Rio Ferdinand Presents

The HMRC of football podcasts, Karel Prince, joins Ste and Joel to come face to face with Rio after several messages back and forth on social media. After creating several viral videos scrutinising anecdotes and stories from players about their careers on various podcasts - Karel wants to bring some more evidence to put to Mr. Ferdinand. It’s the first time that Karel is in the presence of a player he’s made a video about so you’ll learn about the forensic process, the reasons for calling people out and the fallout that happens after the videos get released, plus Rio’s reaction to some new charges brought against him. Karel looks at whether there’s enough evidence out there to confirm Rio’s status as the greatest defender ever to have played in the Premier League. We’ve got the game’s best fact checker in position to hear the case for and against.Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently suggested that Ruben Amorim will get three years to prove he is a good coach - so the guys discuss whether that's fair, analyse the comparison he made with Arteta and look at the positives of the owner making such a public stance.Plus, Rio has to pick a player to take a free-kick who has to score it, in order to save his life. So who would he choose in today’s game, and from history, to take the most important set-piece of their lives? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven Gerrard is the latest guest who sits down with Rio to show a different side of them that’s not been seen before on camera. He picks out two English midfielders that he’d love to go toe-to-toe with and details all of the reasons why the national side weren’t successful during his time as an international footballer. The Liverpool and England legend is honest about what went wrong whilst managing Aston Villa and also analyses some of the recruitment decisions taken by the Liverpool hierarchy when he was there as a player which he says the club got “badly wrong”. There’s amazing insight into what drove his ability to wrestle control of games, candid reflections on negative moments from his career and he carefully analyses some of the highest profile midfielders he played with and against including Roy Keane, Patrick Vieira, Paul Scholes, Frank Lampard and Xabi Alonso. And, he gives his say about the debate that former team mate Michael Owen sparked on a previous episode - who’s better between him and Wayne Rooney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a positive weekend for both Arsenal and Manchester United, Ste Howson and Joel Beya are with Rio to analyse the performances and focus on why Manchester United’s attitude was different when competing against Sunderland.Mason Mount spoke about how they focused on bringing energy so Ste dissects how professional footballers approach games to ensure their mentality and application is sufficient in order to perform.After receiving praise for his recent performances, a listener gets in touch to ask who is in better form at the moment, Declan Rice or Moises Caicedo?Rio also analyses how Brentford’s central defenders lost their battle with Erling Haaland who Rio says can be viewed as the Premier League’s greatest ever goalscorer.Rio Presents Brought To You By CRAFTD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel is fresh from Arsenal’s last minute victory and sits down with Rio and Ste to hear how they want to see their team play after Manchester United lost to Brentford at the weekend.Both Rio and Ste are asking for changes but the tweaks they ask for are quite different so let us know below what you believe would be the best option for Amorim to try and get more positive results. Rio has a warning for Liverpool’s Ibrahim Konate and analyses the “old-fashioned” battle between Newcastle’s Woltemade and Arsenal defender Gabriel.Eze is praised for what he’s adding to the Arsenal team but there’s dismay at the way that youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly has lost his place in the team to Riccardo Calafiori. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wayne Rooney is the latest guest on Rio Meets and sits down with Rio in a way you’ve never seen him before.Wayne candidly reveals how his anger got him into trouble away from football, the importance of his wife Coleen in protecting himself and his favourite player that he’s ever played with - spoiler, it’s not Cristiano.If you thought you knew Wayne Rooney, this is another episode of Rio Meets where you’ll see a completely different side to one of the game’s greatest players.You’ll hear an incredibly raw conversation about why Wayne never thought he fit in despite the successes he had on the pitch and the insecurities he battled throughout his career.There’s a young player singled out by Wayne for having the potential to be as great as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - plus he also has his say on that age old debate.In amongst the raw emotion, there’s incredible tactical insight into the team he thrived in at Manchester United, analysis on how Harry Kane could become even better and he also dismantles the game of one of the Premier League’s best defenders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a much-needed win for Manchester United over Chelsea at the weekend which saw Bruno Fernandes reach the 100 goal milestone, Rio and Ste are asked whether they’d accept £100m for their best player and how they’d invest that cash.Rio has special praise for Mathijs De-Ligt (after some gentle persuasion from Ste) and Joel brings up Raheem Sterling’s situation at Chelsea to see what they think about it.The Chelsea game saw Ruben Amorim substitute some of his defenders towards the end of the game and Rio tells us why centre-halves will find that particularly difficult - it’s something that gets his WhatsApp groups going every weekend!There’s analysis on the differences between Benjamin Sesko and Rasmus Hojlund and Rio responds directly to a social media post concerning him and his former teammate Nemanja Vidic and whether they’d be able to thrive in today’s game.Plus there’s a competition brought to you by our new partners Craftd where you can win an overnight stay in London, gain exclusive access to a podcast recording and receive a £1,000 credit to spend at craftd.com. Make sure you head to this instagram post for all the details.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a poor showing in the Manchester derby, Rio is with Ste Howson and Joel Beya to work out how manager Ruben Amorim can balance the need for victories with the desire to stick to his principles. Rio discusses how Pep Guardiola adapted during his time at Man City and points out the tactical tweaks he feels Amorim can make without compromising his values.There’s significant praise for Erling Haaland who will “blitz” numerous sides in the Premier League this year according to Rio who also debates whether he’d choose the Norwegian or Kylian Mbappe for the world’s best striker based on current form.Rio also asks for those Arsenal fans who petitioned against the signing of Noni Madueke to apologise after his terrific start to the season and gives advice to Kobbie Mainoo about how he should approach getting picked by the manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio is joined by Joel and Ste who get stuck into Onana’s transfer to Turkey along with the talking points from England’s latest match under Thomas Tuchel.One of those is the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold so Rio analyses why international managers prefer Chelsea’s Reece James. There’s a discussion around the value of games against the likes of Andorra as Rio says there’s no concerns about England’s performances at this stage of the buildup to the World Cup.Rio reveals who he thinks will take on Kyle Walker’s mantle of the best 1v1 defender and praises Daniel Levy’s tenure at Spurs and discusses the difference in mentality shown by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to their desire to play in the World Cup for their respective nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Owen brings his Ballon d’Or trophy for this episode and he leaves Rio Ferdinand in no doubt about how good he felt he was as a young player. Rio has wanted to do this interview for years because he wanted to show everyone watching and listening a different side to one of just four Englishman to win the most coveted individual award in world football. After admitting he was on the decline when he got the Ballon d’Or, Owen discusses his career and the unshakeable self-belief he had in his own ability from when he was a schoolboy. He names the striker who impresses him most in the game today, reveals his concerns about the lack of good English strikers and states why he’s so confused about Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich. Owen also has his say on the comparisons between himself and Wayne Rooney, the differences between him and Robbie Fowler and why he’s still adamant that nobody will ever get close to his achievements at such a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Rio Ferdinand, Joel Beya and Stephen Howson for a LIVE Rio Presents episode talking through all the latest breaking transfer news for Man United and the Premier League as the deadline approaches! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Rio Reacts! The summer transfer window is heating up as it comes to a close and there's a lot to discuss.In this episode, we're diving into everything going on at Manchester United. First up, we'll break down the latest from Ruben Amorim's passionate press conference ahead of Man Utd vs BurnleyWe'll then get into all the latest transfer gossip, including:Antony's potential move back to SpainGarnacho's £40m move to ChelseaThe future of young star Kobbie MainooAnd updates on Sancho, Malacia, and HøjlundPlus, we'll look at a realistic midfield option for Man Utd as the window closes in EdersonI'll be answering your questions from 'Rio's Group Chat' on Instagram, covering everything from tactics to the club's future.Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!Subscribe: 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.

