Podcast appearances and mentions of Rio Ferdinand

Johnny Mac covers Knicks driven comedy news, highlighting Jamie Foxx's impressions of Inside the NBA personalities and noting Knicks fan Tracy Morgan will receive the inaugural Flip Wilson Award at the 8th annual AAFCA TV Honors on August 8 at City Club LA. He previews “FIFA World Cup on Fox After Hours with James Corden,” airing nightly at midnight with Rio Ferdinand and Ian Karmel, while doubting the show will address issues like New Jersey Transit problems, overpriced tickets, and half-empty stadiums; Will Ferrell is also named a Los Angeles World Cup 2026 community ambassador. The episode discusses Morgan Wallen's canceled Pittsburgh concert amid storm concerns, referenced by Theo Von and Matt Rife, then mentions Jim Gaffigan signing bourbon bottles and Southern Tier Brewing's Bit by Bit Blonde Ale benefiting ALS research. Patton Oswalt shares career advice about staying even-keeled and living within means. 00:17 Jamie Foxx Inside The NBA Impressions01:36 Tracy Morgan Comedy Honor02:18 James Corden World Cup After Hours05:21 Will Ferrell Soccer Ambassador05:46 Morgan Wallen Show Cancellation07:29 Show Shuffle08:00 Jim Gaffigan Bourbon and Comedy Beer09:45 Patton Oswalt Career Advice10:36 Share the ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

Reports of World Cup fever have grown exponentially since Tommy Tuchel and his brave boys landed down in the US this week. The World Cup is just days away and we're bloomin' well ready for it.Luke's Ramble coup d'état continues as he refuses to leave the comfy chair. Jim and David join him to take a look at England and Scotland's pre-tournament friendlies in the States. Plus, Grant Hanley's back shaving pal, Japanese cowboy hats, and Rio Ferdinand's marriage-saving spare toilets.Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole, and Peter Crouch between them have won Champions League titles, Premier League medals, over 200 England caps. And yet not one of them ever lifted a major trophy for their country.In this roundtable, three men who were inside the 'Golden Generation' dressing room finally say what went wrong. The media that made players scared to perform. The manager who wouldn't listen. The moment the England coach was asking Beckham for a signed shirt. And why, for most of them, playing for England never felt free.But this isn't just a post-mortem. It's highlights what culture, leadership, and environment actually do to elite performers — and why getting those things wrong can waste a golden generation of talent.Thanks to our partners on this episode:Postcode Lottery

The first episode of this four-part series explores what made Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo stand out as they began their journeys to becoming footballing icons.Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, who is author of 'Cristiano Ronaldo: The Biography' and the biography 'Messi'.From playing on the streets in Argentina and Portugal, to the bright lights of Barcelona and Manchester United, in this episode we discover how Messi and Ronaldo began to make their mark as a new footballing rivalry was formed which would dominate the game for the next two decades.We hear from Messi's former academy team mate Cesc Fabregas on the development of a young superstar after making the move as a teenager from Rosario to Barcelona, while Rio Ferdinand describes his first impressions of an 18-year-old Ronaldo after he came to the world's attention at Old Trafford.

In this episode, Theo, Tom, and Reev dive into the "breaking news" surrounding KSI reportedly leaving the Sidemen and discuss how this massive shift could impact the future of the brand.Tom recounts his "trip of a lifetime" to Budapest for the Champions League Final, where he stayed at the Arsenal team hotel and partied with football legends like Rio Ferdinand, Jamie Carragher, and Ashley Cole. He also reveals what it's really like to be playfully choked out by UFC star Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett.Meanwhile, Reev shares a cautionary tale from a stag do in Prague. The trio also reflects on the cultural impact of their show "Pitch Side" and wraps up the FPL season with brutal forfeits, including a £5,000 penalty and a stand-up comedy challenge.If you'd like to work with us, email the studio on workwithbackside@fellasstudios.comProduced by The Fellas Studios: https://fellasstudios.com/podcastsTheo: https://youtube.com/c/HiMalfoy https://youtube.com/c/TheoBakerVlogsOllie: https://youtube.com/c/reev https://youtube.com/c/OllieFletcherTom Garratt: https://www.youtube.com/@TomGarratt10Lewis: https://www.youtube.com/@lewisbowden1

