Rio Ferdinand, the iconic former Leeds United, West Ham United, Manchester United, and Queen Park Rangers centre-back will be a key face on TNT Sports’ UEFA Champions League commentary team, which is set to continue with Manchester City hosting Internazionale (Inter Milan) kicking off their European campaign at the Etihad this evening.
In his prime, Ferdinand could mix it with the very best and arguably would not look out of place in the modern game; he was regularly commended for his alternative playing style and ability with the ball, at least in the early 2000s.
The Camberwell-born defender cut his teeth at West Ham United before two seasons at Leeds followed after a record-breaking £18m deal.
In 2002, Sir Alex Ferguson recruited the England defender; he spent twelve years at Old Trafford with an impressive trophy haul of six Premier League titles, two League cups, one UEFA Champions League, and several other triumphs.
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