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Video: Ian Wright hits back at Gary Lineker's dig about lack of Champions League success
Ian Wright mocks Gary Lineker's appearance after the TV host makes a dig about the former Arsenal man's failure to win the Champions League.Sep 17, 08:59
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Rio Ferdinand: 'Theo Walcott should have started, not Olivier Giroud'
Rio Ferdinand believes that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger made a mistake by selecting Olivier Giroud over Theo Walcott in the Gunners' defeat at Dinamo Zagreb.Sep 17, 00:31
Rio Ferdinand challenges Manchester City to improve Champions League form
Rio Ferdinand calls for Manchester City to translate their domestic form to the Champions League after a 2-1 defeat to Juventus.Sep 15, 21:50
Rio Ferdinand: 'Vincent Kompany has a point to prove this season'
Rio Kompany believes that Vincent Kompany will have a point to prove for Manchester City this season.Sep 15, 18:37
On this day: Rio Ferdinand endures wrath of Leeds United supporters
On this day 13 years ago, Rio Ferdinand made his first return to Elland Road since completing a record-breaking switch to rivals Manchester United.Sep 14, 07:00
Rio Ferdinand: 'Chelsea must win trophies to sign Stones'
Rio Ferdinand says that Chelsea must win trophies to attract Everton defender John Stones to the club.Sep 13, 07:21
Rio Ferdinand: 'Manchester City will win Premier League by six or seven points'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says that Manchester City will win the Premier League title.Sep 13, 07:13
Rio Ferdinand: 'Manchester United not good enough to win Premier League title'
Rio Ferdinand is not impressed by Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal and cannot see the Red Devils being anywhere near good enough to win the Premier League.Sep 13, 00:17
Ex-Man United star Rio Ferdinand films interview with Man City rival Yaya Toure
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand films an interview with Manchester City rival Yaya Toure.Sep 11, 15:33
Rio Ferdinand: 'Arsenal, Liverpool should have signed Ashley Williams'
Rio Ferdinand suggests that Arsenal or Liverpool should have signed Swansea City defender Ashley Williams.Sep 7, 09:32
Rio Ferdinand bumps into ex-Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford
Rio Ferdinand bumps into former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford ahead of BT Sport's coverage of the team's Champions League opener.Aug 20, 08:53
Manchester United 3-1 Club Brugge: Five talking points
Sports Mole picks out five talking points from Manchester United's 3-1 victory over Club Brugge in the Champions League.Aug 19, 09:10
Slaven Bilic: 'Reece Oxford can be first of new West Ham United era'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic hopes that Reece Oxford can be the first of a new generation of top-class talent to come through the club's academy.Aug 14, 22:03
Rio Ferdinand calls for Reece Oxford calm
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says that new West Ham United star Reece Oxford should be allowed to develop out of the spotlight.Aug 10, 17:07
Rio Ferdinand irked by Manchester United "failure" Angel di Maria
Rio Ferdinand criticises Angel di Maria over racing for the exit at Manchester United rather than staying and proving himself.Aug 4, 23:14
Rio Ferdinand: 'John Stones should join Manchester United'
Former Manchester United believes that John Stones should make the move to Old Trafford rather than risk signing for Chelsea.Aug 3, 22:20
Rio Ferdinand: 'Petr Cech is best summer signing'
Former defender Rio Ferdinand hails Arsenal's Petr Cech as the best signing of the summer.Aug 2, 21:44
Video: Rio Ferdinand re-enacts 2006 header against Liverpool by jumping off boat
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand re-enacts his 2006 injury-time header against Liverpool while on holiday in Greece.Jul 31, 16:56
On this day: Michael Carrick leaves Tottenham Hotspur to join Manchester United
On this day in 2006, Manchester United moved to complete the signing of midfielder Michael Carrick from Tottenham Hotspur.Jul 31, 07:00
Five brothers united in the Premier League
Following the arrival of the Ayew brothers, Sports Mole picks out five other siblings that have featured in the Premier League at the same time.Jul 28, 10:03
American wrestler Hulk Hogan tricked into retweeting photos of footballers
American wrestler Hulk Hogan is tricked into retweeting pictures of Premier League footballers as he believes that he is getting messages of support following a race row.Jul 28, 09:37
Video: Rio Ferdinand urges David de Gea through song to stay at Manchester United
Rio Ferdinand pleads with David de Gea to stay at Manchester United by playing track 'Please Don't Go' in his car.Jul 22, 10:00
Chelsea prepared to offer over £30m for Everton defender John Stones?
