates from our time at United!#MarcusRashford #Rashford #ManUtd #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #Barcelona #FCBarcelona #LaLiga #JadonSancho #Sancho #Juventus #SerieA #AlejandroGarnacho #Garnacho #TransferNews #FootballTransfers #RioReacts #PremierLeague #HansiFlick #Yamal #ElClasico #FootballDebate #TransferWindow #RioMeetsSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/FIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2025 • 18min
Mbeumo to Man Utd, Ronaldo's Future, Pogba, Sancho, and MORE! 🚨 Football Transfer News
Get ready for the latest bombshells in the football transfer market! We've got massive updates on some of the biggest names in the game.First up, is Bryan Mbeumo on the verge of a shock move to Manchester United for £62.5m? Reports are flying that a deal is close, aligning with the player's reported desire to join the Red Devils. We break down what this means for United's attack.Next, what's happening with Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al Nassr? Fabrizio Romano has the scoop on a new deal potentially keeping him in Saudi Arabia until 2027 – a huge statement for the SPL!Plus, it's "here we go!" for Paul Pogba to AS Monaco! Find out the details of his contract and when he's expected to complete his move. And could we see Jadon Sancho heading to Fenerbahce? Personal terms are reportedly agreed – now it's up to the clubs!We also cover the latest on Inter Milan's interest in Rasmus Hojlund, Thomas Partey's Arsenal exit, and the Gunners lining up Christian Nørgaard as his replacement. Don't miss the inside story on how Liverpool landed Florian Wirtz, and the shock news of Luka Modric joining AC Milan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2025 • 16min
Amorim's Process? Grealish's Future? Ronaldo's World Cup? | Rio Answers YOUR Questions!
Your questions, my answers! This time on Rio Reacts, I'm tackling everything you guys want to know about the beautiful game and beyond!We're hitting big topics like:Ruben Amorim's process at Man Utd: Invest now or wait?Jack Grealish's next move: Where does he fit best?Identifying a 'good manager': Is it instinct, or something more tangible?The confidence journey: When does a player truly know they're good?Cristiano Ronaldo & the 2026 World Cup: Can he really do it?!And a special shout-out to the fans asking if I'm coming to the States for pre-season!Tune in for raw reactions and honest takes! Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2025 • 15min
How Much Do Man United Have In The Bank? Victor Osimhen and Bryan Mbeumo Targets? FT Kieran Maguire
Man United's summer budget: Is it a crisis or an opportunity? Rio Ferdinand challenges financial expert Kieran Maguire on the reality of Manchester United's transfer funds, and whether they'll be forced to sell stars like Rashford or Garnacho to buy new talent.Discover how United's PSR allowance compares to rivals like Arsenal and Chelsea . Kieran argues that "spending smart, instead of spending big" might be the only way forward for Old Trafford. We also reveal how other top clubs rank on the PSR healthy list and what that means for their summer spending power.#ManUtd #MUFC #FootballFinances #PSRRules #TransferStrategy #RioReacts #PremierLeague #FootballTransfers #FinancialFootball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2025 • 17min
Cristiano Ronaldo Vs Lamine Yamal | Who Was The Best At 17?
Welcome to Rio Reacts, where Rio Ferdinand gives his raw, unfiltered reactions to the stories that get your WhatsApp groups buzzing!This episode, Rio's talking about two generational talents:🔥 Cristiano Ronaldo's Unbelievable Career: 938 career goals?! Rio breaks down Ronaldo's insane international record (138 goals!) and Portugal's transformation with him. Can he reach 1000 goals?🌟 Lamine Yamal vs. Young Ronaldo: At just 17, Yamal has already won the Euros, two La Liga titles, and the Copa del Rey! Rio asks: who was better at 17, Ronaldo or Yamal? We compare their stats and early achievements.#CristianoRonaldo #Ronaldo #LamineYamal #Yamal #RioReacts #Football #GOAT #Barcelona #RealMadrid #Portugal #Spain #FootballLegends #Soccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2025 • 30min
Blaise Matuidi | “Zlatan + Ronaldo turned me into a winner” | Why PSG are better without superstars
Former PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi joins Rio and Fletch for a special Rio Reacts episode where the trio analyse what has made this PSG team so irresistable and pleasing for fans in the Champions League.After years of relying on superstar individuals, including in the teams Matuidi played in, PSG have built their success on teamwork and togetherness and the hosts look at how that transformation has taken place.After playing for PSG, Juventus and the French national team, Matuidi is perfectly positioned to give detailed insight into the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba and reveals why having a family has helped Ousmane Dembele become a better player.Along with stories of how Zlatan and Ronaldo helped turn Blaise into a winner, he creates a 5-a-side team based on the best players he’s played with along with the best PSG front three from all of the attacking talent the French club have ever had at their disposal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2025 • 24min
Rio Meets Claude Makelele: “Paul Scholes my FAVOURITE midfielder but Steven Gerrard the TOUGHEST”
In the final episode of the series - Rio sits down with the OG number 6 - Claude Makelele to discuss how he became so good as playing that position, the team mates that got the best out of him and the midfielders he admires the most.He reveals why Chelsea’s huge transfer outlay was more successful than the ‘Galactico’ era at Real Madrid and his toughest opponent from the Premier League along with his favourite player from his time in the Spanish capital.There’s analysis of Ryan Gravenberch’s change in position and details on what went wrong for Chelsea in their penalty shootout defeat to Manchester United in the 2008 Champions League final, plus - his 5 a side team is a joke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2025 • 42min
Rio Presents LIVE | Reasons to be optimistic under Amorim | “I understand Garnacho frustrations”
Join Rio Ferdinand and Joel Beya for their Season Review! After the final round of Premier League fixtures everyone’s final position has been confirmed, the Champions League places are set and Manchester United finished 15th.Ruben Amorim gave a speech to the Old Trafford crowd after Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa, with the future of players including Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho two of many points to be sorted this summer at the club.Former Man Utd players Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku win Serie A with Napoli! There's also a Fan Q&A where Rio Ferdinand answers your questions!Xabi Alonso is set to be named new Real Madrid manager, can he get the best out of Vinicius Jnr, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2025 • 60min
Rio Meets PSG: Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha and Neves | Pre UCL Final
Rio travels to Paris and gains behind the scenes access to find out what’s transformed this PSG side into Champions League contenders. After relying on superstar individuals for the last few years, Luis Enrique has one of the most well-balanced teams in Europe.Kvicha Kvaratskhelia is one of the most exciting attacking talents in world football and he reveals what he enjoys most about playing for Enrique. He discusses the hardest opponents he’s played in the competition this season and how the trio of Dembele, Doue and Barcola motivate each other in training and help keep him at the top of his game.After leaving Wolves, who decided against making his loan move permanent, few could have predicted his ascent to one of the most talented midfielders in Europe - Rio finds out why Wolves didn’t work out for the Portuguese player and how he maintained the self-belief to ensure he realised his potential.Another Portuguese midfielder who is realising his potential under Enrique is 19 year old Joao Neves. One of the most humble footballers - he discusses why he avoids the limelight and why playing with the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo helped shape his mentality and values. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.