Nigel Reo-Coker
Nigel Reo-Coker: 'International football losing appeal'
Nigel Reo-Coker says that international football is no longer regarded to be more important than the Champions League.
Mar 19, 16:24
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012
Frank Lampard: 'Rio Ferdinand can still play for England'
Frank Lampard believes that Rio Ferdinand still possesses the ability to play for England.
Mar 19, 14:21
Steven Gerrard England
England trio miss training
Steven Gerrard, Ashley Young and Kyle Walker all decide to work in the gym rather than take part in an England training session.
Mar 19, 13:34
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill out, Steven Taylor in for England
England are forced to replace Chelsea defender Gary Cahill with Newcastle United's Steven Taylor for their World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 19, 09:48
Rio Ferdinand receives medical treatment to his cut head on December 9, 2012
Ian Wright slams Roy Hodgson over Rio Ferdinand
Ex-England international Ian Wright slams Roy Hodgson's "disgraceful" treatment of Rio Ferdinand following the player's decision to withdraw from the latest Three Lions squad.
Mar 19, 02:38
Gary Lineker arrives at the Announcement of the FIFA World Cup 2018/2022 Host Cities on December 2, 2010
Gary Lineker hints at Rio Ferdinand's international retirement
Gary Lineker claims on Twitter that Rio Ferdinand may eventually call time on his international career.
Mar 18, 16:57
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Yohan Cabaye
Rio Ferdinand withdrawal disappoints Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Despite admitting that England will miss Rio Ferdinand, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is hopeful that they will get by without the Manchester United defender.
Mar 18, 15:53
A dejected looking Joey Barton after Marseille's 3-0 defeat to Lorient on December 9, 2012
Joey Barton "can't blame" Rio Ferdinand for England withdrawal
Joey Barton says that he is fully behind Rio Ferdinand's decision to withdraw from the England squad.
Mar 18, 15:31
Peterborough United player Kane Ferdinand during a Championship match on January 12, 2013
Kane Ferdinand hoping to progress
Peterborough United midfielder Kane Ferdinand targets a move to the Premier League.
Mar 18, 14:25
Stan Collymore
Stan Collymore tells Rio Ferdinand: 'Forget the World Cup'
Stan Collymore feels that Rio Ferdinand will struggle to play at a World Cup with his "detailed pre-planned training and medical programme".
Mar 18, 13:45
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand withdraws from England squad
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand withdraws from the England squad over training issues.
Mar 18, 13:12
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand battles for the ball with Chelsea's Fernando Torres on October 28, 2012
Rio Ferdinand 'spends weekend with One Direction star Harry Styles'
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand reportedly goes to see One Direction live in concert and dines with Harry Styles.
Mar 18, 09:31
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand battles for the ball with Chelsea's Fernando Torres on October 28, 2012
Nemanja Vidic backs Rio Ferdinand recall
Nemanja Vidic says that Rio Ferdinand deserves his England recall.
Mar 18, 08:09
Everton's Leon Osman scores the opening goal in his side's match against Manchester City on March 16, 2013
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the 11 players who shone in the Premier League this weekend.
Mar 17, 23:49
Kenny Dalglish
Kenny Dalglish: 'Rio Ferdinand, Roy Hodgson problems exaggerated'
Kenny Dalglish believes that reports of a dispute between Rio Ferdinand and England manager Roy Hodgson have been exaggerated
Mar 16, 20:50
Rio Ferdinand
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Rio Ferdinand joining England squad'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirms that Rio Ferdinand will join up with the England squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 16, 19:56
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Manchester United move 15 points clear
Manchester United take another step towards regaining the Premier League title with a 1-0 win over Reading this evening.
Mar 16, 19:22
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Half-Time Report: Wayne Rooney gives Manchester United lead
Manchester United lead Reading 1-0 at half time in their Premier League clash courtesy of a Wayne Rooney strike.
Mar 16, 18:19
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Team News: Manchester United make eight changes
Sir Alex Ferguson makes eight changes for Manchester United's home game against Reading this evening.