Welcome to Rio Reacts! I'm here in my new studio, and with the transfer window in its final week, there's nowhere else I'd rather be. Today, we're diving into the absolute madness at Manchester United!TRANSFER CHAOS:Rasmus Hojlund: We break down the loan deal that has him on his way to Napoli. Is this the fresh start he needs, or a tough call for the club?Jadon Sancho: He's reportedly turned down a move to Roma, and I explain why I think it's all about the numbers and a major sticking point in the deal.The Goalkeeper Problem: I give my unfiltered opinion on the uncertainty around Onana and Bayindir, and why Man Utd is pushing for a signing like Senne Lammens. This whole situation just takes me back to the days of Schmeichel and Van der Sar...Midfield Flaw: I analyze why our midfield is the team's biggest weakness—we're lacking the physicality and legs to truly control games. Is Bruno being used too deep?RIO'S TACTICAL INSIGHTS:I'm calling for patience after just two games, but I also give my blueprint for success: a compact team, strong in the first 10 minutes, that can build on those positive spells.FAN Q&A:I open up my Instagram broadcast channel to hear your opinions! We get into some passionate debates on signing a new goalkeeper and a holding six. I also go on a rant about who was responsible for letting David De Gea leave the club!Don't forget to stay tuned! We have some great interviews dropping soon with Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen.#ManUtd #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #Transfers #Hojlund #Sancho #DeGea #RasmusHojlund #JadonSancho #TransferWindow #RioReacts #FootballAnalysis #Podcast #PremierLeague #ManUnited #FootballSubscribe: 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.

Rio is joined by Ste and Joel to discuss the difference in performance between Manchester United’s games with Arsenal and Fulham. Rio explains why there could be a difference for some players and details how he would work with Altay Bayindir to improve the team’s defence at corners.Joel looks into the comparison between Paul Scholes and Kobbie Mainoo who remained on the bench for the second game in succession and another young player is praised for his approach and mentality after making his Premier League debut aged just 15. Rio also reveals what he was doing at the same age as Max Dowman and it’s fair to say there’s quite a difference!Rio also analyses the difference between Ederson and Donarumma who looks set to join Manchester City and revels in both Ste and Joel showing humility following Jack Grealish’s performance and two assists on his Everton home debut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome! Today we're diving into the biggest transfer saga of the summer: the situation with Alexander Isak at Newcastle. The player is reportedly frustrated after feeling a promise was broken, but what's really going on behind closed doors?In this video, we discuss:From a player's perspective: The raw frustration of a promise being broken and why a written agreement is the only thing that matters in modern football.The Newcastle asking price: Why revealing the number is the key to gaining fan sympathy. Is the club's valuation of £150m unrealistic, or are they deliberately pricing him out of a move?Transfer negotiations: An unfiltered take on player loyalty, and why forcing an issue is sometimes the only way to get a transfer done.A personal experience: Drawing on my own past experience at Leeds, I explain why I understand the player's position and what it takes to stand your ground.Let us know your thoughts in the comments: Should Isak tell the fans the real asking price?#Isak #NewcastleUnited #LiverpoolFC #TransferNews #PremierLeague #TransferSaga #FootballAnalysis #PlayerLoyaltySubscribe: 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.

Rio is joined by Joel and Ste to discuss Arsenal’s victory at Old Trafford including how the performances of defenders Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro gave Ruben Amorim’s side the ideal platform to look dangerous in attack.After a lot of negativity on social media about Arsenal's summer signing Viktor Gyokeres - Rio looks at whether he will be effective as the club’s talisman and there’s praise for Manchester City’s new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Ryan Cherki who gets compared to Jack Grealish.And at the time of the season where there’s huge focus on players’ sharpness, fitness and physicality, we invite Dan Edwards onto the pod. He has worked with some of the world’s leading players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga and Bryan Mbuemo and he details why the work he does is so valuable whilst responding to claims by some clubs that working with 1on1 coaches is ‘dangerous’.#ManUtd #Arsenal #PremierLeague #RioFerdinand #JoelBeya #SteHowson #ManUtdvsArsenal #Gyokeres #MikelArteta #LukeShaw #LenyYoro #DanEdwards #1on1Coaching #TijjaniReijnders #RyanCherki #JackGrealish #FootballAnalysis #PostMatch #PLFootball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the channel! The transfer window is in full swing and we've got a bombshell coming out of Old Trafford. Manchester United's new priority is Carlos Baleba!We dive deep into the reported £100m bid for the Brighton star and ask the big questions:Why is Baleba "the one" for United's midfield?What are his key attributes, and who is he best suited to play alongside?Could other United players like Mbeumo and Onana have played a role in persuading him to join?But that's not all! The transfer window is in full chaos:Hojlund is OUT! Fabrizio Romano has confirmed his loan deal to AC Milan is close to completion. United are clear: they want him to go. We break down the details of the deal.Donnarumma is being linked with a move to United and City after quotes from his agent and manager. Is a Premier League switch on the cards?Jack Grealish to Everton on a loan-to-buy? The rumour of a £50m move is a real surprise!We also give a huge shout-out to Brighton for their incredible business, with insane fees for players like Caicedo, Pedro, and Cucurella. Are they the best club in the world at buying and selling?Let us know what you think of all this transfer madness in the comments!#ManUtd #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #CarlosBaleba #Baleba #Transfers #TransferNews #BrightonFC #Hojlund #RasmusHojlund #Donnarumma #JackGrealish #Everton #TransferWindow #PremierLeague #Football #Soccer #RioReacts #ExclusiveSubscribe: 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.

