Rio Ferdinand

Premier League: Pep Guardiola says West Brom draw the catalyst for Manchester City's winning streak

Premier League leaders City are now a huge 14 points clear of second-placed Manchester United ahead of this weekend's derby match

Champions League: Manchester United scramble for answers after group stage exit

Manchester United now have to contemplate an unwanted run in the Europa League, Europe's second-tier competition, which they won in 2017.

Manchester United's shaky defence leaves manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future hanging in balance

United's expensively-assembled defence were exposed by Istanbul Basaksehir handing the English club its first defeat in this season's competition and leaving manager Solskjaer in deep trouble.

Rio Ferdinand recalls rejecting Barcelona move in 2008 to remain at Manchester United

Centre back Rio Ferdinand had contact with Barcelona and their then coach Frank Rijkaard around the time of United’s Champions League semi-final tie with the Spanish club

Premier League: Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has 'no complaints' from 'stretched' squad after 2-0 loss to Burnley

'For me, the most important thing is that we have to perform on the pitch and this wasn’t good enough for a Manchester United team,' said Solskjaer

Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo undergoes brain tumour surgery; ex-players send 'best wishes'

Matteo started his career with Liverpool and made 155 appearances before moving to Leeds.

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Raheem Sterling, Joe Gomez situation should have been resolved privately, says Rio Ferdinand

Sterling was dropped from the squad to take on Montenegro in Thursday’s Euro 2020 qualifier at Wembley after a “disturbance” at the national team’s training camp on Monday, the Football Association said

Champions League: Rio Ferdinand says Harry Kane should consider leaving Tottenham Hotspur to boost chances of winning trophies

Kane has established himself as one of most lethal strikers in the world, with 130 goals in 185 Premier League appearances for Spurs, but has failed to lift a major trophy during his time at the north London club.

Champions League: Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen hail club's stunning semi-final comeback win

Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler and Michael Owen hailed the club's stunning Champions League fightback against Barcelona as Anfield's greatest ever European night.

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Joe Cole announces retirement, hopes to make a mark in coaching

Joe Cole made 716 professional appearances, scoring 104 goals for seven clubs and his 56 England caps spanned across three World Cup tournaments.