Welcoming Gary Stannett MBE to Purposely Podcast, Chief Executive of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, the UK charity that uses sport and the creative arts to open up opportunities for young people in communities that have historically been overlooked and underinvested.Gary came into this work through youth work and community sports development, not through a career plan. He built programmes from the ground up in South London, earned his qualifications alongside the work, and has spent nearly 30 years getting better at something he never expected to turn into a career. That experience shapes how he leads and how the foundation operates.The Rio Ferdinand Foundation was set up around 15 years ago, inspired in part by Rio's mother Janice, who was deeply embedded in community life in Peckham and served as the foundation's chair until her death in 2017. It started with a focus on education and training for young people in London and Manchester, and has since grown to deliver work in Belfast, Derry, Sligo and across the UK and Ireland through partnerships with other organisations.In this conversation, Gary and Mark get into what it actually means to run a charity with a famous name attached to it. The brand opens doors but it does not conjure funding. Every partnership still has to be earned, every impact still has to be evidenced, and there is a constant discipline required to make sure people are engaging with the foundation for the right reasons and not just for access to Rio. Gary is clear-eyed about all of it.He talks about the foundation's model, using football and youth culture as a way in, then moving young people through personal development, accredited training and real pathways into careers. The goal is not a quick programme but a longer journey, connecting young people with industries and employers they might never otherwise encounter, and building the networks and confidence that social mobility actually requires.Gary also reflects on what he has learned about leadership over time, becoming less harsh on himself, stepping back more, and bringing people on the journey rather than pushing them towards a vision they do not yet share. And he talks about young people today, the very real weight of poverty, housing costs, debt and a changing jobs market, alongside the energy, talent and resilience he sees every day that keeps him showing up.Find out more about the Rio Ferdinand Foundation at rioferdinandfoundation.orgThis episode of Purposely is brought to you by Benevity and Trust Investments NZ.

Anderson sits down with Rio Ferdinand for one of the most honest and unexpected Rio Meets yet — a story that goes far beyond football and one that's been requested by thousands of you for many years.From leaving home at 11 and living in a football stadium without any parents, to becoming a Golden Boy winner and signing for Manchester United via Jorge Mendes, Anderson opens up on the reality behind the journey - including why money, not passion, drove his early international career.He reveals what it was really like living with Cristiano Ronaldo - from brotherly support to full-blown arguments, mind games over ping pong matches and being sent to do the weekly Costco shop. Plus, why Ronaldo's obsession with winning left a lasting mark… and why Anderson believes just “5%” of that mentality would have changed his entire career.There are incredible stories from what he described as “the greatest dressing room in football” - including why Ryan Giggs pushed him to take a Champions League final penalty, the moment his life flashed before his eyes walking to the spot, and how legends like Paul Scholes and Sir Alex Ferguson shaped him (even if he couldn't understand a word the manager was saying).Anderson also lifts the lid on the personalities inside that iconic United squad - from naming his dog after Wes Brown, to clashes with Cesc Fàbregas, dressing room chaos with Nani, and why that team's togetherness made them the best he ever played in.Plus, his honest take on modern football - including why Bruno Fernandes has carried United in recent years, why Michael Carrick deserves more respect, and why Neymar is still Brazil's key to winning the World Cup.This is Anderson like you've never seen him before - raw, funny, emotional and completely unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off winning “YouTube Channel of the Year” at the British Sports Journalism Awards, Rio Ferdinand is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to break down Manchester United's performance against Brentford and what it really says about this team.Casemiro's record-breaking numbers spark a bigger debate: how do Manchester United replace him? And do those replacements have the mentality required to thrive under the pressure of Old Trafford?Rio also gives his honest take on Michael Carrick's time as interim manager, the perception around his impact, and what it could mean for his future in terms of a more permanent role.Mainoo gets his flowers for his recent performances before Ste gets praised after key predictions on Liam Rosenior and Arsenal's title race struggles come true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Paul Pogba like you've never seen him before.In one of his most open and honest conversations, Pogba sits down with Rio Ferdinand to talk through the moments that defined his career and the personal struggles that shaped the person behind the player.From growing up at Manchester United's academy alongside (and fighting) Ravel Morrison, to learning from legends like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Rio himself, Pogba reveals what it really took to survive in one of football's most demanding environments - and why he felt he had to leave when he did.He opens up on the reality of his second spell at Manchester United, the pressure of his world-record transfer fee, the lack of clarity or plan for his role in the team, and why he believes the environment at the club made it difficult to succeed.Pogba reveals that he did not know who Graeme Souness was until Rio gave him some detail on his career and achievements within the game which prompts a fascinating discussion about how he felt the media misunderstood him.But this conversation goes far deeper than football.Pogba speaks candidly about family issues, betrayal, and the emotional toll it took on him and those closest to him - including the impact it had on his mother. He also reflects on his time away from the game, the challenges of being out of football, and what it's been like watching from the sidelines with his children asking when he'll return.There are also powerful insights into his career highs — winning the World Cup with France, his relationship with stars such as Kylian Mbappé and how players like Andrea Pirlo, N'Golo Kanté and Antonio Conte helped elevate his game to another level.Plus:Why consistency of position is everything at the elite levelHis honest thoughts on Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay and modern midfield rolesThe truth about his relationship with José MourinhoAnd why he will never change who he isThis is a rare, unfiltered look at one of football's most talked-about players - in his own words.