Rio, Joel and Ste get together ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Old Trafford for the first game of the season to discuss how they think their teams will fare this season.There’s discussion about how the signing of Gyokeres could put Arteta’s job under more scrutiny and Joel reveals what he feels the Spaniard needs to achieve this season in order to be considered successful.Rio and Ste analyse the improvements made to Manchester United’s forward line and compare the arrival of Benjamin Sesko to when Rasmus Hojlund joined the club. The stats of their seasons before arriving at Old Trafford are strikingly similar so the trio discuss why and how Sesko can enjoy a more fruitful time at the club.Ste has a left-field shout for a last-minute free signing - Rio’s not convinced but does compare one of Ruben Amorim's current players to a main-stay of the successful team from the Champions League winning era he enjoyed whilst playing for Sir Alex Ferguson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Maguire sits down with Rio who admits he was a bit nervous about the interview before it started following comments he made about Maguire’s performances in a Manchester United shirt.Harry addresses these and the level of scrutiny that he has faced whilst at Old Trafford discussing them with Rio along with a number of other issues.Maguire reveals what it was like after Bruno Fernandes was given the captaincy by Erik Ten Hag last season and why he thinks he performed differently for England compared to playing for Manchester United.Rio is particularly invested in hearing how players in his position are asked to play so the pair dig into the demands on central defenders from manager Ruben Amorim and in today’s game in general. Maguire also describes how much he’s looking forward to this season after a ‘tough’ pre-season which he says has been great at bringing the players together and helping acclimatise to Ruben Amorim’s style of play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After returning from Manchester United’s pre-season tour in America, Rio is back in the studio with Joel Beya to analyse Arsenal’s summer business in the transfer window where the pair pay particular attention to the signing of Viktor Gyokeres.Rio clarifies his comments about not wanting him to sign for Man Utd and discusses the fact the vast majority of his goals in Portgual came against teams at the bottom of the table. Joel gives his thoughts on the signing of Noni Madueke after sections of the Arsenal fanbase signed petitions persuading the club to not sign the winger from Chelsea.Rio and Joel reveal who is their favourite player to watch in the Premier League and Rio discusses the character and mentality of the 6 individuals chosen by manager Ruben Amorim to form his new leadership group at the club.#Arsenal #Gyokeres #Madueke #RubenAmorim #TransferWindow #FootballAnalysis #FIVE #RioFerdinand #JoelBeya #ManUtd #PremierLeagueSubscribe: 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.

Whilst on tour in the United States, Rio gets to sit down with Manchester United’s latest signing to see how he is settling into life at his new club.He reveals which current United player met him on holiday to persuade him to sign and the role of the manager in helping him make a decision on his future.Mbuemo discusses how he creates relationships with strikers like Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney and the qualities they had which helped elevate his own game.Bruno Fernandes is a player that Mbuemo is especially looking forward to playing with and he also discusses the balance of playing to instruction with having the freedom to make your own decisions in the attacking third of the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new season is almost upon us, and for Manchester United fans, that means hope, anxiety, and PLENTY to talk about! Join Rio Ferdinand, Stephen Howson (Ste), and Flex as they break down everything you need to know in our Manchester United 25/26 Season Preview!First up, the excitement around Bryan Mbeumo! He's IN, and I've got an exclusive interview with Bryan himself dropping later today! You'll get his first insights on settling in and what he'll bring to Old Trafford. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it!We dive deep into the Summer Transfer Window so far:Beyond Mbeumo, we've got Cunha and Leon confirmed.The Benjamin Sesko battle with Newcastle heats up – what do we make of him as a target?With Marcus Rashford moved on, we discuss Ruben Amorim's plan for the 'bomb squad' – Malacia, Garnacho, Antony, and Sancho. Can they be integrated back, or are more exits on the cards?And the big question: Despite spending on Cunha and Mbeumo, is United facing a low budget for a new striker? Are we truly looking at names like Ollie Watkins or a free transfer for Dominic Calvert-Lewin?!We also look ahead to Ruben Amorim’s New Era:What should we expect to see on the pitch once he's had his pre-season with the team?How much can pre-season really tell us about the season ahead?Plus, we pick our ideal Manchester United XI to start against Arsenal!And of course, it's prediction time!Which Premier League player will steal the headlines this season?Who will be the surprise Manchester United player of the season?Our Premier League Top 4 prediction – and if United isn't there, where do we see them finishing?Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Rio Reacts! Today, we're diving headfirst into the transfer stories that are getting your WhatsApp groups buzzing, from Manchester United's evolving squad to Arsenal's incredible young talents!First up, the latest from Old Trafford: Bryan Mbeumo is IN, and Marcus Rashford is OUT to Barcelona!That leaves Amorim's 'bomb squad' of Garnacho, Antony, Sancho, and Malacia – could their exits be key to United's remaining transfer budget?Fabrizio Romano says outgoings are crucial for the striker budget after spending big on Cunha and Mbeumo. So, despite big names like Isak, Sesko, and Nicholas Jackson being floated, are United really on a low budget for a striker?We're looking at names like Ollie Watkins (17 goals, 14 assists in 54 apps last season at 29 years old) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (3 goals, 1 assist in 26 apps last season at 28 years old, and available on a free transfer!).Let me know what YOU think about the Man United striker situation! If the club ends up with a low budget, who should they be targeting? Could they still land a big-name striker if they sell all the players they want to move on?Away from United, I want to talk about Arsenal's incredible young talents!Remember Max Dowman? I first mentioned him as a 14-year-old last November. Now 15, he's become one of the youngest Arsenal players to feature for the first team in a pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Singapore! Declan Rice even described him as "the best 15-year-old in the country."Unbelievably, Marli Salmon, also 15, featured in that same game! Arteta himself commented that these young talents are "able to play at that level at 15 years old... because of the environment and culture within the team."Arsenal fans, what do you think? Could this be a really big year ahead for your young talents?Finally, big news for the channel! I'm off tomorrow on tour with the squad! We have a lot of exciting stuff coming out, dropping content daily over the next week – Vlogs, more Rio Reacts, and Live sessions! I'll be catching up with Ste and travelling with the squad, so make sure you hit that SUBSCRIBE button and don't miss a thing!Also, whilst I'm out with the squad, who would you most like me to get on Rio Meets? Get in the comments and let us know! See you in the US!!