Tag: Rio Ferdinand
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Former Man United defender banned for tweet
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand has been banned for three matches by the Football Association for a tweet on Twitter. The former Manchester United defender posted a tweet over recent weeks which the FA have deemed unacceptable, although they are refusing to release details on the actual tweet. Ferdinand will now receive a three match ban,…
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Former Man United defender charged over Tweet
QPR defender Rio Ferdinand has been charged by the Football Association over a comment he made on Twitter. The former Manchester United and England defender is being charged for an offensive tweet, which the FA say included a reference to gender. However, the actual tweet has not been disclosed by the governing body. “Queens Park…
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Rio Ferdinand eyes Man United job
Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he is setting his sights on becoming the manager of Manchester United. The central defender, who now plays for Queens Park Rangers after 12 years with United is currently working through his coaching badges with the view to future management. The 35-year-old who won six Premier League titles with United, is…
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Ferdinand: Sir Alex retirement hurt Van Persie
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand claims that Sir Alex Fergugon’s retirement deeply affected Robin van Persie. Dutch striker Robin van Persie joined Manchester United from Arsenal in the summer leading to Sir Alex’s retirement at the club, a season which saw the Red Devils win the Premier League title in the Scot’s final season.…
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No United deal for Blind according to agent
With less than a week before the summer transfer window draws to a close, Manchester United are still yet to secure the move they were believed to be in the process of making for Ajax defender Daley Blind, according to the player’s representative. Since the end of the Summer World Cup, it has been…
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BLOG: Top 10 Transfers of Summer 2014
With just under a week until the transfer window slams shut I take a look at the teams who have managed to secure quality reinforcements for the right price. After all, football players are commodities in today’s bloated investment market. 1. Diego Costa- Chelsea- Price: £32m After a season where only 19 of their 69…
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QPR set to sign Netherlands star
QPR are set to splash out around £8m to Norwich City for Netherlands international midfielder Leroy Fer. According to Sky Sports the west London side are close to agreeing a fee with the Championship club and the deal is expected to be completed before the end of the week, as manager Harry Redknapp continues…
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Redknapp slaps £20m price tag on Remy
QPR boss Harry Redknapp has slapped a £20m price tag on his highly-prized striker Loic Remy in the hope it will deter rival clubs from making a move for the player. Remy, who saw his proposed £8.5m move to Liverpool collapse this summer due to a failed medical, returned to Loftus Road and his manager…
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Ferdinand joins Reading on two-year deal
Former West Ham and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand is set to play in football’s second tier as he signs for Reading on a free transfer. The 29-year-old controversial younger bother of ex-Manchester United star Rio, has spent a season playing in Turkey following his release from Harry Redknapp’s QPR in 2013. Having experienced some rocky…
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United in talks to sign £32m Serie A defender
Manchester United are the new front runners to land wantaway Roma defender Mehdi Benatia, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Red Devils have opened a dialogue and are ready to capitalise on the decision made by rivals City to abandon the pursuit of the 27-year-old. The Blues…
