Rio Ferdinand Presents

Tottenham are Europa League Champions after a hard-fought final against Manchester United in Bilbao.Did Spurs prove the doubters wrong? Is Ange staying? And what on earth happens next for Manchester United with NO Champions League football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anton Ferdinand joins Rio and Joel after a trip to America to celebrate West Ham United’s involvement in the Premier League’s Summer Series. The trio look ahead to the Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur along with the specifics of what Ruben Amorim should be prioritising in the summer transfer window. There’s analysis of the players who left the club in January on loan and the hurdles those individuals will have to overcome in order to either rehabilitate themselves at Old Trafford or carve out a career elsewhere. To mark the Premier League Summer Series’ return to the U.S. and thanks to Anton, West Ham and the Premier League, you have the chance to win: West Ham signed shirt (24/25 squad)West Ham goody bag including signed photo of Anton playing and scoring against his brother.AFC Bournemouth retro shirt signed by Rio (from the time he spent on loan there)AFC Bournemouth signed shirt (24/25 squad)Manchester United signed shirt (24/25 squad)Everton signed shirt (24/25 squad)2 General Admission tickets to a Premier League Summer Series game of their choosing (excludes travel and accommodation) For more information and to enter the competition, head here: https://www.premierleague.com/summerseries Rio responds directly to members of the podcast audience who asked questions about the security of Amorim’s position as manager along with the priorities for Arteta for Arsenal this summer. Anton also discusses the role of harmful language in sports media and details the impact that negative words can have on individuals who struggle with their mental health - visit https://www.sportinmind.org/mad-headlines for more details on how to support the cause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel Beya and Ste Howson join Rio after a weekend where Manchester United suffered a record equalling NINTH home league defeat. The trio discuss reasons why Hojlund is getting frustrated with teammates not providing him with more chances and how manager Ruben Amorim’s quotes and interviews could translate into the player’s mentality.After struggling to comprehend the vitriol faced by Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rio invites Liverpool supporter Shea onto the pod to try and see it from his perspective and Shea wastes no time in laying out his thoughts on the defender leaving for Real Madrid on a free. That debate prompts Rio to reflect on the way academy graduates are treated by clubs now and also when he was playing at Old Trafford. Joel picks up on Jamie Carragher’s comments about Declan Rice and discusses how long players will continue to believe in manager Mikel Arteta if they consistently can’t get over the final hurdle to win a trophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special episode to launch Fanatics new flagship London store, Rio is joined by two players who are seasoned fans of collectibles.The pair are also genuine friends outside of football and reveal the advice they give to each other about opponents before giving insight into life under Ange Postecoglu at Tottenham and Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.Dom discusses why playing against Virgil Van Dijk was his toughest assignment so far this season and Tosin describes what Maresca demands from his players when it comes to following tactical instructions. After viewing a card that’s worth over £1,100,000 Tosin and Dom speak about why they started collecting, their most valuable cards and why it’s important to them before revealing the youngsters at Chelsea and Spurs respectively who we should look out for in the near future who could be worth a lot both as a player and a collectible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen Hargreaves, a former professional footballer known for his stints at Bayern Munich and Manchester United, joins the discussion to share insights on player recruitment. He emphasizes character over skill in football, particularly how Rasmus Hojlund can better utilize his pace. The conversation also highlights Declan Rice's recent performance against Jude Bellingham and the financial stakes for Manchester United in the Europa League. Hargreaves sheds light on the importance of experienced players like Casemiro during crucial matches and the role young talents play in shaping a club's future.

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.Delivered by Just Eat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.