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Football Association 'to investigate homophobic Andre Gray tweets'
The Football Association will reportedly investigate homophobic tweets sent by Burnley striker Andre Gray four years ago.Aug 22, 19:35
Slaven Bilic: 'Keeping hold of Dimitri Payet a statement of intent'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic believes that fending off interest for Dimitri Payet shows that the club no longer needs to sell its best players.Aug 10, 14:51
Rio Ferdinand: 'Paul Pogba can handle world-record price tag'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that Paul Pogba will have no trouble dealing with the pressure of being the world's most expensive footballer.Aug 9, 13:12
Paul Pogba to wear number six shirt at Manchester United
Manchester United's world-record signing Paul Pogba will wear the number six shirt at Old Trafford.Aug 9, 08:55
Rio Ferdinand backs Jose Mourinho for instant success
Rio Ferdinand fancies Manchester United's chances of returning back to the top of the English game next season once Jose Mourinho settles into his new surroundings.Jul 16, 21:03
Alan Shearer backs Steve Bruce for England job
Former England striker Alan Shearer backs Steve Bruce to succeed Roy Hodgson as manager of the national team.Jul 11, 19:34
Rio Ferdinand hails Spain duo Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand praises Gerard Pique and Andres Iniesta following the duo's performance for Spain in their Euro 2016 opener against Czech Republic.Jun 13, 15:07
Rio Ferdinand: 'John Stones should get the nod over Gary Cahill in England squad'
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand believes that Roy Hodgson should pick John Stones to partner Chris Smalling at centre-back ahead of Gary Cahill.Jun 11, 12:49
Rio Ferdinand: 'Wayne Rooney critics don't know what they're talking about'
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand believes that those who think Wayne Rooney should not be in England's Euro 2016 squad 'don't know what they're talking about'.Jun 10, 20:35
Chris Smalling: 'I need to be more consistent'
Manchester United and England centre-back Chris Smalling admits that he needs to keep up his recent performances if he is to be considered a top defender.Jun 8, 21:58
Interview: Alan Smith previews England's Euro 2016 campaign
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith speaks to Sports Mole about England's upcoming campaign at Euro 2016.Jun 2, 18:24
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Vincent Kompany named BBC pundit for Euro 2016 coverage
Manchester City and Belgium captain Vincent Kompany will join the BBC's punditry team for Euro 2016.May 31, 12:08
Rio Ferdinand: 'Karim Benzema better than Luis Suarez'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand claims that Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is a tougher opponent than Barcelona's Luis Suarez.May 30, 12:58
Report: Jose Mourinho wants Rio Ferdinand as Manchester United coach
A report claims that new Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants Rio Ferdinand to become a first-team coach at Old Trafford.May 30, 11:52
Rio Ferdinand: 'Cristiano Ronaldo not given respect he deserves'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo should be respected in the same way that Lionel Messi is, according to his former teammate Rio Ferdinand.May 28, 09:00
Rio Ferdinand describes Jose Mourinho as a "true winner" and a "wounded animal"
Rio Ferdinand calls Jose Mourinho a "true winner" whose recent troubles at Chelsea have made him a "wounded animal" eager to make amends at Manchester United.May 26, 18:03
Rio Ferdinand: 'Unwavering belief Louis van Gaal's undoing'
Rio Ferdinand has his say on departing Louis van Gaal's tenure at Manchester United, citing an "unwavering belief in his methods" as one of the problems.May 23, 18:51
Rio Ferdinand backs Jose Mourinho for Manchester United
Jose Mourinho "has to be considered" for the managerial job at Manchester United, according to former Red Devils centre-back Rio Ferdinand.May 15, 14:33
Louis van Gaal blames "attacks" from ex-players for speculation over future
Louis van Gaal slams former Manchester United players for 'attacking' him throughout the season.May 15, 11:10
Preview:West Ham United vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the final competitive fixture at the Boleyn Ground as West Ham United bid farewell to their home of 112 years by welcoming Manchester United.May 9, 22:16
Ex-Chelsea, England star Frank Lampard joins BBC team for Euro 2016 coverage
Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard joins the BBC's punditry team for its live coverage of Euro 2016.May 9, 17:58
Rio Ferdinand: 'Winning FA Cup could save Louis van Gaal's job'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that FA Cup success and a top-four finish could be enough for Louis van Gaal to keep his job at the club.Apr 26, 21:39
Rio Ferdinand: 'John Stones is a fantastic talent'
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand admits that John Stones must learn from his mistakes, but backs the Everton man to become a top-class player.Apr 26, 21:23
Rio Ferdinand: 'Fernando Torres let his team down'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand blasts Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres following his red card against Barcelona in Tuesday's Champions League clash.Apr 5, 20:58
Preview:Manchester United vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League last-16 second leg between arch rivals Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.Mar 16, 13:37
Man Utd's Marouane Fellaini: 'We did not respect Louis van Gaal's gameplan'
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini says that he and his teammates "didn't respect" Louis van Gaal's gameplan against Liverpool.Mar 11, 17:52
Louis van Gaal ignores Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes criticism of Manchester United
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal ignores criticism from Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes following his side's defeat to Liverpool in the Europa League.Mar 11, 09:28
Rio Ferdinand: 'Manchester United were not good enough'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says that the club's current crop of players are "not good enough" following their 2-0 Europa League defeat to Liverpool.Mar 10, 23:15
Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to sign Gareth Bale
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand calls on the Red Devils to sign Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale at the end of the season.Mar 10, 13:51
Rio Ferdinand open to Manchester United return
Player-turned-pundit Rio Ferdinand reveals that he is open to the possibility of returning to former club Manchester United as a staff member.Mar 10, 13:13
Rio Ferdinand: 'Gerard Pique best defender in the world'
Barcelona's Gerard Pique is the best defender in world football, according to former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand.Mar 10, 12:47
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'No talks with English clubs'
Despite reports to the contrary, Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims that he is not in transfer negotiations with any Premier League clubs.Mar 10, 09:20
Rio Ferdinand urges English clubs: 'Sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic'
English clubs should make a move for Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the summer, according to former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.Mar 9, 21:50
Rio Ferdinand: 'Real Madrid must use counter-attack'
Rio Ferdinand claims that Real Madrid "have a chance" of winning the Champions League this season if they can make full use of their threat on the counter-attack.Mar 8, 21:55
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard hints at retirement
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard hints that he might retire from football at the end of the MLS season with Los Angeles Galaxy.Feb 26, 18:56
Manchester United's form 'hurts' Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand reveals on Twitter that he is "hurting" following Manchester United's 2-1 defeat in the Europa League away at FC Midtjylland.Feb 18, 22:56
Rio Ferdinand: 'Real Madrid not a team'
Former Manchester United defender claims that Real Madrid will not be able to win the Champions League this season because they do not play as a team.Feb 17, 22:00
Rio Ferdinand: 'We made fun of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United'
Rio Ferdinand reveals that he and his former Manchester United teammates used to make fun of Cristiano Ronaldo.Feb 17, 15:45
Rio Ferdinand: 'England won't make it past quarter-finals at Euro 2016'
Former England centre-back Rio Ferdinand admits that he cannot see Roy Hodgson's side making it past the quarter-finals at Euro 2016 this summer.Feb 11, 20:06
Rio Ferdinand hails retired former Manchester United teammate Nemanja Vidic
Rio Ferdinand hails his "favourite" centre-back partner Nemanja Vidic after the Serb announced his retirement from football at the age of 34.Jan 29, 15:35
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