Welcome to Rio Ferdinand Presents, the destination for any football fan who wants the biggest names, the best analysis and authentic reactions to everything fans discuss in their WhatsApp groups. From a leader on the pitch to one of the most respected voices in world football, Rio invites you to sit back in your home or on your commute to enjoy his three distinctive shows, Rio Presents, Rio Meets and Rio Reacts.
Get ready for the latest bombshells in the football transfer market! We've got massive updates on some of the biggest names in the game. First up, is Bryan Mbeumo on the verge of a shock move to Manchester United for £62.5m? Reports are flying that a deal is close, aligning with the player's reported desire to join the Red Devils. We break down what this means for United's attack. Next, what's happening with Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al Nassr? Fabrizio Romano has the scoop on a new deal pote...
Your questions, my answers! This time on Rio Reacts, I'm tackling everything you guys want to know about the beautiful game and beyond! We're hitting big topics like: Ruben Amorim's process at Man Utd: Invest now or wait? Jack Grealish's next move: Where does he fit best? Identifying a 'good manager': Is it instinct, or something more tangible? The confidence journey: When does a player truly know they're good? Cristiano Ronaldo & the 2026 World Cup: Can he really do it?! And a special shout...
Man United's summer budget: Is it a crisis or an opportunity? Rio Ferdinand challenges financial expert Kieran Maguire on the reality of Manchester United's transfer funds, and whether they'll be forced to sell stars like Rashford or Garnacho to buy new talent. Discover how United's PSR allowance compares to rivals like Arsenal and Chelsea . Kieran argues that "spending smart, instead of spending big" might be the only way forward for Old Trafford. We also reveal how other top clubs rank on the ...
Welcome to Rio Reacts, where Rio Ferdinand gives his raw, unfiltered reactions to the stories that get your WhatsApp groups buzzing! This episode, Rio's talking about two generational talents: 🔥 Cristiano Ronaldo's Unbelievable Career: 938 career goals?! Rio breaks down Ronaldo's insane international record (138 goals!) and Portugal's transformation with him. Can he reach 1000 goals? 🌟 Lamine Yamal vs. Young Ronaldo: At just 17, Yamal has already won the Euros, two La Liga titles, and the Copa...
Former PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi joins Rio and Fletch for a special Rio Reacts episode where the trio analyse what has made this PSG team so irresistable and pleasing for fans in the Champions League. After years of relying on superstar individuals, including in the teams Matuidi played in, PSG have built their success on teamwork and togetherness and the hosts look at how that transformation has taken place. After playing for PSG, Juventus and the French national team, Matuidi is perfectly ...
In the final episode of the series - Rio sits down with the OG number 6 - Claude Makelele to discuss how he became so good as playing that position, the team mates that got the best out of him and the midfielders he admires the most. He reveals why Chelsea’s huge transfer outlay was more successful than the ‘Galactico’ era at Real Madrid and his toughest opponent from the Premier League along with his favourite player from his time in the Spanish capital. There’s analysis of Ryan Gravenberch’s c...
Join Rio Ferdinand and Joel Beya for their Season Review! After the final round of Premier League fixtures everyone’s final position has been confirmed, the Champions League places are set and Manchester United finished 15th. Ruben Amorim gave a speech to the Old Trafford crowd after Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa, with the future of players including Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho two of many points to be sorted this summer at the club. Former Man Utd players Scott McTominay and Rome...
Rio travels to Paris and gains behind the scenes access to find out what’s transformed this PSG side into Champions League contenders. After relying on superstar individuals for the last few years, Luis Enrique has one of the most well-balanced teams in Europe. Kvicha Kvaratskhelia is one of the most exciting attacking talents in world football and he reveals what he enjoys most about playing for Enrique. He discusses the hardest opponents he’s played in the competition this season and how the t...
Tottenham are Europa League Champions after a hard-fought final against Manchester United in Bilbao. Did Spurs prove the doubters wrong? Is Ange staying? And what on earth happens next for Manchester United with NO Champions League football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anton Ferdinand joins Rio and Joel after a trip to America to celebrate West Ham United’s involvement in the Premier League’s Summer Series. The trio look ahead to the Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur along with the specifics of what Ruben Amorim should be prioritising in the summer transfer window. There’s analysis of the players who left the club in January on loan and the hurdles those individuals will have to overcome in order to either rehabilitate themsel...
