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Ferdinand Banned for Four Matches

Ferdinand Banned for Four Matches

Rio Ferdinand has received a four-match suspension after losing his appeal against an FA violent conduct charge. 29 Jan 2010
Ferdinand Denies Charge

Ferdinand Denies Charge

Rio Ferdinand will face Manchester City in the Carling Cup this evening after denying a charge of violent conduct, Press Association Sport understands. 28 Jan 2010
Rio: I'll Be Ready for World Cup

Rio: I'll Be Ready for World Cup

Rio Ferdinand insists there is "no question" that he will be fit for next year's World Cup despite fears over his long-term fitness. 18 Dec 2009
Ferdinand As Good As Ever - Ferguson

Ferdinand As Good As Ever - Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a robust defence of Rio Ferdinand against accusations that "his legs have gone". 3 Nov 2009
Ferdinand Blasts 'Feeble' Racism Punishments

Ferdinand Blasts 'Feeble' Racism Punishments

Rio Ferdinand fears "feeble punishments" for instances of unacceptable crowd behaviour in football may undermine the message that racism has no place in his sport. 12 Oct 2009
Ferdinand Set for Two-Week Absence

Ferdinand Set for Two-Week Absence

SIR Alex Ferguson estimates Rio Ferdinand will be out of action for two weeks after missing Manchester United's victory over Birmingham this afternoon. 17 Aug 2009
Ferdinand Tips Familiar Foes to Challenge

Ferdinand Tips Familiar Foes to Challenge

Rio Ferdinand expects the same old rivals to be challenging Manchester United for Premier League supremacy this term. 14 Aug 2009
Ferdinand Keen For Keeper Run

Ferdinand Keen For Keeper Run

RIO Ferdinand believes it would be to Manchester United's benefit if either Ben Foster or Tomasz Kuszczak was given a run of games between the posts. 9 Aug 2009
Ferdinand Feeling Fine

Ferdinand Feeling Fine

MANCHESTER United defender Rio Ferdinand believes he is in rude health going into the Community Shield against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday. 8 Aug 2009
Rio Pleased By Owen Capture

Rio Pleased By Owen Capture

Rio Ferdinand is backing Michael Owen to fire Manchester United to glory this season. 22 Jul 2009
Ferdinand Out Of Andorra Clash

Ferdinand Out Of Andorra Clash

ENGLAND boss Fabio Capello has confirmed centre-back Rio Ferdinand has lost his fitness battle to face Andorra and will miss the World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. 8 Jun 2009
United Big Enough to Handle Defeat - Ferdinand

United Big Enough to Handle Defeat - Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand insists his Manchester United team-mates are big enough to handle the shattering disappointment of their Champions League final defeat in Rome. 29 May 2009
Fergie: Ferdinand Must Prove Fitness At Hull

Fergie: Ferdinand Must Prove Fitness At Hull

Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Rio Ferdinand he must be fit to face Hull on Sunday otherwise he risks missing out on the Champions League final. 20 May 2009
Ferdinand Hails United Quality

Ferdinand Hails United Quality

RIO Ferdinand would not swap any of his Manchester United team-mates as they attempt to carve their names into the history books. 7 May 2009
Rio On A Par With Ronaldo - Redknapp

Rio On A Par With Ronaldo - Redknapp

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp could have saved Manchester United £29million if he sold Rio Ferdinand to them 12 years ago - but they still got a bargain no matter what the price. 25 Apr 2009
Rio Relishes Change From Pre-Fab Days

Rio Relishes Change From Pre-Fab Days

Rio Ferdinand has revealed the ruthless streak in England manager Fabio Capello has helped to rekindle "the hunger, desire and passion in the belly" of every member of the squad. 1 Apr 2009
Not So Grande for Rio

Not So Grande for Rio

Rio Ferdinand admits the hammering Manchester United took at the hands of title rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford yesterday has given the world champions a very rude awakening. 16 Mar 2009
Ferdinand Not Content With Trophy Haul

Ferdinand Not Content With Trophy Haul

The day Rio Ferdinand is content with his trophy haul is the day he will decide to retire. 3 Mar 2009
Title a Three-Horse Race - Ferdinand

Title a Three-Horse Race - Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand today dismissed Arsenal's chances of landing the Premier League title. 17 Dec 2008
Gold Coast's Rio Raid

Gold Coast's Rio Raid

EXCLUSIVE Miron Bleiberg is hoping to uncover the next Fred with a two-week mission to Brazil – and the Gold Coast United manager's host is none other than Fred's agent. 18 Nov 2008
Fergie: Rio's Best Is Yet To Come

Fergie: Rio's Best Is Yet To Come

SIR Alex Ferguson expects Rio Ferdinand to remain at the heart of Manchester United's defence for the next five years. 29 Oct 2008