#RioReacts #ManUtd #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #Transfers #BryanMbeumo #MarcusRashford #Garnacho #Antony #JadonSancho #TyrellMalacia #OllieWatkins #DominicCalvertLewin #StrikerSearch #Arsenal #ArsenalFC #MaxDowman #MarliSalmon #DeclanRice #MikelArteta #YouthTalent #PreSeason #FootballNews #TransferWindow #RioOnTour #USATour #SubscribeSubscribe: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Former team mate Luis Nani joins Rio and Joel to discuss Man United’s current forwards, Ruben Amorim’s impact at the club and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract status at Liverpool.After playing with Amorim for the Portugal side, he reveals what he was like and the specific impact he had on players who he gave the most freedom to. After United were linked with Viktor Gyokeres and Geovany Quenda, Nani gives us insights into both of those players and what they could bring to the Premier League.Rio gets some interesting questions from the MUFC WhatsApp group to put to Nani including why he painted his toenails black and the table-tennis battles with Cristiano Ronaldo plus why Patrice Evra tried to create beef between him and Antonio Valencia.Rio suggests that the word loyalty in football should be removed because ‘it’s all gone’ when speaking about Alexander-Arnold and details why he feels the club is to blame for the way his contract has been handled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tottenham full back Djed Spence joins Rio and Joel and delivers a fascinating insight into the role of a current full-back in the Premier League. He reveals why Antonio Conte was “never happy” at Spurs and the role team mate James Maddison has played in his recent run of impressive form plus his reaction to Maddison's back and forth with Manchester United legend Roy Keane.Spence believes he suffered from being “too humble” after arriving at Spurs and details the struggles he went through on loan spells in France and at Leeds. There’s reflection on his time at Middlesbrough under Neil Warnock and what happened in the altercation with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola following a recent match.Following intense scrutiny of Ange Postecoglu’s tactical principles, Spence reveals what the demands are for his players and why the players will never deviate from his strident philosophy. He also discusses why he believes Kyle Walker is the Premier League’s best ever right-back and the two best players he’s played with and the importance of young players being able to show their personality and his reaction to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s Erling Haaland inspired celebration.Timecodes:00:02:30 Djed Spence Is Feeling Different This Season00:04:15 How Long It Took For Djed To Feel Comfortable At Spurs00:05:20 Difficulties Of Constantly Going Out On Loan00:08:50 Djed “Football Is Not Fair” 00:11:00 Djed Give Too Much Respect To Spurs Teammates 00:14:05 Never Getting A Chance Until Now00:14:40 Djed’s Reaction To Ange Comments On His Development 00:17:00 Rio Remembering Watching Djed When His Morale Was Low 00:18:15 Antonio Conte’s Management Of Djed00:20:35 Djed’s Assessment Of Conte’s Quotes On Him00:23:20 Neil Warnock “You’ll Either Be Non-League Or Premier League”00:24:30 What Drives Djed To Be Better And Improve Every Day00:25:05 Djed On What Pep Guardiola Said To Him Post-Match00:28:00 Commenting On Doku’s Instagram - Players Personalities00:29:55 Djed On Myles Lewis-Skelly’s Celebration00:31:00 The Importance Of Player’s Showing Their Personalities00:32:00 Was It Djed Spence Playing In YouTuber’s Charity Match?00:34:10 What Are Djed And Spurs’ Ambitions? Aiming For England?00:35:45 Which Players Does Djed Look Up To?00:37:30 If Djed could Steal Any Attribute, Which Would It Be?00:38:40 Why Djed Can’t Learn Extra Skills. Playing On “Autopilot”00:40:20 Ange’s Very Clear Style Of Play 00:42:15 How Much Freedom Do Players Get Under Ange At Spurs?00:45:00 Spurs Being A Young Squad - Who Gives The Best Advice?00:46:00 James Maddison Is One Of The Best In The League 00:47:45 Who Are The Leaders In The Spurs Squad?00:48:30 “Sky Is The Limit” For Archie Gray 00:49:10 Who Is The Hardest Opponent Djed Plays Against?00:53:00 Centre Backs That Djed Rates Highly00:54:30 Djed On His Style of Play And Best Attributes00:56:10 Djed’s Dream 5-A-Side Team From Players He’s Played With00:57:10 Desire Doue Is “Generational”Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of £10 Pounds OFF + a FREE Gift with code RIOPRESENTS at https://huel.com/riopresents (Minimum £60 purchase) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serial winner Marco Materazzi sits down in Qatar with Rio to discuss his favourite victory, the headbutt by Zinedine Zidane and why nobody can compare to the ability of his former team mate R9 Ronaldo. Materazzi looks back at his time with Jose Mourinho and opens up about why he had such a positive impact on the treble-winning Inter Milan side. After spending 10 months in the Premier League with Everton, Materazzi also discusses how the game has evolved in England and in Italy and reveals who his idols were when he was beginning his career. You’ll also hear why Zlatan Ibrahimovic wasn’t able to make an impact at Inter in the same way Samuel Eto’o did and why defending now is ‘easier’ when compared to his playing days.R9 = Cristiano and Messi Combined! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Leicester, Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Danny Drinkwater joins Rio and Joel to discuss coming through at the club when Rio was a senior pro, the partnership he enjoyed with N’Golo Kante at Leicester and gives his unfiltered take on his time at Chelsea.Drinkwater reveals the way the former owners tried to force him out of the club, what happened during tense meetings when he was looking for a transfer move and the players that helped him when he was in and around the first team.There’s special praise for Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo from his time at Old Trafford and Drinkwater reveals a surprising reason for the success of the title winning Leicester City side from 2016.Drinkwater admits he regrets a loan move to Aston Villa didn’t work out and why he got fined two weeks wages for an incident on the training ground.There’s a review of Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Final loss to Newcastle, how Slot’s team should have changed their defensive set-up at corners and why Rio thinks that loss could have an impact on the contract negotiations of Mohamed Salah, Virgil; Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of £10 Pounds OFF + a FREE Gift with code ‘RIOPRESENTS' at https://huel.com/riopresents (Minimum £60 purchase) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former coach of the England senior and U21 side, Joleon Lescott joins Rio and Joel to analyse the players that he worked with whilst at the FA. There’s a debate around who is the best English holding midfielder, praise for Djed Spence and memories of how Steven Gerrard would make team mates “crumble” during matches with a simple withering look.Curtis Jones is a player that Lescott has admired since he worked with the midfielder at the U21s so the trio analyse what has made him step up a level this year for club and country. And there’s insight into the simple messages required from coaches who get the best out of maverick players like Cole Palmer.And Lescott also details the thoughts and considerations for the coaching staff and Thomas Tuchel for picking the players that were named in the squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes guys! I’m back for Rio Reacts, delivered by Just Eat and Pepsi Max, bringing you my raw reactions to all the biggest talking points from the UEFA Champions League.In this episode, we dive deep into:Lamine Yamal's Historic Performance: Is he the best 17-year-old we've ever seen? We compare his rise to legends like Messi, Rooney, and Owen.PSG's European Threat: How impressed are we by their dominance? And who's the standout player? Plus, we discuss Van Dijk's future.My Ultimate UCL Front 3: If you're heading into the final, who are your top picks? Kane, Yamal, Rodrygo, and more!Plus my Predictions on who will win the Champions League!Big shoutout to Just Eat and Pepsi Max for the amazing prizes. We reveal last week's winner and set this week's challenge: Build your Ultimate Current Champions League Player! Get creative and share your answers on X! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of £10 Pounds OFF + a FREE Gift with code RIOPRESENTS at https://huel.com/riopresents (Minimum £60 purchase)Rio and Joel are joined by former England coach and Premier League winner Joleon Lescott to discuss the reports about Kobbie Maine’s contractual situation, debate how much the midfielder is worth to the club and prospective buyers and analyse the way that Ruben Amorim tweaked his philosophy in the draw against Arsenal plus there’s a review of the performance of youngster Ayden Heaven.There’s analysis of Arsenal’s struggles in front of goal and the type of striker that Mikel Arteta needs to buy as well as debating whether there’s a realistic prospect of the Spaniard winning a title at the Emirates. Rio also opens up a debate as to whether the club would benefit more from selling William Saliba in order to purchase Alexander Isak.Rio discusses some data which suggests Arteta’s side are still relying on their right-hand side attack to create and score despite losing their talisman on the wing, Bukayo Saka who receives special praise from Lescott who coached him at England and reveals his single ‘world class attribute’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes guys! Welcome to Rio Reacts, delivered by Just Eat and Pepsi Max, where I give you my raw and unfiltered reaction to the biggest talking points from Europe’s biggest stage. Joined by my good mate and the voice of football, Darren Fletcher, we dive deep into the heart of the Champions League.In this episode, we dissect the intense atmosphere of PSG vs. Liverpool, exploring the pressure cooker environment and how it compares to my playing days. Was Liverpool lucky to escape with a result? We break down key moments, including a controversial potential red card and a game-changing substitution from Arne Slot.Arsenal's historic 7-1 away victory. Can they win the Champions League? We discuss their potential path to the final and the remarkable achievement of scoring seven goals away from home in a knockout tie. Plus, we celebrate the rise of young talents like Ethan Nwaneri and debate his future potential, comparing him to other young stars making waves in the competition.Finally, we round up the strongest contenders for the Champions League title after the first leg.Fan’s Edition Delivered by Just Eat & Pepsi Max:It’s time for you to get involved! This Champions League gameweek, I want to know: What’s your Ultimate Matchday Meal? Share your answers with tweets, photos, or videos on X! The best response wins an incredible prize. Find all the details and T&Cs in the Rio Ferdinand Presents Instagram bio.Don’t forget to tune in every gameweek for more Rio Reacts and your chance to win unbelievable prizes from Just Eat and Pepsi Max. Get involved and let your voice be heard!https://www.just-eat.co.uk/www.pepsi.