Mar 16, 17:18
Spurs defender Michael Dawson scores the equaliser against Reading on January 1, 2013
Roy Hodgson: 'Michael Dawson deserved recall'
Roy Hodgson believes Michael Dawson has proved that he is capable of playing for England recently.
Mar 16, 13:50
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson leaves the pitch after his sides win over Fulham on January 26, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson "surprised" by Rio Ferdinand's England call-up
Sir Alex Ferguson says he is "surprised" that England manager Roy Hodgson selected Rio Ferdinand for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 15, 15:02
A frustrated Wayne Rooney
Roy Hodgson not concerned about Wayne Rooney's temper
Roy Hodgson insists that he won't address Wayne Rooney separately about being disciplined for England's World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 15, 09:07
Ashley Cole shouting from the bench
Roy Hodgson: 'I don't expect Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole problems'
Roy Hodgson says that he doesn't expect any problems between Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole during the World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 14, 17:57
Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson: 'It's important to do well in upcoming World Cup qualifiers'
Roy Hodgson believes that it is vital for England to get positive results from their World Cup qualifiers against Montenegro and San Marino.
Mar 14, 17:20
Roy Hodgson watches on
Roy Hodgson: 'Rio Ferdinand deserves England return'
Roy Hodgson says that Rio Ferdinand "deserves" to be part of the England squad for their World Cup qualifiers this month.
Mar 14, 15:26
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand selected for England World Cup qualifiers
England manager Roy Hodgson recalls Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand to the squad for their World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 14, 15:00
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand escapes Football Association action
The Football Association decides not to punish Rio Ferdinand for tripping up Fernando Torres.
Mar 12, 16:26
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand: 'Footballers aren't overpaid compared to other athletes'
Rio Ferdinand says that footballers are overpaid compared to members of the armed forces but not with regards to other athletes.
Mar 12, 12:11
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand: 'Manchester United can handle pressure'
Rio Ferdinand insists that Manchester United can cope with the pressure as they reach the final stretch of the season.
Mar 12, 09:57
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand: 'Michael Carrick is league's most underrated player'
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand hails teammate Michael Carrick as the most underrated player in the Premier League.
Mar 11, 22:52
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand battles for the ball with Chelsea's Fernando Torres on October 28, 2012
Rio Ferdinand could face FA action after Fernando Torres clash
Rio Ferdinand may face FA action after an altercation with Fernando Torres during Manchester United's FA Cup clash with Chelsea.
Mar 11, 08:09
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand rues "careless" Manchester United
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand blames his side's sloppy play for Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Mar 10, 20:58
Rio Ferdinand, Rickie Lambert
England to recall Rio Ferdinand?
Roy Hodgson is reportedly ready to recall Rio Ferdinand to the England team amid a defensive crisis.
Mar 10, 00:14
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Chelsea on January 23, 2013
Michael Laudrup: 'Nani should never have seen red'
Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup believes that Manchester United's Nani didn't deserve to be sent off during his side's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.
Mar 7, 16:38
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand avoids disciplinary action from UEFA
Rio Ferdinand avoids UEFA disciplinary action for sarcastic applause at referee.
Mar 7, 12:27
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand had sleepless night after Champions League exit
Rio Ferdinand reveals that he has had a sleepless night following Manchester United's defeat to Real Madrid in the final 16 of the Champions League.
Mar 6, 11:47
Man Utd defender Phil Jones leaves the field injured against Reading on February 18, 2013
Phil Jones absent from Manchester United training
Phil Jones's chances of being fit for Manchester United's match against Real Madrid tomorrow are low following the defender's absence from training.
Mar 4, 11:27
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand a doubt for Real Madrid clash with flu?
Manchester United confirm that Rio Ferdinand is suffering with flu ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Mar 2, 14:51
Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling instilled with Manchester United attitude
Chris Smalling reveals the attitude that has been drilled into him at Manchester United and says the likes of Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand drive him on.
Mar 2, 00:48
Rio Ferdinand
Sir Alex Ferguson expects Rio Ferdinand to sign new deal
Sir Alex Ferguson says that there is a "strong possibility" Rio Ferdinand will sign a new deal with the club in the near future.
Mar 1, 23:25
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