Wayne Rooney is the latest guest on Rio Meets and sits down with Rio in a way you’ve never seen him before. Wayne candidly reveals how his anger got him into trouble away from football, the importance of his wife Coleen in protecting himself and his favourite player that he’s ever played with - spoiler, it’s not Cristiano. If you thought you knew Wayne Rooney, this is another episode of Rio Meets where you’ll see a completely different side to one of the game’s greatest players. You’ll hear an i...
Sep 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min
After a much-needed win for Manchester United over Chelsea at the weekend which saw Bruno Fernandes reach the 100 goal milestone, Rio and Ste are asked whether they’d accept £100m for their best player and how they’d invest that cash. Rio has special praise for Mathijs De-Ligt (after some gentle persuasion from Ste) and Joel brings up Raheem Sterling’s situation at Chelsea to see what they think about it. The Chelsea game saw Ruben Amorim substitute some of his defenders towards the end of the g...
Sep 22, 2025•1 hr 2 min
After a poor showing in the Manchester derby, Rio is with Ste Howson and Joel Beya to work out how manager Ruben Amorim can balance the need for victories with the desire to stick to his principles. Rio discusses how Pep Guardiola adapted during his time at Man City and points out the tactical tweaks he feels Amorim can make without compromising his values. There’s significant praise for Erling Haaland who will “blitz” numerous sides in the Premier League this year according to Rio who also deba...
Sep 15, 2025•34 min
Rio is joined by Joel and Ste who get stuck into Onana’s transfer to Turkey along with the talking points from England’s latest match under Thomas Tuchel. One of those is the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold so Rio analyses why international managers prefer Chelsea’s Reece James. There’s a discussion around the value of games against the likes of Andorra as Rio says there’s no concerns about England’s performances at this stage of the buildup to the World Cup. Rio reveals who he thinks will tak...
Sep 08, 2025•40 min
Michael Owen brings his Ballon d’Or trophy for this episode and he leaves Rio Ferdinand in no doubt about how good he felt he was as a young player. Rio has wanted to do this interview for years because he wanted to show everyone watching and listening a different side to one of just four Englishman to win the most coveted individual award in world football. After admitting he was on the decline when he got the Ballon d’Or, Owen discusses his career and the unshakeable self-belief he had in his ...
Sep 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Join Rio Ferdinand, Joel Beya and Stephen Howson for a LIVE Rio Presents episode talking through all the latest breaking transfer news for Man United and the Premier League as the deadline approaches! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 01, 2025•56 min
Welcome back to Rio Reacts! The summer transfer window is heating up as it comes to a close and there's a lot to discuss. In this episode, we're diving into everything going on at Manchester United. First up, we'll break down the latest from Ruben Amorim's passionate press conference ahead of Man Utd vs Burnley We'll then get into all the latest transfer gossip, including: Antony's potential move back to Spain Garnacho's £40m move to Chelsea The future of young star Kobbie Mainoo And updates on ...
Aug 30, 2025•23 min
Welcome to Rio Reacts! I'm here in my new studio, and with the transfer window in its final week, there's nowhere else I'd rather be. Today, we're diving into the absolute madness at Manchester United! TRANSFER CHAOS: Rasmus Hojlund: We break down the loan deal that has him on his way to Napoli. Is this the fresh start he needs, or a tough call for the club? Jadon Sancho: He's reportedly turned down a move to Roma, and I explain why I think it's all about the numbers and a major sticking point i...
Aug 26, 2025•19 min
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...
Aug 25, 2025•43 min
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...
Aug 20, 2025•13 min
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 ...
Aug 18, 2025•46 min
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...
Aug 14, 2025•17 min
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...
Aug 12, 2025•35 min
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...
Aug 11, 2025•31 min
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 ...
Aug 04, 2025•41 min
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...
Jul 29, 2025•19 min
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...
Jul 29, 2025•37 min
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...
Jul 26, 2025•17 min
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...
Jul 24, 2025•13 min
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 ...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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...
Jul 20, 2025•15 min
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...
Jun 26, 2025•18 min
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...
Jun 20, 2025•16 min
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 ...
Jun 18, 2025•15 min
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...
Jun 11, 2025•17 min
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 ...
May 30, 2025•30 min
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...
May 30, 2025•24 min
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...
May 25, 2025•42 min
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...
May 23, 2025•1 hr
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.
May 22, 2025•15 min