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United legend Andrew Cole joins Rio and Joel to analyse the club’s recent performances and their struggles in front of goal. Cole gives advice to Rasmus Hojlund and 17 year old Chido Obi and praises Bruno’s ability and mentality.There’s special praise for former captain Roy Keane both as a leader and as a player as well as former strike partner Dwight Yorke. Cole admits he doesn’t think his career gets the credit it deserves and discusses the shortage of elite number 9s in the game today.Cole also discusses Erling Haaland’s ability and reveals that there’s only three strikers that he thought was better than him from his era, along with the striker he thought was the “best finisher”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio and Joel are joined by a Professor of football finance, Kieran Maguire to analyse Manchester United’s financial position after they announced their “financial transformation plan". Maguire discusses the potential ’naivety’ shown by INEOS, the impact of the job losses on the club’s PSR and details the moves made by the hierarchy that have caused the most damage to the club’s finances.The trio also discuss how much the Glazers are hampering Man Utd’s performances with the way the debt from their purchase in 2005 is being serviced. Rio discusses the inadvertent effect of PSR on the way clubs are looking to sell their academy products before analysing the team’s performance in the 2-2 draw with Everton. You’ll hear why Bruno Fernandes is being ‘disrespected’ and Rio gives some advice for the squad in a bid to improve their confidence.Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of £10 Pounds OFF + a FREE Gift with code ‘riopresents' at https://huel.com/riopresents (Minimum £60 purchase) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Madrid’s number one joins Rio to discuss his career and achievements after he accepted a title at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. He reveals how players like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr. and Antony Rudiger integrated themselves into the Madrid squad and what they’re like off the pitch.Courtois reserves special praise for Diego Simeone’s winning culture and obsession and credits the three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid as a huge reason why he has achieved so much.There’s analysis of players like Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema and reflections on why Belgium’s golden generation were not able to win anything.Jose Mourinho played a big role in Courtois’ development so he shares stories about the ’Special One’ including how he intentionally blanked him after a match and why his constant striving to tap into the mentality of players may have contributed to players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah needing to move away from Stamford Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a weekend which saw Everton leap above Manchester United, Rio and Joel open the floor to questions from listeners to analyse the club’s position and the reasons for their struggles.There’s questions about how patient supporters should be with manager Ruben Amorim, analysis of specific player’s performances like Rasmus Hojlund, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho.Rio also addresses the concerns of fans about the direction of the club since INEOS took a 28% stake and control over footballing matters and suggests a few things that could be done differently. Joel and Rio also discuss Maddison’s retort to Roy Keane after scoring the winner for Spurs over Keane’s former club and insight from the WhatsApp group that includes a number of ex Man Utd players who share their views on the club’s position in the league and the game in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio is joined by Ste and Joel to review the performance in the victory over Leicester for Ruben Amorim’s side at Old Trafford. Rio discusses why players like Sancho, McTominay and Antony feel more ‘freedom’ after leaving the club and suggests a way to relieve pressure on the squad - could the same be true for Marcus Rashford at Aston Villa.New signing Patrick Dorgu’s specialist coach joins the podcast and reveals why the defender’s mentality and fitness are elite and there’s a debate about Roy Keane’s comments about not being able to ’trust’ Alejandro Garnacho.After Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 40th birthday, the trio claim that he is still being disrespected and discuss why they believe he is the most complete football player in the history of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United’s young defender Leny Yoro sits down with Rio Ferdinand to discuss the art of defending, the challenging start he faced at the club and how the arrival of Ruben Amorim has impacted the way he’s adapted to life at Old Trafford. Yoro reveals what it was like finishing at school to go and face Kylian Mbappe, how he deals with the pressure of people suggesting he can reach Virgil Van Dijk’s level and discusses the best and worst fashion amongst his team mates. There’s a special shout out for Kobbie Mainoo who helped him settle at the club and Rio discusses the call he shared with Yoro when he helped persuade him to join Man Utd before he suffered an injury in pre-season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio is joined by Ste and Joel to discuss the latest defeat for Manchester United to analyse what isn’t working for manager Ruben Amorim. Rio suggests that the Portuguese manager should be more pragmatic in his approach to build the player’s confidence after a run of 8 defeats in his first 19 matches.The trio also discuss Marcus Rashford’s loan move to Aston Villa including the £40m fee believed to be part of the deal along with the reputation and reaction to Rashford’s form and choices made in his personal life. There’s praise for Myles Lewis-Skelly’s ‘Haaland’ celebration in the 5-1 victory over Manchester City and a look at why Pep Guardiola’s side are performing so differently compared to last season. Plus there’s a debate about whether signing a number 9 like Ollie Watkins would help or hinder Arteta’s squad and the way they play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio gives his verdict on potential signing Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. The 20-year-old from Denmark looks set to join up with United this weekend, if reports are to be believed. With a potential £30m price tag, Rio analyses the strengths of the Dane's game, and how he might fit in to Ruben Amorim's system at Old Trafford.He also discusses Kobbie Mainoo's best position, and if that number ten role unlocks him even further. Rio gives a passionate view on the current state of the Financial Fair Play and PSR rules, as well as his opinion on the futures of Garnacho, Mainoo and Bayern's Mathys Tel.Can Dorgu make an instant impact at United? Or is this a signing that reds fans will have to be a bit more patient with?Let us know what you think of the potential newest man through the door at Old Trafford. And would you hold on to Kobbie and Garnacho? Rather than selling them for pure profit.All of this plus much more, on this edition of Rio Reacts. be sure to like, comment and subscribe to the channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio and Joel are joined by Arsenal legend and Invincible, Sol Campbell! They react to Ruben Amorim's latest comments in the press, and if this kind of talk could 'lose the dressing room' this season. And is Onana the reliable keeper that Man United need?They also discuss how current defenders compare to the greats of their