In de FC Afkicken Daily van woensdag april bespreken Jean-Paul Rison, Stan Wagtman en Mounir Boualin het laatste voetbalnieuws. Met vandaag onder meer de huldiging van PSV, complimenten van Rio Ferdinand voor Kees Smit, geen straf voor Go Ahead Eagles in paspoortgate én de Champions League!(00:00) Intro(01:01) Geen straf voor Go Ahead Eagles na inzetten James(06:01) De huldiging van PSV gister(17:10) Rio Ferdinand lyrisch over Kees Smit(21:26) Het favoriete beker moment(24:07) Champions League van gister(32:07) Champions League vanavond!EurojackpotDeze podcast wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door Eurojackpot, trotse hoofdsponsor van de Eurojackpot KNVB Beker. Eurojackpot is een spel van de Nederlandse Loterij. Eurojackpot.nl. Speel bewust 18+.RØDEBen je zelf op zoek naar de beste podcast apparatuur voor in de studio of onderweg? Check: https://rode.com/en-nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In de nieuwe aflevering van VI ZSM blikken Tim Tempelaars en Jarno Verweij uitgebreid terug op de Champions League-wedstrijden van dinsdagavond. Verder komen ook de opvallende uitspraken van Rio Ferdinand over Kees Smit aan bod. 00:00 Sporting-Arsenal 08:19 Real Madrid-Bayern München 16:42 Rio Ferdinand lyrisch over Kees SmitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Het was een wervelende voetbalavond in de Champions League. Bayern München won met 1-2 bij Real Madrid, dat ook nog altijd kans heeft op de halve finales. Mede doordat Bayern verzuimde de kansen op een ruimere zege in Spanje af te maken. In de AD Voetbalpodcast blikken Etienne Verhoeff en Maarten Wijffels terug op de wedstrijden in de Champions League. Verder ook aandacht voor het kampioensfeest van PSV in Eindhoven, de woorden van voormalig Manchester United-verdediger Rio Ferdinand over Kees Smit en het verhaal van een 14-jarige Bosnische held. Beluister de hele AD Voetbalpodcast nu via AD.nl, de AD App of jouw favoriete podcastplatform. Bestel het boek De vraag van Vandaag hier: https://webwinkel.ad.nl/product/de-vraag-van-vandaagSupport the show: https://krant.nl/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rio Meets is where the biggest names in football tell the stories you've never heard before and in this episode Gabriel Jesus sits down with Rio Ferdinand for one of his most open and revealing interviews yet.From growing up in a favela playing football outside a prison, to sharing a dressing room with legends at Manchester City, Jesus reflects on the journey that shaped him — both as a player and a person.When discussing Arsenal's title challenge, Jesus describes the difference in leadership between Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice along with the two young players who are “killers” in training who expects big things from.He lifts the lid on working under Pep Guardiola - including the tactical demands, the intensity in training, and the one thing Pep tries to coach out of all the Brazilian players.Jesus also reveals how he developed his bond with Neymar and why he thinks he's the greatest player of his generation.There are also incredible insights into elite dressing rooms, from Vincent Kompany's leadership to Sergio Agüero's mentality, plus Jesus' ultimate 5-a-side team. This is a conversation about football at the highest level — but more importantly, about mindset, identity and what it really takes to win.