Joel Beya and Ste Howson join Rio after a weekend where Manchester United suffered a record equalling NINTH home league defeat. The trio discuss reasons why Hojlund is getting frustrated with teammates not providing him with more chances and how manager Ruben Amorim’s quotes and interviews could translate into the player’s mentality. After struggling to comprehend the vitriol faced by Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rio invites Liverpool supporter Shea onto the pod to try and see it from his perspective...
In a special episode to launch Fanatics new flagship London store, Rio is joined by two players who are seasoned fans of collectibles. The pair are also genuine friends outside of football and reveal the advice they give to each other about opponents before giving insight into life under Ange Postecoglu at Tottenham and Enzo Maresca at Chelsea. Dom discusses why playing against Virgil Van Dijk was his toughest assignment so far this season and Tosin describes what Maresca demands from his player...
Join Rio Ferdinand in Barcelona for a brand new Rio Reacts, powered by Just Eat and Pepsi Max! We break down all the action from the Champions League Semi-Final First Legs: How good is 17-year-old Lamine Yamal? Can Arsenal find a way back against PSG in Paris? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Peter Crouch joins Rio and Joel to discuss Liverpool’s Premier League title win after they beat Spurs at Anfield. According to Rio, Crouchy gives the BEST explanation of why Liverpool supporters are responding differently to the possibility of Trent Alexander Arnold leaving the club compared to Mo Salah and Virgil Van Dijk and Rio wonders whether the celebrations with supporters might make him want to stay. Crouchy gives his opinion on whether Manchester United should sign Liam Delap or Victor O...
The wait is OVER! Rio Ferdinand sits down with Manchester United LEGEND Ryan Giggs in this exclusive "Rio Meets" episode. From explosive winger to decorated veteran, Giggsy opens up about the evolution of wingers, the potential of Garnacho, playing alongside Bale and the ICONIC Cristiano Ronaldo. Plus, hear his unique perspective on the values needed at Man Utd, the differences between the '99 and '08 Champions League winning squads, dealing with fan criticism, his relationship with Sir Alex Fer...
Rio Ferdinand interviews Ryan Giggs about his experiences playing with Cristiano Ronaldo, discussing Ronaldo's initial struggles, physical and mental development, and ultimate ranking among the best players Giggs has played with. Giggs shares insights into Ronaldo's early training challenges and the dedication that propelled him to greatness.
Owen Hargreaves joins Rio and Joel to discuss the hugely important Europa League tie against Athletic Bilbao following Manchester United’s 15th loss in the Premier League this season. There’s advice for Rasmus Hojlund and tips from Owen Hargreaves on how he could better utilise his pace in the Premier League, there’s analysis on how Declan Rice came out on top in his battle with Jude Bellingham as Arsenal dismantled Real Madrid and Rio details how INEOS could sell the club to any potential suito...
Rio Reacts is BACK! Join Rio Ferdinand for his explosive take on Man United's unbelievable Europa League comeback against Lyon and Arsenal's statement win over Real Madrid in the Champions League! Plus, find out this week's Fan's Edition winner and enter to WIN tickets to Man Utd v Athletic Bilbao! Delivered by Just Eat. Delivered by Just Eat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ste and Joel join Rio for this episode where they look ahead to Manchester United and Arsenal’s crucial midweek European matches after a difficult weekend in the Premier League, Rio admits he feels sorry for some of the players who don’t look capable of handling the pressure of playing at Old Trafford and debates with Ste about the value and potential of Alejandro Garnacho. Ste asks Rio to analyse the reasons for Leny Yoro’s improved form and details why Ruben Amorim is able to build a connectio...
Rio and Joel look at the rebuilding job that Manchester United and Ruben Amorim will undertake during the summer and identify the areas in which they should strengthen as a priority. There’s a debate around which striker they should prioritise out of Osimhen and Gyokeres and Rio details why he would suggest leaving Old Trafford if he was advising Alejandro Garnacho. There’s a total 4 players on Rio's shopping list that he believes would complement the desired style of play and make the team bett...
