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.
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Rio is joined by Ste and Joel to discuss the difference in performance between Manchester United’s games with Arsenal and Fulham. Rio explains why there could be a difference for some players and details how he would work with Altay Bayindir to improve the team’s defence at corners. Joel looks into the comparison between Paul Scholes and Kobbie Mainoo who remained on the bench for the second game in succession and another young player is praised for his approach and mentality after making his Pr...
Welcome! Today we're diving into the biggest transfer saga of the summer: the situation with Alexander Isak at Newcastle. The player is reportedly frustrated after feeling a promise was broken, but what's really going on behind closed doors? In this video, we discuss: From a player's perspective: The raw frustration of a promise being broken and why a written agreement is the only thing that matters in modern football. The Newcastle asking price: Why revealing the number is the key to gaining fa...
Rio is joined by Joel and Ste to discuss Arsenal’s victory at Old Trafford including how the performances of defenders Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro gave Ruben Amorim’s side the ideal platform to look dangerous in attack. After a lot of negativity on social media about Arsenal's summer signing Viktor Gyokeres - Rio looks at whether he will be effective as the club’s talisman and there’s praise for Manchester City’s new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Ryan Cherki who gets compared to Jack Grealish. And ...
Welcome to the channel! The transfer window is in full swing and we've got a bombshell coming out of Old Trafford. Manchester United's new priority is Carlos Baleba! We dive deep into the reported £100m bid for the Brighton star and ask the big questions: Why is Baleba "the one" for United's midfield? What are his key attributes, and who is he best suited to play alongside? Could other United players like Mbeumo and Onana have played a role in persuading him to join? But that's not all! The tran...
Rio, Joel and Ste get together ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Old Trafford for the first game of the season to discuss how they think their teams will fare this season. There’s discussion about how the signing of Gyokeres could put Arteta’s job under more scrutiny and Joel reveals what he feels the Spaniard needs to achieve this season in order to be considered successful. Rio and Ste analyse the improvements made to Manchester United’s forward line and compare the arrival of Benjamin Sesko to when...
Harry Maguire sits down with Rio who admits he was a bit nervous about the interview before it started following comments he made about Maguire’s performances in a Manchester United shirt. Harry addresses these and the level of scrutiny that he has faced whilst at Old Trafford discussing them with Rio along with a number of other issues. Maguire reveals what it was like after Bruno Fernandes was given the captaincy by Erik Ten Hag last season and why he thinks he performed differently for Englan...
After returning from Manchester United’s pre-season tour in America, Rio is back in the studio with Joel Beya to analyse Arsenal’s summer business in the transfer window where the pair pay particular attention to the signing of Viktor Gyokeres. Rio clarifies his comments about not wanting him to sign for Man Utd and discusses the fact the vast majority of his goals in Portgual came against teams at the bottom of the table. Joel gives his thoughts on the signing of Noni Madueke after sections of ...
Whilst on tour in the United States, Rio gets to sit down with Manchester United’s latest signing to see how he is settling into life at his new club. He reveals which current United player met him on holiday to persuade him to sign and the role of the manager in helping him make a decision on his future. Mbuemo discusses how he creates relationships with strikers like Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney and the qualities they had which helped elevate his own game. Bruno Fernandes is a player that Mbue...
The new season is almost upon us, and for Manchester United fans, that means hope, anxiety, and PLENTY to talk about! Join Rio Ferdinand, Stephen Howson (Ste), and Flex as they break down everything you need to know in our Manchester United 25/26 Season Preview! First up, the excitement around Bryan Mbeumo! He's IN, and I've got an exclusive interview with Bryan himself dropping later today! You'll get his first insights on settling in and what he'll bring to Old Trafford. Make sure you're subsc...
Welcome to the USA! 🇺🇸 Rio Ferdinand and Stephen Howson (Ste) have officially arrived in New York to join the Manchester United squad for their highly anticipated pre-season tour! In this exciting episode, Rio and Ste dive straight into the crucial talking points from the Red Devils' summer so far: Transfer Round-up: They break down all of United's transfer activity, analyzing who's IN and who's OUT. Amorim's Next Steps: What else does Ruben Amorim need to do to shape this squad for the season...
Welcome to Rio Reacts! Today, we're diving headfirst into the transfer stories that are getting your WhatsApp groups buzzing, from Manchester United's evolving squad to Arsenal's incredible young talents! First up, the latest from Old Trafford: Bryan Mbeumo is IN, and Marcus Rashford is OUT to Barcelona! That leaves Amorim's 'bomb squad' of Garnacho, Antony, Sancho, and Malacia – could their exits be key to United's remaining transfer budget? Fabrizio Romano says outgoings are crucial for the st...
Rio Ferdinand sits down with former team mate Michael Carrick to discuss his role during one of the most succesful periods of Manchester United's recent history. After reminiscing about nights out as West Ham youngsters and dealing with an interruption from their former manager, the pair discuss how Carrick and Paul Scholes used to break games down together in the Manchester United midfield. Rio asks his former team mate to pick his favourite season of playing with Cristiano Ronaldo and Carrick ...
Welcome back to the channel, everyone! The transfer window is absolutely WILD for Manchester United, with massive moves happening that could reshape the club's future! First up, the huge news: Marcus Rashford is heading to Barcelona on loan! Barca are set to pay his full £315,000-a-week wages, saving United a staggering £17 million. We dive deep into Rashford's 426 games, 138 goals, and 77 assists for United. What does Hansi Flick need to do to unlock the real Rashford? Does Marcus still have th...
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...