With only 90 minutes of international football before Thomas Tuchel names his England World Cup squad, Rio Ferdinand sits down with Joel Beya and Ste Howson to break down the real decisions facing England - and it's not as straightforward as people think.From inside insight into the England camp, to the big calls Thomas Tuchel has to make, you'll hear Rio pick his starting XI for the important knockout matches and the truth about Trent Alexander-Arnold's absence from the squad.There's analysis on whether Harry Maguire really is England's 5th choice central defender (behind Trevor Chalobah) and why Luis Enrique's impact on Ousmane Dembele will help France in the summer.Rio also reveals why he would not go to Tottenham if he was Roberto De Zerbi and which African sides could cause surprises at the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, Rio Ferdinand reflects on his unforgettable first meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson, revealing the intimidation, psychology, and presence that defined Manchester United's legendary manager.From a surreal hotel encounter that felt carefully staged, to Ferguson's surprisingly warm pitch that convinced Rio to join the club, this is a rare insight into how one conversation helped secure a British record transfer.Rio also opens up on the reality of life under Sir Alex — from the shift in personality once you crossed onto the training pitch, to the ruthless standards, explosive half-time bollockings, and the relentless winning mentality that drove Manchester United's dominance.He shares behind-the-scenes details on dressing room culture, training ground intensity, and why respect for Ferguson went far beyond fear.This is a fascinating look at what it truly took to succeed under one of football's greatest managers, and the mindset required to survive at the very top.If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here:https://youtu.be/OYMXtCgwtS0?si=jvSL3g6uLrs8uV2S ChumbawambaFor more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With this Summer's World Cup set to be the noisiest ever, we gathered an expert panel for our recent 'Never Mind the Cliches' event to help brands cut through the noise and make the most of the biggest World Cup ever. With Iconic's James Kirkham moderating, we were joined by England legend and media pioneer Rio Ferdinand, Homeground CEO Rachid Ahoyek, and strategic partner manager for YouTube, Joshua Wayoe. Between them, they covered... What it's like playing at a World Cup and handling the media The marketing cliches to avoid How fans will be consuming the World Cup Going beyond second-screening Working with athletes What fans are really watching on YouTube And much more!

Rio Ferdinand believes that if Arsenal get over the line and win this Premier League title this season that the squad is primed to dominate the Premier League for years to come. I gathered Arsenal fans including former Red Star Belgrade, Vitesse and Hearts striker Abiola Dauda, Emirates ST holder and podcast regulars Kunle Aderibigbe, BackoftheNet Podcast host, Matt Smith and FIFA Player Intermediary, Peter Ntephe in Houston, Texas. Dauda wants the quadruple, Aderibigbe wants the Champions League while Matt and Peter just want the Premier League title.  We had fun

Rio Ferdinand - premier league winner, England legend and, to our knowledge, the only footballer to ever release an autobiography with a hashtag in its title.This week we're reading his 2014 classic '#2Sides', featuring Rio on Fergie, racism, nice hats and why footballers should be able to eat as many chips as they like. Plus Rio's dressing room playlist, Harry Redknapp's incredibly lazy foreword, and the time P Diddy came to visit the Man United hotel...Want an exclusive, bonus Book Club episode every week? Join the Football Book Club *Club* at www.patreon.com/footballbookclubFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/footballbookclub/X - https://twitter.com/FootieBookClubBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/footballbookclub.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rio Ferdinand discusses the current state of Manchester Ud with 5 Live's Darren Fletcher. He expresses his thoughts on Michael Carrick coming in as Interim Manager, what skillset a Man Utd Manager needs and how they need someone that is a 'lunatic' and will 'ruffle some feathers'. He explains the influence club legends had on him when joining for a world record fee and how the club should emulate that now. They also get into the 'lingering smell' of Sir Alex Ferguson and the presence he still has at the club. Timecodes: 0'30 - Rio's thoughts on Amorim getting sacked 3'00 - Was Carrick the right choice or the only choice? 4'28 - What skillset does a Manchester United manager need? 5'10 - 'To be Manchester United Manager you need balls of steel and need to be able to handle the media' 5'40 - 'We've had all kinds of managers... we need to go with a lunatic - people that will ruffle feathers... Conte?' 7'38 - Can Carrick get the job permanently? 10'00 - Is it [the club] so broken that it's not setup to be a success for Carrick? 13'30 - There needs to be more former players involved with Man Utd like when he joined the club. 19'30 - Sir Alex Ferguson doesn't have the influence that people think he has at the club.

