Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand: 'Liverpool rivalry runs deep'
Rio Ferdinand says that he looks forward to games against Liverpool the most.
Jan 12, 12:22
 Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand approaches Dance Aid charity boss on train
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand approaches the organiser of a charity after she spots him on a train.
Jan 10, 13:36
 Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo 'played practical jokes on Sir Alex Ferguson'
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand reveals that his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo used to hide Sir Alex Ferguson's shoes as a joke.
Jan 9, 13:43
 Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand to snub offers for new Manchester United contract?
Rio Ferdinand is reportedly due to begin talks with Manchester United over signing a new contract after deciding to reject lucrative offers from other clubs.
Jan 9, 10:23
 Rio Ferdinand
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand eyes role as new James Bond
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that he has enough acting talent to be the new James Bond.
Jan 7, 12:31
 Danny Welbeck
Team News: Danny Welbeck replaces Robin van Persie, Joe Cole makes debut
Danny Welbeck replaces Robin van Persie in the Manchester United starting XI for this afternoon's FA Cup tie at West Ham United.
Jan 5, 17:20
 Rio Ferdinand receives medical treatment to his cut head on December 9, 2012
Rio Ferdinand not seeking conviction for coin throwing incident
Rio Ferdinand says that he is not seeking a conviction against the fan that struck him with a coin in the Manchester derby.
Jan 5, 15:39
 Rio Ferdinand
Sir Alex Ferguson "not panicking" over Rio Ferdinand contract
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists that he is not worried that defender Rio Ferdinand has yet to sign a new contract at Old Trafford.
Jan 5, 08:18
 AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng reacts after being racially abused during a match with Pro Patia on January 3, 2013
Kevin-Prince Boateng "sad and angry" at racist abuse
Kevin-Prince Boateng tells FIFA and UEFA to "wake up" in the light of racist abuse he and other AC Milan players suffered during yesterday's friendly with Pro Patia.
Jan 4, 17:58
 Joe Hart stops a fan from confronting Rio Ferdinand
Manchester derby fan given three-year ban from attending matches
The supporter who confronted Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand during the Manchester derby is hit with a three-year ban from attending matches.
Jan 4, 16:27
 Kevin-Prince Boateng
Footballers give Kevin-Prince Boateng support
A number of figures from the football world come out in support of Kevin-Prince Boateng after the AC Milan forward walked out during a match following alleged racist abuse.
Jan 3, 20:20
 Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand wants Manchester United focus
Rio Ferdinand tells his Manchester United teammates that they should forget about Manchester City during the Premier League title race.
Jan 3, 01:56
 Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand fires Robin van Persie warning
Rio Ferdinand says that Robin van Persie still has work to do at Manchester United.
Jan 2, 15:59
 Man Utd defender Jonny Evans celebrates his equaliser against Newcastle on December 26, 2012
Jonny Evans benefiting from match action
Jonny Evans believes that his performances for Manchester United have improved ever since he was handed a regular starting role.
Dec 31, 15:11
 Robin van Persie celebrates scoring the first for United on November 28, 2012
Team News: Robin van Persie dropped for Manchester United
Robin van Persie is dropped to the bench in one of five changes for Manchester United as they take on West Brom this afternoon.
Dec 29, 14:52
 Wayne Rooney celebrates his goal with team mates Ashley Young and Robin Van Persie on December 9, 2012
Mid-season report: Manchester United
Sports Mole wades through the first half of arguably the best season to be a Manchester United fan with goals aplenty in the Red Devils' games.
Dec 28, 09:30
 Striker Javier Hernandez scores his team's third goal versus QPR on November 24, 2012
Late Javier Hernandez strike earns Manchester United win
Javier Hernandez scores in stoppage time as Manchester United win by the odd goal in seven on a dramatic afternoon at Old Trafford.
Dec 26, 16:58
 Newcastle boss Alan Pardew applauds the travelling Magpies fans at Old Trafford on December 26, 2012
Half-Time Report: Controversial goal gives Newcastle United the lead
A controversial goal that was originally disallowed has given Newcastle United a 2-1 half-time lead against Manchester United.
Dec 26, 15:47
 Old Trafford
Preview:Manchester United vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford.
Dec 24, 12:59
 United captain Nemanja Vidic returns to action versus Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Team News: Nemanja Vidic starts for Manchester United
Nemanja Vidic starts for Manchester United against Swansea City but there is no place in the team for Rio Ferdinand.
Dec 23, 12:46
 Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson applauds his team after winning 3-1 against Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Report: Jores Okore tops Manchester United wishlist
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly makes signing Danish defender Jores Okore his top priority ahead of the January transfer window.