era, as well as breaking down what's going wrong with Arsenal and their recent slump in form. The trio debate how to defend Erling Haaland, and that Sol could have somehow ended up at Manchester United! They of course discuss the much talked about Google Pixel advert that Sol featured in which made waves online, and which legendary centre backs does Sol think he's better than?All of this, plus much more on this episode of Rio Presents. Be sure to like, comment and subscribe if you haven't already Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio Ferdinand is joined by Joel Beya to discuss why Manchester United were able to overcome Arsenal after playing for over an hour with ten men. The pair look at the improvement in Bruno Fernandes’ performances and compare his output to Martin Odegaard who is under pressure following injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.Rio discusses the redemption of the defensive pair Harry Maguire and Mathijs De Ligt after criticising them in recent weeks and analysed the specifics of what Amorim could be proud of from that performance.There’s a brief analysis of Anton Ferdinand’s performance on ‘Dancing on Ice’ before turning to Arsenal’s lack of firepower, why Joel is so frustrated with the club’s decision making and who could fill the gap in the Gunners' forward line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio travels to Munich to sit down with Kingsley Coman to see if he knows what links him with Martin Odegaard, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah.It’s not what you might think and once they discuss that in detail, Kingsley reveals the difference between playing with Robert Lewandowski and Harry Kane at Bayern Munich, why Pep Guardiola was his “favourite” manager and the reasons why Thomas Tuchel will be great in his first international job in charge of England.Coman also reveals his sadness and reasons why Paul Pogba didn’t thrive at Manchester United, why Cole Palmer reminds him of Ronaldinho and what happened on Vincent Kompany’s first day at Bayern.There’s some advice for attacking players who are asked to play wing-back (cc: Amad Diallo) and see if you can work out who Coman picked as his most fashionable team mate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t forget to enter the podcast competition by visiting https://www.rioferdinandpresents.com/...Rio and Joel are joined by Anton for this episode and the two Ferdinand centre-backs are perfectly placed to analyse the performances of Virgil Van Dijk, Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt following a pulsating draw between Manchester United and Liverpool.The trio also discuss the potential transfer movement and performance of Trent Alexander Arnold where Rio reveals what it's like to be pursued by Spanish giants Real Madrid.Ruben Amorim’s post-match comments regarding his frustrations at not being shown performances like the 2-2 draw more regularly are discussed and there’s also time spent consoling Joel after Arsenal were unable to make up any ground in the title race after dropping points at Brighton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio gives his reaction to Man United's 2-0 defeat at home to Newcastle United. What does Amorim have to change to get a tune out of these players, and was he right to haul of Joshua Zirkzee after just half an hour?Rio breaks down tactically that the players look lost, and their lack of time on the training pitch is the reason for that. Goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton saw Ruben Amorim's side slip to their fourth successive defeat, leaving them 14th in the league. Ruben Amorim has lost five of his first ten matches as Manchester United manager, becoming the first United boss to do so since 1932.What should INEOS do? Would you stick with Amorim? And is there genuinely concern over a relegation fight going into the new year...?All of this plus much more on this episode of Rio Reacts, so be sure to like and subscribe. Comment below what you would change about this Manchester United side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After hosting his podcast Christmas party with Owen Hargreaves, Jody Morris and Joel Beya Rio selects the team of the season so far with the help of his guests. There’s a heated debate about the formation, Jody Morris declares his love for Jurrien Timber and it takes an age for any consensus to be reached on whether Bukayo Saka or Mohamed Salah should play on the right wing. Owen gives a special mention to Brian Mbuemo and the panel analyse the importance and performances of midfielders Cole Palmer and Moisés Caicedo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio hosts his podcast Christmas party with Owen Hargreaves, Jody Morris and Joel Beya to tell everyone what really happens at the equivalent parties when you’re at a Premier League football club.You’ll hear why one Chelsea doo lasted only 8 minutes, what happens when a manager tries to stop them happening and how to cope when two rival club parties converge on the same West London pub. Owen bring a special bottle of 2008 vintage wine and reminisces about the Champions League victory over Chelsea including what was going through his head during the penalty shootout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember to enter our competition, head to https://www.rioferdinandpresents.com/giveaway and enter your details to win some amazing prizes from the biggest names in football.Rio sits down with Joel to discuss the victory for Manchester United over rivals Manchester City and the omission of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the match day squad for non-footballing related matters.The pair debate how long a club like Manchester United should wait to ‘unlock’ potential from players and Rio analyses Amad Diallo’s form since the arrival of manager Ruben Amorim.Kyle Walker’s altercation with Rasmus Hojlund is also scrutinised and Rio also outlines the reasons why Chelsea can win this season’s Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody Morris joins Rio and Joel in the week that Manchester United announced the departure of Dan Ashworth - the trio discuss the hierarchy’s decision making as well as reviewing Ruben Amorim’s impact following two consecutive defeats.Jody reveals how he and Frank Lampard approached changing the style of the Chelsea time after they arrived and the importance of leaders and communicators in that initial period.They also analyse Cole Palmer’s game, the reasons teams are struggling to contain him and debate whether he could perform at this high level consistently if he was still at Manchester City, along with whether Pep is responsible for ‘eroding’ players’ games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya in the aftermath of Arsenal’s victory over Manchester United. Rio reveals how he would setup a team to successfully defend Arsenal’s set pieces and details the concerns about the attacking talent that new manager Ruben Amorim has at his disposal.There’s a lot of praise for William Saliba and Leny Yoro and analysis of Chelsea’s credentials in the title race along with Enzo Maresca’s comments about Noni Madueke’s training standards.Rio has also spoken to Marc Guehi in the week the Palace defender was warned twice by the FA for wearing the rainbow armband and writing messages about Jesus on it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jorginho comes to the pod studio to meet Rio for the first time since the pair had some beef on social media. They discuss those negative comments Rio made in 2019 about the Italian’s game and why they ‘touched’ Jorginho more than any other criticism he took at the time.The Arsenal midfielder reveals why manager Mikel Arteta is “better than he expected”, what part of Bukayo Saka’s game can be improved to ensure he’s considered amongst the world’s elite and talks about his strong connection with midfield partner Declan Rice.Despite being an important player for Premier League rivals Manchester City, Jorginho reveals why he admires Rodri so much and the reasons he’s so effective in a number 6 position.Jorginho also has praise for Thomas Tuchel and details why the current England manager was able to make such a positive immediate impact at Chelsea, discusses the Champions League and European Championship victories in 2021and his love of Musicals as well as his experience of living in a monastery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio, Joel and Ste are reunited to look back at Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of Manchester United to discuss whether the players like Marcus Rashford are equipped to deal with the Portuguese’s dramatic tactical shift and identify those players who could benefit most from it. They look at the concerning statistics related to United’s goalscoring which pre-dates even Erik Ten Hag and pick their favoured front three to fit into Amorim’s 3-4-3. Ste then switches attention to the title race focusing on a ‘concerning’ win for United's rivals Liverpool, the developing contract scenario between the club and Salah before discussing Arsenal’s realistic title hopes when they sit 9 points behind the leaders.