Shane Todd on post-save goalkeeper emotions & professional footballer-botherer Rio Ferdinand The pod welcomes comedian and presenter Shane Todd for the latest edition of Mesut Haaland Dicks, as he chooses his six personal fascinations and irritations of football. Among Shane's selections are 5-a-side games with fellow comedians, performatively angry post-save goalkeepers, Rio Ferdinand's uncategorisable current line of work, pre-internet transfer news and our collective curiosity with the day jobs of non-league FA Cup heroes. Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel enjoy a tiny slice of pure Pep Guardiola, and hear a charmingly naive football reference in ice hockey commentary. Sign up for Dreamland, the members-only Football Clichés experience, to access our exclusive new show and much more: https://dreamland.footballcliches.com Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mo Salah is all over the headlines after being benched three matches in a row, so today we break down whether he actually deserves to be dropped. We look at his latest interview, Rio Ferdinand's reaction, and what this moment says about pressure, form and mentality at the highest level. We also dive into the mental training habits that made Salah world-class and what players can learn from how he handles setbacks.

What's more bleak? Newcastle's derby day performance or the thought of Pete Donaldson spending his Sunday afternoon in an indie club?Today, Pete left Marcus, Luke and a very smug David Cartlidge a voicenote - from said indie club - with his unfiltered thoughts on proceedings. Plus, we take joy in the fallout between Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand and start to wonder: are Arsenal having a wobble?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest edition of the Liverpool soap opera: Leeds grab a late equaliser and Mo Salah gives an explosive interview.Today, Marcus, Jim and Luke are on hand to unpick all of that. Plus, we offered a detailed assessment of Rio Ferdinand's World Cup draw hosting and ask the question on everyone's lips: are Aston Villa on the verge?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tragically, this week's Champions League action has eclipsed the dangers of unpasteurised milk. Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to set that right.Elsewhere, startling revelations about what Marcus got up to in his mischevious youth, while Pete gets extremely angry with Rio Ferdinand. And Al Capone. And Sean Connery.Plus, Gianni Infantino creates a new 'FIFA peace prize' and we have literally no idea who will win it. Do you?Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Northern Ireland defender, Jonny Evans, joins Jamie Carragher and Dave Jones in the MNF Studio to look back at his football career - from playing for managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Roy Keane and Louis van Gaal, to lining up alongside Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, and winning the FA Cup. Plus, who are the toughest opponents he faced? Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Tony Armstrong considers himself a cynical person, which is why it's a somewhat ironic that he's emerged from his latest project with renewed optimism. The former AFL player has spent the past year researching the scope of racism in sport and society and seeking to do something about it. He's seen the failed anti-racism campaigns, the well meaning but toothless initiatives and Armstrong has had enough. Tony has travelled the globe to speak to influential athletes, tech pioneers and grass roots advocates to chart a way forward in an increasingly insidious space. Featured: Tony Armstrong, ex-AFL footballer and sports broadcaster.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Dan Rolinson and John Townley met up to answer another round of your Aston Villa questions as we start to build up to Spurs. On Emery's approach to lacking squad depth, discussing Rogers' form and Steven Gerrard's interview with Rio Ferdinand.

Alan welcomes the brilliant Stacey Solomon & Joe Swash to Life's A Beach!

