Tag Archives: Rio Ferdinand

No regrets: Boateng vows to repeat protest if racism continues

Image: Emilio Andreoli/AP/Press Association Images AC MILAN’S KEVIN Prince Boateng has vowed to walk off the pitch again if he suffers more racist abuse no matter what the significance of the match. Boateng was subjected to racist taunts by Pro … read more »

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2012/13 UEFA Champions League Day2 Live Blog

  [View the story "2012/13 UEFA Champions League Day2 Live Blog" on Storify] 2012/13 UEFA Champions League Day2 Live Blog Follow IndepthAfrica Match Preview, Live Scores and Video Highlights of Manchester United vs. Galatasaray and Chelsea vs Juventus. Storified by … read more »

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Ferdinand left out as Terry secures place in England’s Euro 2012 squad

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been handed a surprise call-up for Euro 2012 as Rio Ferdinand was made the big-name casualty in Roy Hodgson’s 23-man England squad. Steven Gerrard has also been confirmed as captain for the tournament. Former England captain Ferdinand … read more »

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Manchester United unveil new ‘gingham’ kit

Rio Ferdinand has been modelling the 2012-13 shirt which, according maunfacturers Nike, will feature iconic gingham check that hailed from Manchester’s famous cotton mills. The Nike press release reads: “Manchester United Football club’s success has been founded on the traditional … read more »

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John Terry awaits EURO 2012 call

Much has been made of the Chelsea captain and former Three Lions skipper’s possible inclusion after off-field controversy and concerns over his form. Terry is facing a court trial in July, after Euro 2012, for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand … read more »

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Ryan Giggs is the only over age player available for Olympic

United have ruled out Team GB coach Stuart Pearce picking Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Jonny Evans for the Olympic tournament at London 2012 as over-23 players. According to a 2008 court ruling, clubs have the right to … read more »

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Bilbao tie not over yet – Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United can overturn a 3-2 deficit after being “well beaten” in Thursday night’s Europa League clash at home to Athletic Bilbao. United suffered their second successive home defeat in the tournament as impressive Athletic came … read more »

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Autobiography of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a sales flop

It was the book the founder of WikiLeaks said was published to ‘screw’ him for cash but despite huge publicity surrounding its release it has become a sales flop. Julian Assange’s unauthorised autobiography came out last week but just 644 … read more »

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United’s title bid suffers another blow

Dirk Kuyt scored one of the easiest hat-tricks you are ever likely to see as Liverpool blew the title race wide open with a comfortable win at Anfield. On the day when £35million record signing Andy Carroll finally made his … read more »

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Champions League: Rooney sends Man United through

There was no apology from Wayne Rooney, only a match-winning penalty as the Manchester United sharpshooter fired his side into the knockout phase. On his first start since signing a lucrative new contract and annoying the Red Devils fans with … read more »

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