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Lewandowski sits down with Rio Ferdinand to discuss his legendary career and share insights into the minds of two of football’s greatest managers: Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp.Hear Lewandowski’s honest take on Guardiola’s tactical brilliance and intense preparation, including how he interacted with the players at Bayern Munich. Lewandowski also opens up about Klopp’s unique ability to inspire and motivate players, recalling how one heartfelt conversation at Dortmund changed the trajectory of his career and links to Rio’s own experiences with his family.From competing against Lionel Messi to redefining the role of a modern striker, Lewandowski reflects on the lessons he’s learned from football’s elite and reveals how young players like Lamine Yamal are able to have a positive impact on his perspective and career. Lewandowski also opens up about the fact he’s still not won a Ballon d’Or, the reasons he believes that is still the case and reflects on the part of his career where he was competing with Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. What’s your favorite memory of Lewandowski on the pitch? Share in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more unmissable football stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Keane joins Rio Ferdinand and Joel Beya to tackle a burning question in today’s football: why is there a shortage of elite strikers in the modern game?A member of the Premier League’s 100 club, Keane shares his candid thoughts on what’s changed, compares the current crop of forwards to players from his era such as Zola, van Nistelrooy, Berbatov, Torres, Owen, Fowler, Henry and Bergkamp and discusses why the art of striking might be a dying craft.Robbie also dives into incredible stories from his career, including the day he realised Leeds United was in financial turmoil, Clarence Seedorf’s quirky habits as a roommate, and the simple yet genius tip every footballer needs to know.Plus, you’ll hear the inside scoop on his resignation from managing Maccabi Tel-Aviv in Israel, why he rates his partnership with Berbatov as his best, and the hilarious creation of a Leeds Boy Band from the 2000 squad.Don’t miss this packed episode of football insights and laughter—subscribe for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio is reunited with his old team mate Edwin van der Sar who speaks for the first time since suffering a brain haemorrhage. This exclusive interview covers the different perspective that serious event has given him, the Champions League victory in 2008, and Edwin also gives his view on the current Manchester United number one, Andre Onana.The pair look at the impact Erik Ten Hag had at Ajax, why he wasn’t able to succeed at Old Trafford and the strategies and personalities required in order for a club’s senior leadership team to be successful.After becoming CEO at Ajax, Edwin details the pressures of that job and analyses the changes INEOS have made since coming into Manchester United. He also details what happened when he suffered a brain haemorrhage whilst on holiday following his resignation from the Amsterdam club.Rio reveals why he was so grateful for Edwin’s penalty save in the Moscow shootout in ‘08 and Edwin reveals the impact a young Cristiano Ronaldo had on the dressing room following his arrival aged 18. Edwin also tells Rio about the role Ruud van Nistelrooy played in Sir Alex Ferguson recruiting him from Fulham and why ‘gentle’ Zinedine Zidane was a joy to play with at Juventus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why MUFC should “100%” keep Ruud | Comparing Rodri and Odegaard to Paul ScholesAfter taking charge of 4 games, Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves discuss why Manchester United should look to keep Ruud van Nistelrooy in some capacity at the club following the arrival of Ruben Amorim.Owen analyses a whole host of Premier League midfielders and has huge praise for both Rodri and Martin Odegaard as well as analysing why Bruno Fernandes has been much more effective since the departure of Erik Ten Hag.Plus Joel Beya poses a question about Mikel Arteta’s future at Arsenal following more dropped points after Rio and Owen identify who the casualties could be in the United squad after Amorim implements his style and tactical approach.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody Morris joins Rio and Joel on this episode to look at the priorities for the new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.After being labelled the Premier League’s ‘worst pressing team’ after drawing 1-1 with Chelsea, Jody breaks down what a coach needs to have in place to create a successful press and details the reasons why United haven’t been able to sustain that style of play for 3 seasons.There’s a shoutout for Nottingham Forest right back Ola Aina and more flak for Joel after Arsenal give up more ground in the title race.Plus, does Rodri winning the Ballon d’Or prove that football is ‘boring’? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Man United have officially announced new manager Rúben Amorim has taken charge at Old Trafford. Rio gives his instant reaction to the news and what it might mean for interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. Rio breaks down how Amorim might setup at Man United and what his management style is like.What do you make of Man United's appointment of the Portuguese coach? Is he the man to lead Man United back to the glory years? Or is he just another Erik ten Hag?Remember to like, comment and subscribe if you're new to the channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following Ronaldo and Beckham is the Rolls-Royce defender Virgil van Dijk who braves rainy conditions to speak to Rio about his career. After starting in his native Netherlands, Virgil details the lessons he learned following his move to Celtic and discusses the impact of new manager Arne Slot.Liverpool’s captain also praises Arsenal’s William Saliba and talks about his favourite battles with Premier League strikers whilst dissecting the tactical make-up of both Jurgen Klopp and Slot’s teams.There’s a debate about how critical pundits can be and details his role in getting the best out of team mates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah.#RioFerdinand #VirgilVanDijk #FootballTalk #Saliba #ArneSlot #FootballFutureSubscribe: 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/OfficialFIVEUKRio 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.

After the pod reacting to the news of Erik Ten Hag’s departure from Old Trafford, Rio sits down with Joel Beya and former team mate Patrice Evra to work out what went wrong for the Dutchman. Rio and Pat discuss the way that Sir Alex Ferguson managed crises, motivated players and worked on tactical instructions to get the best out of the team.The pair also look at why the club has not been able to replicate the level of success they both enjoyed as team mates as well as looking at the Premier League title race, the importance of Virgil Van Dijk to Liverpool and Evra reveals why he thinks Pep Guardiola has ‘killed the game’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whilst in South Korea Rio hooks up with two former team mates Nemanja Vidic and Dimitar Berbatov to discuss arguments they had in training and what they were like in the dressing room.Nemanja reveals how much Dimitar has changed since their days shared at Old Trafford and Berbatov analyses the attributes and mentality of Rasmus Højlund whilst identifying areas he needs to improve. The trio reminisce about specific incidents on the training pitch and discuss why Berbatov used to frustrate his team mates by constantly playing as a defender in practice games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

in this video, join Rio Ferdinand and Ste as they sit down to watch the latest Beckham video! As they view key moments from David Beckham's incredible career stories, Rio and Ste share their thoughts and insights.They discuss the lessons they've learned from Beckham's journey, from his relentless work ethic, stubbornness and his passion for the game. The duo also dives into some of Beckham’s unforgettable on-field moments, comparing their own experiences and how they shaped their careers. As they react to Beckham's reflections on life after football.Be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more reactions and football content from two of the game’s greats!Subscribe: 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/OfficialFIVEUKRio 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.