En la edición de hoy del Radar Empresarial, revisamos los resultados financieros del primer trimestre del Manchester United, que arrojan unas pérdidas de 3,16 libras por acción, muy por debajo de las previsiones del mercado, que esperaba un beneficio de 0,07 libras. Los ingresos del club alcanzaron los 164 millones de libras, una cifra que se sitúa ligeramente por debajo de las expectativas de los analistas. En los últimos tres meses, el valor de sus acciones ha caído más de un 5%, reflejando en la bolsa el mal momento deportivo que atraviesa la institución. A la prolongada crisis de resultados se suman serios problemas económicos: el club arrastra una deuda cercana a los 875 millones de euros. A diferencia de otras compañías, como NVIDIA o Apple, que se evalúan en función de sus productos, en este caso los principales activos son los jugadores. Sin embargo, en los últimos diez años, el club ha realizado inversiones millonarias en fichajes que no han generado beneficios ni deportivos ni económicos. La falta de éxitos en torneos nacionales e internacionales ha provocado la pérdida de importantes ingresos por competiciones y patrocinadores. Este declive sostenido tiene un nombre claro: la familia Glazer. Los hermanos Joel y Avram Glazer adquirieron el club en 2005 por 790 millones de libras, utilizando una técnica financiera arriesgada llamada “Leveraged Buyout”, que les permitió endeudar al propio club para completar la compra. A pesar de que los primeros años tras la compra fueron exitosos —con títulos de liga y una Champions League en 2008—, la marcha de Sir Alex Ferguson marcó el inicio de un largo periodo de inestabilidad. Los aficionados han mostrado su descontento ante la falta de transparencia financiera, sumado a resultados mediocres en el campo. Exjugadores históricos como Rio Ferdinand también han expresado públicamente su malestar. Tras años de especulación, el empresario británico Sir James Ratcliffe, propietario del grupo Ineos, adquirió recientemente el 25% del club por 1.250 millones de libras, intentando calmar los ánimos y reconstruir la institución. Ratcliffe, considerado el hombre más rico del Reino Unido, pidió paciencia a los seguidores del equipo y defendió al entrenador Rubén Amorim, señalando que aún no contaba con una plantilla sólida. Aun así, los resultados siguen sin mejorar: el equipo sólo ha ganado uno de sus últimos cuatro partidos, mientras la deuda sigue en aumento. Esta temporada se han invertido más de 200 millones de libras en nuevos fichajes, pero en contraste, el club ha realizado más de 450 despidos y ha reducido beneficios para los empleados, incluyendo la eliminación de comidas completas, que han sido reemplazadas por sopas y bocadillos como único almuerzo.

We've got a treat for you this week as we're joined by Falkirk Captain and a great personality from the current game, Coll Donaldson! Coll shares some brilliant insight into life at Falkirk under John McGlynn from the last few years that's seen the club achieve back-to-back promotions to reach the SPFL Scottish Premiership this season!Coll also tells some great stories from his very interesting career which saw him move down to London at 18 to sign for Harry Redknapp's QPR where he was sharing a dressing room with some of football's big hitters like Rio Ferdinand, Adel Taarabt, Niko Kranjcar, Charlie Austin, Richard Dunne and many others!He also discusses some more difficult times he had in his football journey during his time at Dundee United before John Robertson revived his career at Inverness, leading to a move back to the top flight at Ross County under Stuart Kettlewell, John Yogi Hughes and Malky MacKay.Great show and a great guest - you'll enjoy this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a treat for you this week as we're joined by Falkirk Captain and a great personality from the current game, Coll Donaldson! Coll shares some brilliant insight into life at Falkirk under John McGlynn from the last few years that's seen the club achieve back-to-back promotions to reach the SPFL Scottish Premiership this season!Coll also tells some great stories from his very interesting career which saw him move down to London at 18 to sign for Harry Redknapp's QPR where he was sharing a dressing room with some of football's big hitters like Rio Ferdinand, Adel Taarabt, Niko Kranjcar, Charlie Austin, Richard Dunne and many others!He also discusses some more difficult times he had in his football journey during his time at Dundee United before John Robertson revived his career at Inverness, leading to a move back to the top flight at Ross County under Stuart Kettlewell, John Yogi Hughes and Malky MacKay.Great show and a great guest - you'll enjoy this one! 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.

Alex Packham built a business from the ground up — and sold it to Adobe for tens of millions. Now CEO of JAAQ, a mental health platform backed by the likes of Tyson Fury and Rio Ferdinand, Alex opens up about the highs and lows of startup life, the pressure of leadership, and what it really takes to scale a company to acquisition. From bedroom hustle to boardroom deals — this is the real story of making it in business.This is the eventful life of Mr Alex PackhamYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: @DodgeWoodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam McKola got chance to sit down with the greatest Premier League Centre Back ever! Join us for an exclusive interview with former Manchester United Captain Rio Ferdinand! Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Joining Manchester United 4:16 - Paul Ince 6:10 - Not Winning The FA Cup 7:21 - Missing The Drugs Test 12:23 - Relationship With Sir Alex 15:46 - Meeting With Peter Kenyon 19:14 - Anger From The Fans 21:09 - Winning The Champions League 23:57 - Rio's Last Season At United 27:37 - Nemanja Vidic 28:26 - Most Proud Moment 29:21 - Regrets? Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub

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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.

