The Big Interview podcast, Ferdinand also opened up on his 'addiction' to winning and the Champions League in particular. Ferdinand won the 2008 Champions League with United, captaining the final that Sir Alex Ferguson's side won via penalties against Chelsea. "I was obsessed to win the league every year, but I was probably even more obsessed with trying to win the Champions League," said Ferdinand. "Whenever I saw a legend at Man United who had won the Champions League, like Sir Bobby Charlton, I always felt in awe, like 'I'm not at your level yet.
Or when I went to an event with Nike and there were all sorts of legend there like Roberto Carlos or Raul. "The Champions League had that energy to excite you more than other competitions."I.
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