After winning everything there was to win at Barcelona before moving to Manchester City, Yaya Toure sits down with Rio Ferdinand to discuss where he ranks amongst the Premier league’s all time greatest midfielders. After growing up in Ivory Coast with footballing brother Kolo, Yaya discusses his journey from Africa to Europe including a challenging period in Ukraine. Yaya gives Rio incredible insight from the Barcelona dressing room that won every single competition they entered in a season incl...
Former team mate Luis Nani joins Rio and Joel to discuss Man United’s current forwards, Ruben Amorim’s impact at the club and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract status at Liverpool. After playing with Amorim for the Portugal side, he reveals what he was like and the specific impact he had on players who he gave the most freedom to. After United were linked with Viktor Gyokeres and Geovany Quenda, Nani gives us insights into both of those players and what they could bring to the Premier League. Ri...
Tottenham full back Djed Spence joins Rio and Joel and delivers a fascinating insight into the role of a current full-back in the Premier League. He reveals why Antonio Conte was “never happy” at Spurs and the role team mate James Maddison has played in his recent run of impressive form plus his reaction to Maddison's back and forth with Manchester United legend Roy Keane. Spence believes he suffered from being “too humble” after arriving at Spurs and details the struggles he went through on loa...
Serial winner Marco Materazzi sits down in Qatar with Rio to discuss his favourite victory, the headbutt by Zinedine Zidane and why nobody can compare to the ability of his former team mate R9 Ronaldo. Materazzi looks back at his time with Jose Mourinho and opens up about why he had such a positive impact on the treble-winning Inter Milan side. After spending 10 months in the Premier League with Everton, Materazzi also discusses how the game has evolved in England and in Italy and reveals who hi...
Former Leicester, Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Danny Drinkwater joins Rio and Joel to discuss coming through at the club when Rio was a senior pro, the partnership he enjoyed with N’Golo Kante at Leicester and gives his unfiltered take on his time at Chelsea. Drinkwater reveals the way the former owners tried to force him out of the club, what happened during tense meetings when he was looking for a transfer move and the players that helped him when he was in and around the first tea...
Former coach of the England senior and U21 side, Joleon Lescott joins Rio and Joel to analyse the players that he worked with whilst at the FA. There’s a debate around who is the best English holding midfielder, praise for Djed Spence and memories of how Steven Gerrard would make team mates “crumble” during matches with a simple withering look. Curtis Jones is a player that Lescott has admired since he worked with the midfielder at the U21s so the trio analyse what has made him step up a level t...
Yes guys! I’m back for Rio Reacts, delivered by Just Eat and Pepsi Max, bringing you my raw reactions to all the biggest talking points from the UEFA Champions League. In this episode, we dive deep into: Lamine Yamal's Historic Performance: Is he the best 17-year-old we've ever seen? We compare his rise to legends like Messi, Rooney, and Owen. PSG's European Threat: How impressed are we by their dominance? And who's the standout player? Plus, we discuss Van Dijk's future. My Ultimate UCL Front 3...
Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of £10 Pounds OFF + a FREE Gift with code RIOPRESENTS at https://huel.com/riopresents (Minimum £60 purchase) Rio and Joel are joined by former England coach and Premier League winner Joleon Lescott to discuss the reports about Kobbie Maine’s contractual situation, debate how much the midfielder is worth to the club and prospective buyers and analyse the way that Ruben Amorim tweaked his philosophy in the draw against Arsenal plus there’s...
Yes guys! Welcome to Rio Reacts, delivered by Just Eat and Pepsi Max, where I give you my raw and unfiltered reaction to the biggest talking points from Europe’s biggest stage. Joined by my good mate and the voice of football, Darren Fletcher, we dive deep into the heart of the Champions League. In this episode, we dissect the intense atmosphere of PSG vs. Liverpool, exploring the pressure cooker environment and how it compares to my playing days. Was Liverpool lucky to escape with a result? We ...