It's estimated that up to 1 in 3 families in the UK are blended - and in today's episode, Kate Ferdinand came to speak to us about what that looks like for her and her family. Kate is a much loved TV personality who shot to fame as part of ITV's The Only Way Is Essex. In 2019, she married professional footballer Rio Ferdinand - and took on the role of stepmum to his three young children. Kate and Rio have since had two more children - and she has become the leading voice for blended families in the UK. On her podcast, Blended, she speaks about the challenges and joys of blended families - and navigating grief and motherhood in the public eye. In this chat, Kate tells us about what it felt like to become a mum to three kids overnight, the criticism that people place on her and Rio and how she navigates difficult conversations about grief. Follow @xkateferdinand on Instagram Follow @blended on Instagram Blended is a celebration of blended families - exploring the stories of relationships bound by love, no matter what their circumstances are. The series covers subjects such as second marriages, divorce, grief and life after loss, adoption, fostering and really changes perception on the old age trope of stepmothers being wicked! You can listen to Blended on all podcast platforms!You can watch Blended on YouTube here!Kate's book How To Build A Family: The essential guide for blended families and becoming a step-parent is available now. You can buy your copy here! JOIN US FOR OUR BIGGEST LIVE SHOW EVER! We're heading to Edinburgh for our biggest live show ever. We'll be taking over the iconic Usher Hall for one night only on 3rd September. Head to SIDTLive.com for more information and to purchase tickets.Follow us on Instagram:@shouldideletethat@em_clarkson@alexlight_ldnShould I Delete That is produced by Faye LawrenceStudio Manager: Dex RoyVideo Editor: Celia GomezSocial Media Manager: Sarah EnglishMusic: Alex Andrew 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.

Putting down their Infantino Panini swaps for a short while, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 288 from February 2011 pops up to spark discussion of Blackburn's new chicken factory owners, Qatar forgetting to mention the weather, football novels, Rio Ferdinand's armed forces solution and much more. Further, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 454 and Record Breakers brings us some Parisian pop.Support the showWould you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? You would? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes

You don't have to be who the world tells you to be, and sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is step outside the box others have put you in.In this episode, Jake and Damian dive into the idea of breaking free from the labels others place on us, and the ones we place on ourselves. Through compelling reflections and lessons from guests like Rio Ferdinand, Fearne Cotton, Tom Kerridge, and Lee Child, they unpack how we can reclaim our identities and live more purposefully.From Rio's determination to be more than a footballer, to Fearne's courageous shift away from mainstream TV, and Tom and Lee's decisions to redefine their lives in the face of challenge, this episode uncovers what it means to live beyond expectation.Listen in as they offer practical insights into redefining yourself on your own terms, and why embracing multiple identities may be the key to a more fulfilled, high-performance life.Listen to the full episodes featured: Rio Ferdinand: https://pod.fo/e/15914Fearne Cotton: https://pod.fo/e/1021d8Tom Kerridge: https://pod.fo/e/22356eLee Child: https://pod.fo/e/10a24a

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:

There's a certain kind of strength that comes from knowing who you are, even when the world tries to tell you otherwise. That's what stood out in my conversation with Rio Ferdinand. Not just the success, but the mindset behind it: the habit of refusing to be reduced to a single story.Rio's journey is a lesson in identity, drive, and turning fear into fuel. With all the labels the world tries to throw at us, it's not just about ignoring them, it's about choosing your own. From the football pitch to the ballet studio, Rio shows us what it means to challenge assumptions and walk your own path, even when it's uncomfortable.In this episode, I also dig into a powerful psychological study that reveals how quickly our judgments are shaped by context, how one label can change everything we think we see. It's a sobering insight into how easily we box others in… and how often we do it to ourselves.If you've ever questioned the limits placed on you, or wanted to rewrite the script entirely, there's something in this one for you.Here is a list of studies referenced in the episode:Stereotype and Social Class Study. Researchers: John Darley and Paget Gross (1983)The Pygmalion Effect Study. Researchers: Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson (1968)Name Bias in Psychiatric Diagnosis. Researcher: Dr. Luke BirminghamListen to the full episode with Rio Ferdinand here: https://pod.fo/e/15914