Rio Ferdinand and David Beckham! Exclusive! Join us as they reminisce about their legendary careers and share the good times!Plus, hear Beckham’s thoughts on the current football landscape as he compares himself to Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, discussing their playing styles and the evolution of the game.Beckham also speaks on Romeo and his allegiance to Arsenal!Beckham’s take on Lionel Messi and how he has helped elevate football in the USA.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell for more amazing content!Proudly Sponsored by https://www.qatarairways.comSubscribe: 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/OfficialFIVEUKRio 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.

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Peter Kenyon and Ste Howson are with Rio this week to discuss how clubs operate when a manager is ‘under pressure’. After Ste probes Peter about why Ronaldinho wasn’t able to make the move to Old Trafford, he also finds out how the club began searching for Sir Alex Ferguson’s replacement after he announced his retirement in 2002, a decision he eventually reversed. Peter gives his verdict on the way Manchester United handled the meeting of club hierarchy a week ago, Rio discusses the impact those meetings have on the manager and his players and the trio look into whether fixture congestion could feasibly lead to players across the continent bringing strike action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio is joined by his former team mate Phil Jones alongside Joel Beya on this episode where the trio delve into reasons for the club’s decline over the past decade, hearing from the man who straddled Sir Alex Ferguson’s final years and the decade after he left.They discuss the aura of managers like Jose Mourinho, the importance of players like Jonny Evans and how few current players could deal with the pressure of that United dressing room, save for a couple of significant exceptions.Rio suggests Erik Ten Hag should look to develop and improve his communication in the media and the two former centre-halves analyse the current structure and tactics of the side.Plus Phil reveals what happened in his first meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson and how Mourinho tore into him after returning to the club from international duty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Rio Reacts! In today’s video, I’m diving into Manchester United’s rollercoaster match against Porto that had our WhatsApp groups buzzing!

Rio and Joel are joined by England coach Joleon Lescott to discuss the lack of identity with Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United squad. The trio explore the structural issues with the team, identify what needs to be improved and compare the manager’s reign to the early stages of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal career.Joleon reveals the player he’s most excited to see perform on the senior international stage for England and discusses the under rated ability of Curtis Jones who played alongside Cole Palmer for the Under 21s. The Chelsea forward’s performance prompts a debate about who is the best English attacking talent where the merits of Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden and Palmer are compared and analysed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The band are back together! Join them as they break down the key moments from the 3-0 defeat, including Bruno Fernandes' controversial red card. What went wrong for United? How long does ETH have left? Can they bounce back after this setback? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio gets his old mate Mark Noble on the pod this week to discuss what it’s like playing against Manchester City at the Etihad with your backs against the wall, the way Erik Ten Hag is selecting his players after ‘rotating’ Marcus Rashford and the impact that Pep Guardiola is having on British football from lower league academies to the way clubs like West Ham are working with their young players. Noble challenges Rio to a game of padel tennis and also reveals why his confidence took a big hit when he started playing in a new position for manager Gianfranco Zola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the North London derby, Rio and Joel sit down with former Arsenal midfielder Jermaine Pennant to discuss how confidence affects players. From the Arsenal defensive pair to Marcus Rashford, Rio and Jermaine reveal how they dealt with periods of low confidence and also how self confidence affected their game at different stages of their careers.The trio also look at the impact of set-piece coach Nicolas Jover on Mikel Arteta and compare the Arsenal set-pieces to the tactics employed by Jermaine’s former manager Tony Pulis.Rio analyses the performances of Erling Haaland, Matthijs de Ligt and young winger Tyler Diblin after his impressive performance against Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio Ferdinand sits down with the biggest name in football for an EXCLUSIVE interview, his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo! As they dive in and discuss Manchester United currently and where they need to improve, how Ruud van Nistelrooy can be a big influence at the club, Ronaldo’s constant evolution as a player, joining Real Madrid, Bellingham and Mbappe at Real Madrid, want to reach 1,000 career goals, always being competitive and Cristiano Jr’s future in football, the tears at EURO 2024, what he’ll miss when he eventually retires & much more! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you never miss a minute of football coverage, exclusive interviews, and fiery debates this season!  0:00; - Intro1:06; - Rio arrives and meets Cristiano Ronaldo1:46; - Ronaldo‘s Man Utd return and how the club needs to improve4:38; - Is the future bright for Man Utd?5:35; - How can Ruud van Nistelrooy help Man Utd in a coaching role?7:13; - What changed in Ronaldo that made him the killer goalscorer we all know?15:23; - Ronaldo at Real Madrid & their current squad17:43; - The pressure of joining Real Madrid & Mbappe’s signing20:03; - Proving the doubters that Cristiano can still keep going22:35; - Wanting to reach 1,000 career goals23:43; - Always being competitive & Cristiano Jr’s future in football27:33; - Cristiano explains his tears and passion at EURO 202434:21; - What will Cristiano miss in football when he retires?36:35; - OutroSubscribe: 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/OfficialFIVEUKRio 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/@rioferdy5Cristiano Ronaldo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristianoCristiano Ronaldo Twitter/X: https://x.com/cristianoCristiano Ronaldo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CristianoUR Cristiano YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cristiano#rioferdinandpresents #rioferdinand #rioreacts #cristianoronaldo #cr7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Carsley’s first match in charge of the senior England team, Rio Ferdinand is joined by Joel Beya and Jody Morris to discuss what impressed them about his start along with the transition from Under 21’s football both as a player and a coach.You’ll hear Jody analyse Trent Alexander Arnold’s midfield play, Rio reveals the best tactical advice Sir Alex Ferguson gave him and the pair reminisce about their experiences with England Under 21s which usually ended up in a bar, in trouble or both.Following those stories, Jody and Rio look at comments from Unai Emery about the value of experiencing international football for his young midfielder Morgan Rogers before revealing some big news about an interview Rio is releasing this week with Cristiano Ronaldo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Rio and Ste as we dive into the latest predictions and discussions around Manchester United's prospects this season!

Owen Hargreaves makes his first appearance of the season to analyse the Manchester United midfield and where they’re going wrong.After that 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, they discuss what Casemiro requires in order to succeed at the club and identifies numerous problems with the team’s style of play.Rio and Owen tell us how Sir Alex Ferguson dealt with players in a poor run of form, the conversations those players had on the pitch and in training and then look at different ways teams can defend against Erling Harland.Plus Rio reveals more about the Cristiano Ronaldo interview which will drop later this week on Rio Ferdinand Presents.Subscribe: 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/OfficialFIVEUKRio 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.

First, we explore Jadon Sancho's sensational move to Chelsea. What does this transfer mean for the Blues, and how will Sancho fit into their dynamic squad? We break down the details of the deal, his potential impact on the team, and what Chelsea fans can expect from their new star signing!

In today's podcast, we dive into the latest transfer news as Manchester United secure the signing of Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte. What does his arrival mean for the squad, and how will Erik ten Hag integrate him into the team's plans? We break down Ugarte's style of play and what he brings to the table for United.Plus, the buzz around a potential swap deal involving Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling is heating up! We explore the possibility of this exchange, discussing the impact it could have on both Manchester United and Chelsea.⚽️ Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more breaking football news, transfer updates, and analysis!