Premier League champions Chelsea could be prepared to pay over £30m for Everton defender John Stones, according to a report in the press.Jul 17, 22:28
Danny Higginbotham: 'No Bastian Schweinsteiger concerns'
Danny Higginbotham tells Sports Mole that Manchester United's signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger is not a gamble.Jul 14, 09:38
Rio Ferdinand pays tribute to "silky" Fenerbahce-bound Robin van Persie
Rio Ferdinand pays tribute to former Manchester United teammate Robin van Persie, who is on the verge of completing a move to Fenerbahce.Jul 13, 07:19
Didier Drogba: 'Frank Lampard best I've ever played with'
Didier Drogba says that Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Carles Puyol have been his toughest opponents to date, while Frank Lampard is the best he has played alongside.Jul 6, 15:14
Rio Ferdinand backs 'steely' Morgan Schneiderlin pursuit
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand says that signing Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin would provide the Red Devils with a certain steel in midfield.Jul 3, 23:50
Rio Ferdinand 'DJs with Nick Grimshaw at Glastonbury'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand reportedly shows off some DJ skills with Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw at Glastonbury.Jun 29, 08:42
Rio Ferdinand posts photo with Dizzee Rascal, Mark Ronson at Glastonbury
Former Manchester United and England captain Rio Ferdinand posts a photo of himself with musicians Mark Ronson and Dizzee Rascal at Glastonbury Festival.Jun 28, 16:06
Rio Ferdinand: 'Sergio Ramos to Manchester United won't happen'
Rio Ferdinand rubbishes rumours that Sergio Ramos could come to Manchester United, believing that the rumours are a ploy of Ramos's agent to get a better deal.Jun 27, 07:49
Andy Cole tips Rio Ferdinand for England role
Andy Cole believes that Rio Ferdinand should be handed a coaching role within the England set-up.Jun 25, 11:35
Steven Gerrard: 'St George's Park can be boring for players'
Steven Gerrard admits that England's multi-million pound St George's Park can be quite "boring" for players.Jun 24, 15:05
Rio Ferdinand: 'English player valuations are a joke'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, once the world's most expensive defender, describes transfer fees linked to English players as "a joke".Jun 20, 14:35
John Stones wants to emulate Rio Ferdinand
Everton defender John Stones reveals his intentions to emulate Rio Ferdinand.Jun 11, 00:40
Chris Smalling: 'Phil Jones and I are best centre-back pairing for Man United'
Chris Smalling believes that he and Phil Jones have proven that they can be Manchester United's centre-back pairing for the long term.Jun 10, 05:28
Rio Ferdinand backs Slaven Bilic appointment at West Ham United
Rio Ferdinand believes that Slaven Bilic will be a success as West Ham United's new manager.Jun 9, 15:19
Gary Lineker, Steven Gerrard confirmed as part of BT Sport lineup
BT Sport confirms that Gary Lineker will front its Champions League coverage next season, while Steven Gerrard has joined the team as a pundit.Jun 9, 09:46
Harry Redknapp wants Rio Ferdinand as West Ham United boss
Former West Ham United boss Harry Redknapp believes that Rio Ferdinand should become manager of the Hammers.Jun 8, 11:13
Gerard Pique: 'I learned so much at Manchester United'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique credits Sir Alex Ferguson and his time at Manchester United for playing a crucial role in his development as a player.Jun 6, 02:52
Rio Ferdinand backs Paul Pogba for Ballon d'Or
Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that his former teammate Paul Pogba is a Ballon d'Or winner in waiting.Jun 6, 00:56
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