Ravel Morrison joins the podcast this week, and might just be the most surprising guest we have ever had on Undr The Cosh. Ravel lifts the lid on the lies, rumours, and misconceptions so many people have about him and why he never lived up to his potential. From a young age, Ravel had eyes on him as he came through the ranks at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, where he was widely regarded as the best talent in the academy. With a dressing room full of world-class professionals like Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, and Cristiano Ronaldo, it's hard to understand why so much of that talent went unfulfilled. Despite his raw ability, Sam Allardyce managed to get glimpses of his best including that unforgettable goal against Tottenham but after agent disputes, he was forced out the door and once again labelled a “bad egg.” After moving abroad, Ravel hit the lowest point in his career under Simone Inzaghi at Lazio before rediscovering his love for football playing in Mexico. And of course, in true Undr The Cosh fashion, we get the full story behind his obsession with tuna, the infamous incident involving Lee Clark's pond, and why Gary Neville once lost it and smashed his phone. Ravel opens up about the people who lied about him, his beef with Zaha and explains exactly where things went wrong and why a player with his level of talent never fulfilled his full potential. Bespoke kits for your club with O'Neills Sportswear UK

Hello! Andrew Musgrove reflects back on Rio Ferdinand's take on the future of Alexander Isak after the former England defender suggested that Man United could be a destination for Alexander Isak this summer. Get your NORD VPN plan: https://nordvpn.com/toon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rio Ferdinand is a former professional footballer, television pundit, and entrepreneur, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his generation.Over a stellar career spanning nearly two decades, he rose to prominence at Manchester United, where he won six Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League, and numerous domestic honours. As a key figure for the England national team, Ferdinand earned 81 caps, representing his country at the highest level.Since retiring from football, he has successfully transitioned into broadcasting and business, becoming a respected voice in football analysis and a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and social justice.This episode was filmed in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, where Rio visited to launch Curate — a luxury concierge, experience, and guest management company. Through Curate, Rio aims to showcase the Kingdom as he sees it: shaped by the incredible experiences he's had and driven by a deep passion for sharing Saudi Arabia's rich culture with the world.

We hope you enjoyed the latest TNT Sports podcast. Darren Fletcher, Rio Ferdinand and Ally McCoist used up every word in the book...Lucky for you, Pete and Vish are here to add to the word vomit. They dish out praise for PSG's strangely likeable team and ask: should Ange Postecoglou be England's collective dad?We're going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jay Harris to discuss Djed Spence's interview with Rio Ferdinand, Jan Vertonghen's Spurs career and Megan Feringa joins to talk Spurs Women's team and their season so far. HOST: Danny Kelly WITH: James Maw, Jay Harris, Megan Feringa PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jay Harris to discuss Djed Spence's interview with Rio Ferdinand, Jan Vertonghen's Spurs career and Megan Feringa joins to talk Spurs Women's team and their season so far.HOST: Danny KellyWITH: James Maw, Jay Harris, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Tom Fuller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the USMNT's upcoming nations league semi-final against Panama. They tell us who will be the US's players to watch for as well as what players will have a point to prove going into this match.Christian and Alexis then react to the bombshell news that USL will be introducing promotion and relegation to all three of their divisions starting the 2027/28 season. How much will this change the soccer landscape in America? Can USL legitimately compete with MLS after this change?Later, Christian and Alexis bring on West Ham legend Anton Ferdinand ahead of the club's summer trip to American to play in the Premier League summer series. The boys chat everything from Ferdinand's football career to his current run on “Dancing on Ice”. (7:20) - USMNT Nations League preview(18:00) - USL announces promotion/relegation starting 2027(39:15) - Anton Ferdinand joins the show  Want to compete against Christian, Alexis and the entire Yahoo Sports team in this year's NCAA tournaments? Enter the Men's and Women's contests to claim the ultimate bragging rights.Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

#793 | Defeat to Spurs for the third time this season. This one hit a little different, with an injury crisis prompting United to start the game with eight teenagers on the bench. Not that Ruben Amorim was tempted to use the kids for long - Chido Obi enjoying about three minutes at the end of another disappointing game. This was a poor quality game, a ninth defeat for Amorim, leaving United in 15th place. FIFTEENTH PLACE.00:00 Introduction 00:51 Injuries and Squad Challenges01:54 Performance Analysis 02:36 Midfield Struggles 03:45 Fan Reactions 05:52 Player Development and Future Prospects10:09 Striker Issues and Goal Scoring Woes14:04 Commentary on Pundits and Rivals21:33 Ex-United Players as Pundits22:21 Paul Scholes' Perspective24:46 Rio Ferdinand's Interview 26:26 Onana's Performance 26:44 James Maddison 31:03 Everton's Revival Under Moyes37:23 United's Defensive Woes38:15 Concluding Thoughts and FarewellIf you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers.No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.