Dec 23, 05:59
 Paul Scholes
Sir Alex Ferguson dismisses Paul Scholes rumours
Sir Alex Ferguson rejects rumours claiming that Paul Scholes has made the decision to retire at the end of the season.
Dec 21, 13:25
 Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand relishing Real Madrid test
Rio Ferdinand reveals that he is excited by Manchester United's draw against Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Dec 20, 20:35
 Shinji Kagawa
Rio Ferdinand praises Shinji Kagawa's singing
Shinji Kagawa receives praise from Rio Ferdinand for singing for his Manchester United teammates.
Dec 16, 13:02
 West Ham manager Sam Allardyce on the touchline on December 9, 2012
Sam Allardyce calls for life bans
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce believes that life bans for troubling fans would be a better solution than introducing netting into stadiums.
Dec 14, 14:26
 Joe Hart stops a fan from confronting Rio Ferdinand
Vincent Kompany: 'Fans are not animals'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany does not want to see netting introduced at English stadiums as a way of protecting the players from violent fans.
Dec 14, 12:20
 Rio Ferdinand, Rickie Lambert
Rio Ferdinand: 'UEFA not serious about racism'
Rio Ferdinand accuses UEFA of not being serious about racism following Serbia's punishment for incidents relating to a Under-21 match against England.
Dec 13, 19:03
 Rio Ferdinand receives medical treatment to his cut head on December 9, 2012
Ryan Giggs defends Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand
Ryan Giggs says that Rio Ferdinand did not provoke Manchester City fans while celebrating Robin van Persie's injury-time winner in the derby on Sunday.
Dec 12, 03:23
 Rio Ferdinand receives medical treatment to his cut head on December 9, 2012
Police arrest 15-year-old over racist tweet
Police arrest a 15-year-old for racially abusing Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand on social networking site Twitter.
Dec 11, 14:07
 Gareth Barry
FA charge Gareth Barry for verbally abusing match official during Manchester derby
The Football Association charge Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry for verbally abusing a match official during the Manchester derby at the weekend.
Dec 11, 11:35
 Joe Hart stops a fan from confronting Rio Ferdinand
Six fans injured, policewoman punched during Manchester derby?
Six supporters were reportedly treated for injuries after the Manchester derby and a female police officer is believed to have been punched during the heated clash.
Dec 11, 10:28
 Gordon Taylor
Gordon Taylor: 'Rio Ferdinand could have lost his eye'
Gordon Taylor says that the safety of the players and fans in football needs to be improved.
Dec 11, 06:17
 Rio Ferdinand receives medical treatment to his cut head on December 9, 2012
Ashley Cole's mother denies Rio Ferdinand posts on Facebook
Ashley Cole's mother claims that she did not write any posts alluding to Rio Ferdinand getting hit in the forehead by a coin thrown from the crowd during the Manchester derby on Sunday.
Dec 11, 05:26
 Joe Hart stops a fan from confronting Rio Ferdinand
Man City revoke fan's season ticket
The Manchester City supporter who attempted to confront Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand yesterday is stripped of his season ticket.
Dec 10, 15:50
 Gordon Taylor
Gordon Taylor calls for "netting" introduction
Gordon Taylor feels that installing nets at football grounds will help eradicate a number of incidents caused by fans.
Dec 10, 14:54
 Joe Hart stops a fan from confronting Rio Ferdinand
Manchester City fan apologises for attempted Rio Ferdinand confrontation
Matthew Stott says sorry to Rio Ferdinand after he tried to confront the Manchester United player yesterday afternoon.
Dec 10, 13:28
 The Etihad Stadium
Nine arrests at Manchester derby
Police arrest nine people as a result of clashes between supporters during the Manchester derby yesterday afternoon.
Dec 10, 12:20
 Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Joe Hart, Robin van Persie attend 'The X Factor' final together
Manchester City and Manchester United rivals Joe Hart and Robin van Persie sit next to each other at the final of The X Factor just hours after the fierce Manchester derby.
Dec 10, 12:20
 Rio Ferdinand
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand hails 'The X Factor' winner
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand sends his congratulations to The X Factor winner James Arthur following the final in Manchester last night.
Dec 10, 12:08
 David Bernstein
FA chairman David Bernstein: 'Punishment must be severe for disturbing incidents'
FA chairman David Bernstein says that fans will be dealt with "severely" following yesterday's incident in the Manchester derby involving Rio Ferdinand.
Dec 10, 11:52
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